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THE NEW WGR APP IS HERE, READY FOR YOU TO DOWNLOAD NOW!
 
There are a ton of sports apps, but only the NEW WGR app is dedicated to the Buffalo sports fan. THE new FREE WGR app, combines all the best parts of our website and our live programming! You can listen live to WGR anytime anywhere. Or, to better suit your schedule, all our shows are recorded, loaded in “ON Demand Audio”, ready for you to listen to when you want , so you never miss a thing.
 
*Broadcast regulations governed by the National Football League, prevent WGR Sports Radio 550 from providing a live play by play broadcast of Buffalo Bills football on the WGR app.

The WGR app is available on all versions of iPhone and Android OS versions 1.6 and higher.

Download the App for the iPhone

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Live Streaming - Listen to WGR anywhere in the world. You can even play the stream in the background while multi-tasking.
 
On Demand Audio - The latest audio clips and video segments from your favorite WGR personalities whenever you want them.
 
Top Stories - The NEW WGR app opens to “Top Stories” everytime so you’ll never miss a story that's important to you.
 
Bills and Sabres– for more in-depth coverage of your favorite teams, the latest Bills and Sabres stories are right there with just one click on the menu bar.
 
Opinions - Our world-class roster staff cover Buffalo sports and beyond with real-time coverage and analysis.
 
Social - You can follow us and stay in touch with the staff with WGR’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts at your fingertips.
 
Plus, You can CONTACT US by calling the station or texting the studio directly or calling the WGR Whiner Line. Hey, you can even get the latest weather!
 

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STANDINGS (updated Monday mornings):
AFC EAST STANDINGS: 
AFC STANDINGS: 
NFL STANDINGS: 

BOLD = WIN
ITALICS = LOSS

PRE-SEASON:
AUG.9: BUFFALO VS. CAROLINA - 7PM
AUG.17: BUFFALO AT CLEVELAND - 7:30PM
AUG.26: BUFFALO VS. CINCINNATI - 4PM
AUG.30: BUFFALO AT CHICAGO - 8PM

REGULAR SEASON:
SEP. 9: BUFFALO AT BALTIMORE - 1PM
SEP. 16: BUFFALO VS LOS ANGELES C - 1PM
SEP. 23: BUFFALO AT MINNESOTA - 1PM
SEP. 30: BUFFALO AT GREEN BAY - 1PM
OCT. 7: BUFFALO VS TENNESSEE - 1PM*
OCT. 14: BUFFALO AT HOUSTON - 1PM*
OCT. 21: BUFFALO AT INDIANAPOLIS - 1PM*
OCT. 29: BUFFALO VS NEW ENGLAND - 8:15PM
NOV. 4: BUFFALO VS CHICAGO - 1PM*
NOV. 11: BUFFALO AT NEW YORK J - 1PM*
BYE
NOV. 25: BUFFALO VS JACKSONVILLE - 1PM*
DEC. 2: BUFFALO AT MIAMI - 1PM*
DEC. 9: BUFFALO VS NEW YORK J - 1PM*
DEC. 16: BUFFALO VS DETROIT - 1PM*
DEC. 23: BUFFALO AT NEW ENGLAND - 1PM*
DEC. 30: BUFFALO VS MIAMI - 1PM*

* Subject to Flex Scheduling

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Start the day with registration and breakfast, beginning at 9am at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course! Shotgun start at 11am followed by 18 holes of golf on the beautiful grounds of Hickory Stick!

Along with golf and cart, enjoy lunch at the turn, complementary ice cold beer and other beverages, cigars, party tents with delicious food samples and beverage tastings from local restaurants. Immediately after play, enjoy cocktails, buffet dinner, an awards ceremony and a chance to win one-of-a-kind memorabilia in a silent auction to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association!

WGR “moisture wicking” polo, WGR golf balls and more!

