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Buffalo New York’s Biggest Villains
Disney recently announced a new park at Magic Kingdom that will feature all the best villains in Disney history. If we were to build a "Villain" park here in Western New York, here are the Top 5 Villains that we think would need to be featured. TOM BRADY. Tom would...
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 Preview
2023 Record: 3-8 The Chargers head into this season with some inexperience at QB after losing Darryl Bennet to graduation. Freshman Cole Becchetti and Sophomore Caedon Voglino will battle it out for the spot under center, or even possibly split time. Coach Jeff Arthur says “Looking to finish above 500, could win 6 or 7 games if we can overcome inexperience at quarterback”. The good news is there is size and experience on the O-Line that is returning this year along with Senior FB Ethen Brewen. Senior Daniel Gonzalez is returning to the secondary and Brewen is also back at LB, so there are some leaders for the defense.
Trio of Golden Griffins to Take Part in World Lacrosse Box Championships in September
A total of three former Canisius men's and women's lacrosse players will take to the field in Utica, N.Y., this September as they represent their countries at the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships. Former men's midfielder Tim Edwards '15 will represent Team USA for the second time while on the...
Buffalo scores top-20 finish for top Olympics TV markets
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Olympics were a hit for NBC, and with viewers in Western New York. The TV viewership numbers are out, and according to fast national data from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Buffalo finished tied for 16th, with Baltimore, among all U.S. metered markets when it came to watching the Summer Games.
Women's Soccer Comes Up Short in 1-0 Decision at Buffalo To Open Season
BUFFALO — The St. Bonaventure women's soccer team dropped their season opener at Buffalo, 1-0, on Thursday evening. An 80th minute goal from the Bulls gave the hosts the edge over the Bonnies in the lid-lifter. The first half was a back-and-forth battle between the teams with neither able...
Highmark Stadium lots to require parking passes this season
All Highmark Stadium lots that are owned and operated by the team will now require a parking pass for all Buffalo Bills home games this season in Orchard Park. Those passes must be purchased ahead of game day in order to enter the lots. There will no longer be game-day...
Local experts weigh in on lawsuit challenging NCAA’s ban of CHL players
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Professional hockey players from Canada could end up playing for some of our local colleges after a lawsuit was filed in Buffalo this week. The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA is violating antitrust laws by preventing athletes who skated in Canadian Hockey League games from competing for NCAA teams. Canisius University, […]
Buffs Top Marquette in Opener
The Colorado Buffaloes soccer team kicked off its 2024 season with a dominant 3-0 victory against Marquette at Prentup Field. The match showcased the talent of newcomers, with Jace Holley and Sami Fisher both scoring in their collegiate debuts, while sophomore Hope Leyba added a late goal to secure the win. Head coach Danny Sanchez noted the team's slow start but praised their energy and performance in the second half. Colorado now holds an impressive 21 consecutive season-opening wins and avenged last year's loss to Marquette.
A Buffalo Sports Hall of Famer is giving back to underserved communities through golf
LEWISTON, N.Y. — The Jim Horne Golf Foundation teed off on its sixth annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Wednesday, with its mission to bring the sport to underprivileged kids and communities. The University at Buffalo basketball record-holder, former Harlem Globetrotter, and Buffalo Sports Hall of Famer Jim Horne now...
YMCA Buffalo Niagara, former Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson collaborate for backpack giveaway
YMCA Buffalo Niagara and former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson have teamed up to make sure local kids are ready for the new school year. They hosted a backpack giveaway for Buffalo families in need Thursday at the William-Emslie YMCA. Each backpack includes all kinds of back-to-school supplies from...
Golf Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
The Canisius golf team will take part in five fall events, starting Aug. 31 at the Alex Lagowitz Memorial tournament in Hamilton, N.Y., head coach Todd Hummel announced today. In all, the Golden Griffins are set to play 13 rounds of golf during the 2024 fall campaign, with three events being 54 hole tournaments, and two outings featuring 36 holes. The Griffs' first tournament of the season, the Alex Lagowitz Memorial, which is hosted by Colgate, is one of those 54-hole events. This will mark the fifth time Canisius has opened the fall season at Colgate's Seven Oaks Golf Course in Hamilton, N.Y., since 2014.
Women’s Lacrosse Well Represented at 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship
Three current and former members of the Canisius women's lacrosse program will take part in the 2024 World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship, scheduled for Aug. 15-24 in Hong Kong, China. Rising junior Briaunna D'Andrade will represent Team Canada, who is being coached by Canisius Sports Hall of Famer Allison Daley...
Leveling the Playing Field Expands Outreach, Distributes Free Sports Equipment Across Western New York
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – After expanding to Western New York in 2023, Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is excited to announce today that it will begin distributing gently used sports equipment collected over the past year to organizations benefitting children across Western New York. LPF aims to bridge the gap...
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