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Tom Ley

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Bills Week

It’s No Longer Bills Week

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David Roth

Director Bill Paxton behind the set of the Lions Gate Films movie "Frailty", circa 2001. The Bills Week logo is on there.

FRAILTY

In Bill Paxton’s ‘Frailty,’ Certainty Is The Scariest Thing There Is

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Lucy Bloom

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Billie Marten’s Music Makes Loneliness A Thrill

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Brandy Jensen

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William F. Buckley’s Bill Never Came Due

Dave McKenna

Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales.

Oasis Live ’25 Tour – Opening Night

It’s Liams Week In Ireland

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Israel Daramola

NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell discusses the state of the union and its direction for the upcoming year before fielding questions from the media on February 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX Previews

Bills Players Among Many In Need Of New Union Head

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Chris Thompson

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Just What You Wanted: A Bill Belichick TV Show

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Bill Veeck holds up a sign to the crowd so they can manage the baseball game

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Bill Veeck’s Goofy, Gag-Filled Baseball Book Was Ahead Of Its Time

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jennifer Falk #12 of Sweden missed a decisive 11m goal against goalkeeper Hannah Hampton #1 of England in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Womens EURO 2025 Quarter-Final match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund on July 17, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Sweden v England – UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Quarter-Final

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Atrocious England-Sweden Penalty Shootout Has Wild Bill Hickok Turning Over In His Grave

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Kathryn Xu

An illustration of Wild Bill Hickock shooting a guy with the last name Williams in the Old West.

Hickok Kills Coe And Williams

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Will A Will Ever Become A Bill?

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Bill Nye Isn’t Fun Anymore

of the Milwaukee Brewers slides into second base against the New York Mets on April 17, 2009.

Milwaukee Brewers v New York Mets

Bill Hall Put It Together

What Are The Epstein Files, And How Much Should You Care About Them?

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Giri Nathan

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 11: Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at PHX Arena on April 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns

The Aimless Suns Settle Bradley Beal’s Bill

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Barry Petchesky

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Calvin And Hobbes’s Gruesome Snowmen Were A World All Their Own


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Sabrina Imbler

a trio of chilean flamingos, with the Bills Week logo

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Why Do Flamingos Eat So Weird?

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Lauren Theisen

General Manager Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild smiles during rounds 2-7 of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at TRIA Rink on July 24, 2021 in St. Paul, Minnesota

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The Wild’s Offseason Has Been Pretty Tame

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How ‘Kill Bill’ Changed The Action Blockbuster

<p><a href="http://pjmaciak.substack.com">Phillip Maciak</a> is the TV critic at <em>The New Republic</em> and the author of <em>Avidly Reads Screen Time</em>. He&#8217;s working on a book about dad culture.</p>


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Phillip Maciak

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Cultural Capitulation

Singer and pianist Billy Joel rests on an airline flight between Austin and Dallas during a tour promoting his "57th Street" album. | Location: Above Texas, USA.

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You Should Never Argue With A Crazy M-M-Music Club

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Billy Haisley

Bill Rosimar Amancio of Chiangmai United celebrates scoring his side's goal during the Thai League 1 match between Chiangmai United and Samut Prakan City at 700th Anniversary Stadium on February 6, 2022 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chiangmai United v Samut Prakan City – Thai League 1

The Inspiring Soccer Odyssey Of The Man They Call Bill

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<div>Victoria Zeller is a trans writer born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where she still proudly resides. Her debut novel, <i><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-of-the-boys-victoria-zeller/21775251" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-of-the-boys-victoria-zeller/21775251&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735306610555000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sXpgNMmxpIwmIZOFd-Pnw">One of the Boys</a></i>, is out now. Her personal website can be found <a href="http://victoria.monster/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://victoria.monster&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735306610555000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PrZ7PkO1IykxAodWoMLI_">here</a>.</div>
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Victoria Zeller

Miami Dolphins v Buffalo Bills

Let’s Remember Some Bills

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Albert Burneko

The actor David Soul holding a wooden cross and yelling "Bill!"

Bill!

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Ray Ratto

of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting three home runs in three swings to win the Inaugural All-Star Game Swingoff. The Bills Week logo is at lower left.

95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard

The All-Star Game’s Confusing Ending Fit The Bill For A Confused League

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on January 19, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Baltimore Ravens v Buffalo Bills

Who The Fuck Is Josh Allen Gonna Give The Ball To?