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Yahoo
42 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills get unfortunate injury news right before training camp
The Buffalo Bills spent a ton of draft capital on the defensive side of the ball in the 2025 NFL Draft. Buffalo led the NFL in total points across the regular season and playoffs in 2024, but their defense continued to let them down in the playoffs. They were the only team to allow the Kansas City Chiefs to score 30 points in 2024, which led to Buffalo losing the AFC Championship Game and being eliminated by Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for the fourth time. One of the draft picks Buffalo has high hopes for is edge rusher Landon Jackson out of Arkansas, and Buffalo has placed him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of training camp. Advertisement Jackson had 6.5 sacks in 2024 with the Razorbacks, and the Bills have high expectations for the young edge rusher. Buffalo also drafted defensive linemen T.J. Sanders out of South Carolina and Deone Walker out of Kentucky. Jackson can be taken off the list at any time, but with Joey Bosa not participating in minicamp due to injury, their edge rushers will keep fans holding their breath in 2025. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Be sure to bookmark Buffalo Bills on The Sporting News for all the latest news, interviews, breakdowns, and more!
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Unveil the Unusual: The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Takes Over Buffalo
Enjoy a showcase of all things weird. BUFFALO, N.Y., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, returns to Buffalo Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo, NY on August 2nd and 3rd. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a playground for the strange and unusual. Here, the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals. The event will travel coast to coast, visiting 40 cities in the United States and Canada in 2025. Attendees can browse and shop for rare and unique items, including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, dark artistry, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, metaphysical accoutrements, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep attendees entertained throughout the day. Founded in Oklahoma by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo has hosted hundreds of events across North America, recognizing a growing demand for this unique large-scale gathering. "We created this expo to give odd small businesses and artists a space where they can thrive," said Michelle. "Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful." With its strong DIY ethos and a commitment to excellence, the expo continues to grow year after year. "Our success comes from working with the best exhibitors in the world and curating every event to deliver exactly what our attendees want to see," Michelle added. "We're always looking for ways to evolve and make the experience even better for both our exhibitors and our guests." As the original, curated event of its kind, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo remains the leading destination for the wonderfully weird. Guests of The Oddities and Curiosities Expo can also purchase tickets to a day-long taxidermy class where they can learn to make their own full-sized taxidermy mount, which will vary by city, or insect pinning class In all classes, hosted by The Sleeping Sirens, students will work with sustainably sourced specimens to learn the basics of taxidermy and entomology and will be provided with a variety of tools and materials. It is important to note: All animals in the taxidermy class and other parts of the show – like preserved specimens – are sourced ethically and died of natural causes. EVENT INFO The Oddities and Curiosities Expo will take place Saturday, August 2nd from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, August 3rd from 10am to 4pm at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. The event is all ages - however, parents are advised to use their best judgment about if their children should attend. Tickets can be purchased at The Jackalope Taxidermy Class will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for $225. The Beetles and Spiders Beginner Entomology Class sessions will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for $ classes will be hosted by Heather Clark of Sleeping Sirens Art & Oddities with built in breaks for lunch and exploring the expo. Materials and tools are provided, and tickets include admission to the expo. For additional information, follow The Oddities and Curiosities Expo on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. ContactDayna Castillopress@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oddities & Curiosities Expo
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Three NFL teams 'very interested' in former Bills pass rusher Von Miller
