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McKenna’s journey to potential No. 1 NHL draft pick

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — For all the offense, leadership and star-power Gavin McKenna brought to Penn State hockey this season, coach Guy Gadowsky discovered yet another attribute in the celebrated forward's talented arsenal. And it involved ping-pong, of all things. Having dominated most of his ...

Salamanca to host NCA cheer camp

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SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Salamanca High School will host an NCA cheer camp this summer, offering cheer teams the opportunity to strengthen skills, build team connections and prepare for a successful season ahead. The three-day camp will take place Aug. 27–29 at the Salamanca High School ...

Bills open their new $2.1B stadium

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula got emotional and sniffled upon referencing the passion his wife Kim put into getting the team's new stadium plans off the ground before falling ill. Mary Wilson apologized for getting teary-eyed when reflecting on her late husband Ralph ...

Home-dirt advantage

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BUSTI, N.Y. — Cloudy, overcast skies provided a heavy and lightning-fast racing surface at Stateline Speedway on Saturday night, setting the stage for a spectacular evening of racing. Pro Stock competitors from far and wide descended on the historic Busti oval for the inaugural Dean Gibson ...

Lakewood YMCA announces 2026 Firecracker Run

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LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — The Lakewood Family YMCA recently announced the return of the annual 2026 Firecracker Run on Saturday, July 4 at Lakewood Beach, located at 2 W. Terrace Ave. This community tradition brings together runners, walkers, families and spectators from across the region to ...

Briefs

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Golf leagues WARREN — Mark Silvis and Jeff McClement teamed up with Denny Beedle and Scott Dexter to lead the Monday Night League at Jackson Valley Golf Course with a 30 on June 15. Jasyn Consiglio and Ryan Deppas teamed up with Adam Miller and Coleman Miller to shoot a 30 while Mark ...