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Vintage Bills gear up for sale starting Saturday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the season approaches there is no doubt many football fans are headed to the Bills Store at Highmark Stadium to get the latest gear. However, if you are more into a retro look, then the place to be this weekend may well be Queen City Vintage, a shop at 746 Elmwood Ave.
‘New York State’s team’: Jessica Pegula shouts out Bills fans after U.S. Open win
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Feeling the love from Bills fans at the U.S. Open, Jessica Pegula returned serve after her latest victory. “Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting,” Pegula said on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens following her 7-6, 6-3 win against compatriot Sofia Kenin in Thursday’s second round match. “Especially […]
Jessica Pegula advances at U.S. Open
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jessica Pegula has reached the second week of the U.S. Open without dropping a set. The Buffalonian and No. 6 seed defeated unseeded Jessica Bouzas Maneiro from Spain, 6-3, 6-3, on Saturday in Arthur Ashe Stadium to move on to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. “I thought I just played […]
Redeemable opener for UB Bulls in coach Pete Lembo’s debut
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — University at Buffalo’s football team broke the hex of home openers past in its first game playing for new coach Pete Lembo. Asserting superiority over a formidable foe from a lower division, a task UB could not complete under previous coach Maurice Linguist, the Bulls began a hopeful new season with […]
Skora, Bryant, Jankowiak, and McKay Score Thursday Night Thunder Wins at Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2024) – George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night. Nathan Bryant from East Aurora, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Hunter McKay from Depew, NY won the 4 Cylinder feature event.
Erie Community College’s South Campus Is On The Move
Thanks to the Buffalo Bills and the construction of the new Highmark Stadium on Abbott Road, there is a lot of activity in the southtowns of Western New York. Not only is the hometown team getting a brand new state-of-the-art stadium that will thrill fans for years to come, but the Town of Orchard Park and the surrounding areas of West Seneca and Hamburg are sure to see all sorts of new economic activity thanks to the billions being spent by New York State, Erie County, and the Pegula Family.
Bulls knock off Lafayette to open football season
The UB football team (1-0, 0-0 MAC) defeated the Lafayette Leopards (0-1, 0-0 PAT) by a score of 30-13 at UB Stadium on Thursday night, marking their first win under new head coach Pete Lembo. The Bulls demonstrated a new and improved outfit after a disappointing 3-9 campaign last season. They frustrated the Leopards’ offense and made the most of their redzone opportunities, resulting in a comfortable 17-point victory over the reigning Patriot League champs.
Buffalo State University Women's Volleyball team to start season in Puerto Rico
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo State University Women's Volleyball are starting their season in the Caribbean. The team, led by head coach Maria Roberts, left Buffalo Thursday to make their way to Puerto Rico for their first games of the season. The Bengals will play Rowan, North Park and...
WNY Paralympic athletes are hoping for redemption
PARIS, France — Two Paralympic athletes with local ties did not advance Friday in Paris. Both will have a chance at redemption at the Games. University at Buffalo graduate Todd Vogt marked his 50th birthday in Paris on Friday. He competed in the PR3 mixed double sculls. Vogt and...
Two second-half goals power Devils to win
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chance LaCroix tied the game 1-all in the 67th minute, and Vinnie DiBello scored the game winner in the 83rd minute as the Devils claimed a 2-1 win over Elmira College in the second day of the Buffalo State Classic. Elmira scored the lone goal of the...
Football team looks to build upon previous season’s success
Lafayette’s football team typically captures the spotlight of the fall sports season and this year is no different. All eyes will be on the reigning Patriot League co-champions as the Leopards look to defend their title. The Leopards will begin their 2024 campaign on Thursday at 7 p.m. as...
2024 Women's Soccer Season Preview
AMHERST, N.Y. -- The Daemen University women's soccer team kicks off the 2024 campaign on Friday, Sept. 6 with a road match at Assumption University. Prior to the start of the season, the Wildcats' three captains in graduate student Madita Zeitz (Malsch, Germany), senior Baylin Tighe (Tonawanda, N.Y.) and junior Kylie Miranto (North Tonawanda, N.Y.) spoke about the team.
Women's Basketball to Host Golden Griffin Shoot-A-Thon
Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced Friday that the program will be hosting the Golden Griffin Shoot-A-Thon, taking place at the Koessler Athletic Center on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 3:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to join the team during the inaugural Griff Weekend to help support the women's...
Softball Announces New Coaching Staff
Canisius head softball coach Kim Griffin announced the hiring of Joe Gierlak, Christie McGee-Ross and Gianna Fazzolari to her staff as assistant coaches for the 2025 season on Friday. "I am excited to welcome Joe, Christie and Gianna to our staff this year," Griffin said. "Joe comes with a wealth...
Women’s soccer achieves first Top 25 ranking in history
The UB women’s soccer team achieved their first ever top-25 national ranking in program history, earning the No. 25 spot in the latest poll from Top Drawer Soccer (TDS). The milestone comes a week after the Bulls’ upset win over Pittsburgh, which marked the first time they had ever beaten a top-10 ranked team.
Women’s Volleyball unable to break through in Puerto Rico
SET SCORES: (19-25, 20-25, 19-25) LOCATION: Coliseo Mario Morales – Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. RECORDS: North Park (1-0), Buffalo State (0-2) Ella Wittman (Cheektowaga/Springville Griffith) belted 10 of the Bengals' 22 kills in the first match of the day and added a pair of aces. Maddie Hannon (Williamsville/Williamsville North) paced...
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