Contests and prizes throughout the day including Longest Drive sponsored by Liberty Cab, Sweet Shot of the Game (Closest to the Pin) sponsored by Country Sweet, putting contests and more! HUGE auction, 50/50 raffles and other activities to raise money for the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

THE WGR CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IS PRESENTED BY:

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO GET MORE INFO ON THE BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER FEATURED ARTISTS!
LORD HURON | MADISEN WARD AND THE MAMA BEAR

BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER 2018:
SATURDAY JULY 28TH 2018
GRATWICK WATERFRONT PARK | 1300 RIVER RD. | N. TONAWANDA

TICKET PRICING:
GENERAL ADMISSION TASTING TICKET*: $40
VIP TASTING TICKET**: $75
ARTIST EXPERIENCE TICKET***: $75

* General Admission Tasting Ticket includes:

• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• Beer and wine sampling from 3:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. GA doors open at 3:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  GA tickets will be $50 at the door, while supplies last.

** VIP Tasting Ticket includes:

• Early entry at 2:00pm
• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• VIP commemorative laminate
• Exclusive access into the VIP Tasting Tent with food from Hanzlian's Sausage and specialty beer samples
• Ten (10) specialty beer samples
• Access to General Admission beer and wine sampling from 2:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. VIP doors open at 2:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Specialty beer brands TBD.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  VIP tickets will be $85 at the door, while supplies last.

*** Artist Experience Ticket includes:

• Early entry at 2:00pm
• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• Photo meet + greet with Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear
• Beer and wine sampling from 2:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. Artist Experience Ticket holder doors open at 2:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Photos will be taken by station photographer only and posted on Alt Buffalo social media accounts within 24 hours.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  Artist Experience tickets will be $85 at the door, while supplies last.

BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER IS PRESENTED BY:

WITH SUPPORT FROM:

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This 4-year-old little girl was paying close attention to last week’s draft…she’s a pretty firm believer that, with the right QB, she and other fans can wave their Buffalo Bills flags high and proud! BEANZ is this week’s WGR #FurryFan, and “cautiously optimistic” doesn’t just define her approach to the next football season. She’s shy at first, incredibly gentle…but with just a little encouragement and affection, she becomes a constant companion. Take her for long, leisurely walks all summer, and in the fall she’ll be at your side for every game! Visit Beanz at the SPCA’s West Seneca shelter, or call 716-875-7360, ext. 207 for more information! Details: http://YourSPCA.org!

Click here to see other adoptable pets!

Click here to help us raise the roof for the SPCA serving Erie County!

WGR's Furry Fan of the Week is sponsored by:

Check out our past Furry Fans below!

Presented by Arthur Pressman Law. Western New York's Traffic & DWI Attorney. Your Ticket to Justice!

STANDINGS (updated Monday mornings):
AFC EAST STANDINGS: 
AFC STANDINGS: 
NFL STANDINGS: 

BOLD = WIN
ITALICS = LOSS

PRE-SEASON:
AUG.9: BUFFALO VS. CAROLINA - 7PM
AUG.17: BUFFALO AT CLEVELAND - 7:30PM
AUG.26: BUFFALO VS. CINCINNATI - 4PM
AUG.30: BUFFALO AT CHICAGO - 8PM

REGULAR SEASON:
SEP. 9: BUFFALO AT BALTIMORE - 1PM
SEP. 16: BUFFALO VS LOS ANGELES C - 1PM
SEP. 23: BUFFALO AT MINNESOTA - 1PM
SEP. 30: BUFFALO AT GREEN BAY - 1PM
OCT. 7: BUFFALO VS TENNESSEE - 1PM*
OCT. 14: BUFFALO AT HOUSTON - 1PM*
OCT. 21: BUFFALO AT INDIANAPOLIS - 1PM*
OCT. 29: BUFFALO VS NEW ENGLAND - 8:15PM
NOV. 4: BUFFALO VS CHICAGO - 1PM*
NOV. 11: BUFFALO AT NEW YORK J - 1PM*
BYE
NOV. 25: BUFFALO VS JACKSONVILLE - 1PM*
DEC. 2: BUFFALO AT MIAMI - 1PM*
DEC. 9: BUFFALO VS NEW YORK J - 1PM*
DEC. 16: BUFFALO VS DETROIT - 1PM*
DEC. 23: BUFFALO AT NEW ENGLAND - 1PM*
DEC. 30: BUFFALO VS MIAMI - 1PM*

* Subject to Flex Scheduling

Start the day with registration and breakfast, beginning at 9am at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course! Shotgun start at 11am followed by 18 holes of golf on the beautiful grounds of Hickory Stick!

