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Islanders jersey contest nets over 80,000 submissions
The Islanders received 80,490 submissions in their contest for fans to design the club’s next alternate jersey, the team said Monday. The front office will review the submissions and solicit input from players before having fans vote on the five finalists in August. The Islanders will wear the winning jersey starting in the 2027-28 season. The team believes the create-a-jersey promotion was the first of its kind in the NHL. The submission period opened on July 8 and ran through July 24.
Islanders jersey contest nets over 80,000 submissions
Islanders jersey contest nets over 80,000 submissions The Islanders received 80,490 submissions in their contest for fans to design the club's next alternate jersey, the team said Monday. The front office will review the submissions and solicit input from players before having fans vote on the five finalists in August. The Islanders will wear the winning jersey starting in the 2027-28 season. The team believes the create-a-jersey promotion was the first of its kind in the NHL.
Islanders open contest for fans to create 3rd jersey
The Islanders want fans to design the team’s next alternate jersey, announcing a contest Wednesday that the club believes is the first of its kind in the NHL. Islanders President of Business Operations Kelly Cheeseman said the promotion is “something that I’ve wanted to do in this league for a long time” after having success on a similar idea with the L.A. Galaxy a decade ago.
Islanders open contest for fans to create 3rd jersey
The Islanders want fans to design the team’s next alternate jersey, announcing a contest Wednesday that the club believes is the first of its kind in the NHL. Islanders President of Business Operations Kelly Cheeseman said the promotion is “something that I’ve wanted to do in this league for a long time” after having success on a similar idea with the L.A. Galaxy a decade ago.
Entertainment-focused Cosmic Sports launches black light ice hockey venture
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Cosmic Sports is ready to take its black-light baseball success to the ice, announcing the launch of the barnstorming property Cosmic Hockey. Founder Chris Martin believes equipping arenas with black lights and playing with reactive uniforms, equipment and even pucks will offer fans a type of glow-in-the-dark entertainment product they’ve never seen before. “We’re blessed to be able to play in front of 750,000 fans this year in baseball,” Martin said at a launch party last week.
Is the NHL’s decentralized draft here to stay?
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The NHL’s decentralized draft format appears likely to remain in place unless numerous clubs voice concern with the way this year’s event unfolded or develop a strong need to return in person. “My sense is that decentralized is here for at least a while to stay,” NHL President of Content & Events Steve Mayer said Saturday during the waning rounds of the event, which saw front offices work remotely for the second year in a row.
NHL cleans up draft hiccups in time for Bieber boost
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The second edition of the NHL’s decentralized draft added star power and largely avoided the pitfalls of the inaugural run, earning high marks from the executive behind the event. “We’ll give it the A-minus,” Steve Mayer, NHL President of Content and Events, said when asked for his assessment, “because I always want to get to the A.
NHL Draft heads to Buffalo with another attempt at a decentralized process
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The NHL Draft kicks off at 7pm ET Friday with lessons learned from its inaugural year in the decentralized format. Gone is the maligned “Draft House” that televised virtual interactions between draftees and front offices but was hampered by delays and other tech issues. Rightsholders will interview the draft picks from a high-tech set just off the stage that will be customized for each player, with family photos woven into the background.
Bills honor Highmark Stadium workers by listing over 5,000 names on stadium wall Original
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- After Bills owner Terry Pegula thanked the usual dignitaries and stakeholders present Tuesday morning at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the team’s new stadium, he paid unique respect to another group essential in the completion of the facility. Pegula gestured to the new Highmark Stadium behind him and revealed that the name of every worker who had a hand in construction -- 5,369 and counting -- will be inscribed on an external stadium wall.
Bills honor Highmark Stadium workers by listing over 5,000 names on stadium wall
The Bills held the ribbon cutting for the new Highmark Stadium on Tuesday. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- After Bills owner Terry Pegula thanked the usual dignitaries and stakeholders present Tuesday morning at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the team’s new stadium, he paid unique respect to another group essential in the completion of the facility.
Can fantasy football turn draft day into a destination event?
Draft season is arguably the most exciting time in the fantasy football calendar, and now it has a national day to commemorate the period. National Fantasy Football Draft Day has been designated for Aug. 21, through an effort by Fantasy Sports Entertainment & Productions. The group is also launching a three-day event at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas called Draft Nation to celebrate the inaugural holiday, with packages starting at $299 and running up to $2,999.
