The Lions said that 56,044 tickets were redeemed for the Bills' 38-3 win over the Jets in last night's game at Ford Field, which was moved from Buffalo following a snow storm. The "largest and loudest contingent were Buffalo fans" (DETROIT NEWS, 11/25). The crowd was "behind the Bills significantly more than the fans for any of the Bills' games in Toronto." The stadium crew "painted the familiar charging buffalo logo at midfield and stenciled 'Bills' in the end zones," and the "press-box meal included Buffalo chicken wings." Ralph Wilson’s widow, Mary Wilson, attended the game (BUFFALO NEWS, 11/25). There were "messages on the video boards encouraging donations to the Western New York and Buffalo Red Cross" (N.Y. TIMES, 11/25).

The Red Sox today will formally introduce recent acquisition 3B Pablo Sandoval in a 1:00pm ET press conference that will be streamed live on MLB.com and redsox.com. A deal for SS Hanley Ramirez "could also be announced later today" (MLB.com, 11/25). Both players "were in Boston on Monday for physicals." Ramirez agreed to a four-year, $88M deal, while Sandoval received a "five-year contract in the range" of $100M (BOSTON GLOBE, 11/25).

The Red Sox Twitter account "briefly became the subject of controversy" last night. In reference to the Ramirez and Sandoval signings, the account posted, "So how was everyone's Monday?" But the tweet was published "approximately 15 minutes after a St. Louis grand jury did not bring criminal charges" against police officer Darren Wilson over the shooting death of Michael Brown. The Red Sox were criticized for a "perceived lack of sensitivity and the tweet was soon deleted" (BOSTON GLOBE, 11/25).

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today is visiting Milwaukee, where his itinerary will include a lunch with Bucks co-Owners Wes Edens and Marc Lasry, plus a "separate meeting with local owners of emerging businesses." Silver "also will spend time with Bucks sponsors" prior to tonight's home game against the Pistons. A source said that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Exec Chris Abele also will meet with Silver (BIZJOURNALS.com, 11/24).

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA Exec Dir DeMaurice Smith will meet this morning in N.Y., where the "personal conduct policy is to be discussed," according to a source. The source added that "some players and likely some owners also are expected to attend the meeting." This comes one week after Goodell's decision to suspend Vikings RB Adrian Peterson for at least the rest of the season "became a focal point in the broader fight over how to address personal conduct" (USA TODAY, 11/25).

NFLPA Assistant Exec Dir of External Affairs George Atallah this morning tweeted, "Yes, NFL and NFLPA meetings set for this morning. Two key questions for players: 1: Formal response to our proposal? 2: Bargaining or not?" (TWITTER.com, 11/25).

The DC Council today is set to advance DC United stadium legislation, "authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire the land needed for the stadium." The bill "keeps much of a complex proposal" to build a $300M venue on Buzzard Point. Two committees have scheduled hearings on the reworked legislation, and Council Chair Phil Mendelson said that he "expected both panels to hold votes" today (WASHINGTON POST, 11/25).

Santa Clara officials unveiled a $2M package of "about a dozen events" leading up to Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in '16, "headlined by a parade and fireworks." The city will have to "raise private money for the showcase – and if that campaign falls short, taxpayers will be on the hook." Most of the money raised by the Super Bowl Host Committee "will be funneled" into S.F., "where the bulk of the 'official' activities will be held." The Santa Clara City Council today is set to approve the slate of events "and the hiring of a private fundraiser" (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 11/25).

Coca-Cola has released a limited-edition can commemorating the Giants’ ’14 World Series victory. The limited number of specially-marked 12-ounce cans will be sold at select S.F. retail locations while supplies last (Coca-Cola).

Meanwhile, the team’s official ’14 World Series film, which is narrated by actor Colin Hanks, premiered last night at Castro Theatre in S.F. The MLB Productions film went on sale this morning (MLB.com, 11/24).

Today's Must Read, header of YAHOO SPORTS' Eric Adelson: "Why It's A Bad Idea To Further Expand College Football's Playoff Field." Adelson: "An eight-team playoff seems like a good idea in theory, but the effects of it, like the injuries they might bring about, won't be reversible" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 11/24).

The Double-A Southern League Biloxi Shuckers moniker was "unveiled before a packed room Monday at the Saenger Theatre." The Brewers affiliate has "several different takes on the logo, but the main one features the shell of an oyster surrounding 'Biloxi Shuckers' and two eyes peering out" (Biloxi SUN HERALD, 11/25).

