Through two games, it didn’t matter what down, what distance or how much time. Just chalk it up for Buffalo. For most of Sunday afternoon, Buffalo looked like it was waiting for the chalk outline to be drawn around its carcass. www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

How rare was Bills’ win over Chargers? Think replacement players and a barefoot kicker (Gift Article)

The Bills survived five turnovers and 10 penalties to beat the Chargers, a narrow escape that left Josh Allen and Joe Brady sounding alarms.

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well this is certainly a Photograph 😬

1987 strike replacements. That’s the only other time the Bills have won despite five turnovers and double-digit penalties. My story about this gross victory in gross uniforms is unlocked here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

How rare was Bills’ win over Chargers? Think replacement players and a barefoot kicker (Gift Article)

The Bills survived five turnovers and 10 penalties to beat the Chargers, a narrow escape that left Josh Allen and Joe Brady sounding alarms.

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Of course, there is such a thing. I just saw it.

Tony R@webtoeub90.bsky.social · yesterday

There is no such thing as a ‘gross victory’. It was definitely ugly but the only thing that matters is the W…especially against a desperate team.

1987 strike replacements. That’s the only other time the Bills have won despite five turnovers and double-digit penalties. My story about this gross victory in gross uniforms is unlocked here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

How rare was Bills’ win over Chargers? Think replacement players and a barefoot kicker (Gift Article)

The Bills survived five turnovers and 10 penalties to beat the Chargers, a narrow escape that left Josh Allen and Joe Brady sounding alarms.

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The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. n.pr/4joZACv

CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction

The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.

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"Tim Graham And Friends" by CTBK dives into Bills trap game possibility against Chargers, Khalil Mack's odd legacy and Sabres season upon us. YouTube youtu.be/_-Yj_edhgIM Amazon music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b0... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5yc8Cjb... iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

TGAF: Chargers trap game? Khalil Mack's weird legacy; Sabres are here

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Bills-Chargers on Sunday. In my Week 3 notes: -Will DJ Moore play? A full examination -We’re going to learn about the Bills CBs this week -Roster moves are looming, analyzing what they could do Plus projected inactives & prediction. All here (free): www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

Bills-Chargers preview: Will DJ Moore play? Roster moves to watch and a prediction (Gift Article)

What stands out about the matchup, and how are things trending for the Bills heading into the game? Here's a full look.

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I'll allow it.

Andy Vitek@avitek.bsky.social · 4d ago

So Nancy Mace is now hosting a podcast called 'Get Maced' in a leather catsuit. And no you did not hallucinate that sentence.

"Tim Graham And Friends" by CTBK dives into Bills trap game possibility against Chargers, Khalil Mack's odd legacy and Sabres season upon us. YouTube youtu.be/_-Yj_edhgIM Amazon music.amazon.com/podcasts/6b0... Spotify open.spotify.com/show/5yc8Cjb... iTunes podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

TGAF: Chargers trap game? Khalil Mack's weird legacy; Sabres are here

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“They’ve got a special one there. You’re going to see that guy sign multiple contracts at that place. "You don’t want guys like that to leave your building." www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

How Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker found his confidence — and became a force (Gift Article)

A coach’s question helped Walker turn a difficult rookie season around. Now the Bills’ 22-year-old defensive tackle is taking over games.

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We talk about "welcome to the NFL" moments for young players. Now the NFL is experiencing "welcome to Deone Walker" moments. Like Walker at halftime against Atlanta last year, this article has been unlocked. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

How Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker found his confidence — and became a force (Gift Article)

A coach’s question helped Walker turn a difficult rookie season around. Now the Bills’ 22-year-old defensive tackle is taking over games.

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“I was scared. I didn’t know if I was going to get cut the next day, or if my back was acting up, if I could stay on this team. “But then I realized these other guys bleed just how I bleed. They went to the same colleges I played against.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

How Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker found his confidence — and became a force (Gift Article)

A coach’s question helped Walker turn a difficult rookie season around. Now the Bills’ 22-year-old defensive tackle is taking over games.

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We talk about "welcome to the NFL" moments for young players. Now the NFL is experiencing "welcome to Deone Walker" moments. Like Walker at halftime against Atlanta last year, this article has been unlocked. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

How Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker found his confidence — and became a force (Gift Article)

A coach’s question helped Walker turn a difficult rookie season around. Now the Bills’ 22-year-old defensive tackle is taking over games.

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Two Americas.

The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com · 6d ago

Now sold by direct-to-consumer brands that seemingly pop up overnight, caviar is no longer just for special occasions. Some are bingeing it on the couch, while others are serving it to toddlers. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4hjudqu

Great stuff here. I remembered much of this, but not all. My favorite part of this tale (combined with info from a Sam Farmer feature last year about Harbuagh's fascination with "The Rockford Files") is how Harbaugh pulled a Rockford by breaking his hand on the punch.

