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Buffalo promotes Whitesell to take over basketball program

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Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot on goal by Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) with Detroit Red Wings defenseman Joe Hicketts (2) helping defend the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

In this March 12, 2019, file photo, William &quot;Rick&quot; Singer, front, founder of the Edge College &amp; Career Network, exits federal court in Boston after he pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal, where ringers were hired to take SAT tests and proctors paid to look the other way. The scandal is fueling deeper concerns about the fairness of using SAT and ACT tests to determine college admission. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Should the SAT be optional? Bribery scandal renews debate

By Carolyn Thompson - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Victor Olofsson (41) celebrates his goal during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators forwards Craig Smith (15) and Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Jordan Eberle celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Nate Oats speaks after being introduced as the new men's college basketball coach for the University of Alabama, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

New Alabama coach Nate Oats says, ‘We can make a Final Four’

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Buffalo plays Texas Tech on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Alabama hires Buffalo’s Nate Oats as its mens’ hoops coach

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Connecticut's Katie Lou Samuelson (33) looks to shoot as Buffalo's Hanna Hall (10) defends during the first half of a second-round women's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn holds off Buffalo for 26th straight trip to Sweet 16

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Buffalo's Jayvon Graves, center, heads to the basket as Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) and Tariq Owens defend during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 78-58. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Culver, stifling defense, lift Texas Tech over Buffalo 78-58

By JOHN TRANCHINA - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price allows a goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Buffalo Sabres, in Montreal, Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brendan Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Sabres 7-4

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Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver celebrates after a basket during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Texas Tech won 72-57. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas Tech-Buffalo gives high-octane guard matchup in NCAAs

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Buffalo's Summer Hemphill (0) gets a shot off over Rutgers' Victoria Harris (40) during a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Hemphill, Dillard lead 10 seed Buffalo over Rutgers 82-71.

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Buffalo's Montell McRae (1) and Arizona State's Zylan Cheatham (45) chase a loose ball during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Looking dangerous, No. 6 seed Buffalo breezes past ASU

By JOHN TRANCHINA - Associated Press

Work begins on new affordable housing in Buffalo

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FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Buffalo's CJ Massinburg (5) shoots over Akron's Scott Walter (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game of the Mid-American Conference tournament, in Cleveland. Buffalo battles Arizona State in West Region action on Friday, March 22. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Buffalo coach Oats to face ex-boss Hurley in first round

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson (18) celebrates a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Arizona State's Kimani Lawrence, left, and St. John's Sedee Keita, right, dive for a loose ball during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Arizona State beats St. John’s 74-65 in First Four

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, March 14, 2019, file photo, Buffalo head coach Nate Oats yells instruction to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Akron at the Mid-American Conference tournament in Cleveland. Buffalo showing signs of shedding college basketball’s mid-major label in preparing to make fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in five years. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Oats has Buffalo shedding basketball’s mid-major label

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

NY Legislature OKs bills expanding school zone speed cameras

By CHRIS CAROLA - Associated Press