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  6 Keys from Patriots last-second win over Broncos It was a back-and-forth affair on Christmas Eve in Denver, as the Patriots and Broncos traded sporadic play in the low-scoring first half until New England exploded in the third quarter to build a double-digit lead powered by stout defensive play, big offensive plays and even a special teams score. But Denver came roaring back with two sustained fourth-quarter drives just as New England's offense went silent, and the Broncos tied the game late in the fourth quarter. But the Pats defense forced one final stop and gave the offense a final chance, which they took advantage of with a big third-down play for 27 yards to DeVante Parker that set up a thrilling game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time wound down to the final two seconds. It gave New England a 26-23 win. Here are the key takeaways from New England's Christmas Eve victory in Denver. 1. Topsy Turvy Start Things got off to a rocky start for the Patriots when Bailey ...

Remembering Shane MacGowan, the Gorgeously Messy Soul of Irish Music    w hen I was a kid, in those days before streaming services, my dad would insist on playing the oldies station every time we were in the car. At the time, it drove me nuts, but later I realized he had given me a great gift: an effortless and intimate knowledge of every foundational hit of the rock-and-roll canon. So when I became a dad myself—belatedly, one might say, at age 45—I spent some time thinking about what kinds of music  I  could inflict on  my  daughter. They say the songs you introduce to a child as a baby stay with them for the rest of their lives, so it felt like an important choice. Being half-crazy, I chose two prickly, angry rebel songs to include among the more customary bedtime tunes:  Bob Dylan ’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” and the Pogues’ “Navigator.” You already know all about the former, I assume, so I won’t say much about it except to mention that it sti...

  Brazil vs Argentina score, result, highlights as Brazil fall to Nicolas Otamendi goal after kickoff delayed by fight 12 3 4 A thunderous header by Nicolas Otamendi saw Argentina win a physical clash at the Maracana with rivals Brazil, keeping the Albiceleste atop the 2026 World Cup qualifying standings. Yet that was nothing more than subtext for the overall narrative of the match, which was delayed by half an hour for violent clashes in the stands. The animosity transferred to the pitch across the 90 minutes, as Argentina and Brazil played to a foul fest with few chances. 123 Gabriel Martinelli came up empty with Brazil’s best opportunity of the match, firing a shot right at Emiliano Martinez just after halftime, and that would prove vital as Otamendi’s towering header off a corner past the hour mark was enough to see out the three points. Brazil played wildly out of control for much of the game, whistled for an enormous 25 fouls throughout the match, but it felt harsh when Joeli...

  Brazil-Argentina delayed after clashes between fans, police The  Brazil   vs.   Argentina  Conmebol  World Cup  qualifier at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday night was delayed by almost 30 minutes after clashes between the police and fans in the stands in Rio de Janeiro. Argentina went on to win the match 1-0 thanks to a second-half  Nicolás Otamendi   goal that consigned Brazil to their first-ever home loss in   World Cup  qualifying. Brazil entered the game 51-13-0 in 64 such matches. Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems, prompting the Brazilian police to charge the visiting contingent with batons. Fans responded by ripping up and throwing seats at the officers. Fans near the trouble panicked and came onto the pitch to escape the fighting. At least one injured fan was taken from the stadium on a stretcher. Argentina players asked those in the stands for calm before  Lionel Messi...

Jordan Addison, Kirk Cousins lead Vikings past 49ers The Minnesota Vikings defeated the San Francisco 49ers 22-17 on Monday night, thanks in large part to the performances of wide receiver Jordan Addison and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Addison, a rookie out of USC, caught seven passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score with just over two minutes remaining. Cousins completed 35 of his 45 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns. 123 45 The Vikings got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two drives. Addison caught a 10-yard touchdown pass on the first drive, and Cousins found K.J. Osborn for a 15-yard touchdown pass on the second drive. The 49ers responded with a touchdown of their own on their next drive, but the Vikings answered with a field goal on their next drive to take a 17-7 lead into halftime. The 49ers came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown on their first drive to cut the lead to 17-14. The Vikings respond...