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Late interception dooms Patriots in 20-17 loss to Commanders. Team’s 2-7 start is worst since 2000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones appeared to have put his earlier struggles behind when he moved the Patriots into Washington territory with under 2 minutes to play. A game-tying field goal was in sight and the go-ahead touchdown remained a possibility, too.On second-and-8 from the Commanders 41, Jones dropped back in the pocket and threw down the middle to JuJu Smith-Schuster. The ball bounced off the receiver’s hands and into the arms of Jartavius Martin, sealing Washington’s 20-17 victory.“I feel like I’ve been saying it every week,” Patriots tight end Hunter Henry said. “We’ve had too many of those this year, and another one today.”The Patriots fell to 2-7 for the first time since Bill Belichick’s first season as their head coach and lost to the Commanders (4-5) at home for the first time since 1996. Belichick remains 17 victories short of breaking Don Shula’s all-time wins record, and now there is reason to doubt he will last long enough in New England to do ...

Driver escapes injury in wild rollover crash in North Andover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

A driver was lucky to escape injury when their vehicle was involved in a wild rollover crash in North Andover on Sunday.The crash at the intersection of Water and High streets around 2 p.m. sent a car off the road and down a set of stairs, where it came to rest on its roof.Police say there were no injuries.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Mac Jones acknowledges difficulties with Patriots changing personnel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

FOXBORO — Mac Jones’ performance in the Patriots’ 20-17 Week 9 loss to the Commanders likely won’t do anything to change anyone’s opinion about the quarterback’s 2023 campaign or potential future with the team.The Patriots starting quarterback finished 24-of-44 for 220 yards with a touchdown and interception as the offense as a whole struggled to move the ball outside of two scoring drives that ultimately felt more like flukes after taking in the entire performance as a whole.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick addresses why Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte was a healthy scratch New England Patriots | Patriots have no answer for J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones playing time decision New England Patriots | Patriots’ comeback bid ends with interception in 20-17 loss to Commanders New England Patriots | Patriots seemingly bench cornerback Jack Jones in first quarter vs. Commanders New England Patriots |...

Acton-Boxboro girls win third straight swim sectional

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

Unlike each of her team’s last two trips to the North Sectionals, Acton-Boxboro swim coach Gretchen Turner didn’t quite know what to expect on Sunday at Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center.Turner needn’t have worried as her squad stepped up on the big stage again. Led by double winner Isabela Texiera, the Revolution easily outdistanced second place Andover with 273 points to claim a third straight sectional crown.“It definitely was a team effort (Sunday),” Turner said. “With the fact that we didn’t have the chance to taper coming into the meet, we had to trust that the girls had the maturity and drive to do this. And they did.”The tone for the Revolution’s day got set right out of the block when they won the 200 free relay. Texiera won the first of her two events in the 50 free (23.61) where she blew away the field by over a body length.She later completed a sweep of the sprints in the 100 free (51.25) with an even more commanding four second margin on second place. ...

UMass Amherst student arrested after allegedly punching Jewish student, spitting on Israeli flag: ‘The disturbing reality for Jewish students on campus’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

A UMass Amherst student was arrested after allegedly punching a Jewish student who was holding an Israeli flag and then spitting on the flag, the “latest proof that Jewish students are under attack” on campus, according to the Anti-Defamation League.The alleged assault happened after UMass Hillel held a walk and gathering on campus Friday, as the Jewish students called for the return of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The event included symbolic Shabbat tables with a seat for each of the 240 hostages.At the end of the gathering, a student not involved in the event walked through the crowd and allegedly gave people the middle finger, UMass Hillel reported.Then after the event, the same student returned and allegedly punched a Jewish student holding an Israeli flag, according to UMass Hillel. The student then took the flag and allegedly spit on it.A Hillel staff member stepped in to stop the assault, and the incident was witnessed by UMass staf...

Bill Belichick addresses why Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte was a healthy scratch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

FOXBORO — It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte would be active for Sunday’s game against the Commanders with fellow wide receivers DeVante Parker out and Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve.That did not wind up being the case, however. Boutte, a 2023 sixth-round pick, was a healthy scratch for the eighth straight week as the Patriots elected to dress Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thornton instead.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots have no answer for J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones playing time decision New England Patriots | Patriots’ comeback bid ends with interception in 20-17 loss to Commanders New England Patriots | Patriots seemingly bench cornerback Jack Jones in first quarter vs. Commanders New England Patriots | Trent Brown, rookie wide receiver among Patriots’ inactives vs. Commanders New England Patri...

Nail found in Halloween candy in St. Clair West and Lansdowne area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

Toronto police have been notified of Halloween candy tampering where a nail was reportedly found in a chocolate bar.Police were called to the McRoberts Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West area, near Lansdowne Avenue, for a suspicious incident.A nail was reportedly found in a pre-wrapped Halloween candy while being eaten by an adult.The adult sustained minor injuries but did not ingest the nail. The chocolate was obtained on Oct. 31 in the area of McRoberts Avenue between Rogers Road and St.Clair Avenue West.Toronto police remind families to inspect all Halloween treats before consumption.

TVO workers reach tentative deal with employer, ending strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

TORONTO — Dozens of workers at Ontario’s public broadcaster will return to work Monday after voting this weekend to accept a new collective agreement and end a strike that’s stretched on for nearly three months.TVO says the accepted offer includes a wage increase of 7.7 per cent over three years — three per cent retroactive to 2022, 2.75 per cent in 2023 and 1.75 per cent in 2024.The employer says it also withdrew various proposals that would have extended employment contracts beyond two years. It also says the new deal increases access to job opportunities for production staff.More coming.The Canadian Press

Police offer warning after early-morning carjackings on Far North Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are offering a warning to residents on the city's Far North Side after two people were carjacked by a group of men early Sunday morning.According to Chicago Police, the people responsible for the carjackings used two vehicles to force the victims to stop and exit their cars before fleeing the scene in all three vehicles.  Chicago police: Anti-Semitic messages placed on parked cars in Portage Park Officers say the carjackings happened in West Ridge and Rogers Park between 1:50 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. Chicago police provided the following timeline of the carjackings that took place on Sunday morning:1:50 a.m. in the 2100 block of West Arthur Avenue in West Ridge.2:15 a.m. in the 1800 block of West Devon Avenue in Rogers Park.Police say during both incidents, three or four men driving in a white Toyota Camry and a white Kia sedan used the cars to force the victims to stop before holding them up at gunpoint and stealing their cars. Police believe the individuals respo...

3 men found shot dead in Brighton Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:53 GMT

CHICAGO -- Three men were found shot dead in the Brighton Park neighborhood overnight. Police responded to fired shots near the 3100 block of West 39th Place where they found a red dodge SUV occupied by two men who were unresponsive. One victim who seemed to be between the ages of 20 to 30 was found with a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced dead on the scene. Another victim was found with multiple gunshot wound to the body and was pronounced dead on the scene. 10-year-old hospitalized after South Side shooting A third victim, a 19-year-old, was found near the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. He was also pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators went through the vehicle and alley looking for evidence, relatives of the victims came to the scene and told officers two of the young men were best friends who had known each other since childhood. Identities of the victims have not been released yet and circumstances that led up to the shooting are still uncl...