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The Buffalo Bills got creative with their schedule release. The Bills called up MVP quarterback Josh Allen, who was shooting some hoops, for ideas. Allen told them to "use AI". Clearly, they were not on the same page. The Bills called up Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson, who had the nickname "AI", to help with their video. Iverson played being confused why he was there, but he helped the Bills show off their schedule as he wanted to do it for Allen.

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The Warriors' value is up 14% in the last year, right in line with league average. The Boston Celtics (28%), Brooklyn Nets (25%) led the way among the NBA in value growth, with only the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers (29%) beating them among teams listed in Forbes' 50 most valuable franchises. According to the publication, NBA teams pushed a pair of MLB franchises (the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants), F1 teams (Ferrari and Mercedes) and one NFL franchise (the Buffalo Bills) out of the top 50.

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Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group. The noncontrolling, minority interests were approved Wednesday by NFL team owners at the league’s winter meetings. This is the first time in franchise history that minority owners have been added.

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Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are part of a group being considered by the NFL to purchase a non-controlling minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, a person with knowledge of the league finance committee’s agenda told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the league didn’t release the agenda for the committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The committee will also consider Ares Management’s bid to buy 10% of the Miami Dolphins, the person said.

Associated Press

Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, and former U.S. Soccer star Jozy Altidore, all of whom played in Toronto, are in talks to buy minority stakes in the Buffalo Bills, according to multiple people familiar with the negotiations who were granted anonymity because the details are private.

Sportico

Nothing has been signed and it is possible that the investments do not happen, the sources said. Attempts to reach Carter, McGrady and Altidore via their agents and representatives weren’t immediately successful. “There has been a significant amount of interest, and our focus has been on finding the right partners for our organization. The process is ongoing, and any potential investor cannot be confirmed or finalized until it is approved by the NFL,” said the Bills in a statement. “The Pegula family’s continued commitment to our fans across this region and beyond, Western New York, and the new Highmark Stadium remains unchanged.”

Sportico

Before the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins, Draymond Green did an interview with NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, where he issued a warning to George amid his departure to Philly. “Good luck Paul George,” Draymond Green said. “Aw, he better play well or they're going to crush Paul George if he don't play well, oh my god. You know why they're gonna crush Paul George if he don't play well there? Because they already got a nasty taste in their mouth from their last three (small forward) that they had. With Tobias Harris. They never felt like he brought it, so that's why.”

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Clutch Points: "LEBRON JAMES! LEBRON JAMES!" The Buffalo Bills' play call 😆 pic.twitter.com/2eu4gnQrGy

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who has resumed his career after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game last season, tweeted his support for James.

ESPN

In an era of specialization, Wainright has now successfully switched sports twice. The journey has taken him across the Atlantic and back, all in hopes of supporting his young family. He’s gone from playing alongside Bills quarterback Josh Allen to future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, two of the best passers in their respective sports. His return to basketball coincided with the game changing to the point that it fit his skill set better. “I don’t know that you can find another guy (with his career arc),” said Jerome Tang, the Kansas State coach who was an assistant when Wainright played at Baylor. “It just shows that there are many ways to get there, but the common denominator is perseverance and hard work.”

The Athletic

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and team officials revealed the teams' long-term succession plans in detail for the first time on Wednesday, telling The Times-Picayune and WVUE-TV that they would be sold with the goal of keeping the teams in New Orleans and distributing the proceeds to charity. The arrangement, which has been approved by the NFL, is similar to what happened after Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson died in 2014 and the team was later sold to Terry and Kim Pegula.

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If you had typed Ishmail Wainright's name on Youtube in 2018, you would have found NFL video clips. After four years at Baylor's basketball program as a two-sport athlete, Wainright decided to give American football a shot. He stayed at Baylor for the fifth year to play for the football team. And he was good. In summer 2018, Wainright earned a tryout with the NFL team Buffalo Bills. However, he didn't make the cut.

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Mike Vorkunov: NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "I have been encouraging major sports teams to plan re-openings without fans but the games could be televised. New York State will help... Whoever can reopen we are a ready, willing and able partner. Personal disclosure, I want to watch the Buffalo Bills." pic.twitter.com/HvAPkX4cy3

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has begun laying the groundwork to re-open New York as studies suggest the coronavirus outbreak is beginning to take a downward turn in the area. Amongst the group of 100 advisors are prominent New York sports owners in Knicks and Rangers CEO James Dolan, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky, Yankees president Randy Levine, and Sabres and Bills owner Kim Pegula.

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