Patriots-49ers news, notes, and fun facts
The New England Patriots are on the road again in Week 4, and will head to San Francisco as heavy underdogs against the 49ers.
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The New England Patriots are on the road again in Week 4, and will head to San Francisco as heavy underdogs against the 49ers.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft had to pony up a pretty penny to land an autographed Tom Brady rookie card at auction.
Trevor Story hit a tiebreaking double in a three-run 10th inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Just over a year after being drafted by the Red Sox, Kristian Campbell has been named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year.
Aaron Rodgers said that it was "really cool" of Drake Maye to seek him out after Week 3's Patriots-Jets clash.
The Celtics may be the reigning NBA champions, but don't worry about Boston's star players having a lack of motivation heading into the 2024-25 season.
Brad Stevens wouldn't provide a timeline for Kristaps Porzingis' return to the Celtics. But the big man sounds confident that he'll be back before the calendar flips to 2025.
The Red Sox won on Monday night to surpass last season's win total and keep their playoff hopes on life support for at least another night.
After a summer of celebration, a new Celtics season is now upon us.
Tanner Houck pitched five strong innings, Wilyer Abreu reached base three times and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
A new study shows a third of former NFL players believe they sustained brain damage playing football.
The Patriots may get starting left guard Sidy Sow back for this weekend's game against the 49ers in San Francisco, but the news isn't so good for left tackle Verderian Lowe.
Kenley Jansen finished off an 8-1 win for the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, which may go down as his final appearance in Boston uniform.
Mike Reiss is worried that playing Drake Maye behind the current New England offensive line would set the rookie quarterback back in his development.
The Red Sox are technically still alive in the AL Wild Card race. Realistically though, plan to have some free nights come October.

Patriots head coach met with the media on Wednesday, ahead of the team's game against Kansas City.
Mayo thoughtfully addressed his coaching future -- whether it's in New England or somewhere else.
Bailey Zappe wasn't amazing against the Steelers, but he was solid. That should be good enough for the second-year quarterback to keep the starting job for another week.
Bailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdowns and the Patriots beat the Steelers for just their third win of the season.
The Patriots haven't scored very many points over the last three games. But players on offense -- including JuJu Smith-Schuster -- don't think they're far off from putting it all together.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown got a chance to face his former team on Wednesday as the Philadelphia Eagles were in town for the first of two joint practices.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
The Red Sox held off the Giants 6-4 on Friday night in the return of Rafael Devers to Fenway Park.
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday.
Patrice Bergeron is headed to the Hockey Hall of Fame this fall.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for the first six games of next season for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson.
For the first time, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is publicly talking about his partner of nine years, Jaylen Brown, being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown is reflecting on his legacy in Boston while "still trying to make sense" of the stunning Celtics trade.
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Revolution, announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to build a soccer stadium for the franchise in Everett.
The Caleb Porter era is over in New England, as the Revolution parted ways with the head coach on Monday.
Testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion.
Lindsay Clancy is standing trial in Massachusetts. Here are the possible outcomes she faces.
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
It was a battle of will and skill when anglers off the coast of Massachusetts hauled in what is likely a record-breaking marlin.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.