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James Hughes

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Everton, Patriots & Wigan Warriors

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Matt Lombardo @mattlombardo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Patriots have had 4 drives of 60-plus yards and at least eight plays. All four ended in touchdowns. Just a huge turnaround for Drake Maye and statement by New England's offense.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (patience preached with WR Romeo Doubs and modest start; WRs/TEs 5th in NFL in "Open Score" rank; Drake Maye's analysis; NE seeing more zone; FB Reggie Gilliam on Buffalo return; eyes on KR job etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Patriots preach patience when it comes to receiver WR Romeo Doubs' modest start
After the Patriots signed him to a four-year deal in March, Doubs is searching for his footing in the offense entering Week 4.
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Going back to last year's playoffs, the Patriots have now played 7 straight below-average offensive games, based on EPA per drive. Drake Maye has played 7 straight below-average games, based on EPA per pass play. Based on that metric, today was the worst start of his career.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Times - which has v much joined in the rightwing clamour to reduce immigration - now reporting that Mahmood’s “success” has cost the economy £4- to £7Bn. Would they like to now honestly confirm that fewer people = less spending power for all. There’s a high price to pay for this nasty obsession.
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Chief Political Commentator Oliver Wright Policy Editor

Falling migration numbers could cost the chancellor as much as £7bn in fiscal headroom as he writes his first budget, The Times has been told.
Government insiders believe that John Healey, who already faced an uphill battle to balance the books next month, is likely to have an even bigger challenge after immigration undershot projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank estimated last month that the success of Shabana
Mahmood's
reforms, which have cut net migration to the low hundreds of thousands, could cost Healey some £4bn.
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John @belfastpatsfan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
One of the poorest all team performances I have witnessed for awhile. No Discipline, unprepared, alot of half effort, poor decisions. Just bad, bad football across the team. Deserved a beating and got a beating. Bills next........😒
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
From ESPN Insights: Drake Maye's 6 interceptions through 3 games are the most by a Patriots QB through 3 games of a season since Drew Bledsoe (6) in 1994.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 27/09/2026
Yeah, I think it's just not the Patriots' day.
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Levi Damien @levidamien.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is great.
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NFL Daily News @insidenflnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 Caleb Williams (leg) helped off field with trainers.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Almost all of the UK supports ending Brexit. Just the ones in red don't have a majority. Of course Brexit continues because there is no democracy in the UK.
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Gregg Rosenthal @greggrosenthal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
And now a pick 6. This is an all-time performance from Devin Lloyd
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Paul Stevenson @pdstevenson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This appeared in Guildford in April 2016 and a conservative councillor quickly ordered its removal
A graffiti of a man in suit with his trousers down appearing to commit bestiality with a pig
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Christopher Price @christopherprice.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Defense has allowed one touchdown in seven quarters. I mean, you take it with a grain of salt because they saw Drew Lock, but you can't blame the D for a whole lot here to start the season.
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 20/09/2026
The Patriots just had a technical 36-yard sack when a fumble by Aaron Rodgers just kept bouncing back and back and back some more. Based on the @pro-football-reference.com Stathead database, that is the largest loss on a sack since at least 1977. Previously was 31 yards by Steve Grogan in 1977.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Patriots injury announcement: RG Mike Onwenu, ankle, will not return.
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Bryan Knowles @brykno.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Mike Macdonald is the first coach to have a 10-game winning streak before age 40 in the Super Bowl era. It's a pretty good list of pre-Super Bowl coaches who did it, too: George Halas, Paul Brown, Don Shula, Curly Lambeau, Guy Chamberlain and, uh, Earl Potteiger.
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NPR @npr.org · 10/09/2026
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change. n.pr/4gP8SVu
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Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change.
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JP Acosta @acosta32jp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Drake Maye playing rough situational football is gonna distract from Josh McDaniels calling an awful game
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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 10/09/2026
Oh, that was a bigger mistake by Maye than the first one.
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Christopher Price @christopherprice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Looks like a high ankle. Yikes.
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Scott Spratt @scottspratt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On JP's final bullet point, a reminder: The Patriots offensive linemen were tipping whether their plays were runs or passes with their stances in the Super Bowl, which probably contributed to Drake Maye facing a distressing amount of pressure and Will Campbell looking so overmatched.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Opinion/analysis/reporting: CB Christian Gonzalez extension.