Gunman in shooting at NFL HQ diagnosed with CTE
The gunman in the fatal Manhattan office shooting in July was posthumously diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner announced Friday. The shooter was believed to be targeting NFL headquarters but ended up on the wrong floor of the NFL’s Park Avenue building. He killed four people before taking his own life.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: ‘I was personally defrauded’ by Aspiration
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said he was “personally defrauded” in his dealings with the company Aspiration that have led to an NBA investigation surrounding the team and its star F Kawhi Leonard. Ballmer, speaking Tuesday at Sports Business Journal’s AXS DRIVE event in L.A., added that he welcomes the NBA investigation and believes, “This too shall pass.” “This is not a fun thing to be through,” Ballmer told SBJ Publisher & Executive Editor Abe Madkour.
Josh Allen gets “investment stake” in New Era Cap
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Josh Allen gets “investment stake” in New Era Cap Original
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo-based New Era Cap announced Wednesday that Bills quarterback Josh Allen now has an “investment stake in the company.” Details of Allen’s equity were not disclosed, but the company noted the reigning MVP is their first brand ambassador to receive an investment stake.
Padres make Michael Salina highest-drafted Bonnie, Twins grab SUNY Niagara’s Matt Barr
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Two hard-throwing Western New York college pitchers were selected in the early rounds of the MLB Draft on Monday. St. Bonaventure right-hander Michael Salina became the highest-drafted player in school history when the San Diego Padres selected him in the fourth round at 130th overall. The Webster, N.Y. native reportedly hit 102 mph on his fastball (which sits in the mid-90s) and also got a good scouting grade on his slider.
Erie County Dems give Gov. Hochul unanimous endorsement for reelection
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Gov. Kathy Hochul picked up a unanimous hometown endorsement on Wednesday from the Erie County Democratic Committee, which became the first county committee in New York to officially back her reelection bid.
Sabres offseason tracker: Latest updates on the NHL draft and free agency
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Sabres enter a crucial stretch as they work to build a team that can end their record playoff drought. WIVB News 4 will keep you updated on the latest news on this page. The NHL Draft kicks off Friday night, when the Sabres own the 9th overall pick, and wraps with rounds 2-7 on Saturday.
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Squeeze Juicery leaving original Main St. location, but not going far
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) – Squeeze Juicery’s original Main Street location in Williamsville is closing its doors Friday and moving down the street. The popular smoothie and juice shop is leaving its first home at Main Street and California Drive for a spot at Main and N. Ellicott streets, less than a mile away. The new location, situated near Jersey Mike’s and Chipotle at 5712 Main St., Suite 130, plans to open in mid-July.
Watch live: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams meets with media ahead of NHL Draft, free agency
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – As the Buffalo Sabres operate out of the Buffalo Bills’ facility this week during the NHL’s “decentralized” draft, GM Kevyn Adams and assistant GM Jerry Forton will meet with media Tuesday morning from Orchard Park to discuss the selection meeting and the start of free agency on July 1. You can watch live on this page at approximately 11 a.m. Adams, Forton, and new senior advisor Jarmo Kekalainen have a big offseason ahead of them.
All the Josh Allen-Hailee Steinfeld wedding details you didn’t know you needed Original
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – While Bills MVP quarterback Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott spent the week coy and guarded about the details of Allen’s star-studded wedding with actor/singer Hailee Steinfeld — McDermott described the festivities as “what you would expect of a wedding” — Steinfeld was more forthcoming in the latest edition of her Beau Society newsletter. “Got some hardware now,” Allen said at the team’s minicamp, referencing his wedding ring.
U.S. women's hockey national team to face Canada in Buffalo's KeyBank Center Original
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The U.S. women’s hockey team will face Team Canada in Buffalo this fall as the teams prep for the 2026 Olympics. The game is part of the 2025 Rivalry Series that will see the U.S. and Canada square off twice on each side of the border. The Buffalo game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at KeyBank Center. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. The first game of the Rivalry Series — now in its sixth season — is set for Nov. 6 in Cleveland.
Police allege Jamestown man used baseball bat during overnight burglary, assault
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Jamestown man was arrested early Saturday morning after police allege he broke into a residence armed with a baseball bat and assaulted the victim. Jamestown police said they initially responded to a call for a domestic dispute around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and discovered the altercation became physical. Police accused 32-year-old Chaze A. Johnson of choking and biting the victim, breaking their glasses, and taking their cell phone to prevent them from calling 911.
How rare is a three-peat? Buffalo Bandits could enter rare company with another title
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Buffalo Bandits are one win away from their third consecutive National Lacrosse League title. How rare is a three-peat? The achievement has historically been accomplished only by iconic teams, like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and Derek Jeter’s New York Yankees. Here’s a look at the most recent teams to win three straight championships across major professional and collegiate sports. Last three-peat: No team has ever won three straight Super Bowls.