The U.S. Soccer Foundation announced a two-year corporate partnership with soccer equipment manufacturer Kwik Goal (U.S. Soccer Foundation).

“My actions were wrong so I don’t care to appeal a decision that was based off of my actions being wrong” – Hornets F Jeff Taylor, on his decision not to appeal his 24-game suspension after pleading guilty to a domestic-violence charge (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 11/25).

“I only wish I had said, ‘Bend it like Beckham’” – NBC's Al Michaels, on his call of Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.’s spectacular one-handed catch for a touchdown on 'SNF' (N.Y. TIMES, 11/25).

“Katy Perry is the most watched, followed personality on Twitter. She has 60 million followers. … She has 75 million followers on Facebook. She is going to pay with her social media credibility because the NFL has finally figured out that's what it's all about” – Turkel Brands Exec Creative Dir Bruce Turkel, on Perry being picked to play the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show (“Money with Melissa Francis,” Fox Business, 11/24).

“The idea is not to destroy the brand, but to make sure the interests and cause of justice and equality – and a level playing field – is perfected through this process” – Rev. Markel Hutchins, on his group of civil rights leaders having ongoing meetings with the Hawks since a racial e-mail from Owner Bruce Levenson was made public (NBA.com, 11/24).

One day you are Buckner. One day you are Beckham. It's all the other stuff that comes your way that will matter most.

— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) November 25, 2014

There's no reason for acrimony in Giants-Sandoval split. They made a great offer, and he exercised his choice as a FA; now both can move on.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 25, 2014

Awful signing by Red Sox. Hanley Ramirez is a clubhouse nightmare who plays for pay.

— jeffpearlman (@jeffpearlman) November 25, 2014

There can't be many more lonelier walks than after a game in Salt Lake City. It's always cold and there aren't many people around.

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 25, 2014

Bad enough when fans have to throw out jerseys when their favorite player leaves; what about all those obsolete panda costumes? #SFGiants

— Mike Vaccaro (@MikeVacc) November 25, 2014

Maps! Here’s what Washington would look like as host of the 2024 Olympics via @PostGraphics. http://t.co/cduTTKugzk pic.twitter.com/wJxORoul6o

— Jonathan O'Connell (@OConnellPostbiz) November 24, 2014

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “British Musicmakers of the ‘90s.”

“One critic called them ‘a social phenomenon,’ ‘the most widely recognized group…since John, Paul, George and Ringo.’”

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon: “Over the weekend, President Obama played golf with Derek Jeter in Las Vegas. Jeter enjoyed hearing Obama describe what it's like to be president while Obama enjoyed listening to Jeter describe what it's like to be retired. He's like, ‘Really? You just wear sweatpants all day? Sounds so great.’... Last night, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. made what people are calling the catch of the year. … He snagged that thing like a middle-aged bridesmaid going after the bouquet. He was like, ‘Out of my way! I got it. Get out of my way!’ One-handed catch. Amazing. Eli Manning was like, ‘Nice catch,’ and Odell Beckham was like, ‘Crappy throw’” ("The Tonight Show,” NBC, 11/24).

CBS’ David Letterman: “We're talking about that catch that Odell Beckham Jr. (made) yesterday, the one-handed catch. First of all, it's in the deep corner of the end zone, he's being interfered with (and) the Cowboys are all over the guy. He reaches up (with) one hand and he is able to grab the football for a touchdown. And the best part of the whole thing? The Giants only lost by three points. What a catch! It's being called the greatest catch in NFL history, not counting Gisele Bündchen” (“Late Show,” CBS, 11/24).

Friday night’s “Top Ten List” was “Top Ten Questions On The Application to Become Secretary of Defense.” Letterman said, “Earlier today, Chuck Hagel handed in his resignation as Secretary of the Defense Department. … They don't just pick a guy off a bus and say, ‘Come on in.’ You have to fill out an application and apply the old-fashioned way. These are the questions on the application” ("Late Show,” CBS, 11/24).

10) “Do you know Kung Fu?”
9) “What sound does an F-35 make?”
8) “Best time for the NSA to wiretap you?”
7) “What quagmire do you see yourself in in five years?”
6) “Would you run for Mayor of Indianapolis?”
5) “Desired salary, not including Halliburton kickbacks?”
4) “If you could only defend forty-five states -- which would you let go?”
3) “Are you willing to obtain a commercial trucking license?”
2) “Have you ever had an undersecretary, if you know what I mean?”
1) “Do you mind being linked to the Obama administration?”

“Who are the Spice Girls?”