The first back-to-back December Patriots losses since 2002 have a way of sparking questions about anything and everything, even how a Hall of Fame coach determines personnel on Hail Mary coverage and how his Hall of Fame quarterback decides to pilot a potential game-saving drive. Bill Belichick was as usual disinterested with looking back on his weekly conference call, but did offer some more grist regarding the thin ice his Patriots are on if they’re to earn a ninth straight first-round bye in the AFC playoffs. That bye figures to be important as ever with the streaking (and physical) Colts, the run-heavy Ravens and the Titans — Patriot conquerors barely a month ago — looming as potential visitors to Foxborough for a wild-card round game. “It’s a bottom-line business,” Belichick told reporters on Tuesday. “We’ve lost two games on the last play of the game. It’s not good enough. Hopefully, we can do things better and have … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick talks bottom lines and his belief in Tom Brady’s brain
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Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie says firing was racially motivated
Associated Press Updated 4:25 pm CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie walks back to the bench in the second half in a first round game at the 2018 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship against SMU at Amway Center Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Orlando. SMU won, 80-73. less Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie walks back to the bench in the second half in a first round game at the 2018 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship against SMU at Amway Center Thursday, March 8, ... more Photo: Brad Horrigan, TNS Photo: Brad Horrigan, TNS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie walks back to the bench in the second half in a first round game at the 2018 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship … [Read more...] about Ex-UConn coach Kevin Ollie says firing was racially motivated
Where Houston’s Top 100 high school football recruits are signing
By Matt Young Published 10:49 am CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 PHOTOS: Houston's top 100 high school football recruits in the Class of 2019 Klein Collins' Isaiah Spiller is committed to Texas A&M and can make his commitment official on early National Signing Day on Wednesday. Browse through the photos above for a look at Houston's top recruits and to what colleges they're committed ... less PHOTOS: Houston's top 100 high school football recruits in the Class of 2019 Klein Collins' Isaiah Spiller is committed to Texas A&M and can make his commitment official on early National Signing Day on ... more Photo: Tony Gaines/ HCN Photo: Tony Gaines/ HCN Image 1 of / 127 Caption Close Image 1 of 127 PHOTOS: Houston's top 100 high school football recruits in the Class of 2019 … [Read more...] about Where Houston’s Top 100 high school football recruits are signing
Rangers introduce Lance Lynn, finalize $30M, 3-year deal
By STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Sports Writer Updated 3:51 pm CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Newly signed Texas Rangers pitcher, Lance Lynn, center, wears his new team jersey as he poses for photos with general manager Jon Daniels, left, and manager Chris Woodward, right, after a news conference where Lynn was officially introduced in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. less Newly signed Texas Rangers pitcher, Lance Lynn, center, wears his new team jersey as he poses for photos with general manager Jon Daniels, left, and manager Chris Woodward, right, after a news conference where ... more Photo: Stephen Hawkins, AP Photo: Stephen Hawkins, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Newly signed Texas Rangers pitcher, Lance Lynn, center, wears his new team jersey as he poses for … [Read more...] about Rangers introduce Lance Lynn, finalize $30M, 3-year deal
Preview of local schools in state football championship games
By Jason McDaniel Published 4:04 pm CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 North Shore's (l to r) Jordan Polart, AJ Carter, Shadrach Banks, Ismael Fuller, Zorhan Rideaux, Joseph Wilson, and Deidrick Cole celebrate the team’s win over Lake Travis in a 6A Division 1 state semi-final high school football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Houston. North Shore won the game, 51-10. less North Shore's (l to r) Jordan Polart, AJ Carter, Shadrach Banks, Ismael Fuller, Zorhan Rideaux, Joseph Wilson, and Deidrick Cole celebrate the team’s win over Lake Travis in a 6A Division 1 state ... more Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Contributor Photo: Eric Christian Smith/Contributor Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 North Shore's (l to r) Jordan Polart, … [Read more...] about Preview of local schools in state football championship games