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Bonnies’ second half comeback falls just short in loss to Fordham
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Jan 10, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (11-5, 0-3) suffered a brutal loss to Fordham (10-7, 1-3) on Saturday, coming back from down 13 points in the second hal...
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Fillmore bests C-R in battle of unbeatens
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Jan 09, 2026
On ‘great night for HS sports,’ Eagles down Rebels 70-59 CUBA — Before Friday night’s league showdown with Cuba-Rushford, Randy Crouch told his Fillmo...
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Defense, rebounding take center stage as Bonnies face Fordham
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 09, 2026
On Saturday, the Bonnies (11-4, 0-2) welcome Fordham (9-7, 0-3) to the Reilly Center at noon in a battle of two Atlantic 10 teams that need a win. Thi...
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Late surge lifts Olean girls past GV-Belfast; Portville, Ellicottville boys win
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Sports Roundup
Jan 08, 2026
BELFAST — The Olean girls basketball team rallied from a double-digit deficit with a 17-4 fourth quarter to edge Genesee Valley-Belfast 40-38 on the r...
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Sabres beat the Rangers 5-2 to win for the 12th time in 13 games
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By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Hockey Writer 
Jan 08, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thur...
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HS WRAP: Fillmore brushes off layoff, downs Depew 73-41
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Jan 07, 2026
Wellsville uses 28-point 4th to rally past B-R FILLMORE — Randy Crouch insisted that his team displayed visible rust early in its first game in nearly...
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Defensive lapses sink Bonnies in 89-80 loss to Richmond
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Jan 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies’ defensive struggles and mental mistakes hurt them against the Richmond Spiders on Wednesday, and put them into an 0-2 h...
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Bonnies battle to 46-38 road victory over Duquesne
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Jan 07, 2026
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team bested Duquesne, 46-38, on the road Wednesday evening. Aaliyah Parker scored ...
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Allen knows where he must improve as Bills prep for playoff opener
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer 
Jan 07, 2026
ORCHARD PARK — Josh Allen’s sore right foot feels better, and the Bills quarterback’s mind is refreshed as Buffalo prepares to open the playoffs on th...
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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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Arrows 12U stay unbeaten with 5-1 win over Rochester
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Jan 06, 2026
The Olean Arrows 12U hockey team remained undefeated Saturday with an impressive 5-1 win over the Rochester Jr. Americans at the William O. Smith Recr...
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Wilczewski doubles for OHS at Frewsburg
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Jan 06, 2026
FREWSBURG — On the road Tuesday night against Frewsburg, Nolan Wilczewski won two events for Olean High, but the host Bears held on for the swimming a...
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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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