Bulletin Board
- Bulletin Board /Notes&events
Updated: 07/07/09 6:50 AMRob Lanier, Buffalo native and University at Florida men’s basketball assistant coach, will be the lead instructor for the 411 Basketball Academy, held Aug. 8 at Villa Maria College. Registration begins at 7 a. m. with the camp running from 8 a. m. to noon. The program is for boys and girls in grades 5 to 7. Entry fee is $60 and each participant receives a 411 Basketball Academy T-shirt, a pair of sneakers and lunch. There are 10 scholarships available among the 65 slots. Visit www.the411brand.com/411basketballacademy or call (678) 907-2411 for more information.
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- Bulletin Board /Notes and upcoming events
Updated: 07/03/09 6:55 AMThe Buffalo Bills have invited members of the Monday Quarterback Club to attend the Bills’ evening practice session July 30 at training camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford. The Bills will unveil their throwback jersey commemorating the 50th anniversary of the American Football League at this practice. The event includes a reception, food and special seating. Free bus transportation will be provided by the club on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those interested in attending the event who aren’t members can join the Monday Quarterback Club by visiting the organization’s Web site, www.mondayqbc.com, or by calling 693-3807.
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- Bulletin Board/Notes and upcoming events
Updated: 06/30/09 6:55 AMAttention all bowlers!
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Sports Watch
- Sports Watch / TV and radio listings
Updated: 07/09/09 7:01 AMTelevision
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- Sports Watch / TV and radio listings
Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AMWednesday
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- Sports Watch / TV and radio listings
Updated: 07/07/09 6:50 AMTelevision
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AHL
- Portland begins AHL playoffs
Updated: 04/15/09 6:32 AMThe Portland Pirates will begin play in the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup playoffs tonight at 7:05 p. m. when they play at Providence in the opening game of the best-of- seven division semifinals.
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- Islanders name Gordon
Updated: 08/13/08 6:54 AMThe New York Islanders hired Scott Gordon, the AHL Coach of the Year, to replace dismissed head coach Ted Nolan.
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Auto Racing
- Mayfield case puts spotlight on NASCAR drug policy
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AP National Writer
Updated: 07/10/09 1:31 AM Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track.
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- Vickers takes pole at Chicagoland
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 10:56 PM Brian Vickers won yet another pole, his fifth one this season coming at Chicagoland Speedway.
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- Jeremy Mayfield considers selling race team
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AP Auto Racing Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 8:26 PM Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team.
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Bowling
- AREA BOWLING
Updated: 07/09/09 7:01 AMBROADWAY:Summer Adults-Juniors— Adults: Mike Kusmierz 684, Darolyn Nicolls 226-602. Juniors: Jacob Johns-Sargent 231, Ally Harvey 206.
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- AREA BOWLING
Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AMAMATEUR BOWLERS TOUR at AMF Thruway Lanes Robert Hastings II d. Dennis Smith, 213-204; Michael Clark d. David Lucas, 178-175; Michael Puccino d. Clark, 274-201; William Jablonski d. Hastings, 189-155. Championship: Jablonski d. Puccino, 199-197.
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- AREA BOWLING
Updated: 07/07/09 6:50 AMBROADWAY:Have a Ball—Paul Zagorski 702, Chuck Jagodzinski 257-689, Eric Harrington 661, Jim Pruchmiewicz 654.
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Boxing
- AP Sources: Showtime close to boxing tourney deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 6:11 PM Showtime is putting the final touches on a six-man super middleweight round-robin tournament that will include two current champions and three former U.S. Olympians.
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- Moreno retains WBA bantamweight title
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/04/09 4:06 PM Anselmo Moreno of Panama has retained his WBA bantamweight title with a split decision over Mahyar Monshipour of France.
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- Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 07/02/09 7:36 PM Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed "Money" owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others.
