Lance Lysowski
@llysowski.bsky.social
Reporter covering the Buffalo Bills for The Buffalo News.
James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
November 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Brandon Beane on why the Bills couldn't get a trade done Tuesday:
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Brandon Beane on why the Bills couldn't get a trade done Tuesday:
I heard there's a big game today
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I heard there's a big game today
Week 8 is here.
Before Bills vs. Panthers, here's a thread of some stories to get you ready for the game:
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Before Bills vs. Panthers, here's a thread of some stories to get you ready for the game:
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October 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Week 8 is here.
Before Bills vs. Panthers, here's a thread of some stories to get you ready for the game:
1/?
Before Bills vs. Panthers, here's a thread of some stories to get you ready for the game:
1/?
Why are we seeing more long field goals in the NFL this season? Some think it's because specialists can work with footballs before game day.
The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Why are we seeing more long field goals in the NFL this season? Some think it's because specialists can work with footballs before game day.
The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Khalil Shakir is beloved in Buffalo for more than the run-after-the-catch plays that he makes for the Bills.
The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
October 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Khalil Shakir is beloved in Buffalo for more than the run-after-the-catch plays that he makes for the Bills.
The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
The NHL's Draft Lottery will be held May 5 and broadcast on ESPN at a time TBA.
The Sabres' odds of winning the lottery and picking No. 1 are 6.5%.
The Sabres' odds of winning the lottery and picking No. 1 are 6.5%.
April 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The NHL's Draft Lottery will be held May 5 and broadcast on ESPN at a time TBA.
The Sabres' odds of winning the lottery and picking No. 1 are 6.5%.
The Sabres' odds of winning the lottery and picking No. 1 are 6.5%.
Made the trip to Rochester for Game 2 of the Amerks' best-of-five playoff series against Syracuse.
Amerks won Game 1, 3-2.
Amerks won Game 1, 3-2.
April 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Made the trip to Rochester for Game 2 of the Amerks' best-of-five playoff series against Syracuse.
Amerks won Game 1, 3-2.
Amerks won Game 1, 3-2.
Owen Power did not need to have surgery, but it will be a few months before he is 100%.
April 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Owen Power did not need to have surgery, but it will be a few months before he is 100%.
Jordan Greenway missed the end of the season because of an injury that was related to his surgery, but he was close to ready.
"If we were in the playoffs right now, I'd be playing Game 1."
"If we were in the playoffs right now, I'd be playing Game 1."
April 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Jordan Greenway missed the end of the season because of an injury that was related to his surgery, but he was close to ready.
"If we were in the playoffs right now, I'd be playing Game 1."
"If we were in the playoffs right now, I'd be playing Game 1."
Alex Tuch is eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, but he hasn't "give it too much thought." The Sabres winger is leaving negotiations to his agent and plans to talk with his wife about the future.
"I love it here in Buffalo. ... I would like to win here in Buffalo."
"I love it here in Buffalo. ... I would like to win here in Buffalo."
April 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Alex Tuch is eligible to sign a contract extension July 1, but he hasn't "give it too much thought." The Sabres winger is leaving negotiations to his agent and plans to talk with his wife about the future.
"I love it here in Buffalo. ... I would like to win here in Buffalo."
"I love it here in Buffalo. ... I would like to win here in Buffalo."
Sabres' lineup for the finale:
Benson-Kulich-Thompson
Peterka-McLeod-Quinn
Zucker-Krebs-Tuch
Rosén-Östlund-Lafferty
Dahlin-Samuelsson
Byram-Clifton
Bryson-JBD
Reimer in goal
Benson-Kulich-Thompson
Peterka-McLeod-Quinn
Zucker-Krebs-Tuch
Rosén-Östlund-Lafferty
Dahlin-Samuelsson
Byram-Clifton
Bryson-JBD
Reimer in goal
April 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Sabres' lineup for the finale:
Benson-Kulich-Thompson
Peterka-McLeod-Quinn
Zucker-Krebs-Tuch
Rosén-Östlund-Lafferty
Dahlin-Samuelsson
Byram-Clifton
Bryson-JBD
Reimer in goal
Benson-Kulich-Thompson
Peterka-McLeod-Quinn
Zucker-Krebs-Tuch
Rosén-Östlund-Lafferty
Dahlin-Samuelsson
Byram-Clifton
Bryson-JBD
Reimer in goal
Last one in 2024-25
April 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Last one in 2024-25
Getting ready for Game 81
The Sabres have dropped three in a row, but they've won seven straight at home. UPL starting and Rosén drawing in for Malenstyn.
The Sabres have dropped three in a row, but they've won seven straight at home. UPL starting and Rosén drawing in for Malenstyn.
April 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Getting ready for Game 81
The Sabres have dropped three in a row, but they've won seven straight at home. UPL starting and Rosén drawing in for Malenstyn.
The Sabres have dropped three in a row, but they've won seven straight at home. UPL starting and Rosén drawing in for Malenstyn.
Reimer starts for the Sabres in Tampa.
Bryson will drawn in for Power, who's dealing with a lower-body injury.
Bryson will drawn in for Power, who's dealing with a lower-body injury.
April 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reimer starts for the Sabres in Tampa.
Bryson will drawn in for Power, who's dealing with a lower-body injury.
Bryson will drawn in for Power, who's dealing with a lower-body injury.
Last one on the road this season
April 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Last one on the road this season
On-site for Sabres vs. Panthers, the first game of Buffalo's final back-to-back this season.
April 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
On-site for Sabres vs. Panthers, the first game of Buffalo's final back-to-back this season.
Norris and Greenway are still absent as the Sabres start their morning skate in Columbus.
Reimer is in the starter's net.
Reimer is in the starter's net.
April 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Norris and Greenway are still absent as the Sabres start their morning skate in Columbus.
Reimer is in the starter's net.
Reimer is in the starter's net.
Good morning from Columbus 👋
Waiting for the Sabres' skate. The Blue Jackets are on the ice now. Updates to follow. Merzlikins looks like the starter for CBJ.
Waiting for the Sabres' skate. The Blue Jackets are on the ice now. Updates to follow. Merzlikins looks like the starter for CBJ.
April 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Good morning from Columbus 👋
Waiting for the Sabres' skate. The Blue Jackets are on the ice now. Updates to follow. Merzlikins looks like the starter for CBJ.
Waiting for the Sabres' skate. The Blue Jackets are on the ice now. Updates to follow. Merzlikins looks like the starter for CBJ.
Sabres' morning skate is underway.
Reimer is in the starter's net. Greenway, Norris and Kozak are the only absences.
Reimer is in the starter's net. Greenway, Norris and Kozak are the only absences.
April 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Sabres' morning skate is underway.
Reimer is in the starter's net. Greenway, Norris and Kozak are the only absences.
Reimer is in the starter's net. Greenway, Norris and Kozak are the only absences.
A welcome back and tribute video for Henri Jokiharju
April 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A welcome back and tribute video for Henri Jokiharju
A nice ovation and welcome back video for Zemgus Girgensons
April 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A nice ovation and welcome back video for Zemgus Girgensons
Noah Östlund goes no bucket for the rookie lap ahead of his NHL debut with the Sabres.
April 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Noah Östlund goes no bucket for the rookie lap ahead of his NHL debut with the Sabres.