Patriots’ Plan B for DeAndre Hopkins retires days after signing
Wideout Jalen Hurd signed with the Patriots a week ago, but he recently changed his mind and decided to retire.A week is all it took for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to run the newly signed Jalen Hurd out of town.Hurd, an ex-49ers draft pick, agreed to terms with New England on July 24, at...
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5 wild lineups we can't wait to see in the 2023-24 NBA season
The NBA offseason is far from over, but there are still plenty of potential on-court lineups that are tantalizing. Here are five we can't wait to see.While many NBA teams are clearly far from their final product, plenty of teams seem to be content with what they've done — or have...
1970-01-01 08:00
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eagles: Jalen Hurts phone lock screen proves he's a man on a mission
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gives himself a painful daily reminder about that Super Bowl loss -- the league had better watch out in 2023.Hey Siri, who's going to win the Super Bowl this year?In terms of pure unfiltered motivation, it might be the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl r...
1970-01-01 08:00
Recruits take note: Alabama stars are cashing in in the NFL
What's the secret to getting a huge payday in the NFL? Getting recruited to Alabama's football team is a good start.There's no secret recipe to becoming a financially successful NFL player, but if history is any indication, playing ball at Alabama will probably increase any recrui...
1970-01-01 08:00
China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bank robbery suspect drops out of ceiling and into recycling bin before he's arrested, police say
A bank robbery suspect's escape was thwarted when he fell into a recycling bin -- right where police were waiting for him, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eagles: 3 2023 roster holes that could cost Jalen Hurts a Super Bowl
The Eagles came up just short in last year's Super Bowl and these three roster holes could stop Jalen Hurts from winning it all this season.General Manager Howie Roseman has assembled a roster capable of winning a Super Bowl title this year. That doesn't mean Jalen Hurts is surrounded ...
1970-01-01 08:00
'Heat health emergency': Nearly half the US at risk as dangerous heat expands and intensifies in the Northeast
Heat is intensifying for millions of people in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic Thursday, creating a "heat health emergency" as nearly half of the country bakes in dangerously high temperatures.
1970-01-01 08:00
Patriots backup plan for DeAndre Hopkins is a shot in the dark
The Patriots recently brought on wide receiver Jalen Hurd, an uninspiring addition to the team's meager pass-catching corps.Sore from missing out on free agent DeAndre Hopkins, the New England Patriots took matters into their own hands and signed former 49ers third-rounder Jalen Hurd.Wh...
1970-01-01 08:00
A Howard Schnellenberger Trophy to boot adds a little kick to emerging Miami-Louisville rivalry
Take one step back and look at this epic rivalry trophy that is being introduced for the Miami-Louisville to honor the late, great Howard Schnellenberger.Howard Schnellenberger was important to Miami's rise as a program as he was to Louisville's.Although he did well at FAU, and Okl...
1970-01-01 08:00
5 dream scenarios for Eagles in 2023 season
The Philadelphia Eagles were one quarter away from another Super Bowl. What does a successful 2023 season look like?The Philadelphia Eagles were the best team in the best division in football last season. Jalen Hurts made the jump from promising young quarterback to MVP candidate, A.J. Brown cem...
1970-01-01 08:00