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How close are the Patriots to clinching a top-3 draft pick?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

The Patriots are no longer in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.But Sunday’s loss at Buffalo did thrust them back into contention for a top-3 selection.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | How Bailey Zappe explains three first-half interceptions in Patriots’ loss to Bills New England Patriots | Callahan: How different will the Patriots look in 2024? New England Patriots | Patriots can’t overcome early turnovers in 27-21 loss to Bills New England Patriots | Tom Brady thought about unretiring in May before friends forced his hand? New England Patriots | Healthy-scratch Trent Brown has caused Patriots issues for weeks As of late Sunday afternoon, and pending further Week 17 results, the Patriots are scheduled to pick third overall, after Washington at No. 2 and followed by Arizona at No. 4, per Tankathon. The Patriots, Cardinals and Commanders will enter their ...

How Bailey Zappe explains three first-half interceptions in Patriots’ loss to Bills

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

It was a minor miracle that the Patriots were able to stay in Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Bills for as long as they were given how poorly the first half went on offense.The Patriots turned the ball over four times on their first five offensive drives. Bailey Zappe threw three interceptions in that stretch, and tight end Pharaoh Brown lost a field goal.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Callahan: How different will the Patriots look in 2024? New England Patriots | Patriots can’t overcome early turnovers in 27-21 loss to Bills New England Patriots | Tom Brady thought about unretiring in May before friends forced his hand? New England Patriots | Healthy-scratch Trent Brown has caused Patriots issues for weeks New England Patriots | Patriots make series of roster moves ahead of Week 17 matchup with Bills “It’s hard, but in that moment of time, you’re like, ‘hey, we̵...

Plane carrying over 300 migrants from Texas lands in Rockford, en route to Chicago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

CHICAGO -- A plane carrying hundreds of migrants arrived overnight at Chicago Rockford International Airport and are headed to Chicago. The plane carrying 350 migrants from San Antonio, Texas arrived just after 1 a.m. Sunday morning in Rockford, which is not classified as a Sanctuary City.Several CTA buses could be seen parked near Polk and Desplaines Sunday morning. Onboard those buses were migrants who arrived in Chicago Saturday, WGN-TV was told. Upon landing the passengers then boarded 8 buses chartered by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The buses dropped passengers off in various suburbs and they are making their way to the city via train and other means. Buses have not dropped off at the landing zone, the mayor's office said.The city of Rockford shared a statement saying the Winnebago County's sheriff, board chair and Rockford's mayor were told about the incoming plane."As many people may know, the City of Chicago recently adopted an ordinance with certain requirements relate...

Sunday Forecast: Overcast & breezy with periods of light snow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

Sunday: Winter Weather Advisory until noon. Some freezing drizzle is changing over to some light snow this morning. Cloudy, breezy & bursts of light snow. WNW 10-20 mph. High: 34Sunday Night: Overcast, breezy & periods of light snow tapering off late. NNW 5-10 MPHTemp around midnight 32 degrees. Low: 25Monday: Partly sunny, gusty & seasonally chilly. NNW 10-15 MPH & gusty. High: 36Extended outlook calls for more clouds on Tuesday with temps getting close to 40. This will likely be our warmest day this week. Cloudy skies on Wednesday with a chance of some light snow by the afternoon/evening with highs in the mid 30s. Partly sunny and 33 for Thursday and mid 30s for Friday. 

CTA partners with Miller Lite to offer free rides on buses, trains on New Year's Eve

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

CHICAGO — The new year is quickly approaching and those looking to celebrate across the city can save a few bucks on the ride home thanks to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Miller Lite.The CTA has partnered with Miller Lite to offer free rides on all buses and trains on New Year's Eve to help Chicago residents get home safely and reliably after ringing in the new year.SEE ALSO | New Year’s Eve in Chicago: Where to watch fireworks across the cityAccording to the CTA, free rides will be available from 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, until 4 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1.“We are always happy to provide free rides for our customers as they celebrate New Year’s Eve with relatives and friends,” CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr. said. “We extend our gratitude for Miller Lite as they continue to sponsor the Free Rides program every year so that our customers can have a safe and affordable transit option as they ring in 2024.”Yellow line service remains suspended following a crash i...

