NFL team, based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls area
Updates across multiple incidents in the city have prompted authorities to renew public-safety appeals. A Bills player mourns a personal loss as officials stress ongoing investigations into drownings and a fatal shooting. Authorities are calling for calm while continuing to seek information from the public.
The Los Angeles Rams have added two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald returns from retirement, forming a fearsome pass-rush duo alongside Matthew Stafford as they pursue a second Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium.
Kituwah LLC has filed a Delaware lawsuit alleging Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and associates diverted a Native American loan to repay a prior investor. The suit seeks damages and interest, saying the wind-farm project Project Exodus never materialized as promised.
The Independent reports Clarkson has announced remission after aggressive prostate cancer treatment with high-intensity ultrasound. He says he will continue checking annually, but he is choosing joy and life’s small pleasures. He also recently won a TV award for Clarkson’s Farm.
The Bills will stage a dual anthem ceremony with both Canada and U.S. national anthems before their season opener, reflecting ongoing tensions in U.S.-Canada trade. Barenaked Ladies will sing O Canada and Auliʻi Cravalho will perform the Star-Spangled Banner as Buffalo hosts Detroit at Highmark Stadium.
Belmont Park has reopened after a multi-year rebuild funded by a $455 million state loan and $100 million from NYRA. The redesigned complex is smaller but state-of-the-art, featuring a Tapeta track for winter racing, two new turf courses, a larger paddock, and expanded green space. Officials say the project aims to attract new crowds and sustain horse racing amid a changing betting landscape.
The NFL has fined Azeez Al-Shaair more than $11,000 for displaying Hind Rajab’s name on his eye black during a game. He has previously faced penalties for Gaza-related messages, while supporters highlight the broader human cost of the conflict.