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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
HBO releases 'Hard Knocks' preview ahead of Bills season premiere
The Buffalo Bills are set to premier on HBO's "Hard Knocks" tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 5. The show will air at 9 p.m. Ahead of the first episode, HBO dropped an inside look to the show involving a clip with quarterback Josh Allen and receiver Josh Palmer. The discussion during it relates to how their two respective positions make sure to get on the "same page" during training camp. That preview clip can be found below:
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Buffalo Bills' biggest offseason signing criticized in ESPN team grades
Josh Palmer hasn't played a game for the Buffalo Bills yet, but he's already received a cold reception from ESPN. The Bills earned a B-plus in ESPN sports analytics writer Seth Walder's offseason report card, which graded all 32 NFL teams, a mark that places Buffalo in the league's top third. But the biggest knock was wide receiver. Advertisement ESPN praised the team for locking up its core, including quarterback Josh Allen and wideout Khalil Shakir, but questioned Buffalo's biggest free-agent signing and labeled the receiver group a lingering weakness. The signing of Palmer to a three-year, $29 million deal was Walder's least favorite move. He called the former Charger 'an uninspiring choice,' citing Palmer's 1.6 yards per route run last season despite playing with Justin Herbert. Palmer, 25, had 39 receptions for 584 yards and one touchdown in 15 games last season. He's expected to compete for a starting role alongside Shakir and second-year receiver Keon Coleman. Jun 11, 2025; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) makes a catch during Minicamp at Highmark Stadium. General manager Brandon Beane pushed back earlier this offseason against criticism for not drafting a receiver until the seventh round. But Walder argued the concern is valid. Advertisement 'The reality is that wide receiver is a weakness, but the Bills are also basically capped out − they have almost no room in 2025 and are well over the 2026 cap − so it was going to be tough to bring aboard a better veteran,' Walder wrote. 'Given the Bills' status as a Super Bowl contender, I don't think it was wrong to critique their decision to not select a wide receiver in the first three rounds of the draft. That means Keon Coleman, the No. 33 pick in 2024, will have to take a big step in Year 2.' Walder praised Buffalo's internal investments, including extensions for Allen, Shakir, Greg Rousseau, Christian Benford, and Terrel Bernard. The Shakir deal, in particular, worth $13.25 million per year, was labeled a bargain, especially compared to deals for Dyami Brown (Jaguars) and Tutu Atwell (Rams), who are each making $10 million per year. Josh Palmer, shown here with the Los Angeles Chargers, is the Buffalo Bills' biggest offseason signing but drew criticism in ESPN's 2025 team report card. Shakir had more receptions and touchdowns than Brown and Atwell combined in 2024, and could now be one of the most important players in Buffalo's offense, whether or not Palmer proves ESPN wrong. Advertisement The Bills also added veterans along the defensive line, including Joey Bosa and suspended tackles Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi, though each of those additions carries questions about health or availability. First-round pick Maxwell Hairston was also referenced in ESPN's write-up, with Walder noting the ongoing civil lawsuit related to a 2021 sexual assault allegation. GM Brandon Beane has said the team "fully investigated" the matter before drafting Hairston. Buffalo Bills wide receivers LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball in the Fourth Quarter during the NFL Match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by) Thirteen of the 90 players on the Bills' roster are wide receivers: Khalil Shakir Keon Coleman Joshua Palmer Elijah Moore Curtis Samuel Laviska Shenault Jr. Kaden Prather Jalen Virgil KJ Hamler Tyrell Shavers Kristian Wilkerson Kelly Akharaiyi Stephen Gosnell This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: ESPN offseason grades: Bills' top signing criticized, WRs a weakness
News.com.au
31-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Werribee family's almost $200k Amazon thanks to cat
