FREDONIA — The Fredonia defense got a stop on the first possession of Friday’s game against Falconer, then immediately took the lead with a 3-pointer from Graham Putney. Things didn’t get much better from there for the visiting Golden Falcons. The Hillbillies led wire to wire in ...

FALCONER — Isabella Buckley had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Fredonia past Falconer 57-40 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 girls basketball Friday. Cece Tonelli had 14 points; Naomi Muck had six steals, four rebounds and three assists; Juliana ...

CLYMER — Roman Wassink had 19 points, 10 rebounds, four steals and two blocked shots to lead Clymer past Maple Grove 59-47 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 2 boys basketball Friday. Elijah Mitchell had 13 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots; ...

In Western New York, deer season is over, the venison is processed and stored, deer camps are quiet, and many hunters turn their attention to ice fishing, winter hiking, or planning next year’s outdoor pursuits. But while we hang up our orange vests, a much smaller woodland resident ...

BUFFALO — It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise’s memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future. Among the laughs and stories the Sabres’ winningest coach shared with members of the 2005-06 ...

DENVER — After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos’ season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton resolved to return the postseason party to Denver with its mile-high air and thunderous, stadium-rattling crowd. “We talk about earning seeds and trying to get all ...