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ORCHARD PARK, N. Matt Schaub Womens Jersey .Y. —Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has a new home, and at least 53 new fans. By closing on a $2 million deal to purchase a mansion in suburban Buffalo, the Bills high-priced free-agent addition is also helping a group of creditors recoup a portion of the $3.1 million they were cheated out of by the homes former owner. “It was a windfall,” said William F. Savino. Hes a Buffalo-based attorney representing 53 people who had their money taken by former personal injury lawyer Kenneth Bernas, who was convicted in 2010 of larceny and identity theft. Bernas, who has been disbarred and is serving a 2 1/3- to seven-year jail sentence, used some of the money he stole to build the five-bedroom, 9,000-plus square-foot, four-car garage home in 2005. Hes been ordered to repay $1.8 million. Savino said his clients will get close to $500,000 from Williams purchase, with the rest of the money going toward the mortgage and other fees. The Buffalo News first reported Williams purchase earlier this week. Williams targeted buying the mansion shortly after signing a six-year contract potentially worth $100 million with the Bills in free agency in March. Hes one of the NFLs premier pass-rushing specialists, and spent his first six seasons with the Houston Texans, who selected Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft. Its unclear whether Williams was familiar with homes former owners legal troubles, but he was aware that he was purchasing the home out of receivership. Williams wasnt available for comment on his new home, but had said earlier this week that he was in the process of completing a purchase and planning to move in before the start of training camp, which opens at the end of next month. State judge John Michalek was credited by Savino for speeding up the process to meet a deadline set by Williams. The home, set on a five-acre lot, is not far from the Bills facility and cost nearly $4 million to build. Williams was so interested in buying the property that he exceeded the $1.99 million asking price to beat out several other offers. Williams is an avid outdoorsman and also owns homes in Houston and his native North Carolina. “I didnt know that anything like this would happen until I got a call that Mario had an interest in the mansion,” Savino said. “Its good news for the victims. They didnt deserve this from someone they trusted.” The proceeds from the sale means the victims will have been repaid nearly $1 million, Savino said. And that doesnt include the $1 million the victims received from the New York State Lawyers Fund for Client Protection. Kevin Walter Youth Jersey . Venable drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Cabrera had two hits and twice beat throws to the plate as the Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. “Its tough for me because its not something Ive been accustomed to or learned how to do yet,” Venable said of substituting late in games. Andre Johnson Elite Jersey . The three-time All-Star outfielder, on the disabled list for the seventh time in the last four years, jogged around Progressive Field before Cleveland played the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. http://www.houstontexansfansprostore.com/j-j-watt-jersey . But this time, he needed some help from his defence to make it count. Arian Foster Jersey .Peterson won her first match of the competition with a 10-9 victory over Anna Bentley of Great Britain in the opening round.It was the first Olympic Games appearance for the 28-year-old Peterson. Duane Brown Womens Jersey . Guillaume Perreault (+90 kilogram), Michael Fortin-Demers (-66 kilogram), Dylaver Sheykhislyamov (-90 kilogram), Justin Imagawa (-73 kilogram), Kalem Kachur (-81 kilogram) and Nedjo Sarenac (+90 kilogram) combined to defeat the Dominican Republic, Chile and Mexico.The University of Ottawa named former Toronto Argonauts head coach and Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry as its next head coach on Wednesday. “I am absolutely thrilled with the opportunity,” said Etcheverry. “I am looking forward to making all the people who have supported me proud based on the results we are able to achieve, and to making some great alumni with the players that are here.” The Gee-Gees have been looking for a head coach since J.P. Asselin resigned last month to go to CCarleton as offensive coordinator with the upstart Ravens, who are set to begin play in 2013. Bradie James Jersey. . Etcheverry, who worked in Ottawa during 2004 season when he was defensive co-ordinator for Ottawa Renegades, has previous CIS experience as a UBC assistant in 2005. “We are very pleased to have hired someone of Garys experience and expertise,” said Luc Gélineau, Director of Sports Services. “He is a well-respected and creative coach who will maximize the tremendous talent of our student-athletes.” ’ ’ ’
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