analysis

Jets dominate in the trenches

The Patriots’ Steve Gregory put pressure on Jets receiver Jeff Cumberland for an incomplete pass in the second half.

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Tom Brady was sacked four times in the game, and the Jets scored 17 points in the third quarter on their way to the win.

The Patriots’ Chris Jones was called for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the penalty led to New England’s second loss this season.

Jets 30, Patriots 27 | OT

Patriots fall to Jets after critical penalty

A penalty against Chris Jones under a new player-safety rule implemented this season gave the Jets a second chance for a game-winning field goal.

Rob Gronkowski headed to the field to face off against the Jets.

Gronkowski plays significant role for Patriots’ offense in return

Rob Gronkowski was targeted 17 times and caught eight passes for 114 yards, a big step for the tight end who had been rehabbing from five surgeries.

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Though leaders from both parties insist another shutdown must be avoided, a plan to dodge it remains elusive.

Jonny Gomes bit the William Harridge Award after the Red Sox beat the Tigers to advance to the World Series.

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Several Red Sox veterans thrilled at first trip to World Series

For players such as Jonny Gomes, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, and Koji Uehara, Saturday night was the realization of a dream that was years in the making.

The wind and waves kicked up on Sunday, but Brown’s championship eights stayed the course and finished seventh.

Dutch treat at Head of the Charles

OTC Amsterdam became the first crew from Europe to win the men’s title in the regatta’s 49-year history.

Parents urged to prepare for possible bus strike

After a weekend protest by bus drivers, Boston Public Schools asked parents to prepare alternate transportation for Monday morning out of an abundance of caution.

Caesars ends ties with hotel group on Vegas resort

A spokesman for Gansevoort Hotel Group confirmed to the Associated Press today that Caesars Entertainment Corp. had ended the partnership.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/20/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Joan_Vennochi_150px-2944.jpg What about the lost tech tax income?

Revenue from the 6.25 percent sales tax would have helped to close a transportation funding crisis that still exists.

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A look at what New England museums have to offer, including high-tech changes at Harvard’s Semitic Museum, directors’ favorites, and odd attractions.

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