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Bisons can't lower the boom, get beaten by Rochester on BPO night

Oliver Perez was smiling and happy Friday night. He pronounced himself ready to rejoin the New York Mets if they pull the trigger on a recall so he can face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Citi Field. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:12 PM )

Wilson request stunned Berman

If anyone was more stunned than many Buffalo Bills fans when Chris Berman was named by Bills owner Ralph Wilson to present him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, it was the ESPN anchor himself. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:20 AM )

Alexis Wayne walks off with top honor

There are plenty of shortstops in Western New York with rifle arms, who hit for a high average and are smart on the base paths. So why would Alexis Wayne of Depew be singled out as the Player of the Year? (Updated: 07/04/09 6:49 AM )

AT&T field faces host of problems

BETHESDA, Md. — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. (Updated: 07/04/09 6:49 AM )

Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final

Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:00 AM )

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Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final

Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time. (Updated: 07/04/09 7:00 AM )

Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors

Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. (Updated: 07/04/09 3:00 AM )

Dodgers' Ramirez hitless in return from suspension

Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. (Updated: 07/04/09 6:45 AM )

Redefining fantasy football

Krystal Gray first turned heads as a football player when she was 4 years old. That's not about to stop when she suits up in the Lingerie Football League. (Updated: 07/03/09 12:34 AM )

Follow Bisons BPO Night live blog

The Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings are battling in Coca-Cola Field before a near-sellout crowd as part of the annual Independence Eve with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra celebration. (Updated: 07/03/09 6:40 PM )

Sabres' Roy gets Olympic tryout

Derek Roy is making plans to camp in Calgary this summer, while the Buffalo Sabres' top prospects will soon be bunking near Niagara Falls. (Updated: 07/03/09 5:03 PM )

Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon final

Roger Federer has reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. (Updated: 07/03/09 10:30 AM )

Figueroa selected as Triple-A All-Star

In a summer where there have been few bright spots for the Buffalo Bisons, pitcher Nelson Figueroa has been a constant. (Updated: 07/03/09 12:15 AM )

Hoppy earns Player of the Year

Kyle Hoppy isn't sure yet if he's going to play professional baseball or go to Bucknell, but one thing has been decided for him. (Updated: 07/03/09 10:35 AM )

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Chosen by the coaches
(Updated: 07/03/09 10:35 AM )

Sisters are still living the dream

WIMBLEDON, England — Venus and Serena Williams have dominated women’s tennis for so many years that there’s hardly an accomplishment they haven’t achieved. (Updated: 07/03/09 7:34 AM )

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