Former Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller might not be finished in the NFL. While it might need to be taken with a grain of salt as it comes from his representation, Miller's agent told NFL Network's Brian Baldinger that three NFL teams are "very interested" in adding Miller this offseason. Baldinger revealed that during an appearance on the DNVR Broncos podcast. While that trio of teams was not revealed, Baldinger suggested the Baltimore Ravens as a landing spot. "I thought it's a natural [fit] for Von to end up in Baltimore. He didn't -- when I threw that out at [Miller's agent] -- he didn't say anything," Baldinger told DNVR. "He goes, 'We've got three very interested teams.' But he didn't tell me the teams, so I didn't pry; I wasn't trying to be a reporter there. "But I think Von feels like there's a pretty good chance he's going to sign some point either before camp or -- I mean, I don't think Von's too crazy about going to training camp, most guys that age aren't, they know what they need to do. He looks in great shape. So I would say he's gonna get signed here [relatively soon]." Miller, 36, is a two-time Super Bowl champion but failed to reach that accomplishment in Buffalo. Prior to last season, Miller took a pay cut to remain with Buffalo for the 2024 season after originally signing before the 2022 year. While Baldinger did suggest the Ravens, the Bills could still be one of those three teams. Miller was originally released earlier this offseason in a salary cap move but at the time it was reported that both Buffalo's front office and Miller were "open" to a return in the future. Bills Wire will continue to provide updates during the 2025 offseason.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NHL trade news: Bowen Byram stuns NHL fans by inking new deal with Buffalo Sabres, skipping arbitration drama
Bowen Byram stuns NHL fans by inking new deal with Buffalo Sabres, skipping arbitration drama(Credit: Getty Images) The NHL offseason just got a jolt of electricity on Monday night. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has officially avoided salary arbitration after signing a two-year contract extension worth $12.5 million total ($6.25 million AAV). This late-night agreement puts a temporary end to a saga full of trade rumors, emotional swings, and even whispers of offer sheets. — BuffaloSabres (@BuffaloSabres) Bowen Byram avoids arbitration with a last-minute deal Byram, originally the fourth-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche, has been under the microscope ever since being traded to Buffalo in March 2024 in exchange for forward Casey Mittelstadt. Since joining the Sabres, Byram's situation has been anything but quiet. NHL insiders suggested he was unhappy in Buffalo, sparking waves of trade chatter. Former Avalanche star signs 2-year, $12.5M extension The Sabres confirmed the deal moments after NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke the story. The contract leads Byram straight to unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2027, providing both sides with short-term security while keeping long-term options open. Byram has built an impressive NHL resume. In 246 career games, he's tallied 33 goals and 110 points, proving his offensive value from the blue line. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo At just 24 years old, he remains one of the league's most promising two-way defensemen. NHL offseason rumors silenced; for now, and, Andrew Mangiapane's role in Buffalo's summer shuffle Meanwhile, Andrew Mangiapane, forward for the Calgary Flames, watches the summer shakeups closely. Though not involved in any direct deals, players like Mangiapane know how a single move, like Byram's extension , can ripple across the league. Teams adjusting their cap space or depth charts could suddenly make calls involving other veterans or breakout stars. Still, questions remain. Is Byram happy in Buffalo long-term? Or is this just a bridge deal before he looks elsewhere in 2027? For now, the Sabres have avoided an arbitration battle. But the clock is ticking. And in the NHL, nothing stays quiet for long. Also Read: NHL trade buzz: Montreal Canadiens targeting $50M Tampa Bay Lightning star Anthony Cirelli to strengthen top six Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
NFL's underrated and overrated teams in 2025: Bills, 49ers could tumble; Chargers looking up
Football fans love the offseason and preseason so dearly because of the hope it offers. By now, NFL teams have assembled most — if not all — of the puzzle pieces for the coming year, and expectations are beginning to materialize. Every NFL season features its fair share of overrated squads and underrated teams. Some projected contenders will disappoint and some middle-of-the-road teams will surprise and exceed expectations. Advertisement Here's a look at some of the most overrated and underrated teams and why things may or may not work out for them in the 2025 season. Vegas gives Buffalo the third-best odds to win the next Super Bowl, behind Philadelphia and Baltimore. The Bills are coming off a 13-4 2024 campaign — their sixth consecutive double-digit win season and fifth straight AFC East title — and quarterback Josh Allen is the reigning MVP. Buffalo hopes the growth from second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman and additions of veterans Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore to a unit led by Khalil Shakir (76 catches, 821 yards, four touchdowns) will make Allen and the offense even more potent. It remains to be seen, however, if the Bills can resolve a contract dispute with two-time 1,000-yard rusher James Cook. And, more importantly, can a defense hit hard by injury in 2024 better support Allen and company this season? The Bills already know they'll be without defensive linemen Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi for six games as both serve suspensions for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. The team hopes free agent acquisition Joey Bosa can help bolster its pass rush, but the oft-injured Bosa already suffered a calf injury in May (he's expected back for training camp). A shaky defense against Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson isn't ideal. Despite their 6-11, injury-plagued 2024 season, the 49ers remain a popular Super Bowl pick. John Lynch's talent evaluation skills and Kyle Shanahan's ability to squeeze everything he can out of a roster combine to fuel optimism. But a quick rebound could prove more challenging than some expect. Gone are mainstays Deebo Samuel, Aaron Banks, Dre Greenlaw, Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga after an offseason that Lynch described as 'uneasy.' The GM said in a recent interview, 'We had to get younger and we had to get a little cheaper,' and the 49ers did accomplish both of those goals while also awarding quarterback Brock Purdy a $265 million contract. Advertisement Despite a smart draft, the 49ers very well could endure some growing pains. He's healthy right now, but the injuries have started to pile up for left tackle Trent Williams, who played in just 10 games last season; and running back Christian McCaffrey, who appeared in only four games in 2024. