Review by Budd Bailey There is a great deal to unpack in “Shut Out,” a book that reviews the hockey life of Bernie Saunders. You get the idea immediately after…
Book Review: Shut Out
Bandits’ wait for a title ends happily
By Budd Bailey This one was for the history books. The Buffalo Bandits hadn’t won a championship since 2008. They had lost in three straight Finals since 2016. Another loss…
Book Review: Gibby – Tales of a Baseball Lifer
Review by Budd Bailey Baseball managers more or less come with an expiration date. It’s understood that at some point the organization that hires a manager probably is going to…
Bandits win opener of NLL Finals
By Budd Bailey Saturday’s game between the Buffalo Bandits and the Colorado Mammoth literally came down to the last second … as we all thought it might. Buffalo was clinging…
Book Review: Sports Journalism
Review by Budd Bailey For decades, many looked down on the concept of “sports journalism.” Some called the sports department “The Toy Department” of a newspaper for years. The idea…
Book Review: Forever Green
Review by Budd Bailey How many books about the history of the Hartford Whalers are needed, especially if you don’t live in Central Connecticut? You’d think one would be enough….
WNY Running Hall adds three standouts
The Western New York Running Hall of Fame has announced its 11th class, bringing the total number of inductees to 44. This year’s group includes: Lanny Doan, winner of more…
Review: The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2022
Review by Budd Bailey The series of books called “The Year’s Best Sports Writing” has been out for more than 30 years now, and it has been consistent … and…
Bandits thrash Rochester to advance
By Budd Bailey That noted boxer, philosopher, and lacrosse expert Mike Tyson once famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Providing the punch, at…
Review: Beauties
Review by Budd Bailey The United States and Canada share three of the big four major leagues in North America: Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National…
Review: A History of the NBA in 12 Games
Review by Budd Bailey The title of “The History of the NBA in Twelve Games” sets the concept before the book is opened, and it’s an audacious one. Author Sean…
Bandits find a way to win the East
By Budd Bailey The Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock had a not-so-instant replay of a game on Saturday night. Remember last year, when the Bandits and Rock met twice in…
Review: A Lucky Life
Review by Budd Bailey Before discussing Steve Simmons’ new anthology, we need to talk about a subject near and dear to my heart: the sports column. Throughout my entire life,…
Bandits’ Byrne has plenty to celebrate
By Budd Bailey You may have had a good day on Saturday, but Josh Byrne had a better one. He scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead the Buffalo…
