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No More Tailgating At Buffalo Bills Games?

Rob Banks — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:59:42 +0000

Well, there may be some very, very agitated Bills fans. In Orchard Park town parks, it is not illegal to drink a beer or have any alcohol while walking down the streets in town. But that may not be the case much longer, as the Town Board looks into putting some open container laws in [...]

Former Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick Has a New Team

Brian Russel — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:33:05 +0000

After spending the last four years playing for the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has a new team. Fitzpatrick was released exactly one week ago and will now play for the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have signed him to a two-year deal to replace Matt Hasselbeck who was released Monday because of his $5.5 million [...]

Buffalo Bills Release Ryan Fitzpatrick

Brian Russel — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:42:26 +0000

The Buffalo Bills have parted ways with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. The two remaining quarterback are Tavaris Jackson and Aaron Corp. After a 5-2 start to the 2011 season, Fitzpatrick was given a six-year contract extension. Unfortunately since his new agreement with the Bills, Fitzpatrick won just eight of their last 26 games. With a salary cap figure [...]

Buffalo Loses Out on Kevin Costner Movie

Josh — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:16:53 +0000

Imagine…..a big-screen football movie made right here in Buffalo! Now, wipe that image out of your head because the producers of ‘Draft Day’ have picked Cleveland over Buffalo. Sorry, Bills fans, I was kinda psyched about it as well. The reason Buffalo lost out: The cost of filming in Cleveland was lower. :( Cleveland, reportedly, offered [...]

Will Michael Vick Be the Next Buffalo Bills Quarterback?

Brian Russel — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:52:37 +0000

Michael Vick signed a new contract today. Many Western New Yorkers have gotten tired of Ryan Fitzpatrick and were hoping for a change. Plenty of names have been thrown out as possible new Bills quarterbacks. One of those is Michael Vick. But if you were hoping that Vick was the fix the Bills needed, don’t get too excited. He [...]

Buffalo Loves Football — 10 'Super' Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:47:15 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. Sunday was Beyonce Bo…I mean, the Super Bowl. The Ravens played the 49ers, Harbaugh against Harbaugh, and the game wasn’t the only exciting part. Beyonce wowed the crowd at halftime and even surprised the [...]

11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

Obama Administraion Petitioned to Have Monday After Super Bowl A National Holiday

Rob Banks — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:03:16 +0000

Well admit it—even if you think this is absolutely ridiculous, you wouldn’t really mind it. A petition rallying as many people as possible and have thousands of signatures will be sent to WhiteHouse.gov proposing the Monday following Super Bowl Sunday to be a national holiday. The geniuses behind the act hope the Obama administration will [...]

Manti Te'o Denies Role in Hoax, Admits 'Tailoring' His Stories

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:35:26 +0000

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o denied any role in the hoax involving a relationship with a person whom he claimed was his girlfriend last year. During a Friday night interview with ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, Te’o also admitted he “tailored” his stories about the relationship in order to make people believe he had met the woman [...]

6 Hilarious Buffalo Someecards [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:01:33 +0000

Everyone knows how proud Buffalonians are of our city! However, from our snow to our sports, there are many aspects of Buffalo that people like to poke fun at. So take a second, remember how awesome Buffalo is and laugh along with these Buffalo Someecards! Contributed by Megan Ziemianski Source: 6 Hilarious Buffalo Someecards [PICTURES]

The Bills Make Us Wanna Instagram! 10 Buffalo Bills Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:11:08 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re gathering your best blue and red shots. That’s right – Bills football. NFL football returned on Sunday with our Buffalo Bills playing the New York Jets. It was a heartbreaking loss as many fans expected the Bills to [...]

No Doubt + Mariah Carey to Perform Pre-Game Show to Kick Off NFL Season

Jessica Sager — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:44:27 +0000

Football fans and music fans will both delight in this news: No Doubt will join Mariah Carey in a pre-game performance to kick off the NFL season! Entertainment Weekly reports that on Wednesday, Sept. 5, the ska-pop comeback kids and the newest ‘American Idol‘ judge will take the stage in Rockefeller Center for an [...]

Keeping Kids Safe: Some High School Sports Can Be Dangerous

Mike Riley — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:21:31 +0000

The start of the new school year is just weeks away. Parents around Western New York are discussing what activities their children should take part in, especially at the high school level. When it comes to athletics, it’s important to look at the risk of injury. Survey after survey shows that the most dangerous sports [...]

Bills 2012 Schedule Includes Thursday Night Miami Game

Cheryl Hagen — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:05:19 +0000

The NFL has released its 2012 schedule for the regular season. The Bills have no Monday games, but their schedule does include a Thursday night game in November against Miami. The Bills open the regular season Sunday, September 9th in New York against Tim Tebow and the New York Jets with a 1pm start. The [...]

Is God Helping Tim Tebow on the Football Field? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:48:48 +0000

One of the more controversial aspects of lightning rod Denver Broncos quarterback QB Tim Tebow is the way he outwardly prays during games, and always credits Jesus for Broncos victories in post-game interviews. Poll position asked 756 adults, who said they were aware of Tebow and his success, whether or not they thought God was rewarding the devout Christian by intervening [...]

The Funny Moments In Football [VIDEO]

Alexis — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:51:43 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and football. I love thinking about the family tradition of everyone piling into the family room and watching football. I try to follow the game, but I usually doze off or become bored because no one wants to hear me talk. I’ve been told “go to work if [...]

Student With Down Syndrome Scores Crucial Touchdown In His First Football Game [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:15:50 +0000

When Patrick Myshrall scored a touchdown during a Massachusetts high school football game, a win for his team was already impossible. But the touchdown signaled a different sort of victory for Myshrall since he has Down Syndrome. Despite his disability and the fact that he’s only five-foot-four and weighs just 125 pounds, the 17-year-old junior [...]

Can The Bills Beat The Patriots? [VIDEOS]

Cheryl Hagen — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:28:48 +0000

I know all of the stats. The Patriots have won 60 of 101 games against the Bills (as per "Yahoo!Sports" ). That means though, the Bills have beat them 40 times! (The two teams tied one game.) Despite losing the last 15 games to the Patriots, I think today the Bills will make it 41 wins.

Movies To Get You Ready For Football – Cheryl's Top Five [Videos]

Cheryl Hagen — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:47:33 +0000

Fall is still a few months away, but there's no doubt football is in the air. The Bills are at training camp. Little Loop Football players from Pee Wees to Varsity are practicing. Cheerleaders are learning new routines. My son played football a few years back,

Buffalo Bills' Parking Plan Limits Tailgating

chuck.stevens — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:13:15 +0000

The Buffalo Bills are making it harder for me to “Shout”. Like many of you I am a life long Bills fan. Faithfully attending games for thirty years. I did not miss a season even with living out of state for twenty of those years. Sunday morning would come around and I couldn’t wait to get [...]