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Sparks look to surprise in Harvard Cup’s second half
Sometimes the tale of a football season isn’t simply told in the wins and loss column. No, the story of an improving football team is in the work and progress put in each day in practice. Veteran coach Art Serotte once said, “More games are won and lost on Tuesday and Wednesday than on Saturday afternoons.”
If that adage is truly the case, look out for the “hard luck” Sparks. After running through the gauntlet of the Harvard Cup’s leading teams in the first half of the season, the South Park from the heart of Buffalo’s Southside could be a surprise team in the Harvard Cup playoff run if the Sparks play their hand correctly.
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Great News Regarding Vanek Injury
Just as Sabres fans were bracing for the worse in regards to the Thomas Vanek upper body injury suffered last night against Detroit, head coach Lindy Ruff sent a message that’s music to fan’s ears. Vanek is now only expected to miss a few days, rather than weeks.
“They thought he would feel a lot worse today, but he’s actually feeling a lot better,” Ruff told reporters following practice today. “He’s doing remarkably well which is good.. I wouldn’t even rule him out maybe for a game on the weekend, as well as he’s doing today.
Source: Whitner to attempt to practice today

Whitner hopes to be able to return as the sliding Bills (1-4) go to East Rutherford Sunday to take on the New York Jets.
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Luck of the Irish: Start Fitzpatrick

Sabres Impressive In Victory, Injury Spoils Celebration
If Buffalo Sabres fans’ prayers are answered, this will be the victory that will establish the Sabres as a top contender in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo dominated the Detroit Red Wings for the entire game Tuesday night, outshooting the Stanley Cup Finalists 38-28 and 18-4 in the second period, en route to a 6-2 victory.
The Sabres utilized the same style of surgical puck possession that carried this same Detroit team to consecutive Stanley Cup Finals the past two seasons, locking down a touted Red Wings offense with a deadly fore-check and great back pressure.Thomas Vanek netted two goals, and Derek Roy tallied three assists to lead the offense as the Sabres finally managed to convert their chances and broke the game wide open in the second period.
Bona: Women’s Swimming competes against Penn State
The St. Bonaventure women’s swimming and diving team lost to Penn State 174-60 on Tuesday afternoon in the Reilly Center Pool. Seniors Allison Smith and Kara Small had impressive finishes to add to the Bonnies’ score.
Small competed in the 1000-yard freestyle touching for a second-place finish at 10:46.99. She then put in another second place finish in the 500-yard freestyle just edging out Smith with a time of 5:15.53. Small also competed in the 200-yard breaststroke, picking up a second-place finish, clocking in at 2:32.05.
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