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New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo chose to be blunt about his team being in the middle of the pack in run defense this year following the team’s sixth straight loss, this time to the reeling Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Mayo called out his run defense as “soft” after watching yet another running back have his way on the ground, with Jaguars backup Tank Bigsby, filling in for the injured Travis Etienne Jr., rushing for 118 yards on 26 carries with two touchdowns.There were times during the early-window game that the Jaguars simply handed the ball off instead of calling up passes for Trevor Lawrence.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPatriots legendary head coach Bill Belichick had many of the same guys on defense in his last season with New England in 2023, and they were the best run defense in the league last year. So, during his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday, Belichick didn’t mince his words either when reacting to Mayo’s “soft” comment. “I’m kinda hurt for those guys because to call them soft — they’re not soft. They were the best team in the league last year against the run,” Belichick said. “Those guys went out there and did it even though we couldn’t score many points offensively. I feel bad for the defensive players on that one because that’s a tough group.”PATRIOTS HEAD COACH JEROD MAYO CALLS TEAM ‘SOFT’ AMID SIX-GAME LOSING STREAKMayo would later clarify that he didn’t believe the team was soft, but he felt they played that way on Sunday, and he said as such after the game.”We’re a soft football team across the board,” Mayo said Sunday. “We talk about what makes a tough football team. That’s being able to run the ball, being able to stop the run, and that’s being able to stop kicks, and we did none of those today.”For the Patriots’ own run game, the Jaguars held them to just 38 total yards on 15 carries, which is never a recipe for success no matter the team. “Last night, after the game, I felt like [we] just went out there and played soft. We’re playing soft at the moment,” Mayo said on Monday. “When I said playing soft, that means stopping the run, being able to run the ball and covering kicks, which we weren’t able to do. Now, saying that, do I think we have the guys that can turn this ship around? One hundred percent. But that comes through hard work, hard work comes on the practice field and going out there and getting better each and every day.”The Patriots are clearly a rebuilding team, especially considering Belichick’s departure after a 4-13 finish last year and needing to continue bolstering the roster. They did so with a new quarterback at No. 3 overall, as the Patriots took Drake Maye out of UNC. Maye has started the past two weeks after Jacoby Brissett began the year as starter. But, since shocking the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 1, the Patriots have been searching for another win each week.  Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz taunted Donald Trump on Monday after the former president helped make french fries at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania over the weekend, arguing that it was a stunt while Vice President Kamala Harris “actually worked” at the chain.”Vice President Harris and I grew up middle class, we understand that. She actually worked at a McDonald’s,” Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, said on “The View.”Trump has repeatedly said that Harris did not work at McDonald’s, a job the vice president regularly touts on the campaign trail. She told Stephanie Ruhle during an interview, “Part of the reason I even talk about having worked at McDonald’s is because there are people who work at McDonald’s in our country who are trying to raise a family.”Walz accused Trump of pandering during his appearance on “The View.”TRUMP ASKS PENNSYLVANIA CROWD, ‘ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN YOU WERE FOUR YEARS AGO?'”She didn’t go and pander and disrespect McDonald’s workers by standing there in your red tie and take a picture. His policies are the ones that undermine those very workers that were in that McDonald’s. Whether it’s home ownership, health care, reproductive rights, or cost of products,” Walz added.”So there’s more work to be done, but just to be very clear, nothing Donald Trump is proposing does anything about the middle class,” Walz said. “There’s work to be done. We acknowledge that. I think the vice president’s proposals are real, and they make a difference, and we need to continue that.”Walz was also pressed on Monday on his misleading statements he’s made about his past, during an otherwise friendly interview.”I do think you have to be careful about this. If it’s stating, you know, in Hong Kong in August of ’89, 35 years ago. I think people do separate that between a pathological liar like Donald Trump. They get it out there, but I do think it’s important that we’re careful about how we speak, and something for me is, I think being a teacher, being a coach, I just speak from my heart. I speak honestly. I speak in the moment,” he said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURETrump supporters surrounded the McDonald’s restaurant as Trump spent the afternoon working as a fry cook and handing out orders after accusing Harris of lying about working at the iconic fast food chain. Harris has not provided proof she worked there, although the restaurant notes it doesn’t have employment records that date back that far. The Washington Free Beacon reported her claimed McDonald’s work during college wasn’t mentioned on her résumé a year after she graduated college and also wasn’t on a 1987 job application for a law clerk position in the Alameda County district attorney’s office. Some of her defenders have said listing a fast food job while applying for a legal job would have been inappropriate.”I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala at McDonald’s,” Trump said through the drive-thru window as he handed out orders. Trump smiled and continued to cook fries and hand out orders to customers while praising the manager and promising to make America better if he was elected president again.Fox News’ Brooke Singman and Stepheny Price contributed to this report.



