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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Marcus Jones has finished his rookie year with the New England Patriots as a first-team All-Pro punt returner. The former transfer from Troy to Houston received 47 of the 50 first-place votes at the position, the Associated Press announced Friday. Kalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions and Devin Duvernay of the Baltimore Ravens accounted for the remainder from the panel. Despite not returning his initial punt of the season until October, Jones went on to lead the NFL with 362 yards in that phase. He did so while averaging 12.5 yards per return through 29 chances, including a game-winning touchdown from 84 yards away in the closing seconds against the New York Jets in November. AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors followed. In all, so did a handful of punts taken back for 20-plus yards. The consensus All-American and Paul Hornung Award winner had closed out his run from the Sun Belt Conference to the … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Rookie Marcus Jones Named First-Team All-Pro Punt Returner

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The Church of England issued an apology for its treatment of LGBTQ people Friday, days after bishops said it would not allow same-sex marriages inside its churches following a six-year period of considering the issue and public disagreements among church bishops, with the result condemned by some activists as “hollow.” Key Facts “For the times we have rejected or excluded you, and those you love, we are deeply sorry,” bishops wrote Friday, adding “the occasions on which you received a hostile and homophobic response in our churches are shameful and for this, we repent.” Despite the apology, the church noted its opinion on same-sex marriages—that marriage should be between a man and a woman—would not change. Jayne Ozanne, a prominent activist supporting LGBTQ reform in the church, said the apology “sounds hollow and cruel.” Ben Bradshaw, a member of England’s House of Representatives, … [Read more...] about Church Of England Apologizes For ‘Hostile And Homophobic’ LGBTQ Treatment — But Still Bans Marriages

Indian player Manpreet Singh tries to beat England defender during the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 at Birsa Munda Stadium, in Rourkela, Odisha, on January 15, 2023. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India and England played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their second Pool D match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup here on Sunday. There was hardly anything to separate between the world no.5 India and sixth-ranked England as both the teams failed to break the deadlock after 60 minutes of intense battle. The draw, however, ensured the top spot for England in Pool D on account of a better goal difference than India. Both India and England made a winning start to their campaigns. While England thrashed Wales 5-0, India defeated Spain 2-0 in their tournament opener. India will take on Wales, the lowest ranked side in the pool, in their final group match on January 19 in Bhubaneswar while England will up against Spain. … [Read more...] about India, England play out goalless draw in hockey World Cup

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ministers have announced a review into England’s mental health services following a series of scandals in inpatient care. In September, a BBC Panorama documentary exposed abuse at an inpatient facility in Prestwich, Manchester. Staff were filmed bullying patients, using unnecessary restraint and keeping patients in seclusion for inappropriately long periods of time. Then in November, a report into the deaths of three teenage girls found ‘systemic failings’ in the care they received from a mental health trust in North Yorkshire, Northern England, according to the Health Service Journal . Health minister Maria Caulfield on Monday told ministers that the rapid review would “focus on what data and evidence is currently available to healthcare services, including information provided by patients and families, and how we can use this data and evidence more effectively to identify patient safety risks and failures in … [Read more...] about Mental Health: England Launches Review Into Safety Of Services

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jack Schrupp started a whole foods-based protein powder company from his kitchen, somewhat by accident. This year, he’s on track to have $2 million in sales. A teacher, with an affinity for athletics, particularly skiing, Schrupp had always been interested in his diet and health. Yet when he started reading the ingredient lists on protein powders, he was disappointed to see that they were made with preservatives, stabilizers, and inexpensive ingredients that were not healthy for this gut. “I don't have any chronic gut issues, but when I would have a protein shake, I just didn’t feel good afterwards. I tried both vegan and non-vegan options…and still got stomach aches or felt really bloated,” he says from his New England home. So he started making his own experimental batches in his kitchen. “I’ll admit, they didn’t taste the best at first, but they worked, and it was a few simple ingredients that I had literally … [Read more...] about New England Teacher Turned Entrepreneur Sells A Healthier Protein Powder