A Werribee home sale that had even the auctioneer nervous by the halfway mark, has gone on to raise the home's price almost $200,000 in fewer than two years. And a homemade cat run for their pet Ziggy was a big part of the success. Josh Palmer and his partner Shayla were 'pretty nervous' as the 4 Amazon Place home started off with low level bidding and stalled in the middle of its price guide. Bulldogs great Mark Hunter lists $4m+ Williamstown home 'And then it skyrocketed,' Mr Palmer said. 'I was just in a whole lot of shock.' Ironically, celebrations for the sale boosted by the carpenter's renovation work had to be kept limited as he was booked in to help some family with a reno on Sunday. 'But we will be looking for another house to renovate,' he added. They'll also be taking some time to enjoy the space that they've filled with memories, including bringing their daughter Mia, 18 months, home to. While the renovation gave the buyers confidence they could just move in and enjoy the home, it was a cat run built down the side for the Palmer family's cat Ziggy that had them enthused. Hocking Stuart's Justin Tong said while the home's renovation, and feline-friendly reno, had given it an edge — buyers hadn't let on until well into the auction. 'It was at $550,000 at the halftime break, with only two bidders, and I was a little bit concerned,' Mr Tong said. 'Then I came out and threatened to pass it in and it just went off.' In a sign that fear of missing out (FOMO) is returning, the agent said such gambits hadn't been as effective recently as buyers were better at holding their nerve. Records show the owners paid $547,000 in 2023. 'So it has gone up nearly $200,000 in two years,' Mr Tong said. A young couple buying their first home outbid an investor and a downsizer. The agent said rising demand after rate cuts had created a 'perfect storm' for home sellers in recent weeks. 'Two underbidders is fairly common at the moment,' Mr Tong said. The agency sold three out of their four auctions yesterday, with the only one falling short priced over $1m. Co-worker Samantha McCarthy yesterday secured a $740,000 sale at the top of the advertised range for 22 Mirrambeek Rd, Hoppers Crossing.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025-26 school budget & board results in the Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — On Tuesday, May 20, people in the Southern Tier, along with others living in New York State, voted on their local school districts' budget, and selected board members, for the 2025-2026 school year, and most of the results are in. So far, residents approved the proposed school budgets for all but two districts in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. Five districts throughout the Southern Tier including, Horseheads, Bradford, Corning, Prattsburgh, and Waverly needed super majorities (more than 60% of votes) to pass their budgets. Prattsburgh and Horseheads did not have enough Yes votes for the proposed budget to pass, making those the only two districts out of the 18 districts in the area that we have results for, not to pass its budget. Results for each district's budget and school board election can be found Passed (704 yes, 178 no) $155,344,907 -6.44% tax rate increase Board seats: Josh Palmer (635 votes) Ruth Bruning (530 votes) Caranell Parks (478 votes) Julie Wray (447 votes) Elmira Heights School District Budget: Passed (164 yes, 60 no) $29,978,969 2% tax rate increase Board seats: The uncontested open position is unresolved for the time being. Proposition to purchase two buses: Passed (171 yes, 52 no) Supplemental Financing for Capital Project: Passed (162 yes, 62 no) Proposition to establish reserve for Technology: Passed (166 yes, 57 no) Proposition to establish reserve for Transportation: Passed (156 yes, 68 no) Proposition to establish reserve for Maintenance: Passed (131 yes, 93 no)Budget: Failed (1,201 yes, 1,159 no) $105,800,502 Board seats: Daniel Christmas (1,341 votes) Matthew Feinberg (1,145 votes) Kara Sheehan (1,087 votes) Proposition to purchase school buses: Passed (1,342 yes, 1,012 no)Budget: (226 yes, 30 no) $22,562,566 4% tax rate increase Board seats: David Stigers (162 votes) William Shrout (142 votes) Proposition to buy two new buses & a van for $418,000: Passed (218 Yes, 37 No) Dutton S. Peterson and Montour Falls Memorial Library funding: Passed (186 Yes, 70 No) Building and facility improvement funding for $1,040,000: Passed (226 Yes, 30 No) Maintenance equipment funding for $190,000: Passed (226 Yes, 30 No)Budget: Passed (373 yes, 201 no) $31,433,950 1.76% tax rate increase Board seats: Astra Titus (358 votes, 1 year term) Jessica Austic (232 votes) Chad Hendrickson (402 votes, 3 year term) Keith Caslin – (414 votes, 3 year term) Bus lease proposition: Passed (374 Yes, 193 No)Budget: Passed (221 yes, 132 no) $36,880,787 0% tax rate increase Board seats: Jennifer Bean (219 votes)Budget: Passed (145 yes, 90 no) $15,737,523 -1.15% tax rate increase Board seats: Michelle Chamberlin (141 votes) Proposition to purchase two diesel buses & one passenger vehicle: Passed (169 yes, 65 no) Proposition to purchase one heavy-duty pickup truck: Passed (156 yes, 79 no) Technology reserve proposition: Passed (165 yes, 64 no) Library budget proposal: Passed (158 yes, 77 no) Two trustees to the Arkport Public Library Board: Sally Schmitt and Tammy WellingtonBudget: Passed (110 yes, 33 no) $14,562,895 2.98% tax rate increase Board seats: Megan Hubbard (124 votes) Proposition of a vehicle purchase: Passed (118 yes, 28 no)No results reported Passed (97 yes, 54 no) $10,286,439 5.85% tax rate increaseBudget: Passed (282 yes, 144 no) $27,287,344 2% tax rate increase Board seats: Michael Larrabee (194 votes) Michael Austin (216 