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• WR Brandon Reilly, Daikiel Shorts among players added to Bills practice squad

  03-09-2017 23:10 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – 24 hours after being released, Brandon Reilly, who became a fan favorite in the preseason, was back with the Bills as a member of the team’s practice squad.
  Daikiel Shorts, who was also battling for one of the few spots at wide receiver on the active roster, was also signed to the practice squad.
  BILLS PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS
  WR – Brandon ReillyWR – Daikiel ShortsCB – Marcus SaylesDE – Ian DeauDT – Marquavius LewisOL – Jordan
  
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• Steely Dan co-founder, guitarist, Walter Becker dies at 67

  03-09-2017 22:13 via wivb.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the 1970s rock group Steely Dan, which sold more than 40 million albums and produced such hit singles as “Reelin’ In the Years,”Rikki Don’t Lose that Number” and “Deacon Blues” has died. He was 67.His official website announced his death Sunday with no further details.
  Donald Fagen said in a statement Sunday that his Steely Dan bandmate was not only
  
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• 5 Questions with Tre’Davious White

  03-09-2017 20:13 via wivb.com
  Every week we will spend some time with some of the newer faces on the Bills Roster and let you get to know them a little better outside of football.
  This week we spoke with the Bills first round pick, cornerback, Tre’Davious White out of LSU.
  We asked him about being drafted and having his son born within a two day period, whether or not he has purchased the home he promised for his mom yet, and why he puts ice cubes in his cereal with the milk.
  Take a listen.
   
  
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• REPORT: Bills cut running back Jonathan Williams

  03-09-2017 20:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In a stunning move on Sunday, the Bills parted ways with running back Jonathan Williams, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
  Williams, who was slated to be the No. 2 back behind LeSean McCoy, played in 11 games as a rookie in 2016 and rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.Unexpected move: The #Bills just cut RB Jonathan Williams, source said. Productive player, was slated to be their No. 2 RB at one point.
  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2017
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• Bills cut running back Jonathan Williams

  03-09-2017 20:03 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In a stunning move on Sunday, the Bills parted ways with running back Jonathan Williams.
  Williams, who was slated to be the No. 2 back behind LeSean McCoy, played in 11 games as a rookie in 2016 and rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.We have released Jonathan Williams, Gerald Hodges and Philly Brown.
  Details: https://t.co/3CbqnTKfrS pic.twitter.com/4QvGrIcCLQ
  — Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) September 3, 2017
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• How the Bills defense compares to last year

  03-09-2017 19:43 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO,NY (WIVB) Last year Rex Ryan ran a 2 gap scheme with his defensive lineman. That means the lineman were responsible for the gaps on their right and their left. This had them being less aggressive to get up field and more worried about trying to control their 2 gaps. This in theory would have them taking on more offensive lineman and freeing up the linebackers to make the plays.
  This year the Bills are running a one gap scheme. Each member of the front 7 is responsible for a gap. This fre
  
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• Buffalo Kickoff LIVE: Roundtable

  03-09-2017 19:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Each week on Buffalo Kickoff LIVE, we’ll discuss several topics heading into the Bills game.
  This week, to preview the upcoming 2017 season, Buffalo Kickoff LIVE discussed the new faces and the impact they’ll have on the 2017 season, whether the Pegulas are under presser to win, LeSean McCoy’s chase for 10,000 rushing yards and how Sean McDermott will face adversity as a first year head coach.
  
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• Western New Yorkers flock to sunflower field in Sanborn

  03-09-2017 15:10 via wivb.com
  SANBORN, N.Y. (WIVB) – Sunflowers are known for representing joy and happiness. With all the bad going on in the world it’s easy to forget about something so simple. One family in Sanborn is trying to change that.
  The Danielewicz family has been farming for years and years. Typically their largest crops include corn, wheat and soy. This year, they decided to try something new and plant sunflowers. This crop, has earned them a seat in the spotlight.
  Louise Brachmann, Co-Owner Dan
  
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• Better Business Bureau warns of disaster relief scams

  03-09-2017 05:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Federal officials are warning thieves may be using e-mails and social media to send out fake links to donation pages, but those websites actually steal your personal information.
  The Better Business Bureau is warning people to do their homework before helping and donating to disaster relief websites.
  “Everybody wants to donate, everybody’s watching this terrible footage on TV they want to help,” said Melanie McGovern with the Better Business Bureau,
  
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• Young bow tie businessman giving back to the community

  03-09-2017 01:35 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An 11-year-old best known for his booming bow tie business, is now making it his business to give back to the community.
  500 Buffalo students will start the new school year with a backpack full of school supplies, all thanks to Sheldon Gibbs.
  Sheldon was only 10-years-old when he started his own business “Classic Knot.”
  On Saturday Gibbs held his first Backpack Summer Jam Giveaway. He says it is important to give students the tools they need to
  
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• Attorney General warns of gas price gouging following Hurricane Harvey

  03-09-2017 01:16 via wivb.com
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Financial experts warned it would happen and it is. Gas prices across the country are soaring since Hurricane Harvey.
  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is issuing a consumer alert, warning customers and businesses to be on the lookout for gas price gouging following the hurricane.
  Across the country gas prices rose to a two year high. In New York, the average price has gone up 23 cents in the two weeks since Harvey made landfall.
  The Attorney General’
  
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• St. Mary’s of Lancaster, Ken West & Maryvale earn Week 1 wins

  03-09-2017 00:42 via wivb.com
  Week 1 High School Scores
  St. Mary’s of Lancaster 33, Bishop Timon 0 FKenmore West 23, Niagara Falls 14 FMaryvale 30, Cleveland Hill 24 FSt. Joe’s 38, Archbishop Ryan (PA) 14 FCardinal O’Hara 8, Mount St. Joseph (MD) 40 FNiagara-Wheatfield 43, Lockport 42 F
  
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