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UB football and other fall sports cancel 2020 season

By Nick Lippa • Aug 9, 2020

There will be no UB football, as well as several other sports, this upcoming fall.

Ortt, Morinello oppose bill that would ban tackle football for children under 12

By WBFO Newsroom • Nov 10, 2019

Two prominent Republican lawmakers in Niagara County are critical of a bill in the State Legislature that would ban tackle football for players under the age of 12.

Jim Kelly: Bills stadium should stay in Orchard Park

By Nick Lippa • Jun 28, 2019

Due to field renovations at New Era Field, Jim Kelley’s 32 Annual Football Camp is being held at Williamsville North High School this week. There has been a lot of discussion on where and when a new stadium for the Bills would be built. Jim Kelly said he doesn’t think a new stadium needs to be built, but if they do, they should stay in Orchard Park.

Bills announce 2019 training camp schedule

By Carl Lam • Jun 15, 2019

The Buffalo Bills have announced their training camp schedule, which is held every summer at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, just outside of Rochester, New York.

For smaller schools looking to stay in football, eight is enough

By Michael Mroziak • Sep 10, 2018

With high schools throughout Western New York now into their fall sports schedules, some smaller districts which have historically struggled to recruit football players have turned to a different format, eight-man football, to keep their players in the game.

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Hutch Tech football players talking about boycotting season because of coach dispute

By Mike Desmond • Aug 14, 2018

The continuing fight over how Buffalo Public School teachers become coaches is colliding with football players at one of the city's top schools.

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Ground broken for new East Side youth hockey, football field

By Marian Hetherly • Apr 11, 2018

Local partners officially broke ground Wednesday on the construction of a ball hockey rink and youth football field on Buffalo's East Side.

Charges dropped against Bills' Zay Jones

By Associated Press • Mar 22, 2018

Los Angeles prosecutors say they are declining to bring charges against Buffalo Bills receiver Zay Jones, days after a naked, bloody argument with his brother.

'He's going to be fine,' says Zay Jones' father after arrest

By Associated Press • Mar 21, 2018

Zay Jones' father says his son will be fine, and online jail records show the Buffalo Bills receiver has been released two days after being arrested in Los Angeles following a naked, bloody argument with his brother.

Bills WR Zay Jones arrested for naked vandalism

By Associated Press • Mar 21, 2018

Buffalo Bills receiver Zay Jones has been arrested in Los Angeles following a naked, bloody argument with his brother, Minnesota Vikings receiver Cayleb Jones.

Beyond the Playbook: Buffalo Bill-ieving team can beat the Jaguars

By Howard Riedel • Jan 5, 2018

The Buffalo Bills are headed to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in their first playoff appearance since 1999. WBFO's Howard Riedel previewed the game with analyst Matt Sabuda, who will be there to bring back all the details. Although the Jaguars are favored, Sabuda says the scoreboard may end favorably if the Bills can force Jacksonville into mistakes.

Daltons thank generous Bills fans in area billboards

By Marian Hetherly • Jan 4, 2018

This week's adopted favorite quarterback of Buffalo Bills fans is shouting back the love.

Beyond the Playbook: 17 seasons in the making

By Howard Riedel & Matt Sabuda • Jan 2, 2018

The Buffalo Bills ended their 17-season playoff drought with a 22-16 win over the Miami Dolphins. A lot of moving parts had to come together for it to happen. WBFO's Howard Riedel and analyst Matt Sabuda take a look at what the game means to fans and Western New York.

Bills end 17-year playoff drought with win and help

By Associated Press • Dec 31, 2017

The Buffalo Bills snapped the longest current non-playoff drought in North American pro sports with a 22-16 victory Sunday at Miami and Cincinnati's victory at Baltimore. The Bills hadn't made the postseason since 1999.

Beyond the Playbook: Bills’ playoff hopes dwindling

By Howard Riedel & Matt Sabuda • Dec 26, 2017

The Buffalo Bills traveled to New England Sunday with high expectations for a playoff spot, even against the formidable Patriots. However, there was no Christmas miracle, as the Pats beat the Bills 37-16. WBFO Host Howard Riedel and football analyst Matt Sabuda talk about what the game means as the Bills prepare for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

With eye on playoffs, Pats beat Bills 37-16

By Associated Press • Dec 24, 2017

Tom Brady passed for a pair of touchdowns and the New England Patriots stayed on track to claim home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 37-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team

By Scott Neuman • Dec 17, 2017

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced Sunday that he would put his team up for sale at the end of the season after the National Football League said it was opening an investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct against him.

