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• Jordan Poyer on Gronk’s cheap shot: “No room in this league for that”

  03-12-2017 23:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Make no mistake about it: Rob Gronkowski delivered a cheap shot to rookie cornerback Tre’ Davious White.
  1-on-1 with the Amherst native, White picked off Tom Brady, who was looking to connect with his tight end.  With White laying on the ground Gronkowski stood, stuttered stepped and delivered a viscous shoulder to the back of White’s head.Gronk wasn’t ejected for this because…Patriots pic.twitter.com/X0VTDhjcRK
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• Applications now available for Decorator’s Show House proceeds

  03-12-2017 22:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in Buffalo and Western New York can now apply for the $215,000 raised during the 2017 Decorator’s Show House.
  Decorators’ Show House is a major community fundraiser presented by the Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News that takes place every other year.
  According to the Junior League of Buffalo website, “the philosophy of the Show House proceeds is to offer a one-time funding opportunity for a proje
  
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• Brady, Patriots thump Bills 23-3

  03-12-2017 22:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – All ready in need of help in an effort to snap a 17-year postseason drought, the Bills (6-6) couldn’t help themselves in a 23-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
  After limiting the Patriots to just nine points in the first half, Tom Brady led back-to-back scoring drives to open the second half as the Patriots opened up a 23-3 lead heading into the final quarter.
  Brady threw for 258 yards and and was held without a touchdown pass, while tying Drew Bledsoe for the
  
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• Tre’ White leaves game with head injury after cheap shot from Rob Gronkowski

  03-12-2017 21:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – Late in the fourth quarter with the game well out of reach, Bills corner back Tre’ Davious White intercepted Tom Brady.
  While on the ground, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski — who was being covered by White — lined up the rookie, stuttered stepped and buried his shoulder into the back of his head.
  White, was walked off the field with the help of trainers, and is being evaluated for a head injury.
  You can watch the play here:Gronk wasn’t ejected
  
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• Toddler’s body found; mom’s boyfriend charged with hiding death

  03-12-2017 19:36 via wivb.com
  JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The body of a missing 3-year-old North Carolina girl was found in a creek less than a day after her mother’s boyfriend was charged with hiding her body after knowing she didn’t die of natural causes, authorities said.Investigators continue to stay tight-lipped about what happened to Mariah Woods. But they left little doubt Earl Kimrey knew how she died and was trying to cover it up. He was charged late Friday with concealing of death.
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• Man shot in leg on Prospect Avenue

  03-12-2017 19:20 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Buffalo police are investigating an overnight shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
  Central District officers responded to the call at approximately 1:45 a.m  in the 400 block of Prospect Avenue.
  A 25-year-old Buffalo male was shot in the leg and taken to ECMC where he was treated and released.
  
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• Police searching for two City of Tonawanda teen girls

  03-12-2017 18:31 via wivb.com
  CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- City of Tonawanda Police are looking for two 15-year-old girls reported missing Saturday evening.
  Police say the teens were taken to the Casey House on Cedar Street in Niagara Falls on Friday and left the facility on Saturday.
  Roselie V. Tirado was wearing a red hoodie and grey warm up pants.
  Hailey R. Chudy was wearing a gray Tonawanda High School warm up uniform with school logos.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 692-2103.
   
   
  
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• City of Tonawanda teen girls located

  03-12-2017 18:31 via wivb.com
  CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB)- Police have located two 15-year-old girls reported missing Saturday evening.
  Tonawanda teens Roselie Tirado and Hailey Chudy were last seen at the Casey House in Niagara Falls on Friday.
  They were located and returned to their parents on Sunday afternoon.
   
