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Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter — 4dBowen Byram, Chicago's top-paid defenseman on a six-year $75 million deal, will miss Saturday's return to Buffalo for a family matter. Greenway is expected to play.

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Dana Whitfield Family comes first, so Byram skipping the Buffalo game is the right call even if it delays his matchup against the Sabres.

Buffalo Chicken Sweetpotatoes Add Fiber While Keeping Spicy FlavorLifestyle — Sep 28, 2026A recipe feature suggests swapping takeout buffalo wings or pizza for baked sweetpotatoes filled with buffalo chicken, avocado and chives, presenting the dish as a flavorful, more nutrient-rich option. Sweetpotatoes provide fiber and other nutrients, with complex carbohydrates that can support energy and recovery.

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Dana Whitfield This buffalo chicken sweet potato swap sounds like a solid way to keep the heat while adding real fiber and nutrients.

Cardinals Sign Jedrick Wills After Johnson Injury — 23hThe Arizona Cardinals signed former first-round offensive tackle Jedrick Wills off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad after Paris Johnson Jr. suffered a season-ending biceps injury. Wills, who has extensive starting experience but missed the 2025 season while recovering from knee problems, gives Arizona another option to shore up its offensive line.

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Sabres Rally Past Blackhawks in Home Opener — 6dThe Columbus Blue Jackets opened the 2026-27 season with a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, pulling ahead with three first-period goals and scoring twice on the power play. Matthew Knies, recently acquired from Toronto, led Columbus with two goals and an assist, while Buffalo went 0-for-5 on the power play.

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Seneca Nation Claims Compact Deal; New York Disputes — 2dThe Seneca Nation says it has reached an agreement in principle with New York on a new gaming compact that would end state revenue-sharing payments, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says negotiations are ongoing and no deal has been reached. The uncertainty has alarmed local officials in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Salamanca, which rely on casino revenue-sharing funds.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Finebaum Says Sanders’ Colorado Tenure Is Over — 3dAfter Colorado’s 29-7 loss to Texas Tech dropped the Buffaloes to 2-3, sports commentators Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie questioned whether Deion Sanders can turn the program around, with Finebaum warning his tenure could end badly. The defeat, capped by a late pick-six from quarterback Isaac Wilson, deepened concerns about Colorado’s struggles since its breakout 2024 season.

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Short-Handed Patriots Prepare for Bills, Allen — 6dThe injury-depleted Patriots face a major challenge against Buffalo’s high-scoring offense, with Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore ruled out. New England’s defenders say they must stop the run, force turnovers and stay in coverage when Josh Allen extends plays beyond the initial snap.

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Bills’ Kincaid Leads Team With 225 Receiving Yards — Sep 24, 2026Bills TE Dalton Kincaid ranks third in the NFL with 225 receiving yards and leads Buffalo with 12 catches entering Week 3.

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Elena Vasquez Buffalo needs to keep feeding Kincaid like this if they want to stay competitive, those numbers are hard to ignore this early.

Texas Tech Beats Colorado Amid Playbook Controversy — Sep 29, 2026No. 12 Texas Tech is preparing to face either Julian Lewis or Isaac Wilson at quarterback when it visits Colorado, after Wilson replaced Lewis at halftime in the Buffaloes’ loss to Baylor; coach Deion Sanders has not officially named a starter. Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire expects Colorado’s offense to remain focused on the run regardless of who plays, while the unbeaten Red Raiders look to clean up their own execution.

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WalletHub ranks Buffalo 33rd among top U.S. foodie cities — Sep 28, 2026A WalletHub study ranking more than 180 U.S. cities on 28 food-related measures placed Omaha 38th, Tucson 45th, Madison 53rd, Tulsa 67th and Greensboro 83rd among America’s best foodie cities. The analysis considered factors including grocery costs, access to quality restaurants and food festivals.

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Tom Gallagher Omaha at 38th is a surprise since their steak and casual dining options stand out more than some higher ranks suggest.