Joe from Queens@buffalowins.bsky.social · 6d ago

The time Jim Kelly and Jim Harbaugh got into a fight and the possible weird butterfly effect of the aftermath of it www.joefromqueens.com/p/the-weird-...

Paul Verhoeven would be all “no, that’s too unbelievable.”

Brian Kibler@bmkibler.bsky.social · 6d ago

"Financial services"

China’s Lian Yunzhi averaged 4.27 seconds across five solves, breaking the women’s 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube record she had set just three days earlier. Her 4.27-second mark made her the only female speedcuber in history to ever record an official average time under 4.5 seconds.

Vaccines were once so uncontroversial that McDonald’s restaurants put the childhood immunization schedule on their tray liners. Now, as the U.S. government sows doubt, preventable diseases could come roaring back. (Published March)

How Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Vaccine Agenda Risks a Resurgence of Deadly Childhood Plagues

The health secretary is spreading doubts about vaccine safety and considering changes that could prompt manufacturers to flee the U.S. market. History has shown how plagues from the past can roar back...

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How much influence is end times prophecy exerting over American policy right now? The short answer: more than one might like My latest for The New Republic

We Need to Talk About the Apocalypse

End-times prophecy, pro-war prayer circles, Democrats as demons: Christian dominionism’s influence is everywhere in the second Trump administration—and increasingly, within America itself. Can democra...

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Update no one asked for on once wanna-be Bills DL Gable Steveson: Got KO’d in 12 seconds flat, suffering his 1st loss in five MMA fights to a guy who came in 4-2. Apparently made a beeline to the locker room, not participating in the ceremonial raising of the hand of his vanquishor.

Listen, she’s just a single mom who works two jobs

Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️@snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 2w ago

Bear mama makes herself comfortable: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: The Weather Channel

The baseline level of Dumb Guy Pretending To Be Even Dumber in our culture is incredibly high at the moment, but this is an all-time performance in that category. Hall of Fame work in any era.

Pregame Empire@pregameempire.bsky.social · 2w ago

lol, lmao

Emptying the notebook from day one of Sabres training camp. Olen Zellweger first impressions, line combinations and a lot more from the first day of on-ice work. Free to read:

What we saw at Buffalo Sabres training camp: Forward lines, Zellweger impresses and more

This Sabres team looks and sounds a lot different than it did in Lindy Ruff’s first two training camps.

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Thursday night features two hook-and-lateral teams. Why the Bills keep turning to the trick play, why it keeps working and why it might become standard. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...

Why the Bills keep turning to the hook-and-lateral — and why it keeps working (Gift Article)

Players and coaches explain how Buffalo and Detroit keep finding success with a familiar trick play that puts defenses in a difficult spot.

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For the record: It's not a “hook-and-ladder” despite that phrase’s widespread use. The Dolphins in 2008 produced an explanatory TV ad, starring Don Strock and Don Shula. 📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04oQ9JjOoJk www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...

Why the Bills keep turning to the hook-and-lateral — and why it keeps working (Gift Article)

Players and coaches explain how Buffalo and Detroit keep finding success with a familiar trick play that puts defenses in a difficult spot.

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Thursday night features two hook-and-lateral teams. Why the Bills keep turning to the trick play, why it keeps working and why it might become standard. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...

Why the Bills keep turning to the hook-and-lateral — and why it keeps working (Gift Article)

Players and coaches explain how Buffalo and Detroit keep finding success with a familiar trick play that puts defenses in a difficult spot.

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Sabres training camp starts this week, so here are some pre-camp thoughts. On the lingering Hellebuyck question, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s goal and more

Tage Thompson on Hellebuyck, Jiří Kulich ‘looks amazing’ and more: Sabres thoughts

The Sabres prospects kicked off the hockey season in Buffalo Sunday night, and training camp starts later this week.

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Sabres lock up Noah Ostlund to an eight-year contract. Why it makes sense and what it means for the cap situation going forward:

Buffalo Sabres sign Noah Östlund to eight-year, $52.8 million extension

The contract comes the day before the new CBA comes into effect, which shortens the maximum contract length to seven years.

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“He just brings good vibes … He’s not running up and down the sidelines, asking for the ball. He’s not out there, doing things to hurt the team.” In semi-related news, Stefon Diggs caught 4/9 targets for 55 and a TD (and an unsportsmanlike penalty) in an L to Philly. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...

What 90 seconds revealed about DJ Moore and the Bills’ offensive ceiling (Gift Article)

Moore’s dazzling debut helped the Bills beat the Texans and offered a glimpse of their offensive ceiling. “This is a preview,” he said.

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