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NFL Week Four Recap: Patriots fall short to Packers in overtime thriller

NFL Week Four Recap: Patriots fall short to Packers in overtime thriller

(Photo courtesy of Victoria Advocate) “Patriots backup quarterback Bailey Zappe runs from Packers linebacker Rashan Gary.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week three was really something. There were the good moments of the week, and then there were the really, really ugly moments. This weekly review is probably going to be the ugliest one that has

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka suspended for entirety of the 2022-2023 season

(Photo courtesy of Blazersedge.com) “Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor Catastrophe has struck the Boston Celtics after recent allegations have surfaced accusing head coach Ime Udoka of violating the team’s code of conduct. Udoka has been a prominent figure in the NBA, previously gaining reputation from his eight years

NFL and NFLPA investigating into handling of Tua Tagovailoa concussion

(Photo courtesy of SBNation.com) “Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor On Sunday, September 25th, 2022, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was hit hard by Bills linebacker Matt Milano. He got up fine at first but as he walked forward, he collapsed down to the field and had to be held up by his

NFL Week Three Recap: Patriots fall short to Ravens after hard-fought game

(Photo courtesy of Baltimore Sports and Life) “Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rushes past Patriots defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week three was filled with games that saw teams win, even though they probably should not have. But nonetheless, here is the weekly review. Steelers: 17 (1-2), Browns: 29 (2-1): Steelers, what was that? All we

NFL Week Two Recap: Patriots defeat Steelers 17-14

(Photo courtesy of Patspulpit.com) “Running back Damien Harris charges past Steelers defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor This week was filled with nothing but upsets and laughter. Unlike Week 1 this week featured teams showing their actual mediocrity and how inept they are. Here are the results from Week Two. Chargers: 24 (1-1), Chiefs: 27 (2-0):

Fight breaks out between wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Marshon Lattimore

(Photo courtesy of Bucswire.usatoday.com) “Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans grabs and pulls down Saints player during fight.” Shaan Baid Connector Contributor There is no football without drama and this takes the cake. As usual the NFL delivers with this latest altercation that occurred on Sunday in a Week 2 matchup between the New Orleans Saints

Celtics Offseason Recap

(Photo courtesy Celticsblog.com) Warriors superstar Stephen Curry charges past Celtics defenders Derrick White and Marcus Smart. Shaan Baid Connector Contributor Following a heartbreaking loss in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics retooled their roster to better position themselves in competing for a championship. Looking back on the finals, the Celtics lost in six games

NFL Week One Recap: Patriots come up short in a week of close games

(Photo courtesy Patspulpit.com) Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle runs past Patriots defenders. Tanner Hume Connector Editor The NFL is finally back, and with it, a renewed opportunity to laugh at failures that spread across the football landscape. It is time to look at a very chaotic and “memeable” Week One. Bills 31: (1-0), Rams: 10