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Cyrus Jones was benched after several fumbles, but he's hoping to play himself back into a key role.
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Cyrus Jones was benched after several fumbles, but he's hoping to play himself back into a key role.
A key member of the Patriots defense will be missing on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, but it won't be due to injury.
Host Adam Kaufman had a lot to say about the C's lack of intensity and effort versus Golden State in Saturday morning's show on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
The Patriots are 13-point favorites heading into this weekend's matchup with the 1-8 San Francisco 49ers out west.
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Durant had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Warriors scored 18 in a row in the third quarter to blow the game open.
The Celtics were one of six finalists in the Kevin Durant free agent derby this past summer before the former MVP decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors.
Asked about his latest staring role on Friday, quarterback Tom Brady said it was all in good fun.
Which Patriots team shows up on the grass field in Santa Clara against the San Francisco 49ers?
The NFC East is stuffed with playoff contenders, and thanks to Kirk Cousins and Jay Gruden, the Redskins are positioned for a run.
Tom Brady is ready to head home for the first time as a professional quarterback, but he knows there is work to be done in San Francisco.
Lombardi believes the Patriots defense is suffering from a leadership void since losing Jerod Mayo.
The Patriots left for San Francisco on Friday afternoon, but one of their biggest contributors on offense did not make the trip.
What did Bill Belichick mean when he praised the "seamless" transition between Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo?
Jae Crowder is not expected play against Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.But Al Horford might.
The WBZ-TV, 98.5 The Sports Hub and WBZ NewsRadio sports teams make their predictions for Sunday's Patriots-49ers tilt in San Fran.

The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Stephon Gilmore returned to Foxboro on Friday to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the New England Patriots.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Bidding to clinch a wild-card berth, the Red Sox squandered a prime opportunity in the top of the ninth.
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.
In a first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.
Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and head coach Mike Vrabel were asked about the team's offensive struggles after a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
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.