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Rigerman seeing the field for Ravens in preseason
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 22, 2024
Saturday afternoon at Lambeau Field, Mike Rigerman will try to make one last impression in his bid for a pro football career. Rigerman, a former Pione...
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Defense shines, Allen-less offense sputters for Bills
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 18, 2024
Fans who tuned in to see the promised quarter-and-a-half of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ starters instead got a look at the Greg Rousseau and Joe...
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Fishing: Matching your equipment
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WADE ROBERTSON 
Aug 17, 2024
A fit young man and his pretty girlfriend were fishing a little inlet on Chautauqua Lake. My wife and I caught a bucketful of perch quickly, but notic...
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Buffalo linebacker Andreessen trying to prove himself
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 15, 2024
ORCHARD PARK — Joe Andreessen remembers stepping foot on this field before, seven or eight years ago. Andreesen helped lead the Lancaster Legends to b...
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Votto’s rehab back on-track after re-injury
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SPENCER BATES Olean Times Herald 
Aug 10, 2024
BUFFALO — Joey Votto’s rehab in Buffalo finally looks to be headed in the right direction. After reinjuring his right ankle on July 19, through Friday...
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Memories of handloading with Dad
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WADE ROBERTSON 
Aug 10, 2024
The winning trophy stood in a place of honor. Dad was particularly proud of it. Top shooters from several states competed in that match and he’d emerg...
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Crows: A most intelligent creature
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WADE ROBERTSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 03, 2024
It was February 1964 and my birthday was just two days away. The weather then was considerably colder than nowadays. Now the Earth is continuing to wa...
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Variety defines new-look WR group for Bills
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Aug 01, 2024
Khalil Shakir laughed off the suggestion he’s “the vet” now. In his position group, though, he’s unquestionably the Buffalo Bills wide receiver with t...
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Haas secures Shootout of Champions win in first attempt
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SPENCER BATES Olean Times Herald 
Jul 31, 2024
OLEAN — It has been a quick turnaround for Corey Haas, who claimed victory in the 26th Shootout of Former Champions in his first-ever attempt. Almost ...
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Is Dalton Kincaid ready for breakout sophomore year?
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Jul 26, 2024
PITTSFORD — The Bills don’t have a No. 1 receiver, or at least a proven one, yet. But could they have one at tight end? Among returning Buffalo pass-c...
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