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Mac Jones said he let the Patriots down against the Eagles. Here’s Bill Belichick’s response.
Patriots “I think we all know how Mac feels. We all feel the same way.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Rex Ryan among ESPN analysts to reluctantly give Mac Jones ‘total credit’ despite Patriots’ loss Jabrill Peppers’s hit was everything a QB could ask for, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Eagles Mac Jones shouldered […]
LeBron James reportedly wants Jayson Tatum to join him for a ‘last dance’ at the Olympics in 2024
Celtics James reportedly reached out to Tatum and other stars for one more shot at a gold medal. Jayson Tatum AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Here’s what Charles Barkley had to say about the Kristaps Porzingis trade and Joe Mazzulla’s new assistants Why Ice Cube said he’s ‘forever grateful’ for Celtics star Jaylen Brown LeBron James already […]
Report: Celtics agree to training camp deal with Taylor Funk
Celtics “I mean, I don’t think there’s a YouTube video of Larry Bird that I have not seen.” Taylor Funk (left) will participate in the Celtics’ training camp. José Luis Villegas/AP Photo The Boston Celtics have signed forward Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 contract, per CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning. Jayson Tatum wants to join […]
Rex Ryan among ESPN analysts to reluctantly give Mac Jones ‘total credit’ despite Patriots’ loss
Morning Sports Update Ryan acknowledged that “peashooter” Jones looked good. Mac Jones during the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Eagles. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Dan Orlovsky’s take on Mac Jones and the Patriots’ passing game: Following the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles in Sunday’s season-opener, plenty of postgame attention focused on the […]
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 […]