Dorchester Eagles under-14 football team win first Pop Warner national championship
The 14-and-under Dorchester Elite Eagles team returned home to Boston Friday morning as Pop Warner national champions.
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The 14-and-under Dorchester Elite Eagles team returned home to Boston Friday morning as Pop Warner national champions.
When Ezekiel Elliott got his shot to take over as the No. 1 back on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, you had to like the two-time rushing champ's chances to make the most of his opportunity.
"Troy, Coach, we've been in this place a lot of times, man," a smiling Slater said. "Ain't afraid of no towels, now."
"Well it's nice. I won't lie. It's nice," Belichick said when asked about being able to take in the game on Saturday without having to worry about a game on Sunday.
For the first time in months, the Patriots got to celebrate in the locker room after a win.
Maybe the Patriots should play on short rest more often.
JJ Peterka, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson scored and the Buffalo Sabres snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Thursday night.
It only took 14 weeks into the season, but the Patriots finally scored an opening-drive touchdown.
Bill Belichick will have a special job for this weekend's Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium.
DeVante Parker is inactive for Thursday night's Patriots-Steelers game, leaving New England without three receivers for the matchup.
Patriots defensive lineman Lawrence Guy was literally glowing as he arrived to Acrisure Stadium for Thursday Night Football.
The Patriots will have quarterback/receiver Malik Cunningham and running back Kevin Harris available on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
Football is great. But football can also warp minds. Consider this one.
CBS Sports' Jamey Eisenberg has his recommendations on who to start, who to sit, and which players could be sleepers this week.
There's no hiding for Bill Belichick and the Patriots now.

As Max put it: "Someone forgot to tell Al Horford that he's old."
CBS Boston's Michael Hurley joins Paula Ebben to preview the NBA Finals, saying that the Celtics' potent defense can decide this series.
Why should the Warriors be worried about the Celtics -- and why should the Celtics be worried about the Warriors. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton and Vern Glenn of KPIX in San Francisco break down the upcoming NBA Finals!
Michael Hurley takes a look at the Warriors not named Curry, Thompson or Green who will be a handful for the Celtics in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics came away with a huge Game 7 win in Miami to earn a trip to the NBA Finals, but Ime Udoka told WBZ-TV's Dan Roche that they're not done yet.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will talk to reporters at Gillette Stadium Friday before the team leaves for the Super Bowl this weekend.
As the designated home team for the Super Bowl, the Patriots selected the all-white uniform combination. The choice aligns with recent success.
All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Dan Roche thought Alex Bregman loved playing for the Boston Red Sox. Instead, he feels duped and disappointed.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
David Pastrnak scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Jaylen Brown added 20 to lead the Boston Celtics over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kevin Huerter made a 3-pointer just before the buzzer, lifting the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
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 greats impacts from the weekend storm in Massachusetts will be felt on the Cape and Islands Sunday.
Temperatures bottom out Friday night into early Saturday, dipping well below zero in most area north and west of Boston.
Here's what to know about getting a Real ID in Massachusetts, including how to get an appointment and what documents are required.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will talk to reporters at Gillette Stadium Friday before the team leaves for the Super Bowl this weekend.
Louis DiVito of Westminster, Massachusetts is only 9 years old but he's going to the Super Bowl to see the New England Patriots.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
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.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will talk to reporters at Gillette Stadium Friday before the team leaves for the Super Bowl this weekend.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
As the designated home team for the Super Bowl, the Patriots selected the all-white uniform combination. The choice aligns with recent success.
All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.