FARGO (FNS) — The timing of Cole Karcz’s knee injury was not what the North Dakota State senior had in mind with his career coming to a close. On the other hand, he figures it could have been worse. Karcz suffered meniscus damage in practice and missed the last two regular season games ...
By The Associated Press undefined NEW YORK (AP) — Five-time world champion Jordan Burroughs will wrestle mixed martial arts star Ben Askren in a charity match next month. Burroughs and Askren, a 2008 Olympic wrestler, will face off for the first time in Madison Square Garden on May 6 to ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — As much as he enjoyed his season with the Sabres, forward Jeff Skinner isn't going to rush into deciding whether to re-sign with Buffalo or pursue free agency following a career-best 40-goal year. "No, I haven't made any decisions. It's a ...
By The Associated Press undefined The NFL announced Monday that each team in the AFC East will carry an additional overseas player on its practice squad as part of an expansion of the International Player Pathway program. Valentine Holmes, a former professional rugby player in Australia, will ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres' dreadful second-half free-fall left general manager Jason Botterill no choice but to fire coach Phil Housley after his second year on the job. "Today certainly wasn't an easy day, but the results in the second half ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres forward Jason Pominville began the day unable to contain his emotions by choking up when coming to the realization he might be playing his final home game in Buffalo. The 36-year-old ended the day fist-pumping a crowd that provided ...
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jamal Adams believes this is the dawning of a new era for the New York Jets. There's a new coach in Adam Gase. They've got a handful of new players, including star running back Le'Veon Bell. And, now, the Jets have a new look on the ...
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New colors, a tweaked logo, flashy uniforms and fired-up fans and players. The New York Jets are the latest NFL franchise to switch up their playbooks and call for a major rebranding, with the team's revamped look unveiled Thursday ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne prefers the excitement of a tightly contested race for the Central Division title during the final week of the season. "I'm actually happy that all these games matter and all these games have a lot of ...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign guard Quinton Spain to a one-year contract in their effort to overhaul the offensive line. The 27-year-old Spain spent his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, where he started 48 games at left guard. He signed with the ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Don't look now, but goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and the Columbus Blue Jackets are mounting yet another late-season surge to make the playoffs. Bobrovsky stopped 38 shots to earn his third shutout in five games and league-leading ninth of the ...
April 13 – Spring Turkey opener. April 13 – Maple Sugaring Day, Ft. Stevenson State Park, 9 a.m.-3p.m., 337-5576. April 19 – Full moon, 6:13 a.m. April 27 – ND Sport Fishing Congress Annual Banquet. Bismarck AMVETS, 223-3093. April 27 – Badlands Bass Bandits Tourney, Lake Tschida, ...
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills continue stockpiling free agents by signing running back and return specialist Senorise Perry to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old Perry has three seasons of NFL experience, including the past two with the Miami Dolphins. He has just eight ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have demoted center Tage Thompson to the minors. Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games this season. Buffalo acquired ...
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Craig Anderson endured some trying times this season, and now the Ottawa Senators' goalie is enjoying the good times. Anderson stopped 35 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Ottawa Senators beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Tuesday night. Anderson went 97 ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cornerback E.J. Gaines is counting on a second chance with the Buffalo Bills to kick-start his career following an injury-shortened season. "It was really a no-brainer," Gaines said during a conference call Monday after signing a one-year ...
By The Associated Press undefined Buffalo Sabres (31-35-9, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (26-43-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo aims to break its three-game slide with a victory against Ottawa. The ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cornerback E.J. Gaines is counting on a second chance with the Buffalo Bills to kick-start his career following an injury-shortened season. "It was really a no-brainer," Gaines said during a conference call Monday after signing a one-year ...
North Dakota anglers, trappers and hunters are reminded that new licenses for the 2019-20 season are required starting April 1. Licenses can be purchased online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Once the license is processed, users will have the option to print a ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Babcock sensed his slumping Toronto Maple Leafs were showing signs of turning the corner. Auston Matthews and John Tavares delivered on their coach's belief. The high-scoring duo each had a goal and assist, and the Maple Leafs won ...