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The Buffalo Bills wont be coming north this season.
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announced Wednesday theyve put the beleaguered Bills
Toronto Series -- which features Buffalo playing
exhibition and regular-season games at Rogers Centre --
on hold for at least a year. That means the team will
play eight home games at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard
Park, N.Y., for the first time since 2007. "The plan is
to postpone it for one year, regroup and determine whats
the next best step," said Keith Pelley, the president of
Rogers Communications media division. "Its not nullified
right now, we have an agreement in place. "Anything is
possible but thats not the plan. The plan is to take a
step back and say, OK, the Series is having some
challenges, the NFL is still big in Toronto, its still
important to the Bills so whats the best way to move
forward?" The decision comes a little more than a year
after the Bills and Rogers agreed to renew the series for
five years, though 2017 after the original five-year deal
expired. A series-low gathering of 38,969 watched the
Atlanta Falcons nip Buffalo 34-31 in overtime Dec. 1 at
Rogers Centre, which can seat 54,000 spectators for
football. The loss dropped the Bills regular-season
record in Toronto to a dismal 1-5 -- and 0-4 in December
-- since the start of the series in 08. Buffalo also
sports the NFLs longest active post-season drought at 14
straight seasons. Bills president Russ Brandon said the
atmosphere at Rogers Centre versus Atlanta figured in the
clubs decision to take a step back. "I think thats a fair
comment," Brandon told reporters in Orchard Park.
"Obviously were trying to build a fan base north of the
border and this year I would say it was a neutral crowd.
"Some of that had to do with how we played over the last
six years, (that) has really not been conducive to
building a lot of fans that were NFL fans, but were
trying to make them Bills fans. Were going to continue to
try to do that through a variety of initiatives that we
will be working with Rogers over the next year in a very
robust sponsorship and partnership that we will have that
will cater to fans above the border." Following the loss
to Atlanta, Brandon publicly questioned whether his club
loses its competitive edge playing in Toronto. Buffalo
has often battled neutral crowds at its home away from
home. Bills games at Rogers Centre routinely attract a
mix of NFL fans who proudly don their team colours and
cheer as loudly -- or sometimes louder -- for Buffalos
opponent than the home team. In fact, several Falcons
players were surprised at the support they received at
Rogers Centre. "It didnt feel like we were in Canada,"
said Atlanta safety William Moore. "I even saw a No. 25
jersey (Moores number) out there." Whats more, playing in
a domed facility robs the Bills of their biggest home
advantage: The cold, windy conditions that are the norm
in December at Ralph Wilson Stadium. "Were going to go
through a detailed full analysis," Brandon said. "Were
going to look at every aspect that if we do come back we
have a more robust fan experience and try to create more
of a home field advantage for us. "Right now that was not
the situation. That was one of the reasons we want to get
in to a lot of detail with our partners up there and see
if that is viable moving forward." Brandons statement "if
we do come back," prompted a followup question regarding
whether the Bills mightve played their final game in
Toronto. "What I said is that were going through a full
evaluation process and well work with our partners,"
Brandon responded. The Bills Toronto Series was unveiled
as an attempt to showcase Toronto as a viable NFL city.
Rogers Communications Inc. paid US$78 million to stage
eight games -- five regular season, three exhibition --
expecting southern Ontario fans to flock to Rogers
Centre. But high-priced tickets -- initially averaging
over $180 each, compared to roughly US$51 at Orchard Park
--and struggling Bills teams combined to make it a tough
sell. Tickets were reduced to roughly an average price of
$99 to make the game more affordable but even that didnt
result in a sellout. "Its always very difficult to change
public opinion midway through a project," Pelley said.
"Theres no hiding the fact the series did not get off to
a rosy start. "It tough midway through to change that
perception, hence the reason why we thought it would be a
best to take a year off then re-launch it once weve
thought that through." Series organizers have also
struggled to find the right formula to re-create the NFL
experience here. A huge attraction for many American
football fans is arriving at the stadium hours before
kickoff, setting up the barbecue to cook a variety of
foods while throwing a football around in the parking lot
or breaking down the upcoming game with friends over a
cold beer. However, provincial laws make that impossible
in Toronto. The creation of the series also fuelled
speculation Toronto would be the landing spot for the
Bills upon the death of Ralph Wilson Jr., the clubs 95-
year-old owner. However, Brandon routinely stated the NFL
club was merely broadening its regional base to include
Canadas largest city and generate additional revenue.
