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We Kick Off 2013, Gear Up For Hockey and Evaluate the New Bills Coach [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:02:59 +0000

Wake up! It’s 2013, and we have a lot to catch up on. The Sabres are hitting the ice, and Bills fans have mixed feelings about Doug Marrone. Surprised? We’re not. Get ready. The sausage said this is our year. We’re happy the NHL Lockout is over and are hoping the phrase “Puck yeah!” won’t [...]

Would You Watch Hockey if the Lockout Ended Today? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:00:42 +0000

The NHL Lockout has cost hockey fans, and players, over 400 games, but could it soon be over? The NHL players and owners met for over 10 hours on Tuesday of this week, and reports say they are close to an agreement. So far, the lockout has seen the cancellation of 422 games, including the [...]

It's Shaving Time, the NFL Draft Countdown Begins and WNY Takes the Polar Plunge [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Deandra Modica — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:36:09 +0000

Oh, December. You’ve managed to sneak up on us again, even after being bombarded with holiday commercials and music all November. Time to prep for Christmas, but first, let’s take a quick look back at what you missed. Movember ended, and females around the world rejoiced. Some more than others. Those chicken wings you sucked [...]

Protest the NHL Lockout by Mailing Them Your Beard

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:00:19 +0000

If there’s one thing that sucks about sports, it’s lockouts. Lockouts mean no games on TV, no dude time, and a greater chance we’ll have to spend time with our women learning how to cook cheese fondue and make potpourri centerpieces. That’s why we’ve been pretty annoyed about this whole NHL lockout. After 66 days [...]

Beer Company Wants Reparations from NHL — Who's Looking Out for Local Bar Owners?

Joe Russo — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:34:22 +0000

There's more to the NHL lockout than players versus owners. The economic impact runs much deeper, and now, a major beer company wants to be compensated. Meanwhile, local businesses, like the Pearl Street Grill, which is usually packed before a home Sabres game, continue to suffer without getting a sniff from the NHL.