Patriots-Chiefs flexed out of Monday Night Football
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
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Curt Onalfo named Revolution's Sporting Director
Curt Onalfo can drop the interim tag in New England.
Why Bailey Zappe could actually have a huge week vs. Chargers
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
Fantasy Football Week 13 starts, sits, and sleepers
This is not an easy week for those managing a fantasy football roster, but we have some excellent advice to help navigate a slew of bye weeks.
Patriots signing kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad
Rookie kicker Chad Ryland officially has some competition.
Pats confident -- and excited -- for potential change at QB
Change was in the air behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, as Bailey Zappe took the bulk of the snaps at quarterback for the Patriots, while Malik Cunningham backed him up.
Week 13 NFL Picks: The NFL has an intentional grounding problem
Troy Aikman knows the sport. But he no longer knows the intentional grounding rule.
Did Bailey Zappe indicate that he'll be starting quarterback for Patriots?
With Bill Belichick being unwilling to make any proclamations about his starting quarterback, Bailey Zappe might have spilled the beans.
Demario Douglas officially diagnosed with concussion
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The Patriots could be eliminated from the playoffs in Week 13
With New England sitting at 2-9 heading into a Week 13 tilt with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Patriots could officially be eliminated from the playoffs by the end of the first weekend of December.
Zappe, Cunningham take QB reps at Wednesday's practice
It looks like a quarterback change is coming in New England.
Report: Patriots sign WR Mathew Sexton to practice squad
At 2-9, the Patriots continue to tinker with their roster, signing wide receiver Mathew Sexton to the practice squad.
Patriots-Chargers Week 13 news, notes, and fun facts
It will be another throwback weekend for the Patriots as they welcome an old AFL rival to Gillette Stadium.
Bill Belichick once again not naming starting QB for Patriots' next game
The Patriots will host the Chargers on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Someone is going to play quarterback for New England. But Bill Belichick isn't revealing who that will be.
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Drake Maye, Caleb Williams projected to Pats
It's not even December yet, but for a number of NFL franchises, all eyes are already on next year. That's very much the case in New England.
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Patriots-Chiefs flexed out of Monday Night Football
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
Why Bailey Zappe could actually have a huge week vs. Chargers
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
Patriots signing kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad
Rookie kicker Chad Ryland officially has some competition.
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Red Sox reportedly close to hiring Andrew Bailey as pitching coach
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Shohei Ohtani "loves" Boston, has "fondness" for Fenway Park
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Larry Lucchino is looking to sell Worcester Red Sox
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Columbus beats Boston, 5-2, for Bruins' third straight loss
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Trouba only fined $5,000 for baseball swing at Frederic's head
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Rangers beat Bruins 7-4 in matchup of East's top teams
Jimmy Vesey's goal put the Rangers ahead late in the second period, Chris Kreider scored twice and Jonathan Quick made 27 saves as New York beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 on Saturday in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
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What's next for the Celtics in the NBA In-Season Tournament?
The Celtics are through to the quarterfinals in the NBA's In-Season Tournament, and are just three wins away from the first-ever NBA Cup.
Celtics reach NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals
It was strange and it was confusing at times, but the final night of group play in the NBA's first In-Season Tournament was a blast. Especially for the Celtics and Boston fans.
Brown scores 30 as Celtics pound Bulls 124-97, advance in In-Season Tournament
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 21 and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
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Curt Onalfo named Revolution's Sporting Director
Curt Onalfo can drop the interim tag in New England.
Union sweep Revolution to advance to conference semifinals
The Philadelphia Union beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Revolution look to keep season alive with Game 2 win over Union
The Revolution will look to continue their home dominance -- and keep their season alive -- in Wednesday night's Game 2 against the Philadelphia Union.
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Budget deal on shelter funding calls for emergency overflow site, school support
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Stem cells might help knee arthritis patients avoid surgery
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Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
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I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
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I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
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I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
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Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
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Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
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Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
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Patriots-Chiefs flexed out of Monday Night Football
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
Curt Onalfo named Revolution's Sporting Director
Curt Onalfo can drop the interim tag in New England.
Why Bailey Zappe could actually have a huge week vs. Chargers
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
Fantasy Football Week 13 starts, sits, and sleepers
This is not an easy week for those managing a fantasy football roster, but we have some excellent advice to help navigate a slew of bye weeks.
Patriots signing kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad
Rookie kicker Chad Ryland officially has some competition.
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Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
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Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
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Northern Lights "easily visible" from Mount Washington
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