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Amy Trask @amytrask.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
When NFL teams reduce to 53 today, dreams for some will end - yes, I know this happens in many contexts, not just sports, but every season on this day I remember the times I sat with players who were in tears - many teams handle this with compassion, all teams should.
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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Wharton must be one of the most risk-free potential big transfers in the Premier League. Just can't see a situation where, further down the line, he's not considered to have been worth the money for the team that signed him.
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Rob Bon Vivant🌊 @77sunnyandclear.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Fourteen years ago, HBO's 'The Newsroom' laid out the truth about voter ID in this segment. It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem. History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton invested the royalties she earned for writing ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Nashville’s Black community www.washingtonpost.com/arts-enterta... "This is the house that Whitney built" - DP 🥺🙏
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Bored Humungus @writtenlow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton looked out for everyone, especially our children. We’ll remember her as a trailblazer, a singer, a movie star — and Illinois families statewide will remember her through her Imagination Library. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A recent survey found that 92% of U.S. adults have delayed or avoided medical care due to high costs. Meanwhile, a new study from Yale estimates that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have universal healthcare.
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Patscap @patscap.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/age... CBS Sports' Joel Corry providing historical context of first-round extensions. This sentence stands out - "Just over a quarter of the 32 NFL teams haven't done an early first-round pick extension since 2014." The Patriots are one of the nine.
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Agent's Take: Why early extensions for NFL first-round picks are becoming the new normal
An agent's take on contract extensions for some of the best performing first-round draft picks in recent years.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (Christian Gonzalez tracking toward first captaincy; new field installed this week at Gillette; first impressions of rookie OLB Gabe Jacas; what WR A.J. Brown is chasing; Tommy "2 Chains" DeVito etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Has Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez found his voice?
Gonzalez, who is still negotiating a contract extension, is leading by example at training camp.
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Dan Kelley Sports @dankelleysports.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony is this weekend for the Class of 2026. Friendly reminder: Voters decided #Patriots owner Robert Kraft & Bill Belichick were unworthy of induction. 15 owners & 29 coaches enshrined, but no room for the most successful among them.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
We've gotta make the Monorail Simpsons episode required viewing for every city councilor in the country. Every single thing he says here is a lie. A Potemkin Village Imaginarium.
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The MMQB @themmqb.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The NFL is more wide open than usual this season, but @conororr.bsky.social can still narrow down the field to only 14 teams that could actually win Super Bowl LXI www.si.com/nfl/conor-or...
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Conor Orr’s 14 Teams That Can Actually Win Super Bowl LXI
The NFL is more wide open than usual this season, but we can still narrow down the field and exclude a few teams you might not expect.
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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Former second-round draft pick Joejuan Williams is back in New England, working with the Patriots' coaching staff under the Bill Walsh fellowship.
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Joejuan Williams, former second-round draft pick, returns to Patriots
The retired cornerback will work with the Patriots coaching staff this summer.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (rarity of a Saturday start for '26 training camp; Gillette will be buzzing as crowds sometimes top 10k; Drake Maye's perspective; Rhamondre Stevenson primed for big year?; Mike Onwenu's incentives etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Patriots to begin training camp on a Saturday for first time in decades
QB Drake Maye kicks off a historic moment for New England as well as the start of Year 3 for him.
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Luke Knox @lukeknox.me · 16/07/2026
this fan video of Messi setting up the winning goal is so good
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Pete Davidson @petedavidsonny.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This is what you try to do when you've broken the laws of humanity, and everybody knows it.
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Patscap @patscap.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Created this chart based on ESPN's top ten cornerbacks. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/... Some thoughts on the chart Top 10 cornerbacks are drafted early in the draft. Christian Gonzalez is the second youngest Top 10 CB. The Eagles nailed it in 2024. Denzel Ward has been good for a long time.
Rank - 1
Player - Pat Surtain II
APY - $24,000,000
Age - 26
DOB - 04/14/00
Draft - 2021
Overall Draft Slot - 9

Rank - 2
Player - Derek Stingley Jr
APY - $30,000,000
Age - 25
DOB - 06/20/01
Draft - 2022
Overall Draft Slot - 3

Rank - 3
Player - Christian Gonzalez
APY - $3,775,717
Age - 24
DOB - 06/28/02
Draft - 2023
Overall Draft Slot - 17

Rank - 4
Player - Devon Witherspoon
APY - $7,965,288
Age - 25
DOB - 12/11/00
Draft - 2023
Overall Draft Slot - 5

