For the Patriots’ Leonard Taylor III, special teams has always been a special time
By Brendan Preisman Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When New England Patriots defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III blocked Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz’s 45-yard field goal attempt to help preserve the Patriots’ 13-10 lead in the AFC championship game, it shocked the Broncos crowd at Empower Field at Mile High. But not New England’s […]
Can Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels continue his legacy without Tom Brady?
By Sarah Galla Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Although New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was part of six Super Bowl-winning teams during his previous two stints with the team, his return to the New England Patriots isn’t about reliving the past, but building the future. McDaniels hasn’t won a Super Bowl without […]
Bay Area prepares public transportation for busy year of sports
By Ryan Kirton Medill Reports SAN FRANCISCO — Even with a year to prepare, there were still doubts the Bay Area would be ready to go for Super Bowl LX. More than two dozen transit agencies are scattered across the Bay Area, with travel often involving transfers from one system to another. To ready the […]
Patriots’ Mack Hollins has always been different — it’s why he’s still here
By Lucy Roberts Medill Reports SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins was drafted from North Carolina in 2017, one of his goals was to own a world-renowned aquarium. Nine years later, he doesn’t quite have the aquarium, but is an NFL veteran playing in perhaps the biggest fishbowl in […]