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Friday, November 21, 2008

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Sabres' Ruff says now's the time to end slump


The Buffalo Sabres have been burned for 18 goals in the past three games and are just 1-4-1 in their last six. Coach Lindy Ruff said today it's time for the slump to end with this weekend's back-to-back home games.

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Sabres down for the count


BOSTON — For three days, the talk was the same. Defense. Tighter play. Getting back to disciplined, system-based hockey. There were video clips on the big screen. There were coaches in the dressing room with laptop computers.

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Live Chat with Jerry Sullivan

Buffalo News sports columnist Jerry Sullivan is conducting his weekly live chat in the Sully on Sports blog.

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Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal


For more than three decades, George Steinbrenner's imprints were all over the New York Yankees.

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Edwards is not gun shy

After answering eight straight questions related to Monday night’s debacle, Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards politely made it clear Wednesday he has no interest in beating himself up over his poor performance.

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Gill gets UB’s offense back in line

At the midpoint of the season, with his team sitting at 2-4 and his offense operating at less than optimal, Turner Gill called his starting linemen out of a special teams meeting and into his office.

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Greener pastures

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Annika Sorenstam relished sending text messages to Tiger Woods after winning a major championship.

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Reed back at practice

The Buffalo Bills’ offense looks like it will get a reinforcement but the defensive secondary will be banged up for Sunday’s game at Kansas City.

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NHL issues a heads-up on illegal hits

BOSTON — No one will argue that flagrant head shots are a bane to the game. There are too many reckless plays, so the NHL recently sent a memo warning players to stop.

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Murray sparks Bona in victory

OLEAN — Katelyn Murray doesn't often get the headlines.

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Jerry Sullivan

Dick Jauron’s pronouncements have become as predictable as his schemes. But after more than three weeks, I figured it was worth a try. Once more, Dick, can you say anything about the contract extension?

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