At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
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The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
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The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as the Buffalo Bills rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat New England 35-31 on Sunday, preventing the Patriots from clinching the AFC East title.
TreVeyon Henderson had touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards, Drake Maye threw two TD passes, and the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai to the U.S. to face attempted murder charges in a Miami shooting outside a boxing event.
Drake Maye threw two touchdown passes and had a pair of turnovers, and the Patriots held on for their sixth straight victory.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Will Campbell was introduced to Myles Garrett on Sunday and had a mixed bag against the All-Pro pass rusher. But the rookie earned praise from both Garrett and head coach Mike Vrabel for his effort.
Mike Vrabel confirmed he benched Christian Barmore for the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Browns, but wouldn't reveal why.
New England Patriots fans saw a new side of star cornerback Christian Gonzalez on Sunday.
The New England Patriots had to overcome a slow start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but walked off the field at Gillette Stadium with a fifth straight victory.
The New England Patriots shook off a slow start and crushed the Cleveland Browns, 32-13, in Week 8 to improve to 6-2 on the season.
Drake Maye has a long way to go to match Tom Brady's success in New England. But the second-year quarterback has already passed the GOAT in the Patriots record book.
Stefon Diggs finally found the end zone for the Patriots in Sunday's blowout win over the Browns.
New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins made one of the best defensive plays of the season on Sunday, as he came down with a one-handed interception off Browns quarterback Dillan Gabriel in Foxboro.
The New England Patriots are going for a fifth straight win on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns invade Gillette Stadium for a Week 8 clash.
A familiar face will be on the Browns' sideline Sunday in Foxboro, as former Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe will back up Dillon Gabriel in Week 8 in place of the injured Shedeur Sanders.
Lawrence Guy was all smiles Friday as he signed a one-day contract and officially retired from the NFL as a member of the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots are a healthy bunch heading into their Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is a step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Again.
The Patriots want Drake Maye to be Drake Maye and use his legs. But it's also imperative for the quarterback to keep himself safe on his scrambles.
The Patriots are back at home in Week 8 against the two-win Browns. But New England cannot take a matchup with Cleveland's stellar defense lightly.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continued deliberating in Massachusetts for a third day Monday, but left without a decision as deliberations passed 17 hours.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy ended for the day around 3:45 p.m. with no decision from the jury.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka spoke to some superintendents about how diffficult it is to keep resources in their districts.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
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.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
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.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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."
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 are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
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.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.