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Pollock: ‘Hard Knocks’ debut was a disappointment; Injuries piling up for the Buffalo Bills

August 7, 2025

Share: by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist I’m sure the TV numbers will be

Shooting a days-best 69, Darien Swanson earned the top spot in the first day of the Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Swanson brothers secure spots in Championship flight during opening day of Men’s Am

August 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – The last time Darien Swanson walked off

The Smethport VFW defeated Randy's Up the River for the 2025 A Bracket championship. Pictured here is Kamryn Cook (front, left to right), Mallory Welty, Mia Welty, Teagan Kosinski, Tierra Bodamer, Adalee MacNeal, Karly Welty (back, left to right) Inga Welty, Amber Nelson, Kate McCullough, Kara Kosinski, Mary Okerlund and Courtney MacNeal. Missing from the team is Cailey Barnett. | Photo submitted

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport VFW, 716 Fitness take home slow pitch championships

August 5, 2025

OLEAN, NY – After dropping the first game of the series, the Smethport VFW took

Tee times set for 89th annual Men’s AM

August 4, 2025

OLEAN, NY — Going into it’s 89th year of existence, the annual Southwestern New York-Northwestern

(Cutline: Marvy Levy and his wife Fran laugh on Sunday, Marv’s 100th birthday as fans in Chicago made cards for him. He was flanked by two players he coaches, quarterback Jim Kelly and running back Thurman Thomas, as well as a grandson with his friend (blue shirts). James Loften and Andre Reed were also on hand Sunday for his birthday. Photo by JOHN ANDERSON)

Pollock reflects on quite a century for former Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy

August 4, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Statistics will tell you that 0.03% of the 330-plus

New York rolls past PA in Big 30 Charities Classic, evens up all-time series

August 3, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — For the first time in a decade, New

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball upfield during the Gators' win against Jamestown on Tuesday, Sept. 8. On Saturday, Wojewoda-Ko chipped in two goals amidst a win over Fredonia. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko, Whittaker step up for Gators, Panthers; Salamanca boys lose third straight

September 20, 2026

FREDONIA, NY – An early lead for the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team proved to be

FILE -- Maddox Dickerson streaks past Otto-Eldred defenders during the Hubbers' first meeting with the Terrors on Friday, Aug. 28. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport outguns Terrors on the road; Gators come up clutch over Trojans

September 19, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Meeting for the second time of the season, the Smethport football

Portville's Christian Hall (left to right), Hayden Schappacher and Stanley Gilchrist celebrate in the endzone during the Panthers win over Olean. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers plant flag at Bradner, stay undefeated amidst first-ever meeting with Olean

September 18, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Heading into the final few minutes, the

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca soccer dominates in win No. 4; Lady Terrors improve to 6-0

September 17, 2026

PINE VALLEY, NY – Ten Warriors made their way into the scoring column as Salamanca

Thursday Night Football: Bills and Lions duel for season’s fastest start

September 17, 2026

Buffalo and Detroit kick off is 815pm at Highmark Stadium By Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports

FILE -- Otto-Eldred's Emma Button sets up a pass during the Lady Terrors' win over Cameron County to start the season. On Wednesday, Button came away with 24 assists. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred, Portville volleyball sweep at home; Olean girl’s tennis sneaks out win over Salamanca

September 16, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Seeing their fifth North Tier League opponent of the year, the

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