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NCAA Tournament expansion: The ultimate goal of money-hungry vultures

July 13, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com Greed is a disease and the world of college basketball is not immune. There is an extremely high possibility that for the first time since 2011,

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers’ bats quiet in 3-0 defeat to Steamers

July 13, 2025

OLEAN, NY — Both the Olean Oilers and the Hornell Steamer had relatively quiet nights at the plate, tallying just six hits apiece. But it was what the latter did

Lizards run out of steam in 9-5 loss to Genesee Rapids

July 13, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — With a significant chance to grab some crucial points in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) West Division playoff race, the Salamanca Lizards

Oilers, Lizards each see two players named to NYCBL West All-Star team

July 11, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE and SPENCER BATES lyleoleanstar@gmail.com batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — Having played over half the season already, fans of the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) are set to

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bona men’s soccer grabs season’s first win at Saint Francis; Lady Owls, Gators pick up wins on the road

August 28, 2025

LORETTO, PA — The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team is officially off the mark for the season, grabbing their first win on the road at Saint Francis. After back-to-back 3-2