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Salamanca recognizes top student-athletes with annual awards
Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 18, 2026
SALAMANCA — Salamanca High School honored five student-athletes last week with its annual Warrior Pride and Athlete of the Year awards, recognizing th...
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Bills HC Joe Brady opens up on the day Sean McDermott was fired
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By MATT PARRINO, Syracuse.com (TNS) 
Jun 17, 2026
‘I was broken’ ORCHARD PARK — Joe Brady was still picking up the emotional pieces of a devastating three-point playoff loss on Jan. 19 when he got the...
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Buffalo Bills announce 7 open training camp dates at St. John Fisher
Buffalo Bills, Football, Local Sports, ...
By Ryan Talbot - Syracuse.com (TNS) 
Jun 16, 2026
It’s almost time to go camping. On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills announced their 2026 training camp schedule at St. John Fisher University. In Joe Brady’...
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CCAA honors cap Huskies’ dominant season
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
Henry Buchan 
Jun 16, 2026
OLEAN — The accolades keep piling up for Olean's baseball program in 2026. After rolling to the CCAA Division I championship this spring and winning a...
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Ellicottville’s Lafferty Pitcher of Year in Div. IV
Local Sports, Softball, Sports
Jun 15, 2026
Ellicottville sophomore Katie Lafferty was among this year’s major award winners in the CCAA Division IV softball league, officials recently announced...
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Martinelli, Ensell hit HRs, key Bamboo past Misfits
Local Sports, Softball, Sports
Jun 15, 2026
Kimmy Martinelli and Sheri Ensell went 4-for-4 with a home run to guide Bamboo Strategy to a 20-4 victory over the Misfits in an Olean Women’s Softbal...
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Track and Field: Wilczewski, Escobar, Green compete at state championship stage
Local Sports, Sports, Track & Field
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 15, 2026
WEBSTER — Three local athletes competed at the 2026 New York State Track and Field Championships held Saturday and Sunday in Webster. Franklinville/El...
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Oilers stay hot, roll past Americans 10-2
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 13, 2026
OLEAN — The Oilers (6-5) stayed hot offensively, and Jake Manendo put together another strong start in a 10-2 win over the Niagara Falls Americans on ...
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Portville honors senior athletes at All-Sports Banquet
Local Sports, Sports
Jun 12, 2026
Portville Sports Boosters presented their ’25-’26 senior awards at their annual All-Sports Banquet this past Thursday evening at the Pulaski Club. Pic...
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Oilers’ bats on fire in 18-5 win over Niagara
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
Jun 12, 2026
NIAGARA FALLS — The Oilers (5-5) had 18 hits on Friday night, overwhelming Niagara with steady offensive production throughout in their 18-5 victory. ...
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For Salamanca youth baseball, the goal is bigger than winning
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — On a warm Wednesday evening this week, the Salamanca Warriors U-12 baseball team gathered around coaches Kristin and Luanne Sledge-Whitcom...
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