Police allege Jamestown man used baseball bat during overnight burglary, assault
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Jamestown man was arrested early Saturday morning after police allege he broke into a residence armed with a baseball bat and assaulted the victim. Jamestown police said they initially responded to a call for a domestic dispute around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and discovered the altercation became physical. Police accused 32-year-old Chaze A. Johnson of choking and biting the victim, breaking their glasses, and taking their cell phone to prevent them from calling 911.
Shake Shack announces opening day for Amherst location
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Shake Shack’s first traditional brick-and-mortar store in the Buffalo area is set to open next week on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst. The location at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd. Ste 300 – situated in the same plaza as burger chain Five Guys, less than a mile from the Boulevard Mall – will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. starting on Wednesday, May 21. Western New York’s only other Shake Shack is a location inside the Angola thruway rest stop on I-90.
Shake Shack announces opening day for Amherst location
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Shake Shack’s first traditional brick-and-mortar store in the Buffalo area is set to open next week on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst. The location at 1531 Niagara Falls Blvd. Ste 300 – situated in the same plaza as burger chain Five Guys, less than a mile from the Boulevard Mall – will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. starting on Wednesday, May 21. Western New York’s only other Shake Shack is a location inside the Angola thruway rest stop on I-90.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts speaks at Buffalo event
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – United States Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. held a fireside chat Wednesday night in his hometown of Buffalo. Roberts is in town for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (WDNY)’s 125th anniversary celebration. “Chief Justice Roberts was born in Buffalo and spent his early childhood here, so we claim him as one of our own,” Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford said in an announcement for the event.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts speaks at Buffalo event Original
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – United States Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. held a fireside chat Wednesday night in his hometown of Buffalo. Roberts is in town for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (WDNY)’s 125th anniversary celebration. “Chief Justice Roberts was born in Buffalo and spent his early childhood here, so we claim him as one of our own,” Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford said in an announcement for the event.
WIVB to hold Buffalo mayoral debate ahead of Democratic primary
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WIVB to hold Buffalo mayoral debate ahead of Democratic primary
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – All five candidates on the ballot for the Democratic nomination in the race for Buffalo mayor have agreed to take the stage for a debate held by WIVB News 4 on June 3, exactly three weeks before the primary election. The 90-minute event, hosted at D’Youville University’s Kavinoky Theatre, includes a debate from 7-8 p.m. and a town hall-style question-and-answer period from 8-8:30 p.m. The debate will air live on WIVB, WIVB.com, and our free connected TV app, WIVB+.
Narcotics chief Granville placed on leave over string of late-night crashes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The chief of the Erie County Sheriff Office’s Narcotics and Intelligence Unit, D.J. Granville, has been placed on paid administrative leave, the Sheriff’s Office told WIVB News 4. This is the latest development in an ongoing story after it was revealed in March that Granville allegedly smashed into six vehicles, damaging a total of seven, on Buffalo’s West Side while on duty in April 2024, causing nearly $60,000 in damage.
Bills coach Sean McDermott teams up with Wegmans, FeedMore for allergen-friendly food drive
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills coach Sean McDermott will join representatives from Wegmans and FeedMore WNY on Thursday afternoon to promote a donation campaign for allergen-friendly foods, an issue near and dear to the McDermott family. “We’ve experienced now firsthand having to use the EpiPen when foods that my daughter is allergic to have been consumed,” McDermott told the Bills website in 2021.
Bills coach Sean McDermott teams up with Wegmans, FeedMore for allergen-friendly food drive
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills coach Sean McDermott will join representatives from Wegmans and FeedMore WNY on Thursday afternoon to promote a donation campaign for allergen-friendly foods, an issue near and dear to the McDermott family. “We’ve experienced now firsthand having to use the EpiPen when foods that my daughter is allergic to have been consumed,” McDermott told the Bills website in 2021.
Bills coach Sean McDermott teams up with Wegmans, FeedMore for allergen-friendly food drive
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills coach Sean McDermott will join representatives from Wegmans and FeedMore WNY on Thursday to promote a donation campaign for allergen-friendly foods, an issue near and dear to the McDermott family. “We’ve experienced now firsthand having to use the EpiPen when foods that my daughter is allergic to have been consumed,” McDermott told the Bills website in 2021.
