{
  "id": 14435379,
  "title": "The Most Cursed Team in American Sports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/the-most-cursed-team-in-american-sports",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Atlantic",
    "slug": "the-atlantic",
    "url": "https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/12/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-curse/688982/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Buffalo Bills, an American football team, have gained a reputation as the \"most cursed\" in sports history. Their fans are known for their enthusiasm and dedication, often facing harsh weather conditions in their snowy city. The team's struggles have been infamous, including a four-year streak of Super Bowl losses in the early 1990s. This period coincided with the alleged influence of Timothy McVeigh's actions leading up to the Oklahoma City bombing. The franchise has managed to turn things around in recent years, thanks to the emergence of quarterback Josh Allen. Despite his success, Allen has yet to lead his team to the Super Bowl. In Buffalo, Allen is a symbol of hope and belief, with his name and image appearing on various merchandise and landmarks. The city, which has faced economic hardships, has placed immense faith in the success of their football team.",
  "summary": "Why Buffalo Bills fans are convinced this is finally their year",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}