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Photography as a hobby or as a profession can quickly get expensive. From camera bodies to different lenses, hard drives to accessories, there is an abundance of products on the market that photographers desire to have. The good news is that camera equipment and accessories range widely in price, so you’re sure to find an item within your budget to gift this holiday season. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE HORSEBACK-RIDING EQUESTRIAN LOVER IN YOUR LIFEAll photographers have their own preferences for the brands that they like, so knowing this information before shopping can be helpful. That said, there are plenty of more general gifts you can shop for ahead of the holidays that any photographer will love. Below is inspiration for items you can buy for the photographer in your life this year.When it comes to gifting a photographer a camera, it can get tricky — and expensive. DOG AS A HOLIDAY GIFT? PET TRAINING EXPERT SHARES 3 KEY TIPS TO CONSIDER THIS CHRISTMASIf the person you are shopping for has been in the photography space for a while, this person likely already has a brand they like and cameras they use regularly. If you are buying for someone who is just getting started in photography who has a certain camera in mind that they like, then that’ll give you a direction of where you can begin.If the person you are shopping for is outdoorsy and loves participating in adrenaline-filled activities, one camera that a photographer may not have that can be used for leisure is a GoPro. GoPros are small, making them easy to travel with, and can capture videos full of adventure. GoPros have different prices depending on the specific kind you buy, but you can expect to spend around $300, give or take, on this item.15 MAGICAL ‘HARRY POTTER’-THEMED CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT WILL MAKE EVERY MUGGLE FEEL LIKE A WIZARDEvery photographer needs a durable strap to keep the camera secure while taking photos. When shopping for a camera strap, look for ones that are thick and made of a durable material, to ensure that they will be capable of holding the camera without snapping. You can find camera straps right on Amazon, from very simple colors to ones with vibrant designs.There are so many different camera bags on the market that you can gift the photographer in your life this holiday season. You could opt for an over-the-shoulder bag or a backpack.When shopping for a camera bag, look for ones that have plenty of separate compartments for lenses and pockets to hold other important photography items like SD cards and chargers. The Fujifilm Instax printer allows users to turn photos taken on a smartphone into Polaroid prints instantly. After connecting a Fujifilm Instax printer to your smartphone, you can choose any photo on your camera roll and turn it into beautiful prints.The traditional Fujifilm Instax camera is great, too, but sometimes it can be clunky to travel with, and if the settings and lighting aren’t right, the picture may not come out the way its supposed to.As long as the photo on your phone is a high-quality one, the print should be, too.There are also Polaroid scrapbooks on Amazon, where prints simply slide into each individual sleeve.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERIf you want to buy a gift for your photographer friend or family member, it doesn’t necessarily need to be a camera or camera accessory. There are plenty of unique gifts that can be used in day-to-day life.One example is a camera lens coffee travel mug that they can fill up with their morning coffee and bring to a busy day of work. You can get one of these on Amazon for a gift this holiday season. Photographers can never have enough SD cards. An SD card is an inexpensive, practical gift for the holidays. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleSD cards also make great stocking stuffers with their small size. An external hard drive is an ideal place to store photos and videos. External hard drives, like SD cards, all come with different amounts of storage. The size you shop for will depend on how often the photographer in your life snaps photos. Someone who is a full- or part-time photographer is going to need a lot more storage space than someone who takes photos for fun in their free time. You’ll just want to make sure that whatever hard drive you purchase is compatible with the computer belonging to the recipient. A tripod is essential for clear, stable shots. They are also great for video recording, to keep the camera still and prevent shaking throughout the shot.If you have someone in your life who isn’t a photographer but loves documenting their life through pictures on a smartphone, you can also get a tripod that holds up the phone.Many phone tripods come with a remote control that allows you to snap a picture from a distance. This is great for solo travelers and couples who often find themselves without an additional person nearby to take a photo of them.



