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Late Huskies rally falls short in 46–39 loss to Falconer
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 06, 2026
OLEAN — Olean’s late comeback attempt fell short on Tuesday night, as Falconer beat them in the final two minutes to win 46-39. The Huskies’ offense w...
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Jimerson paces Salamanca girls over A-L
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Jan 06, 2026
Franklinville tops CLV, Portville falls at Cassadaga SALAMANCA — Liana Jimerson paced the Salamanca girls basketball team to a home league win, scorin...
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Bills sign kicker Wright to practice squad with Prater’s status uncertain
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
Jan 06, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday in a precautionary move in the event Ma...
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Bonnies look to rebound at home against Richmond after VCU loss
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 06, 2026
Coming off of a loss and late game collapse against reigning A-10 champion VCU in their conference opener, the Bonnies (11-3) will look to get back on...
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Cold fourth quarter foils Eagles vs. Forestville
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Jan 05, 2026
Ellicottville falls 57-54; Falconer downs Huskies ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville boys basketball team had been idle since a 34-point victory over P...
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Salamanca escapes Allegany-Limestone with 48-45 win
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 05, 2026
ALLEGANY — In a chaotic league matchup on Monday, Salamanca survived an Allegany-Limestone three-point barrage to escape with a 48-45 win. The first q...
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Wojnarowski elected to National Sports Media Hall of Fame
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Jan 05, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most influential figures in modern sports journalism, has been elected to the National Sports Media A...
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Richmond’s red-hot shooting too much for Bonnies in A-10 loss
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 03, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE - The Bonnies (10-5, 1-2) couldn’t keep up with Richmond’s (12-4, 2-1) torrid offensive pace on Saturday, falling 80-60. In recent yea...
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The top local stories of 2025
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By J.P. BUTLER and SAM WILSON, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 03, 2026
The year saw some spectacular performances — both by teams and individuals — and big changes. And while St. Bonaventure men’s basketball remained a bi...
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Olean boys roll past Pioneer; Fillmore girls win
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Jan 02, 2026
OLEAN — The Olean High boys basketball team put up 23 first-quarter points while building a sizable advantage against a fellow Class A program. It pro...
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Warriors earn big win over Eagles in Swish Away Cancer game
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 02, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Warriors (5-3) swarmed the Eagles (3-4) from the opening tip on Friday, coming up with a dominant defensive performance and a 58-16 wi...
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Napoleon meet & greet slated for Jan. 2
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Jan 01, 2026
OLEAN — Napoleon Engineering Services will host a meet and greet with Angelina Napoleon on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the NES building, located ...
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Many memories remain as the Bills bid farewell to their long-time home
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
Jan 01, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills' long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site...
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