"I believe that it is time to turn the franchise over to new ownership," Richardson, 81, said in a statement on the team's website. "Therefore, I will put the team up for sale at the end of this NFL season."

McCoy scores to seal Bills 13-7 OT win over Colts

By Associated Press • Dec 10, 2017

LeSean McCoy scored on a 21-yard run with 1:33 left in overtime to secure the Buffalo Bills' 13-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts in a wintry, white-out setting best suited for snow shoes and sled dogs.

Football streaker avoids jail time in plea deal

By Marian Hetherly • Dec 7, 2017

Oh yes, they call him the streak. On Thursday, he entered a guilty plea in Orchard Park Town Court.

Patriots win 8th straight with 23-3 victory over Bills

By Associated Press • Dec 3, 2017

Rex Burkhead scored twice and the New England Patriots won their eighth straight by beating the Buffalo Bills 23-3, continuing their dominance over their AFC East rival.

Chargers pick off Peterman 5 times in 54-24 win over Bills

By Associated Press • Nov 19, 2017

Casey Hayward made two of the Chargers' five interceptions during a horrific first half by Buffalo rookie quarterback Nathan Peterman, and Los Angeles cruised to a 54-24 victory over the slumping Bills on Sunday.

New Orleans runs up 47-10 win over Bills

By Associated Press • Nov 12, 2017

Mark Ingram scored a career-best three touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints won their seventh straight game by plowing through a porous Buffalo Bills defense in a 47-10 rout on Sunday.

Beyond the Playbook: Streaking Saints to test Bills playoff resolve

By Jay Moran • Nov 10, 2017

The New Orleans Saints visit New Era Field Sunday as the NFL’s hottest team. They have won six straight games, beating their opponents by an average of two touchdowns. Analyst Matt Sabuda believes the Bills defense—ranked fourth in the NFL in points allowed—face a stern test against quarterback Drew Brees. A future Hall-of-Famer, Brees is rated third among quarterbacks this season.

Jets beat Bills 34-21 in game full of miscues

By Associated Press • Nov 3, 2017

Matt Forte ran for two touchdowns four days after complaining the Jets didn't run the ball enough, and an overwhelming defense sacked Tyrod Taylor seven times Thursday night in New York's 34-21 demolition of the Buffalo Bills.

Bills rout the Raiders 34-14

By Associated Press • Oct 29, 2017

Rookie linebacker Matt Milano scored on a 40-yard fumble return on a rain-slick field and the Buffalo Bills forced four turnovers in beating the Oakland Raiders 34-14 on Sunday.

Bills rally to beat the Bucs 30-27

By Associated Press • Oct 22, 2017

Rookie cornerback Tre'Davious White forced and recovered a fumble to set up Stephen Hauschka's 30-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining and the Buffalo Bills beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 Sunday.

NFL And Players Meet, But Punt On Anthem Controversy

By Scott Neuman • Oct 18, 2017

Updated 5 p.m. ET

NFL owners and players met at league headquarters in New York on Tuesday but put forward no policy changes regarding the controversial player protests during the national anthem.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Wednesday that the participants did not discuss the idea of team owners disciplining players for protesting, saying that it "wasn't necessary."

"Everyone should stand for the national anthem," Goodell said. "We all feel very strongly about our country and our pride, and we're going to continue to do that."

Thomas says he stands behind players during national anthem

By Marian Hetherly • Oct 12, 2017

National Football League owners plan to meet next week to consider changes to a game manual that says players "should" stand during the national anthem. Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas said he hopes the owners will decide to hold a league-wide summit to help resolve the intensifying topic.

Geneseo HS football forfeiture linked to illegal opioids

By Associated Press • Oct 10, 2017

A Geneseo High School football player is in legal trouble for allegedly giving teammates the addictive painkiller OxyContin.

Bills defy the odds, trample Broncos

By Howard Riedel • Sep 25, 2017

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 26-16 Sunday, improving to 2-1 and a share of the lead in the AFC East. The Bills were three-point underdogs going into the game, but analyst Matt Sabuda called the victory on Friday. He talks about defying the odds, the protests and much more.

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