Along with golf and cart, enjoy lunch at the turn, complementary ice cold beer and other beverages, cigars, party tents with delicious food samples and beverage tastings from local restaurants. Immediately after play, enjoy cocktails, buffet dinner, an awards ceremony and a chance to win one-of-a-kind memorabilia in a silent auction to benefit the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association!

WGR “moisture wicking” polo, WGR golf balls and more!

Contests and prizes throughout the day including Longest Drive sponsored by Liberty Cab, Sweet Shot of the Game (Closest to the Pin) sponsored by Country Sweet, putting contests and more! HUGE auction, 50/50 raffles and other activities to raise money for the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association

CONFIRMED CELEBRITIES AVAILABLE THAT YOU COULD GOLF WITH:

• Thurman Thomas
• Danny Gare
• Dan Dunleavy
• Jeremy White
• Howard Simon
• Mike Schopp
• Bulldog
• Sal Capaccio
  
  More to be added VERY soon!

***Also available, “regular foursomes” which allows 4 people to play without a celebrity for just $650


Our “Buy now” feature is BACK! If you don’t want to risk missing out on playing in the tournament, BUY IT NOW to secure your spot

So is our “Extended bidding” feature! In the last few minutes of the auction, we’ll allow 5 additional minutes for every last minute bid on a particular foursome. Each time a bid is placed, the bidding time will be extended until no new bids are placed.

THE WGR CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IS PRESENTED BY:

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO GET MORE INFO ON THE BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER FEATURED ARTISTS!
LORD HURON | MADISEN WARD AND THE MAMA BEAR

BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER 2018:
SATURDAY JULY 28TH 2018
GRATWICK WATERFRONT PARK | 1300 RIVER RD. | N. TONAWANDA

TICKET PRICING:
GENERAL ADMISSION TASTING TICKET*: $40
VIP TASTING TICKET**: $75
ARTIST EXPERIENCE TICKET***: $75

* General Admission Tasting Ticket includes:

• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• Beer and wine sampling from 3:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. GA doors open at 3:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  GA tickets will be $50 at the door, while supplies last.

** VIP Tasting Ticket includes:

• Early entry at 2:00pm
• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• VIP commemorative laminate
• Exclusive access into the VIP Tasting Tent with food from Hanzlian's Sausage and specialty beer samples
• Ten (10) specialty beer samples
• Access to General Admission beer and wine sampling from 2:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. VIP doors open at 2:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Specialty beer brands TBD.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  VIP tickets will be $85 at the door, while supplies last.

*** Artist Experience Ticket includes:

• Early entry at 2:00pm
• Tasting glass at entry, courtesy of Liberty Yellow Cab
• Photo meet + greet with Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear
• Beer and wine sampling from 2:00-6:00pm
• Live performances from Lord Huron and Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear

This event is 21+ and all photo IDs, small bags and purses will be checked at the door by Security. Artist Experience Ticket holder doors open at 2:00pm and sampling ends at 6:00pm.  Photos will be taken by station photographer only and posted on Alt Buffalo social media accounts within 24 hours.  Cash bar will be available 6:00-8:00pm.  Artist Experience tickets will be $85 at the door, while supplies last.

BREWS AND WINES ON THE WATER IS PRESENTED BY:

WITH SUPPORT FROM:

Don't have an Echo or Echo Dot? What are you waiting for?

• CLICK HERE to purchase the Amazon Echo!
• CLICK HERE to purchase the Amazon Echo Dot!

What is a custom Alexa skill?

• Amazon's voice service is called Alexa. Much like your phone has an "app", your Amazon devices (Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Tap, Echo Show, etc) have skills. Users interact with their Alexa enabled device via skills.
   
• Skills can be "default" - meaning they come pre-enabled on your Alexa device, or they can be "custom". Custom skills are searchable in the Alexa Skills Store and offer a more robust feature set.

​

Are custom Alexa skills free for Alexa users?

• Yes, custom Alexa skills are free for users to enable and interact with on their Alexa-enabled devices.

How do I enable WGR’s custom Alexa skill?