Rank - 5
Player - Trent McDuffie
APY - $31,000,000
Age - 25
DOB - 09/13/00
Draft - 2022
Overall Draft Slot - 21

Rank - 6
Player - Quinyon Mitchell
APY - $3,074,524
Age - 24
DOB - 07/18/01
Draft - 2024
Overall Draft Slot - 22

Rank - 7
Player - Denzel Ward
APY - $20,100,000
Age - 29
DOB - 04/28/97
Draft - 2018
Overall Draft Slot - 4

Rank - 8
Player - Jaycee Horn
APY - $25,000,000
Age - 26
DOB - 11/26/99
Draft - 2021
Overall Draft Slot - 8

Rank - 9
Player - Sauce Gardner
APY - $30,100,000
Age - 24
DOB - 08/31/01
Draft - 2022
Overall Draft Slot - 4

Rank - 10
Player - Cooper DeJean
APY - $2,320,906
Age - 23
DOB - 02/09/03
Draft - 2024
Overall Draft Slot - 40
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (lessons learned from Rob Ninkovich's training camp surprise in 2009 ... and picking 6 players who might be in position to author their own out-of-nowhere story in 2026 etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Predicting the next Ninkovich: Why these Pats have chance to surprise
Thinking about whether there could be another Rob Ninkovich story in Patriots camp in 2026.
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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Massachusetts Invented: America Anesthesia Barstool Sports 🏀 Birth Control 💊 🍪 Dunkin' Dr. Seuss Facebook Fluff Fried Clam Graham Cracker John Cena Liquid 🚀 Microwave Napster Necco Wafers Polaroid Plastic 🦩 Rubber Tires Smiley Face Subway System Telephone Tupperware 🏐
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Ford has rehired hundreds of senior engineers after replacing them with AI backfired and has cost the company billions of dollars. AI adoption is blamed for Ford being the most recalled automaker in the U.S. with 51 recalls covering over 11 million vehicles in the first half of 2026 alone.
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Bernd Buchmasser @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our in-depth Patriots preview for the 2026 season keeps growing: @tkyles39.bsky.social and I are up to 32 player profiles and counting. You have everything in there from scouting reports, to individual histories, to salary cap analysis, to roster outlooks, and a whole lot more.
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Patriots scouting reports: In-depth profiles for the entire 2026 roster
Strength and weaknesses, salary cap analysis, roster outlook and more for every player on the Patriots’ current roster.
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alexjungle.bsky.social @alexjungle.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
FIFA asked Gillette to hide its logo at the Gillette Stadium because it wasn't an official World Cup sponsor. The brand did so by concealing its logo to simulate shaving cream. 🪒
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (A.J. Brown walk-off sparks Moss memories; prep for mandatory minicamp; Josh McDaniels on "intentional" Drake Maye; TE coach Thomas Brown on third-round pick Eli Raridon; AFC champs as underdogs etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Similar motivations for A.J. Brown now and Randy Moss then
There's a link that unites the newest New England wideout with the one who joined the team almost 20 years ago.
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Patscap @patscap.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Highly recommend reading this piece on the salary cap implications of a A.J. Brown trade. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/aj-...
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Agent's Take: The Eagles and A.J. Brown are headed for a split. Here's what comes next
Breaking down the trade timing, contract details and landing spots for the star receiver
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (Drake Maye leads team into OTAs this week; coaching messages; WR Kyle Williams adds lower-body strength; safety Jaylinn Hawkins on free-agent process; Christian Elliss on LB room etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Will Pats QB Drake Maye improve in second year with McDaniels?
The New England quarterback is entering a vital second season with his offensive coordinator.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (a salute to 'Miss Nancy'; why New England was picked to open in Seattle; Romeo Doubs credits 4 WRs for helping him with playbook; OL Alijah Vera-Tucker light on his feet; Myles Montgomery as RB3? etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Patriots' longest-tenured employee, Nancy Meier, to retire
More on "Miss Nancy's" retirement and nine other Patriots notes from this week.
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Mike Reiss @mikereiss.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (what sets TE Eli Raridon apart for 1 longtime coach; rookies note Mike Vrabel's coaching approach at minicamp; QB Behren Morton's strong first impression; K.J. Britt as Jack Gibbens; prepping for 2026 schedule etc.) www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Does Patriots' rookie TE Eli Raridon have untapped potential?
The third-round draft pick was the ninth tight end taken in a historic draft at the position.
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