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Buffalo Marathon brings in athletes from 13 countries and 41 states: Results

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Runners of all ages invaded downtown Buffalo on Sunday for the 2023 Buffalo Marathon. Officials said roughly 6,400 athletes from 13 countries and 41 states participated. The course is relatively flat. Scenic highlights included the Peace Bridge, Erie Basin Marina, the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Allentown, the Buffalo […]

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Bandits on the brink of championship

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One more win brings a title back to Banditland. Buffalo opened the National Lacrosse League finals with a 13-12 victory over the reigning champion Colorado Mammoth in front of a crowed of 14,260 on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. The Bandits can close out the best-of-three series Monday in Denver to […]

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Sabres sign D prospect Ryan Johnson, final piece from Ryan O’Reilly trade

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Defenseman Ryan Johnson has signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres, the team announced Saturday. Johnson, who turns 22 in July, was drafted 31st overall by the Sabres in 2019 and recently finished his four-year career playing for University of Minnesota. Johnson will report to the Rochester Americans for the duration […]

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St. Joe’s Tyler Smart looks to continue incredible goal scoring streak

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – St. Joe’s lacrosse can always count on senior captain Tyler Smart to score a goal, literally as he’s scored at least one in every single game of his high school career. And he’s pretty humble about it too. “I do have the confidence but I don’t play to score, I play […]

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‘I love Josh Allen’: Free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins a big fan of Bills QB

Hopkins would likely take a noteworthy pay cut if he signed with the Bills.

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Five Sabres to play for medals at Ice Hockey World Championship

The possibility of four Sabres taking part in Sunday’s Gold Medal Game exists.

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May scholar athlete: St. Mary’s Bella Becker

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – St. Mary’s of Lancaster softball won the Monsignor Martin regular season title and senior Bella Becker was a big reason for the Lancers’ success this year. “It’s a great feeling just to know you tried your hardest and everything you’ve done to this point is just working and it’s all meaning […]

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Kyle Okposo: ‘Unfinished business’ compels Sabres captain’s comeback

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kyle Okposo came here in the summer of 2016 to help a rebuilding franchise return to the playoffs. At the completion of Okposo’s seven-year contract, the Sabres remain mired in the the longest postseason absence in NHL history. Recommitting to Buffalo on a one-year pact this week, Okposo explained his thirst […]

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Track student jumps over health hurdles en route to state competition

The junior qualified in the triple jump event and 110-meter hurdles.

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Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Captain Kyle Okposo will remain in his leadership role with the Sabres for at least another NHL season. Okposo re-signed with Buffalo on a one-year contract worth $2.5 million on Wednesday, the team announced. The 35-year-old winger was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer following the expiration of […]

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