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Where are they now: Niagara’s Anthony Nelson, Canisius’ Frank Turner

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{video_photo_caption}Anthony Nelson surveys the court during his days with Niagara.

During his playing days at Niagara University, Anthony Nelson was one of the finest defensive guards in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and a key player on a Purple…

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You’re invited: March Madness bracket party

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Who will make it to the big dance?

Join Medaille College and the Pan American Grill for their March Madness Bracket Party taking place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 14.

According to…

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Harlem Globetrotters show off for Buffalo basketball fans

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Energetic children most between the ages of 3 and 13 filled the First Niagara Center on Friday night, begging their parents to buy them red, white and blue basketballs. Some parents didn’t hesitate to pay, others made witty replies like “how about we take…

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Harlem Globetrotters at First Niagara Center - PHOTOS

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The Harlem Globetrotters were back in Buffalo again Friday night at First Niagara Center. VIP fans had a chance to meet the players by shooting some hoops, posing for pictures and playing some tricks with them.

From the start to finish, Globetrotters put…

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Globetrotter and sea lion show off - VIDEO

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Before the Harlem Globetrotters take the First Niagara Center court Friday night, Anthony “Buckets” Blakes went on a tour of Buffalo, bringing him face to face with a couple of local cutups—at the zoo.

The interaction between Blakes and the…

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Sosa drops season-high 25 in Canisius’ win over Manhattan - PHOTOS

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25 points, four rebounds and two assists is what Isaac Sosa's numbers looked like after Thursday night's performance at the Koessler Athletic Center at Canisius College, as the Griffs downed Manhattan 64-60.

The game was very tight during the first half…

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Syracuse handles a fiesty Canisius squad - LIVE BLOG

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{video_photo_caption}James Southerland and The Orange were more than the Griffs could handle.

Pre-game: Hello from the Carrier Dome in Syracuse! This just in—Canisius guard (and DeWitt, N.Y. product / former teammate of Syracuse guard Brandon Triche) is suspended for the first half of the Golden Griffins’ non-conference match-up…

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Canisius takes down St. Bonaventure - PHOTOS

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{video_photo_caption}Two schools showed amazing spirit at the Koessler Athletic Center on Saturday.

Harold Washington and Isaac Sosa lead the way as the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated their rivals the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 72-69 in front of a packed house. Saturday's contest was close from the beginning to the very last seconds making for a loud and excited crowd…

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NCAA tournament hoops return to Buffalo

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{video_photo_caption}WIll the Griffs be ready to go for the 2014 NCAA tournament?

The NCAA announced on Monday that March Madness will return to Buffalo in 2014, marking the first appearance of the mighty basketball tourney in the Queen City since 2010.

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Bulls have no answers for Princeton in opening loss

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Hopes were high for UB before Saturday’s noon tip-off between the Bulls and the Princeton Tigers. Buffalo’s sensational Javon McCrea was now an upperclassman, the team earned a fresh start after losing narrowly in last year’s MAC Semifinal and former…

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UB goes ‘Code Blue’ - VIDEO

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With the UB home opener taking place on Saturday, UB True Blue wants you to get down with their new dance craze in order to prep for the…

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New women’s basketball head coach introduced at UB

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The UB’s women’s basketball team has a new leader.

Felisha Legette-Jack has been named the twelfth head coach in school history to lead the team…

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2012 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament - PHOTOS

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{video_photo_caption}Downtown Buffalo hosted the 2012 Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this weekend.

Players, referees and fans all braved early morning rain followed by strong winds Saturday afternoon. The weather did not dampen the spirits of the players as they adjusted their trajectory to compensate for the winds. All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Buffalo…

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Gus Macker: Sunday play is cancelled

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{video_photo_caption}Sorry, Macker backers -- the tournament is over.

All of you Saturday losers with dreams of Toilet Bowl glory on Sunday: it’s not going to happen.

The second day of Buffalo’s annual two-day…

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In case you needed more reasons to go see Kevin Hart…

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{video_photo_caption}Kevin Hart -- who will visit Buffalo on March 10 -- has got game.

You probably know Kevin Hart is funny—he has headlined comedy tours and appeared in numerous music videos, television shows and feature films (including his own stand-up movie, Laugh…

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