BUFFALO — It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise’s memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future. Among the laughs and stories the Sabres’ winningest coach shared with members of the 2005-06 ...

DENVER — After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos’ season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton resolved to return the postseason party to Denver with its mile-high air and thunderous, stadium-rattling crowd. “We talk about earning seeds and trying to get all ...

Dunkirk moved from honorable mention to No. 27 in the Class A boys rankings, released by the New York State Sportswriters Association, after beating Fredonia and Falconer last week. The Marauders don’t play again until hosting Forestville next Tuesday. Fredonia moved down eight spots to ...

Deep dark winter in Western New York has a way of sneaking up on us sportsmen. One day you’re chasing walleyes on Lake Erie or sitting quietly in a treestand. The next, snow is blowing sideways, ice is everywhere and your driveway looks like a Nordic ski jump. Welcome to that part of ...

CORRY, Pa. — Falconer/Cassadaga Valley earned just two victories in a 56-9 loss to nonleague Corry (Pa.) in boys wrestling Thursday. At 114 pounds, the Golden Cougars’ Mason Corrigan pinned the Beavers’ Skyler Hayes and at 133 pounds, Falconer/Cassadaga Valley’s Dylan Newman earned a ...

BUFFALO — Tage Thompson scored three times, including the 200th of his career, and added two assists in the Buffalo Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Josh Doan had a goal and assist, and Alex Tuch also scored as the surging Sabres improved to 15-2 in their ...