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Jody Fortson’s fueled by the love, hate, supporters and doubters as he looks for second Super Bowl ring

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – While some players never get a chance to experience a Super Bowl, Buffalo native and Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson is getting ready for his third. And he doesn’t take any of it for granted, especially since it didn’t come easy. “It’s a blessed experience especially coming from Buffalo and being […]

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From being a ‘tackling dummy’ to seeing his dad conquer cancer twice, Eagles’ Nick Sirianni’s ‘no fear attitude’ comes from family

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – While the rest of the world is now starting to see who Nick Sirianni is, those closest to him saw that same personality growing up as a kid in Jamestown. “He’s bold, he believes in what he’s doing and he believes in himself, so Nick is fearlessly himself. When he’s on […]

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Starpoint varsity wrestling parents’ petition over season cancellation denied by judge

The decision comes after the team’s season was canceled on Tuesday over “serious allegations.”

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Damar Hamlin joins Bills medical staff that saved his life

PHOENIX (AP) — The first responders who saved Damar Hamlin’s life were recognized with a tribute video at “NFL Honors” before being invited onto the stage. The man they saved was right behind them. Hamlin made his second appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week Thursday night, paying tribute to those who had a hand […]

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Tage Thompson ready to play with Sabres back from break

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The upper-body injury that kept Sabres center Tage Thompson out of the NHL All-Star Game shouldn’t cause him to miss any regular season action. Thompson is expected to practice on Friday and “should be ready” for Saturday’s home game against the Flames, coach Don Granato said on Thursday. Buffalo’s leading scorer […]

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FC Buffalo makes jump to USL League Two

FC Buffalo makes the leap to USL2 after playing its past 12 seasons in the National Premier Soccer League.

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Report: Buffalo’s Jordan Nwora traded to Indiana Pacers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jordan Nwora is reportedly on the move in his third NBA season. The Buffalonian was traded Thursday from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Indiana Pacers, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic. This will be the second NBA team for Nwora, a Park School graduate drafted by the Bucks out of […]

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Damar Hamlin put prayer in football back in the spotlight

PHOENIX (AP) — When medical personnel rushed onto the field to save Damar Hamlin’s life after the Buffalo Bills’ defensive back collapsed during a game last month in Cincinnati, many people witnessing the horrifying scene did the only thing they could to help. They prayed. Players and coaches from both teams took a knee, held […]

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Starpoint wrestling season canceled over ‘serious allegations of inappropriate conduct’

The superintendent disclosed the decision Tuesday in a message to parents obtained by News 4

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WNYer Nick Sirianni’s 4th down prowess could prove key in Super Bowl

If the Super Bowl comes down to a key fourth-down decision, that might bode well for the the Philadelphia Eagles. The analytically inclined Eagles have long been one of the NFL’s most aggressive organizations when it comes to the crucial fourth-down calls. Those decisions helped fuel the team’s first Super Bowl title five years ago […]

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