(Updated: 07/02/09 7:36 PM )
Fishing
- Fishing Line
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Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AM Contest time
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- Many seek changes in bait regulations
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Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM What’s a bait fisherman to do? Concerns about viral hemorrhagic septicemia and other fish-borne diseases prompted Department of Environmental Conservation officials to impose strict rules, banning transportation of fish to and from water bodies in New York State.
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- Artist catches record trout
- NEWS OUTDOORS REPORTER
Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM Reports on contest winners and upcoming competitions— plus a new state record brook trout—crowd the early summer calendar for active area anglers.
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Golf
- Janzen, Stiles share first-round lead at Deere
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 9:06 PM Lee Janzen stirred some memories and was tied with Darron Stiles for the lead after firing a 7-under 64 in the first round of the John Deere Classic on Thursday.
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- Green's 64 leads Laird by 1 shot at Scottish Open
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AP Golf Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 2:51 PM Martin Laird finally came home and put on quite a show Thursday in the Scottish Open, twice chipping in for birdie on his way to a 6-under 65 that left him one shot behind Richard Green after the opening round at Loch Lomond.
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- Report: Bivens agreeable to buyout
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 11:11 AM LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens reportedly is agreeable to a buyout of the final two years of her contract amid calls for her resignation by key players.
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Horse Racing
- Treat Gently wins Belmont feature
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/09/09 5:21 PM Treat Gently, a stakes winner in France, won her U.S. debut Thursday in the $48,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park.
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- Pioneerof the Nile retired with leg injury
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/09/09 2:56 PM Kentucky Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile has been retired with a soft-tissue injury in his left front leg.
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- HORSE RACING
Updated: 07/09/09 7:01 AMBelmont results
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Lacrosse
- NLL affirms commissioner
Updated: 07/02/09 7:01 AMThe National Lacrosse League announced that the NLL Board of Governors has retained George Daniel as commissioner through the 2011 season.
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- OP to play for another state title
- NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 06/12/09 8:30 AM PITTSFORD—Section VI is one step away from its first state championship in lacrosse, and Orchard Park is one step away from a storybook ending to an already historic year.
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- Is this the year for Section VI lacrosse?
- NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 06/02/09 1:22 PM There is only one team sport that a Section VI team never has won a state championship in—for girls or boys.
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Outdoors
- Many seek changes in bait regulations
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Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM What’s a bait fisherman to do? Concerns about viral hemorrhagic septicemia and other fish-borne diseases prompted Department of Environmental Conservation officials to impose strict rules, banning transportation of fish to and from water bodies in New York State.
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- Calendar /Events in the great outdoors
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Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM Meetings
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- Arguments continue on antler restrictions
- NEWS OUTDOORS REPORTER
Updated: 07/05/09 7:21 AM Last week’s column on prospective antler restrictions, one of more than a dozen resolutions up for consideration and submission with the New York State Conservation Council, generated lively discussion during the June meeting of the Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. That discussion sparked rebuttals.
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Running
- Crawford turns back the clock to win 200-meter title
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 06/29/09 7:06 AM EUGENE, Ore. — It takes something pretty special these days to surprise Shawn Crawford, a veteran with a load of hardware back home and even more memories in his head.
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- Author wants kids on the run
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Updated: 06/28/09 7:06 AM Marc Bloom didn’t need to do too much work to come up with an idea for his latest book on running. The Runner’s World senior correspondent just read a few stories about young people and their weight.
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- Rodgers, Jeter take U. S. 100-meter titles
Updated: 06/27/09 7:00 AMEUGENE, Ore. — Michael Rodgers won the men’s 100-meter United States championship by defeating Darvis Patton by one-hundredth of a second.
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Soccer
- Ugly ending mars Panama-Mexico game
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/10/09 12:46 AM Mexico and Panama played to a 1-1 tie in a Gold Cup match on Thursday night that ended in chaos after a confrontation between Mexican coach Javier Aguirre and a Panamanian player triggered fights between fans in the stands.