votes) Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library funding proposition: Failed (207 yes, 241 no)No results reported yet. Corning-Painted Post School District No results reported Passed (169 yes, 34 no) $16,801,058 1.56% tax rate increase Board seats: Michael Martuscello (98 votes) Hornell City School District Budget: Passed (174 yes, 76 no) $44,978,293 1.24% tax rate increase Board seats: Brian May Transportation reserve fund proposition: Passed (194 yes, 55 no) Authorization of an Energy Performance Contract: Passed (162 yes, 86 no) Hornell Public Library budget of $407,382: Passed (167 yes, 65 no)Budget: Passed (122 yes, 27 no) $15,290,981 .25% tax rate increase Board seats: Cameron Mitch Bullock (127 votes) Bus purchase proposition: Passed (125 yes, 25 no)Budget: Failed (111 yes, 111 no) $12,157,375 Board seats: Joel Sanford (193 votes) Library budget proposition: Passed (121 yes, 102 no)Budget: Passed (252 yes, 45 no) $38,061,723 3.08% tax rate increase Board seats: Jessica Nisbet (164 votes) Library levy proposition: Passed (233 yes, 61 no) Creation of capital reserve fund proposition: (253 yes, 43 no)Budget: Passed (128 yes, 60 no) $29,070,645 1.30% tax rate increase Board seats: Sean Vallely (135 votes) Karen Johnson (149 votes)Budget: Passed (115 yes, 25 no) $25,069,385 Board seats: Pamela Zwierlein (127 votes) Bus purchase proposition: Passed (114 yes, 26 no) Library budget proposition: Passed (121 yes, 19 no)Budget: Passed (305 Yes, 109 No) $47,422,566 3.90 % tax rate increase Board seats: Eric Reznicek (335 votes) Parvin Mensch (262 votes) Bus lease proposition: Passed (305 Yes, 105 No) These are all of the budget results that have been reported to 18 News as of 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. The Corning, Bath and Canisteo-Greenwood districts have not reported any results, 18 News will update this story when that information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
NFL to discuss resolution to allow its players to play in 2028 Summer Games
NFL players are one step closer to participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. League owners will discuss a resolution next week to allow NFL players to play in the flag football competition at the '28 Games. The sport will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles. In a statement issued Thursday by the NFL, the resolution would allow for no more than one player from each team to participate in Olympic flag football. Clubs would also designate an international player to participate for his country. That could prove beneficial for Canada's national men's flag football program given the number of Canadian skill-position players currently in the NFL. That includes receivers Josh Palmer and John Metchie III, both of Brampton, Ont., (Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, respectively) and Jared Wayne, of Peterborough, Ont., (Texans), to name a few. The idea of Canadian-born professional players representing their country in Los Angeles is an intriguing one. Two Canadian-born quarterbacks will be starting this season in the CFL — Victoria's Nathan Rourke with the B.C. Lions and Tre Ford, of Niagara Falls, Ont., with the Edmonton Elks. Also Taylor Elgersma, of London, Ont., last year's Hec Crighton Trophy winner who guided the Laurier Golden Hawks to the Vanier Cup, recently signed with the NFL's Green Bay Packers. And the head coach of Canada's men's flag football team is Paul LaPolice, a former CFL head coach. There have been whispers of some CFL players being interested in playing for Canada in Los Angeles but nothing concrete has come about. The Olympics will be held during the CFL regular season. But the CFL would welcome its players participating in the flag football competition in Los Angeles. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'It would be incredible to see CFL players compete at the 2028 Olympics,' the CFL said in a statement. 'Despite the challenge of the Games taking part midway through our season, participation remains our goal — and the CFL is fully committed to finding a way to make it happen.' Both Canada's men's and women's flag football teams have yet to qualify for the '28 L.A. Games and have identification camps slated for later this month in Montreal. Football Canada executive director Kevin McDonald said while the immediate goal is to secure Olympic qualifications, the organization would welcome professional players being involved in the evaluation process. 'We've got a lot of work to do … before we contemplate the Olympics,' he said. 'We're in the early stages of building our program and we're looking to assemble the best athletes that give our team a chance to win at any given time. 'If the pro player situation gets resolved, then we'll evaluate those interested players when they become available and our coaching staff will have to make those decisions when the time comes. Having the pro athletes in the mix would be great for drawing attention to the program and they would intensify the competition for roster spots.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.
