NFL The Raiders scored a season-high 30 points in their first game after firing Josh McDaniels. Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) AP By MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press … [Read more…]
‘It stings:’ What David Andrews, Deatrich Wise said after Patriots’ loss to Commanders
Patriots Andrews and Wise spoke after a frustrating, penalty-laden loss to a Washington team seemingly intent on tanking. David Andrews, pictured here in September, was left frustrated at the Gillette Stadium podium again on Sunday. By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe November 5, 2023 After another disappointing loss on Sunday, this time a 20-17 defeat … [Read more…]
Receivers let Mac Jones down on the biggest plays, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Commanders
Patriots Mac Jones put the ball where it needed to be on the three biggest throws of the game but two of them ended up being drops. Mac Jones’s receivers didn’t do their part on his biggest throws of the game. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images What JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mac Jones said about game-ending … [Read more…]
Needham woman dies in crash on I-93 in New Hampshire
Local News The 73-year-old woman died when her car was rear ended by a tractor trailer on I-93 Southbound in Derry, police said. A 73-year-old woman died in a collision between her car and a tractor trailer on I-93 in New Hampshire on Friday, police said. Maya Muchnik of Needham was driving a sedan on … [Read more…]
New Hampshire man arrested for allegedly stabbing 3 people with a box cutter at auto auction center
Crime Four people were arguing over belongings when the fight turned physical, police said. They suffered nonlife-threatening wounds. Police in New Hampshire arrested a Manchester man Saturday for allegedly stabbing three people with a box cutter at an auto auction center. Manchester police charged 25-year-old Bryon Bloomfield with three counts of first degree assault in … [Read more…]
Dorchester woman arrested in fatal stabbing of South Boston woman
Crime Jazreanna Sheppard, 21, was fatally stabbed July 20. She left behind a 2-year-old son, her family said. Boston police arrested a Dorchester woman over the weekend in connection with the fatal stabbing of a South Boston woman in July. Around 6 a.m. Saturday morning, officers arrested 30-year-old Alyssa Partsch for the murder of 21-year-old … [Read more…]
‘We’re right there’: Mac Jones stays optimistic despite late interception, another Patriots loss
Patriots “We’re all in it together. I can throw a better ball.” Mac Jones throws in the second half Sunday. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH — In just his third NFL season, quarterback Mac Jones has more experience than he would like answering all-too-familiar questions following predictably disheartening losses. Even though his late interception in Sunday’s … [Read more…]
J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones refuse to speak to media after apparent benching in Patriots’ loss to Commanders
Patriots Jones was active on social media after the game as both corners were reportedly benched “due to recent performance issues.” Patriots corner Jack Jones seemed to imply his displeasure over his perceived benching. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Patriots corners J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones weren’t in the mood to speak about their apparent benchings in … [Read more…]
What JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mac Jones said about game-ending interception
Patriots “It’s all on me,” Smith-Schuster said. “He put the ball in a good position. I’ve just got to get the catch and secure it.” A pass deflected off JuJu Smith-Schuster’s hands and the Commanders intercepted it, sealing the victory. Watch: JuJu Smith-Schuster drops Mac Jones pass that leads to game-sealing interception ‘Don’t ever talk … [Read more…]
Bill Belichick was asked about J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones after Patriots’ loss to the Commanders
Patriots Belichick was asked if Jones hadn’t started because of disciplinary reasons, and why rookie Kayshon Boutte hadn’t been activated for the game. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Commanders. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Following the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Commanders, Bill Belichick acknowledged the fine margins that decided the contest in his … [Read more…]