‘B****ing about wide receiver is one of the dumbest arguments I’ve heard,’ Bills GM tells radio show
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane got defensive about going defensive in the NFL draft during a phone call with a local sports talk radio show Monday morning. Beane appeared to shock the WGR 550 hosts by opening his call with sharp criticism of the segment that aired while he was on hold awaiting his timeslot, reminding them of their similar critique seven years prior when he selected quarterback Josh Allen.
Bills GM says team ‘fully investigated’ accusation involving first-round pick
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Friday addressed an accusation regarding the team’s top draft pick that resurfaced on social media after the Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft. Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would’ve been 17 years old.
Bills GM says team ‘fully investigated’ accusation involving first-round pick
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Friday addressed an accusation regarding the team’s top draft pick that resurfaced on social media after the Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft. Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would’ve been 17 years old.
4 things to know: Bills draft DT T.J. Sanders, DE Landon Jackson on Day 2 Original
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Bills made two selections Friday on the second day of the draft, including a trade up with the Bears to 41st overall. Here are 4 things to know about the team’s new draft picks, South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson. The team holds seven picks in rounds 4-7 on Saturday — expect a few more trades from GM Brandon Beane. Get the latest updates in our live blog.
Bills GM says team ‘fully investigated’ accusation involving first-round pick
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Friday addressed an accusation regarding the team’s top draft pick that resurfaced on social media after the Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft. Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would’ve been 17 years old.
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills focus on athletic defenders with first 3 picks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed one of their most pressing needs to open this year’s NFL draft, selecting Kentucky speedster Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick. Hairston is expected to be part of the competition to become Buffalo’s No. 2 cornerback along with Dane Jackson and the returning Tre’Davious White. The Bills traded up in the second round to address their need at defensive tackle, and added their third defender of the draft in Round 3.
Bills GM says team ‘fully investigated’ accusation involving first-round pick
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills general manager Brandon Beane on Friday addressed an accusation regarding the team’s top draft pick that resurfaced on social media after the Bills selected Kentucky cornerback Max Hairston Thursday in the first round of the NFL Draft. Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would’ve been 17 years old.
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills take CB in 1st round
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed one of their most pressing needs to open this year’s NFL draft, selecting Kentucky speedster Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick. Hairston is expected to be part of the competition to become Buffalo’s No. 2 cornerback along with Dane Jackson and the returning Tre’Davious White. The Bills return on Day 2 with two picks in the second round — 56th overall and 62nd overall.
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills take CB in 1st round
by: Jonah Bronstein, Nick Veronica Posted: Apr 25, 2025 / 11:08 AM EDT Updated: Apr 25, 2025 / 11:08 AM EDT BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed one of their most pressing needs to open this year’s NFL draft, selecting Kentucky speedster Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick. Hairston is expected to be part of the competition to become Buffalo’s No. 2 cornerback along with Dane Jackson and the returning Tre’Davious White.
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills take CB in 1st round
by: Jonah Bronstein, Nick Veronica Posted: Apr 25, 2025 / 08:14 AM EDT Updated: Apr 25, 2025 / 08:14 AM EDT BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed one of their most pressing needs to open this year’s NFL draft, selecting Kentucky speedster Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick. Hairston is expected to be part of the competition to become Buffalo’s No. 2 cornerback along with Dane Jackson and the returning Tre’Davious White.
2025 NFL draft: Bills hold 10 picks entering 1st round
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills hold the No. 30 overall pick in Thursday night’s first round among their 10 scheduled selections in the 2025 NFL draft. Barring a trade, that pick will be made around 11:30 p.m. Follow the latest updates throughout the draft’s three days in our live blog below. Round 1: 8 p.m. Thursday Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. Friday Rounds 4-7: Noon Saturday No. 30 No. 56 No. 62 No. 109 No. 132 No. 169 No. 170 No. 173 No. 177 No. 206
2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills take CB in 1st round
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills addressed one of their most pressing needs to open this year’s NFL draft, selecting Kentucky speedster Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick. Hairston is expected to be part of the competition to become Buffalo’s No. 2 cornerback along with Dane Jackson and the returning Tre’Davious White. The Bills return on Day 2 with two picks in the second round — 56th overall and 62nd overall.
2025 NFL draft: Bills hold 10 picks entering 1st round
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Full list of Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL Draft picks
by: Mark Ludwiczak, Nick Veronica Posted: Apr 24, 2025 / 02:14 PM EDT Updated: Apr 24, 2025 / 02:14 PM EDT BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills will be busy in this year’s draft. Even though the team is not scheduled to select its first pick until late into the evening on Thursday — Buffalo’s first pick is No. 30 overall — the Bills have a bounty of picks at their disposal this year.
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