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Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor
College Sports Brenda Tracy, founder of the nonprofit “Set the Expectation,” is known for her work with college teams, educating athletes about sexual violence. She has spoken to Michigan State’s football team multiple times. Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, […]
Cowboys rip error-prone Giants 40-0 for worst shutout loss in the series between NFC East rivals
NFL The Giants’ shutout loss was the largest between the teams, topping the Cowboys’ 35-0 win in 1995, also in a season-opener in the Meadowlands. Dallas Cowboys’ DaRon Bland, left, reacts as he scores after intercepting the pass intended for New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, […]
‘That was tough’: Bill Belichick discussed which fourth down call he ‘might’ve punted’ instead
Patriots “This is a business, and I understand that part of it,” Belichick replied when asked if he regrets Tom Brady’s free agent departure. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ season-opening loss to the Eagles. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer We all learned one important thing from the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, and it’s that Mac Jones is […]
We all learned one important thing from the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, and it’s that Mac Jones is not broken
Patriots “It was clear in the Patriots’ frustrating but quasi-encouraging 25-20 loss to the Eagles that the third-year quarterback suffered no lasting damage.” Mac Jones completed 35 of 54 passes for 316 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception that was returned for an Eagles score in his 2023 debut. Maddie Meyer/Getty By Chad Finn, The […]
What Patriots veterans said about a strong debut from Christian Gonzalez, other rookies on defense
Patriots “Those guys are ballers, so I’m not surprised.” Christian Gonzalez recorded seven tackles in his NFL debut on Sunday. AP Photo/Mark Stockwell FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots’ veteran-heavy defense was always expected to be a pillar of strength for this roster in 2023. Sunday’s season-opening loss further validated such sentiment, especially against an explosive Philadelphia […]
Jabrill Peppers’s hit was everything a QB could ask for, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Eagles
Patriots “[Jabrill Peppers], he is the man,” Mac Jones said. “He told me to go win it, and we couldn’t, and that hurts me.” Jabrill Peppers lays out Jalen Hurts. Greg M. Cooper/AP Photo ‘He’s a fighter’: How Mac Jones kept the Eagles on the ropes as the Patriots seemed to head for disaster Despite […]
Patriots’ RB Ezekiel Elliott takes the blame for costly fumble: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Patriots “You got the ball in your hands — it’s like you’ve got the whole fate of the team in your hands.” Ezekiel Elliott finished with 43 total yards in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH — Ezekiel Elliott may not be the every-down, franchise running back that he was during his […]
‘He’s a fighter’: How Mac Jones kept the Eagles on the ropes as the Patriots seemed to head for disaster
Patriots “We know that Mac is a dog and his mentality is always going to be to fight no matter what. So we weren’t worried after the pick.” Mac Jones. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Patriots fall to Eagles, 25-20: Quick observations from Week 1 loss What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ fourth down […]
Despite early struggles, Kendrick Bourne states his case as Patriots No. 1 receiver with 2-touchdown game
Patriots After only reeling in one touchdown over 16 games in 2022, Bourne doubled his TD output in one game on Sunday. Kendrick Bourne reeled in six catches and two touchdowns during New England’s Week 1 loss. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper It feels like a long time ago that the Patriots’ inability to reel in […]
Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory
NFL Hill had 215 yards — the third-best total in Week 1 in league history. Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins scores a touchdown in the third quarter Sunday. Harry How/Getty Images By JOE REEDY, Associated Press September 10, 2023 INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns and Tyreek […]