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"You can't easily dismiss it, because it affects your kids. So this is something that is far-reaching. ... It doesn't just affect the guys playing at the NFL level; it affects your kids in high school, it affects kids in middle school, it affects youth programs that may no longer exist. It affects a lot."
Bill Belichick doesn't usually have special rules for certain players - but obviously, Gronk is a special talent. Jeff Howe tells Toucher & Rich that Gronk won't need preseason action to have a monster season and the Patriots don't need to take any chances.
The Patriots need to make some roster cuts on Tuesday, but not before making an addition via trade.
When a Peyton Manning-led team loses in the playoffs, fans & media blame everyone and everything but him. Here are the top 5 built-in excuses that they will make if the Broncos can't win the Super Bowl in the 2015 season.
The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Alejandro De Aza in a trade with the Boston Red Sox.
David Ortiz inched closer to the 500-home run club as the Boston Red Sox squeaked out a 4-3 win over the rival New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game series Monday evening at Fenway Park.
New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann's bat slipped out of his hands and hit a female fan near the Boston Red Sox dugout.
The Celtics have already started contract extension talks with a few of their big men, according to Danny Ainge.
A healthy and more consistently dominant Zdeno Chara could go a long way to making sure the Bruins won't have to overhaul the roster again in the near future.
Jason Day leads FedExCup point standings a after dominant six-stroke victory in The Barclays.
The judge cautioned everyone to not jump to conclusions or speculate. Yet after Monday's final meeting, what else are we left to do?
Bill Belichick doesn't like to talk about individual players, but he opened up about Darrelle Revis in this new clip for "Do Your Job."
Roger Goodell and Tom Brady arrived early to court Monday for a final face-to-face meeting before a judge rules on the "Deflategate" case.
The courtroom sketch artist who took a beating on social media for her Tom Brady sketch has been practicing for her next attempt Monday.
In this first edition of the Celtics trade value power rankings, Brian Robb takes a closer look at three players other teams may not want to touch.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shaved his head for charity during an event that raised more than $4.1 million.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
The New England Patriots will have a new backup for quarterback Drake Maye this upcoming season.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 28 as the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 114-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.
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.
Matt Turner is enjoying a happy homecoming with the New England Revolution, returning to the club that gave him his shot in professional soccer.
The WBZ I-Team has uncovered a no-bid contract for an MBTA consultant who collected $713,000 in public funds working almost exclusively from his home in South Carolina.
Opening Day at Fenway Park is Friday afternoon, and Red Sox fans can't wait to see what's in store this season.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
Bouba Dieme's Heart of a Giant Foundation serves 19 Greater Boston communities with plans to grow in 2026.
United in outrage, students and staff gathered outside Boston University's administrative center Thursday, calling for changes to a policy they say unfairly targets and removes pride flags across campus.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Boston College introduced new basketball coach Luke Murray, even though he's not quite ready to full commit to the job yet as his current team is in the Final Four.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
