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Construction progresses on new outdoor track

Matt Volz
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor In the late 20th century, Fredonia’s men’s track and field teams were powerhouses. For two decades, the Blue Devils dominated the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), winning 20 straight conference titles from 1977 to 1996.  It’s been a while since then. It’s also......
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5th Quarter Column: NFL Draft First Round Review

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MITCH HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor As said on the ESPN broadcast, Maxwell Hairston is trading his Kentucky blue for Buffalo Bills blue.  At pick number 30, the Bills went with speed on the perimeter of their defense, as Hairston ran a 2025 NFL Combine-best 4.28-second 40-yard dash.  He comes in......
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[SCALLION/SPORTS] Volz enlisted to help suffering Sabres

Matt Volz
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor, New Sabres General Manager/Owner The Buffalo Sabres are going through it. They’re about to miss the playoffs for the 14th season in a row, extending their record-long drought. They’ve tried everything from different coaches to different general managers and players, but none of it has worked.......
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5th Quarter Column: Why Has it Become Harder to Watch Sports?

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MITCH HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor Gotham Sports, Hulu, ESPN+ and Max subscriptions cost a grand total of roughly $670 per year.  That’s the amount someone living in Buffalo would have to pay in order to be able to watch every Buffalo Sabres game this season.  This may sound ridiculous, because......
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Ice hockey diplomacy: Fredonia faces Chinese National Team

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MATT VOLZ Sports Editor In international hockey, some countries are known as powerhouses. Canada is perhaps best known for the sport, but they’re often challenged by the United States, Sweden, Russia, Finland and occasionally some others. But who knew that China played the game as well? On Friday, Jan. 24,......

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