Sports

Pink ladyslippers not extremely rare in WNY, but hard to find due to habitat loss, deer
By RICK MILLER Olean Star If you’ve ever seen a pink ladyslipper in a forest

Franciscan friars gather to mark 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi
ST. BONAVENTURE — More than 70 Franciscan friars from the three branches of the First
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Three-run burst, solid pitching see Oilers defeat Tarp Skunks
JAMESTOWN, NY — With a 4-2 win on the road, the Olean Oilers knocked the

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball unveil A10 pairings for 2026-27 campaign
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Atlantic 10 and St. Bonaventure have officially announced the pairings for

Bradley, Crouse earn Salamanca’s Athlete of the Year awards
SALAMANCA — At Salamanca High School’s 2026 Moving Up Day, Payton Bradley and Makenzie Crouse

Borrello calls 2026 state legislative session one of the least productive in years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star State Sen. George Borrello said last week that the 2026
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca girls tennis, soccer split season openers; Port boys starting skid continues
FREWSBURG, NY – The Salamanca girls tennis team dropped their home opener, losing to the

Olean football looks to build on recent success behind veteran leadership
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Two seasons ago, the Olean football team finished just
Tuesday Roundup: Lady Gators volleyball opens up with tightly-contested win; Bradford XC sweeps home opener
JOHNSONBURG, PA – Fighting tooth and nail, back and forth, the Port Allegany volleyball team

Harbor Creek shuts out Lady Owls during season opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Sitting on the outside looking in for

Pollock: Last chance for Buffalo Bills’ bubble players to make roster
Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist There’s plenty at stake tonight at Tampa’s

Pollock: After final pre-season win, tough decisions on cuts for McDermott and the Buffalo Bills
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist This won’t be a pleasant 2 1/2
