Mets’ Syndergaard prepared, eager to start Wild Card Game

Published: 10/05/2016 @ 04:00 am

Entering Wednesday’s National League Wild Card Game against the Giants at Citi Field (8 p.m. ET on ESPN), Syndergaard can now call himself one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, an easy entry on the short list of the game’s top arms. Syndergaard’s four-seam fastball hits 101 mph. His slider has been clocked above 95 mph. His sinker, curve... more

Bills’ Marcell Dareus eager to get back in uniform Sunday

Published: 10/06/2016 @ 04:00 am

He sought the help he felt he needed to improve his outlook on life and make better decisions during his four week suspension. Now Marcell Dareus is ready to be a dominant force on the field again. Watching the Bills first four games of the season, particularly the first two, was supremely difficult for Dareus. He felt he could’ve helped.... more

Mets’ reign as NL champs ends with Wild Card loss

Published: 10/06/2016 @ 04:00 am

Conor Gillaspie’s three-run homer off Mets reliever Jeurys Familia in the ninth made a winner of Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, who allowed four hits and struck out six in his third career postseason shutout. Mets starter Noah Syndergaard carried a no-hitter two outs into the sixth before taking a no-decision after seven shutout innings and 10 strikeouts. NY Mets: Read... more

Defensive TD, McCoy’s rushing lifts Bills to victory over Rams

Published: 10/10/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Bills were deadlocked in a game that was tied twice before Nickell Robey-Colemanpicked off a Case Keenum pass and raced 41 yards for a go ahead touchdown late in the third quarter. LeSean McCoy’s inspired rushing helped push the Bills to their third straight win for the first time since the start of the 2011 season by a final... more

2016 Yankees were a franchise in transition

Published: 10/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

The 2016 New York Yankees had their fair share of up and downs. Fresh off a Wild Card loss in 2015, the team filled a major hole in trading for second baseman Starlin Castro. They also added closer Aroldis Chapman to their already stacked back of the bullpen with Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances. Keeping the core that placed second... more

Buffalo Bills mental toughness takes a step

Published: 10/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

Last Sunday’s game against the Rams had all the markings of a grind it out battle that the Bills of the past would fritter away in some way, shape or form. Be it a lack of execution, a mental error or allowing a big play by the opponent, the old Bills would drop a tightly contested game like the one... more

Kenny: Marquart retires in Waterloo & Kaepernick starts at Buffalo

Published: 10/12/2016 @ 04:00 am

With Colin Kaepernick making his first start of the season at Buffalo, Kenny wonders how he will be treated by Bills fans in the Great American City after his recent protests during the national anthem. Also, the retirement of longtime Waterloo Police Chief Doyle Marquart, Homecoming season at our local high schools and Kenny’s reaction to Donald Trumps latest comments... more

Top 6 storylines for Bills-49ers this week

Published: 10/13/2016 @ 04:00 am

After two straight wins on the road, the Bills are back home this week against another opponent from the NFC West. They’re already 2-0 against that division. It’s the Bills and the 49ers Sunday at New Era Field. Here are the top six storylines heading into the practice week… Read More at BuffaloBills.com MORE BILLS COVERAGE ONLINE: – Bills Today:... more

Auburn officials consider change to Doubledays ownership, swear in new city manager

Published: 10/14/2016 @ 04:00 am

Officials are considering a proposal that would transfer ownership of the Auburn Doubledays from the city to a limited liability corporation. The Auburn Doubledays compete in the New York-Penn League as a Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The city of Auburn assumed ownership of the franchise in 1982, but budget constraints have officials saying the city can... more

Sabres forward Kane injured during opener against Montreal

Published: 10/14/2016 @ 04:00 am

Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane was taken to the hospital for evaluation after he slammed heavily into the end boards late in the second period of Buffalo’s season-opening 4-1 loss to Montreal on Thursday night… WHEC – Sports: Read More more

Top 10 reasons to Billieve in the Bills Week 6

Published: 10/15/2016 @ 04:00 am

Well Bills fans, there is certainly no debating that the Bills are on a roll right now. Hitting their stride to put together the first three-game win streak since 2011, the Bills are looking to make it four. It hasn’t happened since 2008. As Buffalo returns home to take on San Francisco, here are the top 10 reasons to Billieve... more

Chiefs, Crunch prove there is more to Syracuse sporting scene than Orange athletics

Published: 10/15/2016 @ 04:00 am

So many of Central New York’s fans live and die with SU basketball and football and lacrosse. But baseball and hockey are played here, too. And they are played pretty well. more

Rochester Americans take down Hershey Bears in opening night

Published: 10/15/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Rochester Americans opened their 61st AHL season against the defending Eastern Conference champion Hershey Bears Friday night at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks came away with hard fought 5-4 victory against a veteran-lead Hershey squad to improve to 37-18-6 all-time in home-openers. WHEC – Sports: Read More more

Bills run all over 49ers in blowout win

Published: 10/17/2016 @ 04:00 am

The game was a nip and tuck battle through two and a half quarters despite another monster effort by LeSean McCoy, but after Buffalo’s defense forced a turnover on downs at their own 40-yard line late in the third quarter, the Bills outscored the 49ers 21-3 in a span of seven minutes of game clock to win going away 45-16.... more

5 surprising numbers from the Bills defense

Published: 10/18/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Bills have put together a four-game winning streak. Buffalo’s league-leading rushing attack is a major factor in the team’s recent success. Top of the league performance is also happening on the defensive side of the ball. Here’s where the Bills defense is turning in some league best work. Read More MORE BILLS COVERAGE ONLINE: – Winfographic – Week 6 –... more

Here’s how the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs

Published: 10/19/2016 @ 04:00 am

Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan was having a pretty good day. His team, riding a four-game winning streak, was getting all sorts of love by the media. The last traces of “dirt’’ that he described as still on his team from a 0-2 start had been washed away with a 45-16 drubbing of the San Francisco 49ers. Heck, you could... more

Bills Today: LeSean McCoy exits practice with hamstring issue

Published: 10/20/2016 @ 04:00 am

The key to Buffalo’s offense has been LeSean McCoy, who has put together a strong first six games this season. On Wednesday however, he left practice early with a hamstring issue and was a limited participant. Head coach Rex Ryan addressed the addition of McCoy to the team’s injury report after practice. Read More at BuffaloBills.com MORE BILLS COVERAGE ONLINE: –... more

LeSean McCoy, Robert Woods could miss Miami game

Published: 10/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

LeSean McCoy did not practice Thursday with the Bills, and while Rex Ryan isn’t ruling him out of Sunday’s game in Miami, it seems unlikely the Bills will risk further injury to their star running back, especially with a showdown against New England looming next week. Read More MORE BILLS COVERAGE ONLINE: – Buffalo Bills’ Justin Hunter tries to rejuvenate career... more

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