Matt Bove

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Sports Director at WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Ellia’s dad. Sports Director @WKBW. Co-Host of ‘It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo’. Big golf guy. Fan of burrito bowls & kind people.

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Why it is way too early to be concerned by Buffalo Bills RB James Cook's absence

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was the only player absent from the team's voluntary workout on Tuesday. It's the latest chapter in an off-season of noise and speculation surrounding the Bills 25-year-old Pro Bowl running back. But how concerning is Cook's absence? Well, the team certainly isn't making it sound like that big of a deal. At least not yet. Every Bills player besides James Cook is in attendance for Bills voluntary workouts.
Buffalo Bandits win third straight title, become winningest team in NLL history

2 weeks ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For the third straight season, the Buffalo Bandits are NLL champions, topping the Saskatchewan Rush 15-6 in the deciding game 3 of the NLL finals. With their win, the Bandits have won seven league titles, the most in league history passing the Philadelphia Wings and Toronto Rock, with each team having six titles. 2024 NLL MVP Josh Byrne led the way for the Bandits on Saturday, scoring four goals and adding five assists.
The behind-the-scenes 'secret weapon' that is key to the Buffalo Bills' success

2 weeks ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Contrary to popular belief, the Buffalo Bills have two MVPs on their roster — quarterback Josh Allen and Bills sports psychologist Dr. Desaree Festa, affectionately referred to as Dr. Dez. While she may not be a household name outside the organization, her impact at One Bills Drive cannot be measured. “I think Dr. Dez, I’d give her MVP role, because a lot of guys utilize that resource,” second-year defensive tackle DeWayne Carter said.
Buffalo Bandits one win away from third straight title; beat Saskatchewan 12-10

3 weeks ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bandits are one win away from a third straight NLL Championship. On Friday night in front of a packed crowd at KeyBank Center, the Bandits topped the Saskatchewan Rush 12-10. The Buffalo Bandits are one win away from a three-peat. They’ll either win a championship on Sunday or be back at KeyBank Center next Saturday with a chance to clinch a title.
Buffalo Bills prioritize defense in 2025 NFL Draft; was it the right approach?

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — We no longer have to guess how it all plays out. After months of discussing what we thought the Buffalo Bills could do in the NFL Draft, we can now shift our focus to how each of their selections will fit with the current roster. Now this isn’t necessarily a huge surprise, but the focus was all about the defense, with their first five picks on that side of the ball.
Buffalo Bills make splash in second round, trade up for DT T.J. Sanders

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After an off-season focused on fixing the defensive line, the Buffalo Bills traded up in the second round to select South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders. The 6'4" 297-pound defensive tackle will provide the Bills with a versatile player who can wreak havoc on the defensive line. Sanders is a bit raw and inconsistent but he's strong against the run and plays with a ton of power.
6 guys to keep your eyes on as Day 2 of the NFL Draft begins for Buffalo Bills

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Dom Tibbetts |Matt Bove

BUFFALO, NY. (WKBW) — With their first-round selection of Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills checked off a glaring need on the defensive side of their roster. As we look ahead to day two of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bills own two second-round picks (56, 62) so here's six players we're keeping our eyes on as potential targets. 1. Xavier Watts, Safety, Notre Dame - Bove: If the Bills want a true ball hawk, Watts should be very high on their list.
'I feel like I'm home': Tre'Davious White thankful for second chance with Buffalo Bills

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Tre'Davious White never wanted to leave Buffalo. He wanted to spend his entire career as a Bill. That's not how it worked out after two season-ending injuries for the first-ever draft pick of the Sean McDermott era. But after a year with the Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens, White is back where he belongs. “You guys don’t understand how much it meant to me that these guys reached out and thought enough of me to bring me back," White said on Tuesday afternoon.
Our favorite fits for the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 NFL Draft

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — At long last, we've made it to the week of the NFL Draft. Unlike years past, the Buffalo Bills have plenty of options in the first round. Cornerback and defensive tackle have been the two most talked about positions for the Bills, so we looked at our favorite fits. 7 Sports Director Matt Bove and Joe Buscaglia from The Athletic chat about cornerback, defensive tackle, edge rushers, and wide receivers the Bills could target later this week & share their favorite fits.
'This year was a failure': Hear what the Buffalo Sabres had to say at locker room cleanout

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Matt Bove

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Sabres 2024-2025 season was a failure. That was the buzzword with the first wave of players who spoke on Friday for the final time this season. After the year began with lofty playoff expectations, the Sabres spiraled out of control in December and dropped 13 straight games. The season was essentially over before the 2025 calendar year even began.