Drake Maye named one of six Patriots captains for 2025 season
The New England Patriots took the practice field for the first time of Week 1 on Monday, and did so with six new team captains, including quarterback Drake Maye.
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The New England Patriots took the practice field for the first time of Week 1 on Monday, and did so with six new team captains, including quarterback Drake Maye.
Week 1 of the NFL season is here, but it doesn't sound like the Patriots will have star cornerback Christian Gonzalez when they kick things off Sunday afternoon against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said a lot of things went into the team's decision to release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday. But Peppers not being a fit in New England's new defensive scheme wasn't one of them.
Milton Williams was New England's big prize in free agency, and now he's eager to live up to his big contract and do something special for the Patriots defense.
Bill Belichick is a 73-year-old with six Super Bowl titles as an NFL head coach, but is now a college rookie at North Carolina.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran gave the Red Sox the spark they needed with a 3-run inside-the-park home run at Fenway Park.
In the midst of a spectacular season as closer for the Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman has agreed to an extension that will keep him in Boston.
Oneil Cruz homered, Bryan Reynolds drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Saturday.
Karate is all in the family for a girl from Marlboro and while she's climbing the international ladder in the sport, she said her parents are her key motivators.
Payton Tolle had a one-hitter through five innings and was lifted after allowing back-to-back singles with one out in the sixth.
Walker Buehler's run with the Boston Red Sox is over.
Payton Tolle was drafted by the Boston Red Sox just over a year ago, but is set to make his Major League debut Friday night at Fenway Park.
In a surprising move, the New England Patriots have released veteran safety Jabrill Peppers.
It's unclear if star corner Christian Gonzalez will be ready to go for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.
While the New England Patriots were hoping to bring Javon Baker back onto the team's practice squad, the receiver-turned-special-teamer is opting for a fresh start elsewhere.

The Red Sox are calling up top pitching prospect Payton Tolle, who is set to make his MLB debut Friday night at Fenway Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tolle has climbed through the Boston system this summer, and will now face Pirates ace Paul Skenes in his debut.
Newly signed Patriots quarterback Tommy DeVito speaks to reporters after his first practice in New England.
The Patriots landed Tommy DeVito off waivers on Wednesday, who will slot in behind Drake Maye and Josh Dobbs on the team's QB depth chart.
As captain of the 2025 Ryder Cup team, Keegan Bradley could have named himself to the United States roster. It's been his dream to play for the U.S., but he chose six other worthy golfers instead. Bradley discussed his decision on Wednesday.
Bill O'Brien says there's a lot that excites him about the 2025 Boston College Eagles as he gets ready for his second season as the team's head coach. O'Brien chats with WBZ-TV's Steve Burton about his new quarterback, Boston College's returning core, and what he likes most about life on The Heights.
Star Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was on the practice field Tuesday for mandatory minicamp as he remains without a contract extension.
The New England Patriots announced 13 training camp practices that are open to the public this summer.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
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.
Boston sports fans are dusting themselves off and wiping away their tears after playoff-ending games by both the Bruins and the Celtics over the weekend.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
Jaylen Brown was back streaming on his Twitch platform after turning heads by saying this was his favorite year despite the Celtics blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Sixers.
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.
A pregnant suspect is dead after a crash and shooting into a Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel that left a bystander critically injured.
The World Cup FIFA Fan Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza will be closed Thursday due to the potential for stormy weather in the forecast.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
The judge in the wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read urged attorneys to "stop pandering to social media."
Some World Cup fans were bummed to find the FIFA Fan Festival closed on Thursday, but they quickly turned to other areas to celebrate.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
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.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.