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The lines to get into Highmark Stadium were slower Sunday, as security had to check proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Buffalo Bills fans wanting to watch the game at home.

Josh Allen quieted his early season critics and own self-doubts by throwing four touchdown passes and scoring another rushing in the Buffalo Bills' 43-21 rout of the Washington Football Team on Sunday.

The Erie County Legislature voted Thursday to demand more transparency from the county administration about the ongoing stadium negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.

The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs will play the National Hockey League's 2022 Heritage Classic on March 13 at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Buffalo will become the first U.S.-based team to play in the Heritage Classic, which has previously included only Canadian teams.

Special Olympics has received its largest single private monetary donation in its 53-year history. On Thursday, the global sports organization for people with disabilities announced that Paychex founder, Tom Golisano, is donating $30 million to expand its Healthy Communities program.

Erie County and Pegula Sports & Entertainment have announced new health and safety protocols for Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center.

Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers' new-look offense overcame a slow start, Ulysees Gilbert returned a blocked punt 9 yards for a touchdown and Pittsburgh rallied to a season-opening 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

On Wednesday, the baseball world will gather in Cooperstown, NY for the first Hall of Fame induction ceremony in nearly two years. More than 30 Hall of Famers are scheduled to attend the celebration.

The National Women's Hockey League is changing its name to the Premier Hockey Federation.

The Associated Press reported Tuesday on a proposed 60,000-seat stadium that would replace the Buffalo Bills' current home, Highmark Stadium.