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- Guadeloupe clinches berth in Gold Cup quarters
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Updated: 07/09/09 10:26 PM Stephane Auvray and Ludovic Gotin scored one minute apart in the second half and Guadeloupe clinched a berth in the Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua on Thursday night.
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- IOC criticizes USOC for launching network
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 6:21 PM The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for "unilaterally" launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC.
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Summer Sports
- AMATEUR BASEBALL
Updated: 07/06/09 6:55 AMAMERICAN LEGION Brounshidle 8, LaSalle 1 Depew 7, Kensington 0 Dolan Post 6-9, Tonawanda 0-0 Jurek Post 10, LaSalle Post 0 St. Mary’s 6-3, McKeever 2-4 Sikora Post 13, Kensington 1 MUNY AAA Orchard Park Sox 4, West Sen. Kandefer’s 1 AAABA Mader Construction 4, Royal Printing 3
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- 2009 Summer Camps Directory
Updated: 05/15/09 3:04 PMHere is the 2009 Buffalo News listing of camps from All Sports to YMCA/YWCA in Western New York.
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- Phelps gets 3-month suspension
- WASHINGTON POST
Updated: 02/06/09 6:09 AM USA Swimming slapped Michael Phelps with a three-month suspension from competition and withdrew his monthly stipend Thursday in the latest and strongest response to the furor over a published photo that appeared to show him using marijuana.
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Tennis
- Two-time defending champion Santoro wins
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/09/09 6:51 PM Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro of France won his rain-delayed, opening-round match, beating Italy's Flavio Cipolla, 6-3, 7-5, at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Thursday.
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- 2 men arrested for stalking tennis player Mirza
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 3:41 PM Two engineering students smitten by Indian tennis star Sania Mirza have been arrested and accused of stalking her.
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- WTT mixed doubles team to get US Open wild card
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/08/09 12:17 PM Mixed doubles players in the World Team Tennis league will have more on the line this summer.
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Winter Sports
- Miller ready to roll
Updated: 05/15/09 7:00 AMBode Miller plans to ski next season but won’t commit to the Vancouver Olympics.
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- Chodounsky, Vonn triumph
Updated: 03/30/09 6:56 AMDavid Chodounsky sped past veteran Jimmy Cochran in the second run of the slalom to win gold in the U. S. alpine ski championships in Girdwood, Alaska.
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- Another Vonn crown
Updated: 03/13/09 6:48 AMLindsey Vonn seems to make history every time shewins— and she’s doing that often.
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WNBA
- Cash, Storm roll past Sacramento, 66-55
- The Associated Press
Updated: 07/09/09 11:26 PM Swin Cash matched her season high with 18 points, leading the Seattle Storm to a 66-55 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Thursday night.
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- Lennox, Thompson lead Sparks past Liberty, 69-60
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 07/09/09 10:16 PM Betty Lennox scored 20 points, Tina Thompson had 16 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 69-60 on Thursday night.
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- WNBA’s originals leave league flush with gender equity
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 07/09/09 7:01 AM The opportunities for female athletes were so minimal back then it was no wonder Lisa Leslie had modest expectations when she first heard about the WNBA. She envisioned a summer league, with games in small gyms and players wearing reversible jerseys.
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All Other Sports
- Phelps, Peirsol are winners
Updated: 07/09/09 7:01 AMMichael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle and 200 butterfly at the U. S. nationals in Indianapolis on Wednesday night, earning himself a trip to the world championships later this month.
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- Armstrong closes in on first
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AM MONTPELLIER, France — Calling his team “simply awesome,” Lance Armstrong was nearly decked out in yellow again.
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- Around & about
Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AM• Olympic volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh is heading back to the beach. Walsh had planned to take the year off from the pro beach volleyball tour after having a baby this spring. But she’s now making plans to come back in August without longtime partner Misty May-Treanor, who’s taking time off to start a family.
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