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Former Griff Conacher tops ESPN’s NHL rookie rankings

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Expectations have been high for Cory Conacher, the pride of the Canisius Griffins’ men’s hockey program. Still, few anticipated his rise to the NHL—and ensuing success at the sport’s highest level.

According to ESPN…

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A tribute to the National Lacrosse League - OPINION

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The National Lacrosse League catches a lot of media grief, some of which is valid. Since the 2008 season, the league has contracted from 14 teams to nine, as New York, Arizona, Boston, Portland and Chicago have folded, while San Jose relocated to Washington. Perennially,…

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Two Bonnies on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays - VIDEO

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It’s very rare when a Big 4 basketball team receives mention on ESPN, and it’s a special day when a local feat of athleticism is highlighted on the most popular sports highlight show.

Last night, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies had two spots on ESPN’s…

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ESPN ranks Bonaventure alum Andrew Nicholson 5th in top NBA rookies

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St. Bonaventure alum and Orlando’s first-round draft pick Andrew Nicholson was ranked by ESPN’s David Thorpe as the NBA’s fifth-best rookie.

Portland point…

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Catching up with Gronk

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{video_photo_caption}How deep is the deepness of Gronk?

The New England Patriots roll into Buffalo on Sunday for a 1 p.m. showdown with the always-mysterious Bills (are they the awful team that got curb-stomped by the New York Jets in Week One, or the steamroller that took care of Kansas City and Cleveland in the ensuing…

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The scabs: A local Twitter reaction

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I wasn’t intending to stay up to watch the conclusion of the Packers vs. Seahawks Monday Night Football game, but the drama and hilarity of the nationally-televised game was too much to avoid. The replacement officials, filling in for the professional referees…

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Bulls fall to Kent State 23-7 - PHOTOS

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{video_photo_caption}The Golden Flashes strike the Bulls 23-7

It was a beautiful, clear, crisp almost-autumn night. The UB Bulls and the Kent State Golden Flash football teams got together at UB Stadium in front of a national audience on ESPNU and the nation watched Kent State run away with the night as they defeated the Bulls…

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Buff’s infamous tight end in the buff

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Hitting newstands Wednesday is Rob Gronkowski’s bare-skinned body.

The Amherst native and tight end for the New England Patriots is featured on the cover of ESPN…

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Bulls draw Jackrabbits in ESPN BracketBuster

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Last night marked the announcement of the ESPN BracketBuster match-ups—the series of 13 nationally-televised college basketball games between mid-majors that not only provides exposure for excellent smaller programs, but also tests their mettle against similar…

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Ryan Fitzpatrick: gettin’ paper?

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ESPN’s Chris Mortenson reported Thursday evening that unnamed sources tell him the Buffalo Bills are working…