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The Miami Dolphins are set to get a huge boost on offense this weekend: their quarterback who makes the whole operation go.Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tua Tagovailoa is set to practice this week, lining him up to play this Sunday.Tagovailoa has missed Miami’s last four games after suffering yet another concussion in Week 2. This one seemed awfully similar to his head injury against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, when he clearly was out of it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe was placed on injured reserve, which forced him to miss at least the team’s next four games. However, it appears he will miss the minimum amount of time.Tagovailoa was tackled by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills when he suffered the concussion.With Tagovailoa’s history of head injuries, the calls were again loud for him to consider retirement. He did consult with experts, but ultimately, it seems like he is choosing to stay on the gridiron.For as much flack as Tagovailoa receives for his on-field play, the Dolphins sure do miss him. They have not scored more than 15 points since he was shelved, as Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle simply are not starting-caliber quarterbacks.WOMAN RUNS ONTO STEELERS’ FIELD WITH PRO-TRUMP SIGN AS FORMER PRESIDENT ATTENDS GAMEMeanwhile, Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards last year, while Tyreek Hill had the most receiving yards.In his QB’s absence, Hill has failed to garner 70 receiving yards in a game, and he hasn’t scored since Week 1.Tagovailoa parlayed his impressive 2023 season with a $212.4 million contract he signed right before the season started. It was the largest four-year deal in NFL history.Miami will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1 p.m. before traveling to Buffalo to face the team Tagovailoa was injured against.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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LeBron James was not happy with the Cleveland Browns fans for booing quarterback Deshaun Watson after he got hurt in Sunday’s game. Watson went to run with the ball after taking the snap, and with his first step he crumpled the ground in pain. As Watson remained down on the field, the Browns’ faithful booed him, much to the dismay of James. “Cleveland Fans! Y’all know how much we’ve been thru throughout the years both good, bad, and indifferent. With that being said booing anyone that’s down with an injury let alone your own player is LAME AF!! To the ones who didn’t (salute emoji),” James posted on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAn MRI on Monday confirmed that Watson ruptured his Achilles on the play and that he will miss the remainder of the season, via multiple reports. James wasn’t the only person to express his displeasure with the boos, as Browns’ players Myles Garrett and Jameis Winston also came to the defense of Watson. James knows the Cleveland sports fans well, as he spent 11 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers over two separate stints with the team. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar grew up in Akron, Ohio, and has supported the Browns.DONALD TRUMP LEADS RAUCOUS ‘U-S-A!’ CHANT FROM SUITE AT STEELERS-JETS GAMEWOMAN RUNS ONTO STEELERS’ FIELD WITH PRO-TRUMP SIGN AS FORMER PRESIDENT ATTENDS GAMESecond-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson entered the game for Watson, with Winston serving as the emergency quarterback in the Browns’ 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Watson is in his third season with the Browns after signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract prior to the 2022 season. Over those three seasons, Watson has played a combined 19 games for the Browns while being mired in off-field controversies. Watson was suspended for 11 games two seasons ago after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during scheduled massage sessions.In September, Watson received another lawsuit against him for sexual assault and battery in Houston.On the field, Watson struggled this season. The former Clemson quarterback completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards while throwing five touchdowns and three interceptions across seven starts. The Browns are 1-6 this season. The Browns will hope to turn around their season without Watson when they take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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