   
   
  
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: The Big Story – Bills Vs. Patriots

  03-12-2017 16:22 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Patriots’ defense has been second to none during their seven game win streak. Over that span… The New England “D” has shut down opposing offenses, allowing just 13 points per game.
  “They’re just very sound and disciplined in the things they do; give you multiple looks,” Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor said.  “You can count on those guys being in the right place at the right time.”
  “I watched th
  
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Keys to the Game – Bills Vs. Patriots

  03-12-2017 16:13 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – With the five games left, the Bills are 6-5 overall and need some help to continue their push to snapping a postseason drought.  How do they do that against Tom Brady and the Patriots on Sunday?
  Josh: Stop Rob Gronkowski – the Patriots are 9-2 with the Amherst native in games against the Bills.  Gronk has averaged 74 yards and a touchdown in 11 games against his hometown team. He’s a matchup nightmare, and the Bills see that again on Sunday.
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Roundtable – Bills Vs. Patriots

  03-12-2017 15:57 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In Western New York, Bills fans feel a certain kind of way about the Patriots.  This week on Buffalo Kickoff LIVE, our crew breaks down the matchup.
  Tom Brady – Can you slow him down?Would a win over the Patriots be a “franchise making win?”Can the offensive line protect Tyrod Taylor?
  
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Fan Check – Bills Vs. Patriots

  03-12-2017 15:47 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three weeks ago, the Bills controlled their own destiny.  Now, they need to keep winning and get some help along the way if they hope to snap a 17-year postseason drought, and a win over New England would go a long way.
  With that in mind, of the five remaining games, how many do the Bills need to win to make the playoffs?
  
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• Hate doing chores? UB study says it could help you live longer

  03-12-2017 14:32 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Next time you’re looking to skip the dishes or send out the laundry: Think again.
  Researchers at University at Buffalo now say,  It’s actually good for your health.
  In the U.S. study of more than 6,000 white, African-American and Hispanic women ages 63 to 99, researchers reported significantly lower risk of death in those who were active at levels only slightly higher than what defines being sedentary.
   
  Michael LaMonte, research associate
  
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• Suspect in custody in connection to toy theft at Buffalo church

  03-12-2017 05:18 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police have a suspect in custody in connection to $100 worth of gifts stolen from an East Side church. The toys, which were donated, were Christmas gifts for children of refugee families.
  As several people began to show up for mass at St. Lawrence Church in Buffalo Saturday afternoon, they noticed something was missing.
  “I was appalled,” said Larry Bartos, a member of St. Lawrence Church.
  The toy donation bin — that was filled — i
  
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• Christmas gifts for children of refugee families stolen from East Side church

  03-12-2017 05:18 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are looking for the person who stole $100 worth of gifts from an East Side church. The toys, which were donated, were Christmas gifts for children of refugee families.
  As several people began to show up for mass at St. Lawrence Church in Buffalo Saturday afternoon, they noticed something was missing.
  “I was appalled,” said Larry Bartos, a member of St. Lawrence Church.
  The toy donation bin — that was filled — is now empty. 
  
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• Sabres snap scoreless streak, but fall to Pens 5-1

  03-12-2017 03:42 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – After getting shutout in three consecutive games for the first time in franchise history, Sabres head coach Phil Housley promised changes.
  He benched 4th liner Matt Moulson and called up Hudson Fasching.  He also swapped Josh Gorges for Viktor Antipin.
  It didn’t help.
  After 232 minutes of scoreless hockey, Jason Pominville finally found the back of the net late in the third period, but it wasn’t enough in a 5-1 loss to the Penguins on Saturday night.
  
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• Bonnies top Bulls in Big 4 Battle

  03-12-2017 02:00 via wivb.com
  AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Jaylen Adams returned to the Bonnies line up for the first time this season, as St. Bonaventure topped University at Buffalo 73-62.
  Buffalo had the advantage at the break, leading 35-32 but they were outscored by St. Bonaventure by 14 in the second half. Leading the way for the Bonnies was Matt Mobley who scored 25 points. Adams finished with nine points in his season debut.
  “I had been watching the last few games and getting a different view point,”
  
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