The Sports Bar

After a 9-day hold in and a return to practice yesterday, James Cook got his contract extension done late last night with the Bills. Josh Reed of WIVB joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to talk about the impact of the signing, the health of the team, and what to expect leading into joint practices and a Week 2 preseason matchup against the Bears. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Denver Broncos have become an offseason darling pick in the AFC West. PJ Glasser of "Send It In" on the BetMGM Network joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to explain why we should hesitate before buying in on the Broncos this season. PJ also shares his favorite MLB and PGA plays for tonight and this weekend, respectively. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

If you play in a 2-QB fantasy football league, chances are you have an early run at the position. Michael F. Florio of NFL Network joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss draft strategies in Superflex leagues and how to manage the biggest stars at the top of Round 1. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

After a nine-day "hold in," Bills running back James Cook was back on the field for today's practice. Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to explain why Cook may have some egg on his face and why a visit to the Injured/Reserve list may be imminent for rookie Maxwell Hairston. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Bills hosted the Giants to kick off their preseason campaign on Saturday. Jenna Cottrell of 13 WHAM and Buffalo Plus joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to share her observations on who stood out and whether or not the team is close to signing James Cook to the extension he seeks. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Bills open their preseason campaign tomorrow, and with the Rochester portion of camp in the books, Erik Turner of Cover 1 joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss the players who stood out, who we should expect more out of, and how much camp has evolved through the years. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

It's the final day of Bills Camp in Rochester, and News 8 Sports Director Thad Brown joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to review the action from the practice field, preview Saturday's preseason opener, and discuss the James Cook hold in. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News had a part in breaking the news of James Cook's "business" decision not to practice with the team on Sunday. She joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to share her insight on Cook's actions, observations from practice so far, and missed opportunities for the banged-up Bills heading into Week 1 of the preseason. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

With the Rochester portion of Bills Training Camp winding to its conclusion, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic joins Danger and Battaglia with his thoughts on Episode 1 of Hard Knocks, the reasoning behind controlling the cost of a James Cook extension, and notes from camp up to today including the team's decision to waive Baylon Spector, effectively promoting "Buffalo Joe" Andreesen. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Hard Knocks debuted last night, and Head Coach Sean McDermott joined Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss his role on the show, the ongoing James Cook "hold in," and the training camp injuries that keep piling up, including linebacker Baylon Spector, who was waived by the team today. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Travis Hunter has the potential to do something we haven't seen out of an NFL player in years. Michael F. Florio of NFL Network joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss how fantasy football players in individual defensive player leagues should handle his dual eligibility. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

After several weeks in limbo, the Rochester Knighthawks have announced their new ownership. J. Conrad Seneca, the president of the Seneca Nation, joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss his investment in the team, our community, and the promise of a championship. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Kyren Williams received an $11 million/year extension from the Rams today. Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss what Williams' extension could mean for the negotiations between the Bills and running back James Cook. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Josh Allen continues to impress on and off the field. Dan Fetes of Buffalo Plus and 13 WHAM Sports joins Danger and Battaglia to recap his conversation with GM Brandon Beane, largely focused on the growth of Josh Allen, along with observations from training camp thus far. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!"

DaQuan Jones is back as the elder statesman of the Bills' defensive line. He joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss his role on the team and how the offseason acquisitions are fitting in with the team's culture. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Jets have a new coaching staff and starting quarterback heading into this season. Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss the progress being made and the offseason moves designed to help them compete in the AFC East. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers have been suspended amidst suspicions that they've been throwing intentional balls and betting on the outcome. PJ Glasser of Send It In joins Danger and Battaglia to discuss the challenges ahead for major league commissioners and the sports books while also sharing his favorite NFL and college football futures. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

If you've been or are planning to take in a practice at Bills Training Camp, Joe Marino of the Locked On Bills podcast has some tips for you. He joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to share his observations from camp over six days. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

NFL Radio's Jim Miller joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to share his findings from conversations with Josh Allen, Keon Coleman, and Sean McDermott. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Bills have enjoyed consistency and continuity in front of Josh Allen for the last few years. Center Connor McGovern joins The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia to talk about the o-line, the unsung heroes who are a big part of Josh Allen's success on the field. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Spectrum's Andy Young stops by The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia to share his observations from the Bills first camp practice in full pads. Christian Benford was a standout, Cole Bishop is ascending, and chemistry between Josh Palmer and Josh Allen is improving. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News had spent seven seasons covering the Buffalo Sabres before moving to the Bills beat this season. He stops by The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia to explain the differences between the two teams and his early observations from Bills Training Camp, his first covering the team. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