Bills Host Lions in High-Scoring Thursday Opener — Sep 13, 2026No. 14 Penn State enters Week 3 as a heavy favorite to beat Buffalo after a 2-0 start, with Becht showing efficiency at quarterback and Hansen contributing in the run game as the defense also looks to limit Buffalo’s offense. Buffalo, having split its first two games, struggles on offense with limited production and a negative turnover margin, and PSU is projected to win comfortably by a large spread.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Bills outpace Lions 41-31 in Thursday night opener — Sep 18, 2026The Buffalo Bills defeated the Detroit Lions 41-31 in their season opener, with postgame discussion focusing on Buffalo’s win and Detroit’s need to regroup for Week 2 amid concerns over a late-game near-collapse. Analysts from both outlets examine what the loss reveals about the Lions and how they must improve going forward.

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Education Systems Face Staffing, Governance, Enrollment StrainsPolitics — 6dAcross several school systems, leaders and advocates are confronting resource and staffing challenges: Los Altos trustee candidate Brandon Stroy emphasizes equitable support for students and teacher development, while Connecticut identifies teacher shortage areas and offers eligible educators financial benefits. In New York, officials are weighing stronger state oversight of Buffalo schools, and a report finds Manhattan’s Murry Bergtraum High School remains severely under-enrolled and struggling despite high per-student spending.

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Surge in out-of-town rental searches points to Buffalo Chicago and HoustonBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

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Baylor Soccer Claims First Big 12 WinSports — Sep 23, 2026Baylor opens Big 12 play against a Colorado team seeking to rebound from an ugly loss to Northwestern, though the Buffaloes’ productive rushing attack poses a challenge. Colorado has struggled in the red zone, while Baylor’s own ground game must improve and its defense will need to contain the run.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Josh Allen, Bills Seek End to Houston Hex — Sep 9, 2026Josh Allen’s visits to Houston have been painful for Buffalo, with a 0-4 record including a postseason loss and multiple sacks, and last season he was repeatedly harassed by a Texans defense led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Buffalo opens the season in Houston as Allen, now a veteran leader, says he’ll do whatever it takes to win despite past elbow injuries and Houston’s track record against him.

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Lions’ Maddox Out After Season-Ending Foot Surgery — Sep 21, 2026Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury against the Buffalo Bills that requires surgery, further depleting a secondary already missing Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. The team is boosting its defensive back depth with veterans and new signings to address the hole in the secondary.

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Sam Okafor Losing Maddox hurts but the Lions are doing the right thing by signing veterans to fill the gaps in the secondary.

Bo Nix Ranks Last in Pressure Grade as Michigan Defense Tops Charts — Sep 21, 2026PFF metrics over the early season show Denver’s Bo Nix under heavy pressure and poorly graded, Buffalo’s 2026 rookie Parker providing little impact for a 2-0 Bills, and the Chargers’ offense sputtering despite strong defensive grades, as Houston’s Will Anderson Jr. and Dalton Schultz post standout PFF marks in a loss. Meanwhile, Michigan’s defensive line asserts itself as the nation’s top unit through three weeks, anchoring the Wolverines’ dominant trenches.

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Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Gordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

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Bills Plan First U.S., Canadian Anthems — Sep 9, 2026Buffalo Bills' Sept. 17, 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium will feature both the American and Canadian national anthems for the first time, with Auli’i Cravalho singing The Star-Spangled Banner and Barenaked Ladies performing O Canada. OneRepublic will headline the halftime show as the game streams on Prime Video, marking the debut at the new stadium and underscoring cross-border fan celebration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.

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Nicole Hardy Including O Canada might ease some of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Critics Take Aim At Rolling Stone Over Commentary About Buffalo ShooterReporting — May 16, 2022Critics on Twitter went off on Rolling Stone over a commentary piece claiming the Buffalo shooting suspect is a “mainstream Republican.” On Sunday, the outlet published a piece titled, “The Buffalo Shooter Isn’t a ‘Lone…

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Damar Hamlin Attends Rematch Game Following His Cardiac ArrestReporting — Jan 23, 2023Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin received a warm welcome back during the first rematch game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals following his cardiac arrest. The Buffalo Bills posted a video via…

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Buffalo Bills Provide Update After NFL Player Collapses on FieldReporting — Jan 3, 2023An update on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released after he collapsed on the football field Monday night. On Tuesday, the team posted an update about Hamlin’s condition on their Twitter page and wrote that…

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NFL Players Step In After Team Bans Unvaccinated Fans From Attending GamesReporting — Sep 15, 2021After new rules banned anyone who is not vaccinated against the coronavirus from attending Buffalo Bills home games, two Buffalo players said they will do what they can to help their fans see a game in person. On…

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