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A dozen years later, Bill O’Brien has officially returned to the New England Patriots under the same title as before. The organization announced the hiring of the 53-year-old on Thursday as its next offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O’Brien previously served as both the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for New England during the Super Bowl XLVI run of 2011, following two seasons as quarterbacks coach and one season as wide receivers coach. A native of Andover, Mass., the St. John’s Prep and Brown University alum originally entered the NFL ranks as an offensive assistant with the organization in 2007. He did so after more than a decade in the Atlantic Coast Conference between stints at Duke, Maryland and Georgia Tech. The Patriots finished 2022 outside of the AFC wild card with an 8-9 record. As longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels departed to become the Las Vegas Raiders’ head … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Officially Hire Bill O’Brien As Offensive Coordinator And Quarterbacks Coach

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin England’s hospitals continue to endure “relentless” pressure on their accident and emergency services, data from England’s National Health Service shows. The latest NHS England “ situation report ” shows that ambulances took more than 77,000 people to emergency departments last week: an increase of roughly 5,000 on the week before. Bed occupancy remains stubbornly high, with more than 95% of general and acute hospital beds filled. Staff absence has fallen, however, as has the number of patients in hospital with flu. Despite ongoing pressure, NHS providers also saw a fall in delays handing over patients from ambulances to emergency departments this week: a key marker of patient flow through hospitals. Lengthy ambulance delays have become commonplace in England as hospitals have struggled to free up space for new patients in hospitals. This winter has seen particularly poor ambulance handover performance, with … [Read more...] about England’s Hospitals Under ‘Relentless Pressure’ As E.R. Woes Continue

(CTN News) – The James Beard Foundation announced its annual list of semifinalists on January 25. Wolf peach in Camden, Maine, and Peruvian restaurant Cora Cora in West Hartford, Connecticut, were among the semifinalists this year. The list includes Chef Rachel Miller and her acclaimed Lynn tasting menu spot Nightshade Noodle Bar, and Vinh Le of Cambridge’s Cicada Coffee Bar. Chef Ellie Tiglao was James Beard recognized for her work at Tanám, a pioneering Filipino American restaurant that shut down in January. An internal reckoning at the nonprofit restaurant industry nonprofit prompted a hiatus in awards in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the foundation promised a more transparent and equitable awards system. At least half of the James Beard Award committee members and judges must be people of color by 2023, according to the nonprofit. Afterward, a short list of award nominees will be James Beard announced on March 29. An awards presentation will be held on June 5. … [Read more...] about James Beard Award Semifinalists In New England For 2023

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin On Jan. 9, 2002, Tom Brady appeared in his first playoff game, helping the New England Patriots defeat the Oakland Raiders in snowy conditions in Foxboro, Mass. Since then, Brady has become arguably the best player in NFL history and inarguably the top quarterback in terms of postseason victories and numerous statistical categories. On Monday night, Brady returns to the playoffs when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys in a Wild Card matchup. Brady holds NFL postseason records for most games (47), victories (35), Super Bowl wins (7) and Super Bowl appearances (10). He is also tops in the all-time playoffs lists with 13,049 passing yards (Peyton Manning is next with 7,339); 86 touchdown passes (Joe Montana and Aaron Rodgers are next with 45 apiece); 1,855 pass attempts (Manning is next with 1,027); 1,165 pass completions (Manning is next with 649); and 14 game-winning drives (John Elway is next with 6). … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Looking To Improve To 8-0 Vs. Dallas Cowboys In Monday’s NFL Playoff Game

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Electric cars are heavier than gasoline-fuelled cars but tend to have roughly similar dimensions and, when driven at over 15 mph, are just as loud. It’s odd, then, for a U.K. government commissioned report to claim that electric cars “can reduce noise and congestion.” The claim was made today in the otherwise factually-based Mission Zero report , a net zero review authored by Chris Skidmore MP, the former energy minister who was responsible for signing the U.K.’s net zero commitment into law in June 2019 . The 340 page report, released January 13, makes 129 recommendations covering areas including the greater role that business can be supported to play, making better use of infrastructure and delivering more energy efficient homes. “We should be proud of the lead the U.K. has taken in tackling climate change, having exceeded expectations so far in our race to net zero emissions by 2050,” said Skidmore, the … [Read more...] about U.K. Government’s Net Zero Review Claims Car-Shaped Electric Cars Reduce Congestion