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Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday.The NFL’s 50th regular-season game outside the United States, and last of this season, was dominated by defense and Taylor’s first-quarter touchdown was the only one of the game.Jones was sacked five times in the first half and was replaced with backup Bailey Zappe late in the fourth quarter.Trailing 10-6 late in the fourth quarter, Jones drove the Patriots inside the red zone but was intercepted by Julian Blackmon on a pass intended for tight end Mike Gesicki at the 1-yard line. Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew threw a 28-yard pass to Josh Downs for a first down that forced the Patriots to start using their timeouts. Minshew was 18 for 28 for 194 yards and Taylor had 69 yards on 23 carries. Michael Pittman had eight receptions for 84 yards.After e...

Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday, two days after he publicly criticized officiating following his team’s loss to Utah.Utah took 29 foul shots in that game, while Memphis took 13. The Jazz won 127-121, in a contest where Memphis center Jaren Jackson Jr. was ejected in the third quarter after getting two technical fouls, and Jenkins got a technical in that same sequence as well.“Saddle up. One of the most poorly officiated games I’ve ever seen,” Jenkins said after that game. “Record it. I’m fine with it. (Expletive) atrocious.”Memphis was taking an NBA-worst 1-8 record into its game Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaSource

Bailey Zappe blows another opportunity with Patriots starting QB job on the line

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany — Patriots backup quarterback Bailey Zappe had a golden opportunity to overtake Mac Jones as the Patriots’ starting quarterback in Sunday’s 10-6 loss and frankly, flopped.The Patriots benched Jones after an ugly interception inside the red zone Sunday and put Zappe on the field with the game on the line in a two-minute drill while trailing by four points. Zappe started the drive 3-of-6 for 25 yards before taking a snap at the Patriots’ 40-yard line on first-and-10 with 36 seconds on the clock.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick not committing to Patriots QB Mac Jones after third benching New England Patriots | Mac Jones benched again for Bailey Zappe in 10-6 loss to Colts in Germany New England Patriots | Patriots owner Robert Kraft broke his silence on the Patriots’ ‘disappointing’ season New England Patriots | Patriots rookie WR Kayshon Boutte b...

Bill Belichick not committing to Patriots QB Mac Jones after third benching

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany — Mac Jones’ future as the Patriots’ starting quarterback is officially up in the air.Jones was benched for a third time in Sunday’s 10-6 loss to the Colts at Frankfurt Stadium, but this time was different. The game was on the line with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter with the Patriots trailing by four points when Jones was officially pulled with Bailey Zappe being inserted into the offense.Patriots head coach Bill Belichick previously said he had pulled Jones because the score was out of hand in consecutive losses to the Cowboys and Saints. This time?Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bailey Zappe blows another opportunity with Patriots starting QB job on the line New England Patriots | Mac Jones benched again for Bailey Zappe in 10-6 loss to Colts in Germany New England Patriots | Patriots owner Robert Kraft broke his silence on the Patriots’ ‘disappointing’ season New England Patriots | ...

Ottawa man arrested after allegedly inciting hate, antisemitism

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was arrested near Toronto this weekend after he was allegedly caught on video inciting hatred and expressing antisemitic views.Ottawa police have charged Mohammed Assadi with breaking several bail conditions and hope to keep him in jail while Toronto’s hate crime unit investigates.The Crown says Toronto and Ottawa’s police hate-crimes units are working together on the case.Crown attorney Moiz Karimjee told the court it’s important the public and victims of antisemitism have confidence in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Assadi’s bail hearing has yet to be scheduled. Assadi also faces outstanding charges, including assault and breaking and entering, which have yet to be tested in court. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2023. The Canadian Press

2 arrests, dozens evacuated from apartment fire possibly caused by fireworks, authorities say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged an Atlanta apartment complex and led to more than a hundred evacuations. Atlanta news outlets reported that the fire happened Friday night. Firefighters were still on the scene Saturday putting out hotspots. Investigators believe the fire may have been caused by fireworks being ignited on the roof, police said.Seventeen people were treated for smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Red Cross is assisting 28 displaced residents. The two suspects face charges of first-degree criminal damage to property and reckless conduct.An Atlanta police officer was among the apartment building’s residents. He lost all of his belongings, police chief Darin Schierbaum told WSB-TV.The Associated Press

Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

MONTREAL — Demonstrators gathered in cities across Canada on Sunday to stage rallies related to the Israel-Hamas war.In Toronto, a protest organized by the group Ceasefire Now voiced solidarity with residents of the Gaza Strip starting at 1 p.m. in front of city hall, with similar demonstrations planned in Montreal and other cities.Families said attending the pro-Palestinian rallies have become a weekly occurrence. Many attendees donning red and green — Pan-Arab colours included in the Palestine flag — chanted “end the siege of Gaza” and held signs reading, “Ceasefire now, stop genocide.”Meanwhile, a rally in support of Israelis was planned for Toronto’s Christie Pits Park, organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.The park holds historical significance for Jewish Canadians, marking the spot where violence erupted between Jews and Anglo-Canadians in the 1933 Christie Pits Riot, set off by a swastika flag unf...

Video: Taylor Swift changes lyrics during concert in nod to Travis Kelce

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (KSNT) - The Kansas City Chiefs are on their bye week, allowing players a week off to do whatever they please.If you're Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, that means following pop star Taylor Swift to her Eras Tour show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, apparently. The two have been rumored to be dating for weeks, with various pictures of them surfacing, as well as Swift's multiple appearances at Chiefs' games. But in a viral video on Saturday, the couple can be seen becoming even more intimate.After coming off the stage in Buenos Aires, Kelce can be seen embracing Swift and the two appear to kiss with thousands of screaming fans watching.Earlier that night, Swift even changed the lyrics of her song "Karma." Rather than singing "Karma is the guy on the screen, coming straight home to me," Swift opted for "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." Chuck E. Cheese getting rid of animatronic characters, except in 1 location Kelce watched the show with...

Kevin Powell on Justin Fields set to return next week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

Kevin Powell joins WGN Weekend Morning News to Justin Fields set to return next week.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Bill could add gun safety, hunting course to Michigan schools

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead (R- North Muskegon) has introduced a bill to allow schools to offer an option for a gun safety and hunting course.  Bumstead introduced Senate Bill 664 with the backing of the Michigan Department of Education and the Department of Natural Resources. It’s also supported by the Michigan United Conservation Club.  Amy Trotter, CEO of Michigan United Conservation Club, said offering a class in school will foster an appreciation of conserving the state’s natural resources.  “We simply want to create future conservation stewards throughout our state,” she told Nexstar's WLNS. “And the best way to do that is through education. And the place where kids are is in the schools."   Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands She said the legislation, if it becomes law, would encourage youth to become involved in hunting.  "Our hunting ranks are shrinking,” she said. “We're not doing a good enough job getting new kids in to ...