The Buffalo Bills restocked their offensive backfield by signing free agent Damien Harris to a one-year contract. Harris spent his first four NFL seasons with the division-rival New England Patriots. He joins the Bills a day after they lost starter Devin Singletary, who agreed to a deal with Houston. Harris led the Patriots with 2,094 yards rushing and 20 TDs rushing since being selected in the third round of the draft out of Alabama. He also had 40 catches for 281 yards.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was formally introduced Friday. Whether he’s the Raiders’ long-term answer at quarterback remains to be seen. That's always a question given Garoppolo’s injury history. He also could be a bridge for the Raiders if they try to find their quarterback of the future in next month’s draft. That could put Garoppolo in a role similar to Alex Smith in 2017, when he served as a mentor before Patrick Mahomes became the Kansas City Chiefs’ starter.
The Patriots made their first big pickup of free agency, adding free agent receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. He confirmed the move in a post on Twitter saying he was “excited for my next chapter in New England.” A person with knowledge of the deal said it is for three years and could be worth as much as $33 million. The person spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because it hasn’t been announced. A Pro Bowler in 2018 with Pittsburgh. Smith-Schuster’s addition to the Patriots roster comes a day after they lost Jakobi Meyers after he agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith-Schuster won a Super Bowl with Kansas City last season, finishing with 78 receptions for 933 yards and three touchdowns.
The self-described “master thief” and New England Patriots fan convicted of stealing New York Giants Super Bowl rings in 2008 is back behind bars after a judge determined he had violated the terms of his probation. The Bristol district attorney's office says 58-year-old Sean Murphy was sentenced last Thursday to 18 months in state prison for, among other things, allegedly posing as a homeless veteran and soliciting donations outside a supermarket for a fake veterans’ charity. Authorities say Murphy was the leader of a group that disabled the alarm and cut a hole in the roof of the E.A. Dion Inc. jewelry company in 2008 and stole the rings.
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GREAT BARRINGTON — The high school bowling season came to a close recently with the team state championships held at Cove Lanes in the Berkshires, and a strong local contingent had big days all around.
The Williams College men's basketball team was nationally ranked from the start of the season to the finish. The Ephs ended up 23rd in the D3hoops.com national Top 25.
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109. Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of the top teams in the Western Conference. It won four of six on the road trip. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and Derrick White scored 20 for the Celtics. Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Kings. Sacramento lost consecutive games for the first time since Feb. 3-5.
Mount Greylock won its first MIAA state baseball championship last June. On Monday, a new crop of Mounties got tryouts underway on opening day for spring practices.
The Buffalo Bills restocked their offensive backfield by signing free agent Damien Harris to a one-year contract. Harris spent his first four NFL seasons with the division-rival New England Patriots. He joins the Bills a day after they lost starter Devin Singletary, who agreed to a deal with Houston. Harris led the Patriots with 2,094 yards rushing and 20 TDs rushing since being selected in the third round of the draft out of Alabama. He also had 40 catches for 281 yards.
Sacramento and Boston play in non-conference action. Tuesday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Celtics won the last matchup 122-104. Sacramento is 21-14 at home, and Boston is 23-14 on the road.
UMass fought back from down big but couldn't complete the comeback, falling to Harvard in the second round of the WNIT.
Rick Pitino is back in the Big East Conference. St. John’s has hired the Hall of Fame coach to boost a storied program that's been mired in mediocrity for much of this century. The school posted the announcement on Twitter, and Pitino is expected to be formally introduced during a news conference Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Following a successful run at nearby mid-major Iona, the 70-year-old Pitino was plucked away to replace Mike Anderson, who was fired March 10 after four seasons in charge of the Red Storm without making the NCAA Tournament.
And then there was one. UConn is the only New England team still playing in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
Sunday night in Lowell, the Warriors made their first appearance in a state basketball championship game in 21 years, but fell to state power Cathedral.
Taconic's been so close for so long. On Saturday, the Thunder finally finished the mission, beating David Prouty to win the MIAA Division V State Championship.
The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins after Victor Olofsson's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Sabres' 5-2 loss.
Things to do this week in Berkshire County
Prepare for the long-term with The Berkshire Eagle’s annual guide to financial readiness and life planning.
A tribute to those we have lost, September - November 2022
The best of the best of Berkshire County, chosen by Berkshire Eagle readers
1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 66th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
The annual guide to preparing your home for the coming New England winter.
Berkshire Community College presents an annual roundup of forty young leaders making a difference in Berkshire County.
Embrace warmer weather with the Berkshire Eagle's guide to backyard improvement.
