McDermott preaches consistency...Tanaka staying in the Bronx...and another Section VI football title for Maple Grove. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott addresses reporters during a news conference Friday afternoon at One Bills Drive. One of the messages McDermott had was that consistency is key. Thursday night's 34-21 loss at the New York Jets was, as McDermott put it, "uncharacteristic" of this year's Bills team, and they'll need to correct their mistakes ahead of next week's game against the New Orleans Saints. Image from buffalobills.com
Top right: Masahiro Tanaka will be staying in pinstripes for at least the next three years. On Friday, Tanaka announced that he is not declining the option on his contract with the New York Yankees, which means he will stay in the Bronx through the 2020 season. Tanaka had an off year in 2017, going 13-12 with a 4.74 ERA, but saved his best for the postseason, registering two wins and an ERA of 0.90 in three starts. Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling in the early part of the NBA season, and on Friday, they got a much needed lift, courtesy of LeBron James. LeBron dropped 57 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Cavs beat the Washington Wizards 130-122 to snap a four-game losing streak. Photo by EPA-EFE
Bottom right: At least one team from Chautauqua County can stake claim to a Section VI football title. On Friday, Maple Grove rallied from a 15-6 deficit to upset Franklinville-Ellicottville 26-15 and win the Class D championship game at New Era Field. Photo by the Post-Journal
