By Franklin Heinzmann BUFFALO, N.Y. – With the waves of the NFL free agency dying down, it provides a great window for us to look back at the moves the Bills GM Brandon Beane and company made this offseason to bolster the roster ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and the upcoming season. Acquiring WR … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Offseason Recap
Pictures by: Niagara University Athletics By: Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Over the course of 72 hours, two teams representing NU upset two nationally ranked teams in two different sports. The Purple Eagles upset No. 14 Florida State 3-1 on the diamond, and the Purple Eagles upset No. 20 Sacred Heart 6-1 on the … Continue reading Purple Eagles make national waves
Picture by: Dan Richeal By: Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – When the Purple Eagles beat Mercyhurst 3-0 on Feb. 7, not only did the Purple Eagles get a crucial win over an Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) opponent, but it also meant that Purple Eagles goaltender Chad Veltri earned his first career shutout. He followed … Continue reading Student-Athlete Profile: Chad Veltri
Picture courtesy of Niagara University Athletics By: Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Greg Paulus was named the Men’s Basketball head coach on Nov. 7. While he doesn’t have any previous head coaching experience, Paulus has been molded by some of the greatest minds in sports. He played point guard at Duke under legendary college … Continue reading Paulus honored to lead the Purple Eagles
By: Franklin Heinzmann Feature Image by: Franklin Heinzmann NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - It was unlike any hockey game. The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers faced off, and rang in the new year, in the 2018 Winter Classic. Events that took place during the game proved why sports remains unmatched in bringing people … Continue reading Unlike any hockey game
Featured Image by: purpleeagles.com By: Franklin Heinzmann Patrick Beilein has resigned as head coach of the Men’s Basketball Team before embarking on what would have been his first season at the helm at NU. Greg Paulus has been chosen to serve as the interim coach of the Men’s Basketball team moving forward. In a statement … Continue reading Beilein resigns; Paulus to serve as interim
Images by purpleeagles.com By Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – It’s been quite the semester thus far for many sports teams at NU, one that’s been filled with highs and lows. As it can be tough to make it to every sporting event, and keep up with every team that’s in season right now, here … Continue reading The state of NU sports
Image by purpleeagles.com By Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – As the temperature begins to dip, students will look to the schedule to see that the opener to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and the hockey team are approaching. While some of the aforementioned succeeded and some floundered last season, each team had bright … Continue reading Purple Eagles to Watch
Picture: The Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach. Picture by NRK P3. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. By Franklin Heinzmann NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – On June 28, 2019, The Black Keys released their latest album ‘Let’s Rock,’ which ended a five-year hiatus. The album features songs that only add to The Black Keys’ collection of … Continue reading The Black Keys are back: ‘Let’s Rock’ Review
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Over the past few months, the Wire has provided several articles about Buffalo’s two professional sports teams of the four major sports leagues – the Bills and the Sabres. The Buffalo Bandits, the Buffalo Beauts, and the Buffalo Bisons aren’t a part of the four major sports leagues, but all three are … Continue reading Exploring Buffalo’s hidden gems
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