• To enable, you have three options:
  • ​Search Amazon.com/skill for the skill name & enable or click here
  • Open the Alexa companion app on your mobile device, search for the skill name & click enable
  • Say "Alexa, enable the WGR skill"

Once my skill is enabled, how do I use it?

Using a "wake-word", Alexa begins listening for your commands.  The wake word for the WGR skill is:  “Alexa… Open WGR.”

If you say “Alexa…Play WGR”, you will likely open the TuneIn app so you can listen live.  If you want the skill to open, giving you access to podcasts and more, saying “Alexa, Open WGR” works best.

Skills have sets of features/abilities that you can access simply by asking. Until you are familiar with a skill's abilities, use Help or Options voice commands to hear what a skill can do. When you know what features are available, ask for your specific course of action.

Alexa…Open WGR and listen live
Alexa…Open WGR and listen to Howard and Jeremy
Alexa…Open WGR and listen to Instigators
Alexa…Open WGR and listen to John Murphy
Alexa…Open WGR and listen to Schopp and Bulldog

How do I skip to the next episode of a podcast? Simply say:  “Alexa…Next”

Don't have an Echo or Echo Dot? What are you waiting for?

• CLICK HERE to purchase the Amazon Echo!
• CLICK HERE to purchase the Amazon Echo Dot!

Have more questions about how to installing Alexa Skills? CLICK HERE!
 

Calling all fantasy football fanatics! Join WGR for an inside look at the best in the league, with the help of longtime pro football insider, John Clayton and fantasy sports expert, Kevin Payne of Rotowire.  Get ready for your upcoming draft at the Fantasy Football Camp!

Join WGR on Thursday, August 23rd at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott for the Fantasy Football Camp! Presented by Hamburg Brewing's 550 Game Time, this exclusive event gives you a sneak peak into this year's top fantasy picks before you select your team.  With a panel of experts including pro football insider, John Clayton and fantasy sports expert, Kevin Payne of Rotowire along with our WGR personalities, you'll receive unique insider information and be able to ask questions that'll help you win your league.

General admission tickets are just $35 and includes a tailgate style buffet, cash bar and a seat at the Fantasy Football Camp.  Upgrade your experience to join the VIP party an hour early with two complimentary drinks, food, reserved seating close to the action and a special meet & greet with John Clayton, Kevin Payne and more!

Bring your friends or come alone but either way, get your ticket to the Fantasy Football Camp before they sell out! 

General Admission ($35) includes:

• Tailgate style buffet including hamburgers, hot dogs and macaroni & cheese
• Cash bar
• Seat during Fantasy Football Camp presentation
  Doors open at 7:00pm and seating is first come, first serve.  This is an all ages event

VIP Experience Ticket ($70) includes:

• VIP pre-party from 6-7pm
• Two (2) complimentary beverages**
• Tailgate style buffet including hamburgers, hot dogs and macaroni & cheese
• Reserved seat during Fantasy Football Camp presentation, close to stage
• Meet and greet with John Clayton, Kevin Payne and WGR personalities
  VIP doors open at 6:00pm and seating is reserved close to stage, based on time of purchase.  This is an all ages event.  
  **Complimentary beverages are your choice of Hamburg Brewing's 550 Game Time, pop or water.

What's so cool about our new app? You can stream WGR SportsRadio 550 on the bus, in the coffee line, walking through Canalside...for free! Search for WGR SportsRadio 550 and favorite us today!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RADIO.COM APP!

The FREE WGR SportsRadio 550am app is powered by:

http://buffalo.1thingus.com

Easy money!  The Win Cash Contest hooks you up with a $1,000 TWELVE times a day!  Listen each hour - every hour - between 7am to 6pm for the keyword, then text it to 72881 (Message & Data Rates Apply).

Yes, it's that easy! If we hit you back and you're $1,000 richer! 

Do you have Western New York's Ugliest Garage Door?  Our friends at Hamburg Overhead Door want to fix that!  Fill out the form below along with a picture of your ugly garage door for your chance to win!  The grand prize winner, along with two runners-up, will receive beautiful new garage doors, professionally installed by Hamburg Overhead Door!

The ugliest garage doors will be selected and the finalists will be voted on.  May the ugliest garage door win!

Check out our previous winner: