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Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Albany Panthers had their chance to clinch a home playoff game and the PIFL’s number two seed with a win against Lehigh Valley Saturday. Steelhawks quarterback Adam Bednarik bought time, and stole a celebration from Albany.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers- Columbus Lions rivalry has a little extra momentum for the weekend.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated with video; A triple overtime, seemingly never-ending contest, gave the Albany Panthers a new experience and one they will never forget.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Updated with video; A team meeting is the next step in getting the Albany Panthers back on track.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Albany suffered its first two-game losing streak with a 51-38 loss to Alabama on Saturday. Coach Lucious Davis says the problems will be fixed before the Panthers next game.

Friday, April 05, 2013  On Friday, the undefeated Albany Panthers returned from their bye week to face the winless Knoxville Nighthawks-- a match up that appeared one-sided in the Panthers favor.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Albany Panthers remain undefeated in the PIFL with a 64-51 win over the Alabama Hammers.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The hometown team kicked off the 2013 home schedule Saturday against Columbus, and the Panthers kicker gave Albany a round one victory in the state's indoor football rivalry.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Updated with video; The PIFL champs have added a little fuel to the fire in their rivalry game with the Columbus Lions.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Panthers quarterback Cecil Lester has improved with age. And he'll admit it, if you ask him.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  On the road, the Panthers stormed past the Louisiana Swashbucklers 51-40 in their season opener.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers completed open tryouts on Saturday with some extra names added to the training camp roster.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Panthers management boasted confidence in keeping their core of winners together. The team has stayed true to its word announcing several key additions for the 2013 season.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; Davis and the Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension. General Manager Will Carter and Coach Davis announced the agreement at a press conference Wednesday.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  It appears going for a third title is too much to give up. Panthers Head Coach Lucious Davis confirmed at Wednesday’s parade that he will return to the team as head coach next season.