Updated: 03/13/10 12:14 AM
It was a hostile environment to say the least. Contempt, derision and mocking calls
repeatedly descended upon Patrick Lalime and the Buffalo Sabres. The crowd in HSBC Arena was
furious and disappointed in its team almost from the outset, and it had no desire to hold the
feelings in.
Far West Regionals under way; follow the action live
Updated: 03/13/10 3:30 PM
The News' Keith McShea is providing live updates from today's boys' basketball Far West Regionals at Buffalo State, where five trips to the state championships are on the line. In the day's first game, Maple Grove is taking on Houghton. Follow the action at the Prep Talk blog at http://blogs.buffalonews.com/preptalk/
Kilgour sets mark as Bandits win
Updated: 03/12/10 10:42 PM
TORONTO — Move over, Les Bartley. Make way for Darris Kilgour.
Niagara has another chance at hockey history
Updated: 03/13/10 12:29 AM
LEWISTON — It's the last time a team will win a College Hockey America title.
Sabres notebook: Family and friends welcome Miller home
Updated: 03/13/10 12:14 AM
Ryan Miller was fortunate to be surrounded by family during the Olympics. His parents,
grandparents and several others made the trip to Vancouver to watch the Buffalo Sabres'
goaltender, so they were able to share in his magical journey.
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Slow start by Bona ends season
Updated: 03/12/10 10:48 PM
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Before Friday afternoon's Atlantic 10 Championship quarterfinal
against No. 17 Temple, St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt stressed the importance of playing
with the lead.
H.S. Girls Basketball: Olean's journey ends; Sacred Heart advances
Updated: 03/13/10 12:41 AM
The Olean girls basketball team won't be traveling any farther east this postseason
than Rochester.
Kurzdorfer wins national title
Updated: 03/13/10 12:36 AM
Melissa Kurzdorfer won her second consecutive national high school championship in the
weight throw on Friday at the Nike Indoor Nationals in Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The
Lancaster High School senior threw 61 feet, 4 inches on her first attempt, the third-best
throw ever in the country. She competes in the shot put today.
Kennedy visits Bills with eye on starting job
Updated: 03/12/10 10:38 PM
Free agent defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy said Friday he's looking for a chance to start
with the Buffalo Bills.
Heidinger is more than a record-setter for Canisius hockey
Updated: 03/13/10 12:29 AM
Another South Buffalo kid has made a name for himself in the world of college hockey, but
Josh Heidinger stands out from high school teammate, NCAA champion and current Buffalo Sabres
center Tim Kennedy in his own way.
WNYers in Division I men's and women's hockey: 2009-10 season
Updated: 03/13/10 12:29 AM
Player, Yr., Po., College/Hometown, Fast fact
Bowling: Ciminelli, Jurek lead WNY pros
Updated: 03/12/10 10:34 PM
It's been a season of mixed results for the Western New York pros on the Professional
Bowlers Association Tour.
College extra: Burton's bombs lead Canisius
Updated: 03/12/10 11:27 PM
Junior Brian Burton hit two home runs, including a two-run, go-ahead blast in the top of
the ninth inning, to give Canisius a 3-2 victory over Toledo in the Johnny Gill
Memorial at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.
Review chats with Sullivan, Gaughan
Updated: 03/12/10 3:41 PM
The News hosted a double-header chat today.
UB comeback falls short against Miami
Updated: 03/12/10 10:24 AM
CLEVELAND — An early 18-point deficit against Miami (Ohio) proved to be too much to
overcome for the University at Buffalo.
DiCesare: UB's cold start leads to finish of its season
Updated: 03/12/10 10:24 AM
CLEVELAND — They sounded so resolute, so determined, so confident after their
opening-round victory on Sunday afternoon. Senior swingman Calvin Betts said he didn't even
want to discuss the upcoming Mid-American Conference quarterfinal against Miami (Ohio). The
University at Buffalo would do its talking, Betts insisted, with its play on the court.
Bills & NFL
- Unsigned Tomlinson goes home after visit with Jets
- RB Larry Johnson signs 3-year deal with Redskins
- Roethlisberger's lawyer hires private investigator
- Bengals sign WR Antonio Bryant to 4-year deal
Sabres & NHL
- Pronger lifts Flyers to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
- Rinne, Predators beat Ducks 1-0
- Sabres hear boo birds in loss
- Stoll's SO goal lifts Kings past Stars
NCAA Football
- Head of BCS fires back at Senators who sent letter
- Texas, Maryland get reprieve on recruiting rule
- Oklahoma's Balogun hopes he's not forgotten
- Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move
NCAA Basketball
- Big man's injury overshadows Syracuse loss
- UConn's Calhoun says he will sign a new contract
- DiCesare: UB's cold start leads to finish of its season
- UB comeback falls short against Miami
Bisons
- Bisons expand TV schedule
- Bisons announce spring training schedule
- Durham wins IL title
- Bisons shut out to close season
Bandits
- Kilgour sets mark as Bandits win
- Career of Bandits' Harasym is going places
- League honors Bandits
- Stars carry Bandits to much-needed win
MLB
- Stern's triple lifts Brewers over White Sox 7-2
- Nationals remain winless in spring
- Pujols returns with 2 singles
- Happ impressive in Phillies' 5-4 win over Twins
NBA
- Roy, Blazers beat Kings for 3rd straight win
- Lakers used balanced effort to beat Suns 102-96
- Heat suspend Alston for remainder of season
- Bucks keep rolling with 95-87 win over Jazz
College
- Heidinger is more than a record-setter for Canisius hockey
- WNYers in Division I men's and women's hockey: 2009-10 season
- Niagara has another chance at hockey history
- Slow start by Bona ends season
High School
- H.S. Girls Basketball: Olean's journey ends; Sacred Heart advances
- Kurzdorfer wins national title
- Friday's high school scores
- Far West Regionals offer a tasty menu
Other Sports
- Lawrie's throws perfect game for Washington
- Schild leads in final women's World Cup slalom
- Pranger leads in final men's World Cup slalom
- Vonn wins super-combined title after 2 events
Columns
DiCesare: UB's cold start leads to finish of its season
CLEVELAND — They sounded so resolute, so determined, so confident after their
opening-round victory on Sunday afternoon. Senior swingman Calvin Betts said he didn't even
want to discuss the upcoming Mid-American Conference quarterfinal against Miami (Ohio). The
University at Buffalo would do its talking, Betts insisted, with its play on the court.
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