We had the chance at a quick sitdown with Bills second-year safety Cole Bishop in The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia. We discussed his momentum into this season, the relationship he's developed with teammate Taylor Rapp, and goals he and the defense have set for themselves this season. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The legendary Vic Carucci of WGRZ-TV in Buffalo joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss his longevity in covering the NFL, his connection to Western New York, whether or not James Cook will be a Buffalo Bill this time next year, and a couple of Marv Levy stories as the Bills legendary coach is set to turn 100. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Day 2 of Bills Training Camp gave The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia the opportunity to catch up with running back Ty Johnson. The guys discussed his recent extension, how the running back room buys in on the "everybody eats" mentality, and some of the changes with leadership on special teams. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

With Bills camp beginning today, a lingering question of whether or not James Cook would participate during a contract negotiation lingered. Mike Catalana of 13 WHAM Sports and Buffalo Plus joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to recap the team's first practice, Cook's involvement, and other camp battles that have his eye. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Day one of Buffalo Bills Training Camp is in the books, and last season's defensive captain, Terrel Bernard stopped by The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia after practice to talk about how last season ended and the expectations going into the 2025 season. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

With Bills Camp opening tomorrow, we wanted to take a closer look at the team's rookie class. Chris Trapasso of the Trap Sheet on Substack joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss the impact that the team's first-year players could have on the season. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Training Camp begins at St. John Fisher University tomorrow, and Bills running back James Cook is reporting without a contract extension from the team. Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss the range of outcomes surrounding Cook as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Rookies, free agents, suspensions, and high expectations all await the Bills' defensive line as Training Camp opens on Wednesday. Bruce Nolan, host of The Bruce Exclusive, joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss many of the stories will be following through the course of training camp and the preseason. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Our final image of the Bills' 2024 campaign was an incomplete pass through the hands of Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid in the AFC Championship Game. Ty Dunne of GoLongTD.com joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to share the ways Kincaid has committed himself to a redemption story starting this season. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

With Bills Camp opening on Wednesday, The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia invite Dan Fetes of Buffalo Plus and 13WHAM Sports to discuss the biggest storylines, camp battles, and potential outcomes. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

We go to San Francisco in The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia to check in with Joe Shasky of 95.7 The Game to discuss the current state of the 49'ers and Giants along with a recap of his conversation with one of baseball's most recognizable fans, "Marlins Man." Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 schedule was released today. Bleacher Report's Joe Yerdon joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to pick it apart, discuss the signing of Bo Byram, and an intriguing addition for the Amerks. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Rochester Americans have released their schedule for the 70th anniversary season. Hall-of-Fame voice of the Amerks, Don Stevens, joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to break it down and discuss the offseason up to this point. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Alex Brasky of Bills Digest and Buffalo Pregame joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to discuss the Bills' offseason, upcoming camp battles, and whether or not James Cook is the second-best player on the roster. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The Jays are having a historic season. The Yankees need help at the trade deadline. Is there a team in the NL that can take down the Dodgers? Jim Riley of Ballcap Sports on Youtube joins Danger and Battaglia to break down the MLB season as it approaches the All Star break and trade deadline. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

Where can you find value in the MLB and NBA futures market? PG Glasser of the Bet MGM Network joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar with his favorite plays, including tonight's MLB action. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

What kind of player have the Sabres been gravitating towards in the 2 drafts since Lindy Ruff returned to the franchise? Steve Kornianos, The Draft Analyst, joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to recap the Sabres 2025 class and follow up on some of their younger prospects. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

What steps are being taken by the Sabres to end their 14-year playoff drought? Bleacher Report's Joe Yerdon joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to recap Buffalo's trade of JJ Peterka, free agency moves, and the NHL Draft. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The next time the Bills will touch grass, it'll be on the grounds of St. John Fisher University. Ryan Talbot of Syracuse.com joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar to recap the top storylines of Bills mandatory minicamp including James Cook, Max Hairston, and upcoming camp battles. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!

The US Open gets underway tomorrow and Scottie Scheffler enters the weekend as the world's best golfer. Brian Koziel of Tee2Green joins Danger and Battaglia in The Sports Bar with his preview of this weekend's tournament including names in the field who could rise and take Scheffler down. Love the show? Share it! Listen, subscribe, and tell a friend!