From football player and pro wrestler to sportscaster and pilot, Russ Francis – who died in a plane crash in New York – impacted so many lives.
New England Patriots
Patriots notebook: Linebacker Matthew Judon will have surgery on torn biceps
Judon was injured in the Patriots’ loss to Dallas on Sunday and is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday.
Patriots QB Mac Jones ends tough day on bench
Jones had three turnovers and was replaced by Bailey Zappe in the third quarter of New England’s 38-3 loss to Dallas.
Cowboys capitalize on Mac Jones turnovers in 38-3 rout of Patriots
The New England quarterback had a fumble and an interception returned for touchdowns before he was benched in the third quarter.
Mac Jones has yet to find a go-to guy in got-to-have-it moments
Commentary: Jakobi Meyers, now with the Raiders, built that rapport with Patriots QB Mac Jones, but nobody has stepped up this season.
NFL notebook: New England rookie Christian Gonzalez gaining a league-wide reputation
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has grabbed the attention of the Cowboys and others with his early standout play.
Patriots’ offense still a concern after first win
New England didn’t run a single play in the red zone in its 15-10 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Patriots hold off Jets in slogfest, 15-10
New England earns its first win of the season behind a dominant defense, surviving a last-play Hail Mary attempt.
Judon’s praise for Patriots provides a boost for the locker room, but is it true?
The 0-2 Patriots simply have to put up or shut up to prove Matthew Judon was more of a truth teller, as opposed to a master spin doctor.
Fan who died after punch at Patriots game had medical issue, autopsy finds
However, the cause and manner of the New Hampshire man’s death remain undetermined pending further testing.