FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts . The Patriots (3-10) were officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss Sunday, meaning that this week’s bye in many ways will begin the process of the coaching staff and front office evaluating the roster for 2025. The good news is that this group has shown plenty of grit this season, playing seven games that were decided by one score. The bad news is that the Patriots are just 2-5 in those games. Though New England’s bye comes late in the season, coach Jerod Mayo said the timing is perfect for a team that is feeling the effects of its shortcomings . “A much-needed bye week, not only physically for the players but also mentally, just being able to hit the reset button and come back, put some good games together and continue to build for the future,” Mayo said. “That has to be our goal.” Tight end Austin Hooper said the seed that needs to be planted over the final four games is finding a way to limit the mistakes — namely penalties and trouble finishing drives — that have hampered the offense throughout the season. “We’ve got to execute at a higher level. We can’t beat a team before you stop hurting yourself,” Hooper said. “It’s not for lack of effort, just things that happen out there that get you scars in this league.” This was the most balanced performance by the offense this season, with 222 passing yards and a season-high 200 yards rushing. It shows progress under new coordinator Alex Van Pelt, which is something to build on over the final four games. Red zone efficiency. It continues to be the most glaring deficiency for the Patriots’ offense. They were 2 of 6 on Sunday and rank 30th in the NFL, scoring a touchdown only 44.7% (17 of 38) of the time inside the 20-yard line. TE Hunter Henry. He finished with seven catches for 75 yards, which is his seventh game this season with five or more receptions. He leads the team this season with 58 catches for 610 yards and continues to be a dependable option for quarterback Drake May as he navigates his rookie season. K Joey Slye. He made 3 of his 5 field-goal attempts, including a 54-yarder in the second quarter. Most of the conversation following the game was about his NFL record-long 68-yard attempt that came up short as time expired. But because of the 1-point loss, he was lamenting the 25-yard attempt he missed wide left just before halftime. “I take full responsibility for this,” Slye said. “Every point for this team matters with how we play complementary football with offense, defense and special teams. So, whenever I am out there, I have got to score points.” Henry left the game in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit. He was able to return in the second quarter and finished the game. 7 — Number of penalties called on the Patriots, costing them 88 yards. Five penalties (four accepted) were called on the offensive line. That included one for holding on Mike Onwenu that nullified a touchdown run by Rhamondre Stevenson in the first quarter and forced New England to settle for a field goal. The Patriots have a bye this week. They visit the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 15. AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLIreland's most expensive Michelin-starred restaurant has been revealed but it's an absolute bargain when compared to the world's most expensive Michelin-starred establishments. The country is awash with fine dining spots including a healthy number who have been awarded the prestigious Michelin star. At the most recent count, there are five two Michelin stars and 14 one Michelin stars restaurants . But the priciest of them all is, according to a new survey, two-star Patrick Guilbaud, where the tasting menu is priced at €260. While some might wince at having to shell out close to €300 a head it seems it might actually be something of a bargain. The sumptuous fare being offered at Patrick's stunning Merrion Street eatery would barely cover the starters when compared to some to astronomical prices being charged elsewhere in the world. Guilbaud's prices don't make it anywhere near the top ten of menu prices at Michelin restaurants across the globe. A post shared by Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud (@restaurantpatrickguilbaud) Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! International food magazine The Chef's Pencil website has done the heavy lifting of sorting their way through more than 3,500 Michelin-starred restaurants around the world to find the most expensive. It turns out the most expensive isn't even a two-star restaurant. The one-star Ginza Kitafuku in Tokyo charges $2,130 per head or €2,025 for the restaurant’s costliest meal — composed entirely of a kind of snow crab favoured by Japan’s royal family. It should be noted the prized Kiwami crabs used in the dish have been known to sell for €6,600! You also get a front row seat to watch their highly skilled chef carving up your live animal seconds before it lands on your plate. Second place goes to the three-starred Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet in Shanghai China. According to the Chef's Pencil it offers "a captivating fusion of gastronomy and cutting-edge visual technology, theatrical, multi-sensory dining experience featuring meticulously crafted dishes that blend French techniques with global influences." A meal there will set you back an eye watering $1,230 a head or €1,171. While Japan, China and the USA dominate the top five, you have to get to number seven on the list before a European entry features with The Alchemist in Copenhagen charging €700 per person. The 15th placed, three-star Geranium, in the centre of Copenhagen, charges a hefty €560 a head for one of their tasting menus - more than double Patrick Guilbaud. The research was conducted between November 1st and November 20th, 2024. *This article was originally published on BusinessPlus.ie .
Baker Mayfield’s equipment donation helps prep program to state title'Horrendous' - Pundit savages two Everton players after what he saw them doing recentlyTechnology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid mixed trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday after closing November at an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared after saying an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or the company’s board. Retailers were mixed coming off Black Friday and heading into what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 14.77 points, or 0.2%, to 6,047.15. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128.65 points, or 0.3%, to 44,782. The Nasdaq composite rose 185.78 points, or 1%, to 19,403.95. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 0.59 points, or less than 0.1%, to 2,434.14. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,277.32 points, or 26.8%. The Dow is up 7,092.46 points, or 18.8%. The Nasdaq is up 4,392.60 points, or 29.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 407.06 points, or 20.1%.For Utah State University students who stay in town for Thanksgiving, USU Residence Life is putting on its annual Friendsgiving Dinner at noon Thursday in the Lundstrom Student Center. The dinner is catered by an off-campus group and will include food, drinks, activities and entertainment for kids. “Anyone is welcome, whether they live in USU housing or off campus,” said University Marketing & Communications Associate Vice President Amanda DeRito. “Our Residence Life staff work really hard to make this a fun community gathering.” Assistant Residence Director of Merrill Hall and Friendsgiving coordinator Meghan Hatfield said there will be coloring and drawing, board games and get-to-know-you activities for adults who want to participate. According to Hatfield, the event was initiated in 2018 by the area coordinator for Residence Life at the time, Erika Lindstrom, who became aware of several of her residents who did not plan to go home, or anywhere, for Thanksgiving. “Some were international students, some had to work, some couldn’t afford to go wherever home was and some weren’t on good terms with family so didn’t feel like they would be welcomed at home,” Hatfield said. That first year, Hatfield said, all kinds of students showed up, including young families from Family Student Housing who couldn’t afford to have their own Thanksgiving dinner. After a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hatfield and fellow Resident Advocate Nate Kwong restarted the event in 2021. Kwong was over South Campus where international students are housed. Hatfield said part of having the event was an effort to give those students a holiday experience during their time in the U.S. During the Fall 2024 semester, USU had students enrolled from 80 countries, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories. DeRito said the university estimates that approximately 90% of students living on campus leave for Thanksgiving Day. The week before Thanksgiving break, the USU Student Association had Thank You Week, with daily activities in the Taggart Student Center Hub with treats and ways to express gratitude. Thursday’s event, Moonlight and Music, was paired with a free Thanksgiving Dinner, which Lydia Thurgood and Hayden Walker took full advantage of. Thurgood said the events combine holiday excitement with learning. “You’re still on the grind because it’s school, but you can still have fun,” Thurgood said. Walker said this is his first time at USU for the holidays. “I love USU, it feels like this is my family,” Walker said. “I love going to the events. It almost makes me not want to go home for Thanksgiving because I love being here.” Despite the fun on campus, both students said they will be going home to spend Thanksgiving Day with their families. Friendsgiving is a relatively new word. According to Mirriam-Webster , the earliest print uses were found in 2007. It refers to a large meal eaten with friends either on or near Thanksgiving. The word was added to the dictionary in January 2020.
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