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss a significant stretch while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee suffered last October. Asking second-year pro Ricky Pearsall to assume a big role alongside veteran Jauan Jennings — who is seeking a new contract — is a big ask, so George Kittle will be called on for continued dominance. The Niners will have little margin for error this season. Detroit (and Kansas City) posted the best record in the league last season at 15-2, and oddsmakers gave the Lions strong early votes of confidence for Super Bowl contention. But the Lions could take a step back in 2025, and not just because they lost former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs. The retirement of four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow and free agency departure of right guard Kevin Zeitler also left huge holes in the heart of an offensive line that last season paved the way for one of the top rushing attacks and enabled quarterback Jared Goff to post the second-best passer rating in the league. Cincinnati boasts a great offensive trio in Joe Burrow and his recently handsomely compensated receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. But winning meaningful games in this league requires a strong defense, and that's where the questions begin for Cincinnati. Things had grown stale under coordinator Lou Anarumo, so the Bengals fired him and replaced him with Al Golden. The team remains at odds, however, with veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and first-round pick Shemar Stewart, who has yet to sign his contract because of concerns about a clause that could void future guarantees. It remains to be seen when/if the Bengals can resolve either matter and position their defense for improvement. Overtaking the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West crown will prove challenging, but the Chargers appear poised to make a big leap forward as they enter Year 2 under Jim Harbaugh. They'll remain committed to running the football after adding veteran Najee Harris (assuming he recovers as expected from his Fourth of July fireworks injury) and rookie Omarion Hampton to the backfield. But Justin Herbert should build on the improved efficiency and effectiveness he displayed under Harbaugh's tutelage, and rookie Tre Harris could quickly develop into a favorite target. Defensively, look for tone-setting linebacker Daiyan Henley to build on last season's career year while rookies Jamaree Caldwell and Kyle Kennard help bolster the front seven. Advertisement Replacing Mike McCarthy with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer felt like an underwhelming head coaching move. Top defensive player Micah Parsons' unresolved contract status continues to hang over the team. Cornerback Trevon Diggs and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown remain in the rehabilitation stage after season-ending injuries. The running back position remains underwhelming. As a whole, expectations aren't very high outside of the organization. But the healthy return of Dak Prescott could dramatically improve an offense that floundered without him last season. The pairing of George Pickens with holdover CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert and tight end Jake Ferguson could make it hard for defenses to key on any one weapon — as long as Pickens can carry himself with maturity. A rebound from last year's 7-10 record and contention with Washington for a playoff spot behind Philadelphia might not be out of the question. The Cardinals last season doubled their win total in Year 2 under Jonathan Gannon. But they're still looking for their first winning season since 2021, and only their second since 2015. Nobody is picking the Cardinals to win the NFC West, but after an offseason devoted to aggressively upgrading the defense, additional strides forward seem possible. The Cardinals have a strong rushing attack, and they just need Marvin Harrison Jr. to deliver on his potential in Year 2 and give Kyler Murray a game-changing target. If everything falls into place, the Cardinals could make things interesting in the division. After forcing their way into the playoffs in 2022, the Jaguars took a slide backward in 2023 and then completely fell off a cliff in 2024, going 4-13 and getting head coach Doug Pederson fired. This year's Jacksonville reset has a youthful theme, led by 39-year-old rookie head coach Liam Coen and 34-year-old GM James Gladstone. Intent on infusing the franchise with life, they jumped up in the NFL Draft to No. 2 to pick dynamic two-way player Travis Hunter, and then worked to retool their offensive line and shore up the defense. If Coen can position Trevor Lawrence to finally live up to his potential — just like he did with Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay last season — Jacksonville has a chance to rebound. Fortunately for the Jaguars, they're in the AFC South. The Texans have won back-to-back division championships but the other contenders are the rebuilding Titans and the Colts, who remain limited by quarterback struggles. (Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; photos of George Kittle, Justin Herbert and Josh Allen: Thearon W. Henderson, Michael Owens, Mike Mulholland / Getty Images