Fog late tonight as 2024 starts chilly and wet

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a beautiful day to wrap up 2023 with sunshine and highs in the 70s.We'll drop into the 50s by midnight tonight ahead of a strong cold front that will knock temperatures below average for the rest of the week.New Year's EveWatch out for some areas of dense fog combined with smoke near and southeast of Austin beginning at midnight through the first few hours of Monday morning. Low visibility could make travel dangerous late in the night for some.Visibility forecast after midnightNew Year's Day will be cooler and breezy with a mix of sun and clouds and highs only in the 50s.New Year's DayTwo storms currently over the Pacific Ocean will bring decent rain chances to Central Texas this week.Two storms to watch over the PacificThe first of two areas of low pressure will head to the area leading to an excellent chance for rain and a few thunderstorms Tuesday, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Rain and thunderstorms will continue Tuesday night, but they'll be all...

Wild without Kirill Kaprizov, supplemental discipline seems unlikely

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

Kirill Kaprizov, who left Saturday’s game in Winnipeg after taking a couple of cross checks to the kidneys from Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon, was scratched from Sunday’s rematch at Xcel Energy Center.So was goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who was injured in the second period and replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of a 4-2 loss at Canada Life Centre.After Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Winnipeg, John Hynes said he had no updates on either player, both of whom were still being evaluated. Asked before the game if he was concerned the injuries might be long-term, the Wild coach said, “It’s obviously always a concern, with both guys, because they’re not in condition to play today.”“But,” he added, “I don’t really want to speculate on it because I think it’s important that they get evaluated properly. It could be something minor, it could be something a little bit more than that.”Fleury started Sunday, the veteran’s 1,000th NHL game, and Nic Petan played left wing on the second line. ...

WATCH: Jarrett Stidham finds Lil’Jordan Humphrey for electric 54-yard touchdown vs. Chargers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

Lil'Jordan with a big run after the catch for the TD!: #LACvsDEN on CBS: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/sFjqko01pD pic.twitter.com/2vDYUGM8bR— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2023Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos 13, Chargers 3: Wil Lutz’s 42-yard field goal extends Denver’s lead Denver Broncos | Kiszla: With good riddance to Mr. Let’s Ride, who can end Broncos’ long nightmare at quarterback? Denver Broncos | Kickin’ It with Kiz: Is Sean Payton fibbing about threat to Russell Wilson? Or are the Broncos a totally incompetent organization? Denver Broncos | NFL Picks: Ravens, Dolphins square off one week after impressive wins, plus the Browns are going to the postseason Denver Broncos | That time Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham led Auburn past Alabama and Georgia in three weeks Jarrett Stidham’s first touchdown pass with the Broncos was an exciting one thanks to Lil&...

Broncos 13, Chargers 3: Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s exciting touchdown highlights Denver’s first half

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

The Broncos enter the Jarrett Stidham era after announcing that Russell Wilson has been benched. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesHalftime analysis — Broncos 13, Chargers 3Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Stidham hasn’t found a full-on rhythm yet, but he’s made a couple of big plays with Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Jerry Jeudy helping him out after the catch for gains of 54 (TD) and 41. That’s been enough to get him up to 12/22 for 165 in the first half.Long way to go today, but the Broncos are in good shape. And if Kansas City loses to Cincinnati… well, next weekend could be interesting.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Stidham is taking advantage of one of the worst passing defenses in the league. He has 165 yards and a touchdown in the first half. The way Los Angeles has played, the Chargers might not score for the rest of the game.Mark Kiszla, sports columnist: The three greatest qu...

'Coldest storm of the season' to usher in new year, weather officials say 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:54:03 GMT

It's looking like a chilly, wet start to the new year for Southern California.According to the National Weather Service, the chance for light precipitation on New Year’s Day is up to 40 percent, but the brunt of a storm system is expected to hit the area Tuesday night. Weather officials are forecasting the “coldest storm of the season so far” to bring up to an inch of rain in most parts of SoCal. Communities at higher elevations may see up to two inches of rain before it turns to snow around 4,500 feet.  Fans call out Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for claiming to try In-N-Out for the ‘first’ time: ‘This is a lie’ “A series of storms will bring periods of light to moderate rain and mountain snow to the area through the week, [with the] strongest on Wednesday,” the National Weather Service said.  There is a 20 percent chance of snow falling as low as 4,000 feet, potentially impacting the Grapevine near the 5 Freeway.  Temperatures are forecast to remain below normal ...