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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
GA native Demaryius Thomas will be posthumously inducted in Broncos Ring of Fame
The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday that the late Demaryius Thomas will be inducted posthumously in their Ring of Fame this season. Thomas, who grew up in Georgia and was drafted out of Georgia Tech, died at his Roswell home in December 2021. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Broncos will honor Thomas during halftime of their Week 7 game against the New York Giants on Oct. 19. 'One of the most beloved players and greatest wide receivers in franchise history, Demaryius inspired our fans with breathtaking athleticism, record-setting performances and a joyful, infectious spirit. While we wish 'D.T.' was with us to celebrate this special moment, we look forward to honoring Demaryius alongside his Super Bowl 50 teammates during an unforgettable Alumni Weekend,' owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner said in a statement. TRENDING STORIES: Advertisement Thomas grew up in Laurens County, where he played high school football at West Laurens High School. He later signed to play college football at Georgia Tech, where he is remembered as one of the best players in program history. The Broncos drafted the wide receiver with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He spent eight seasons in Denver, including Super Bowl L championship team. Thomas finished his career with the Houston Texas, New England Patriots and New York Jets before he announced his retirement in the summer of 2021. He died less than six months later from a seizure disorder complication, according to the Fulton County medical examiner. Advertisement Thomas' parents later confirmed that he also suffered from Stage 2 CTE at time of his death. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'The most tortured fan base in sports.' Social media reacts to heartbreaking Bills loss
The Buffalo Bills' season ended in heartbreak as fans watched their Super Bowl dreams slip away yet again. In a crushing 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, Buffalo's hopes of reaching Super Bowl 59 were dashed, leaving fans devastated. This defeat was another bitter chapter for one of the NFL's most passionate and enduring fan bases. The Bills Mafia, known for their unwavering loyalty and legendary tailgates, stood by their team through thick and thin this season. But for a fan base all too familiar with heartbreak—remembering the streak of four consecutive Super Bowl losses in the 1990s under Marv Levy and Jim Kelly—this loss stings deeply. Social media has been flooded with heartfelt posts, nostalgic reflections on past struggles, and a shared hope for the future despite the setback. Here is how social media reacted to the Bills' heartbreaking defeat: Buffalo Bills:• Super Bowl L in 1990-91• Super Bowl L in 1991-92• Super Bowl L in 1992-93• Super Bowl L in 1993-94• Dominated by Tom Brady for 20 years• Great just in time for the Chiefs DynastyThe most tortured fan base in sports. — Sam Block (@theblockspot) January 27, 2025 I HATE BEING A BILLS FAN!!!! 😂#BillsMafia — Mike Weston (@mwes10) January 27, 2025 I'll always have hope that one day, the Bills will get one. If you don't have that hope, what's the point in caring, what's the point in watching, what's the point in being a fan?#BILLSMAFIA — Papa Ron (@RonnieEastham) January 27, 2025 Morning everyone!Please do a wellness check on your friends who are a Bills fan! — NickLoffer (@NickLoffer1) January 27, 2025 The NFL and I will be taking a break from each other. Our relationship is too toxic and the bills continue to break my heart — Bryce Jordan (@BryceDaBillsFan) January 27, 2025 I'll always be a huge Bills fan, but going forward I'm gonna put my energy into helping people and not watch football until December/January. I'm not spending anymore money on this product and hoping the refs don't change outcomes of games. One day I'll be surprised with a SB bid — Mike Patterson (@BillsInTheHill) January 27, 2025 Another year as a Bills fan. #sigh — Michael Gendron (@michaelgendron) January 27, 2025 I am so proud of what this team was able to do for what was to be a 'rebuild year.' Josh Allen is still the right QB for this team. It hurts, but I'm a Bills fan. I'm used to heartbreak. They're still my team & I still Billieve. Go Bills 💙❤️🦬 #BillsMafia — Meredith Loftus (@MeredithLoftus) January 27, 2025 Being a Bills fan is the most toxic of toxic relationships. #BillsMafia — Tim Macdonell (@timmacdonell) January 27, 2025 Amid the disappointment, Bills fans' loyalty shines through. From messages of gratitude for the team's effort to promises of continued support, the reaction highlights why this fan base remains one of the most devoted in sports. As a Rochester native, Justice Marbury entered the world of journalism to create work where voices like hers were heard—the voices of minority communities. Marbury covers small businesses, neighborhood concerns, and the interesting people who live in Rochester's 19th Ward. As the 19th Ward reporter, she has helped implement community outreach ideas by asking what people in various communities want to read about themselves in addition to regular news. Contact her on Instagram @justice_marbury and by email at jmarbury@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Buffalo Bills suffer heartbreaking loss to Chiefs: Social media reacts
