AP - The only spot up for grabs in Cleveland's bullpen became a three-way race on Wednesday when the Indians optioned right-hander Andrew Brown to Triple-A Buffalo.

AP - Justin Williams had a goal and assist and Carolina weathered a three-goal third period to pull out a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

AP - The only spot up for grabs in Cleveland's bullpen became a three-way race on Wednesday when the Indians optioned right-hander Andrew Brown to Triple-A Buffalo.

AP - Carolina at Buffalo (7 p.m. EST). The Sabres, 8-2 in their last 10 games, face the Southeast Division-leading Hurricanes.

AP - Eric Moulds has the Buffalo Bills' permission to seek a trade, the latest step for the veteran receiver who asked for his release after repeatedly rejecting the team's demands to take a pay cut.

AP - The Arizona Cardinals matched the offer sheet guard Reggie Wells signed with the Buffalo Bills.

AP - Kari Lehtonen stopped 20 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Atlanta Thrashers stayed close in the playoff race with a 5-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.

AP - Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff was in Buffalo on Monday for his daughter's doctor's appointment, and assistant coaches were to direct the team in Monday night's game against the Atlanta Thrashers.

AP - Sinn Fein accused the Bush administration Monday of needlessly harassing officials of the IRA-linked party at airports in the United States, where party leader Gerry Adams was detained last week because he is on the U.S. "watch list."

AP - Peter Schaefer and Bryan Smolinski each had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators beat Buffalo 4-2 on Saturday night to tie Carolina for the Eastern Conference lead and end the Sabres' winning streak at eight games.

AP - Buffalo at Ottawa (7 p.m. EST). Buffalo has won eight straight to move within a point of first-place Ottawa in the Northeast Division.

AP - Gerry Adams, leader of the IRA-allied Sinn Fein party in Northern Ireland, was detained at a Washington airport on Friday after attending a St. Patrick's Day event at the White House, according to a congressman.

AP - Receiver Josh Reed and special teams standout Mario Haggan both agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.

Yvonne Lee - AHN Staff Reporter (AHN) - The Atlanta Falcons sign Lawyer Milloy to a three-year contract worth $6 million. The deal includes a $2.5 million signing bonus. Buffalo released the free agent safety two weeks ago, allowing the team to save $3.75 million next season. It would have...

AP - The Buffalo Sabres are peaking as they head into the final stretch of the season. Chris Drury had two goals and an assist as the Sabres won their eighth straight Thursday night, 3-1 over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

AP - Sabres forward Jochen Hecht bruised his right knee in Buffalo's 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday and did not play in the third period.

AP - The Buffalo Sabres showed they can still win a low-scoring game.

AP - Safety Matt Bowen signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.

AP - The Cleveland Indians optioned reliever Kaz Tadano to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, one of six players trimmed from the spring training roster.

AP - Toronto at Buffalo (7 p.m. EST). The Sabres have won seven straight, matching their best streak of the season.