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Stevie Johnson returns to practice

Steve Vesey — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:03:22 GMT

Stevie Johnson returned to the practice field Tuesday, after missing about a month with a strained back.

Housley joins Predators as assistant

Steve Vesey — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:05 GMT

Former Sabres star Phil Housley is back in the NHL, joining the Nashville Predators today as an assistant coach.

Tretter breaks ankle with Packers

Steve Vesey — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:48:57 GMT

JC Tretter's rookie season is off to a rough start with the Packers. According to multiple reports, the Akron, NY native broke his ankle this week during Organized Team Activities.

UB's Kanzler is MAC Player of the Year

Steve Vesey — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:07 GMT

UB's breakout baseball season has not gone unnoticed. Jason Kanzler earned the MAC Player of the Year award Tuesday, with UB's Ron Torgalski earning Coach of the Year honors.

Mario Williams: "I'm completely fine"

Steve Vesey — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:11 GMT

Bills defensive end Mario Williams stood at the team's podium and answered every question this afternoon, regarding his mention of suicidal thoughts in a series of text messages released last week.

Bills sign 2nd round pick Woods

Steve Vesey — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:14 GMT

The Bills now have seven of their eight 2013 draft picks under contract, with 2nd round pick Robert Woods signing Monday.

Blue Jays call up Gose

Steve Vesey — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:52:21 GMT

The Toronto Blue Jays called up Bisons outfielder Anthony Gose Monday, optioning pitcher Mickey Storey to Buffalo.

Montell Owens visits Bills

Steve Vesey — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:55 GMT

Special teams ace Montell Owens visited One Bills Drive Monday as a free agent, but left without a contract.

Sabres sign Scott to one-year extension

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:11 GMT

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that they signed forward John Scott to a one-year contract extension.

Ciccone is crowned Obenauer champion

Lauren Brill — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:04:34 GMT

Liz Johnson and Joe Ciccone battled in the finals of the Obenauer Masters.

Oxbow upsets Orb

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:04:03 GMT

Oxbow put D. Wayne Lukas in the record books again with an upset of Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, giving the Hall of Fame trainer his 14th win in a Triple Crown race.

Athlete gives cross country new meaning

Lauren Brill — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:17:21 GMT

Nicole Mehlman was a member of Niagara's cross country team. Following graduation, Mehlman plans to run 4,000-plus miles through the nation to raise money for The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

Bills promote Whaley to General Manager

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:11 GMT

The Buffalo Bills today announced that the organization has promoted Doug Whaley to General Manager. He becomes the 12th General Manager in franchise history.

Bills sign 2nd round pick Alonso

Steve Vesey — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:57:53 GMT

Six of the Bills' eight 2013 draft picks are now under contract, with second-round choice Kiko Alonso signing Wednesday.

UB baseball enjoying breakout season

Steve Vesey — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:51:08 GMT

UB is trying to put its baseball program on the map this year, as the Bulls enter the final three games of the regular season with a chance to lock up the MAC East title.

Williams ranks as top earning athlete

Luke Smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:34:47 GMT

According to the Sports Illustrated Fortunate 50 List of highest earning US Athletes, Buffalo Bills Defensive End Mario Williams ranks 18th. W

CBS Sports: Bills to announce Whaley

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:34 GMT

The Buffalo Bills are going to make the expected move of naming Doug Whaley General Manager, according to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora.

QB competition the focus at Bills OTA's

Steve Vesey — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:57:00 GMT

This week is just the beginning. Much of the offseason focus this year will be on the competition for the Bills' starting quarterback job.

Bills claim TE Schuler off waivers

Steve Vesey — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:04:06 GMT

The Bills made a minor roster move Tuesday, boosting their depth at tight end by claiming Mickey Schuler off waivers from the Oakland Raiders.

Means signs rookie contract with Bucs

Steve Vesey — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:04:03 GMT

Buffalo native Steven Means signed his first NFL contract Monday, agreeing to a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buddy Nix steps down from role as GM

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:17:51 GMT

Not getting any younger and confident he's put in place a young foundation capable of turning the Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday.

Another Purple Eagle departs

Lauren Brill — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:45:30 GMT

It appears to be a mass exodus over at Mount Eagle Ridge. TJ Cline announced on twitter Sunday that he would be joining the University of Richmond's basketball team.

Hall of Fame Jack Butler dies at 85

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:06:47 GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Butler died Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with a staph infection. He was 85.

Rookies hit the field to open mini-camp

Steve Vesey — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:52:51 GMT

The Bills' rookies are on display this weekend, with the team opening a three-day rookie mini-camp.

Bills ink four more draft picks

Steve Vesey — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:41:32 GMT

The Buffalo Bills signed four more of their 2013 draft class Friday, leaving just three draft picks unsigned.

Canisius women's lax falls in NCAA's

Steve Vesey — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:14:04 GMT

For the third year in a row, Canisius returns from the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament with a first-round loss. Penn State beat the Griffs 14-13 Friday afternoon.

FC Buffalo opens season with win

Steve Vesey — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:13:57 GMT

Soccer is alive and well in Buffalo. FC Buffalo opened the 2013 season with a win Friday night, picking up a rain-soaked 2-1 victory over Zanesville FC.

Sabres fire assistants Patrick, Adams

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:43:55 GMT

The Sabres fired assistant coaches James Patrick and Kevyn Adams on Thursday in the first moves made by newly promoted head coach Ron Rolston.

Bills sign 7th round pick Gragg

Steve Vesey — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:37:57 GMT

Chris Gragg is the first 2013 Bills draft pick under contract, signing tonight on the eve of rookie mini-camp.

Canisius women's lax ready for NCAA's

Steve Vesey — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:21:38 GMT

Canisius will make its third straight trip to the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament this week, taking on Penn State Friday afternoon.