Brandon said the Bills must take ownership for their role
in the series struggles. "I think its been a roller-
coaster from the standpoint of just the losses," he said.
"Thats on us. "Some of the initiatives Rogers has worked
through on their end have improved, but obviously this
past year was disappointing with that neutral crowd that
we had there, to say the least. I think there have been
positives. As I mentioned earlier, the biggest positive
has been the influx of fans back here at Ralph Wilson
Stadium." Now the question remains whether the Bills can
sell out eight home games in 2014. "Obviously last year
we had to really work for our sellouts, understandably
so," Brandon said. "Thats something that were willing to
take on, that challenge. "We have very passionate fans
and tremendous fans, but we have to really work to sell
tickets here as weve discussed in the past. Were not
satisfied until every seat in this building is sold.
Thats always the No. 1 initiative and really the
foundation of how we run our business."
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were in a ton of situations, late-game situations we
couldnt pull out. Wed kind of fold under the pressure,
get frustrated or let a big shot frustrate us," guard
DeMar DeRozan said.
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defenceman Aaron Rome from his conditioning assignment
with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and
assigned goaltender Jack Campbell to the AHL squad. NEW
YORK -- Alex Rodriguezs grievance hearing to overturn his
211-game suspension ended Thursday when both sides rested
their cases, a day after the New York Yankees third
baseman angrily walked out and decided not to testify in
his own defence. The sides set a schedule to file briefs
and reply briefs next month, which will close the record
and submit the matter to arbitrator Fredric Horowitz. His
decision on whether to uphold or alter the discipline for
the three-time AL MVP likely will be made in January, a
person familiar with the proceedings told The Associated
Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because
no statements were authorized. Rodriguezs lawyers already
are vowing to challenge the ruling in federal court,
where judges usually are reticent to overturn an
arbitration decision unless there is a finding the
arbitrator was biased, exceeded his authority or failed
to comply with the rules agreed to by the parties. The
exact timing of a decision is uncertain. Baseballs Joint
Drug Agreement states the arbitrator shall make "all
reasonable efforts" to close the record in time to permit
a decision within 25 days of the start of the hearing.
But in this case, the hearing began Sept. 30, making that
timetable impossible to meet. After the arbitrator
renders his decision, the written opinion is to be issued
within 30 days. It is unclear if Horowitz will issue his
written opinion simultaneously with his decision. The
timing of the case could complicate planning for the
Yankees, who dont know if they will have to pay Rodriguez
his $25 million salary and are unsure whether they will
need a different starting third baseman. Rodriguez was
suspended by Major League Baseball on Aug. 5 for alleged
violations of its drug policy and labour agreement
stemming from the leagues investigation of the Biogenesis
of America anti-aging clinic in Florida. The players
association filed a grievance, and because Rodriguez was
a first-time offender of the drug agreement, the
discipline automaticaally was stayed pending a resolution
of the grievance.
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day sessions, with management presenting its case from
Sept. 30-Oct. 3 and Oct. 15-18. Rodriguezs side then took
its turn during the first four days of this week. While
Horowitz had set aside six additional days for testimony
through Wednesday, that time was not needed. Rodriguez
left in the middle of the 11th session Wednesday, furious
the arbitrator refused to order baseball Commissioner Bud
Selig to testify. Rodriguez and his lawyers then went on
radio and television, accusing Selig of bias and the
entire arbitration process of being flawed. His lawyers
returned without him Thursday to complete their case, and
MLB started and finished its rebuttal. At the end of the
hearing, the sides learned union head Michael Weiner had
died from the brain tumour he was diagnosed with 15
months ago. Outside MLBs offices, representatives of the
New York Hispanic Clergy Organization, including state
Sen. Ruben Diaz, held a prayer vigil to express
opposition to Rodriguezs discipline. Rodriguez lawyer
James McCarroll issued a statement Thursday pointing out
that this case is the first grievance under the drug
agreement involving discipline that didnt stem from a
positive test and involved "the commissioners discretion
and decision-making." While he said the commissioner in
the past "was harshly criticized in the arbitrators
decision for not voluntarily appearing at a grievance,"
that statement appears to refer to arbitrator George
Nicolaus 1987 decision cutting Peter Ueberroths drug
suspension of pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from one season to 60
days. While Horowitz has issued an order for the
proceeding to be confidential, Rodriguezs lawyers have
said they may release some of the evidence Friday.
Rodriguez spokesman Ron Berkowitz said no decision had
been made. "Its uncertain," he said. "Theyre still
weighing their options of what they can and cannot
release."
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