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Alan Pergament: What's hot, what's not in WNY among broadcast TV series. (Spoiler alert: Not much is hot) Not one entertainment prime-time series hit a double-digit rating or 25% of what a Bills game receives.
Bills say safety Damar Hamlin has shown signs of improvement "Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight," the team statement said.
Bengals coach: Sean McDermott said he needed to be at the hospital, not coaching this game Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor praised Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott and disclosed some of the scenes from the field after Damar Ham…
CBS' top team of Nantz, Romo to work next two Bills games; Ch.4 hires sports anchor-reporter It is a little surprising since Pittsburgh is 1-3 at this point but the decision was made before the Steelers lost to the New York Jets Sunday.
'We're in this together': Sabres earn OT win to cap emotional day for Buffalo Tage Thompson completed the hat trick with a game-winning goal to send the Sabres to a 5-4 victory.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition in hospital ICU; game will not resume this week A short time after the Bills' statement was issued Tuesday, the NFL announced that the game between the Bills and Bengals will not resume this week.
Sabres arrive at arena in 'Love for 3' shirts to honor Damar Hamlin Players arrived at Capital One Arena before Tuesday night's game in Washington wearing white T-shirts with "Love for 3" on the front.
Pastor Peter Jankowski offers a prayer at vigil for Damar Hamlin Fans gathered outside Highmark Stadium to pray for injured Bills player Damar Hamlin on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
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Alan Pergament: Booger McFarland, Ryan Clark are most impressive covering Damar Hamlin story Everybody found the right tone covering the horrific injury to Bills safety Damar Hamlin, but especially McFarland, Clark, Lisa Salters and Sc…
