Martellus Bennett: 'The NFL is Racist'
Drew Brees' comments on national anthem protests on Wednesday generated quite a bit of reaction around the league. Perhaps nobody had a stronger response than retired tight end Martellus Bennett
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Drew Brees' comments on national anthem protests on Wednesday generated quite a bit of reaction around the league. Perhaps nobody had a stronger response than retired tight end Martellus Bennett
Drew Brees believes in standing with his hand on the heart during the national anthem, and he cannot agree with anyone who decides to take a knee in protest. According the Patriots' McCourty twins, that is a disgrace.
Since retiring from football, former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champ Tedy Bruschi has found a new passion in running. He's completed three Boston Marathons, so you know Bruschi wasn't going to sit out Global Running Day on Wednesday.
Nobody ever really knows what Bill Belichick is thinking. Nobody except a writer from New York, of course.
Despite all of the viewpoints changing around the country, future Hall of Famer Drew Brees still cannot support the act of taking a knee during the national anthem.
Tom Brady has already taken charge in the Tampa Bay locker room -- even though he hasn't actually entered the Tampa Bay locker room.
Malcolm Butler got to relive the famous "Malcolm, go!" moment on Tuesday night, and isn't sure if he'd make the game-saving interception if they replayed the down again.
In recent years, Bill Belichick has taken a liking to organizing joint practice sessions with preseason opponents during the month of August. This year, he's going to have to change.
The New England Patriots and Kraft family released a statement regarding racial injustice Tuesday night.
As the most famous football player on the planet, Tom Brady is often looked upon to speak up more often than he does on important topics. On Tuesday, Brady did so by saying very little.
Rob Gronkowski is now a full-time Tampa Bay Buccaneer. He is no longer a WWE champion.
The free-agent departure of Tom Brady is not the only major change for the Patriots this season. In fact, the team lost someone who's been with the franchise much, much longer than the quarterback.
Even though Tom Brady has moved on to Tampa Bay, comedian Bill Burr says that he's going to remain loyal to TB12.
With Brian Flores leading the way on the sideline and a slew of former Patriots on the roster, the Miami Dolphins may have a "New England South" feel to them in 2020. But one player who left Foxboro for sunny Florida this offseason says that will not be the case.
Clearly, expectations have fallen for the most successful franchise of the 21st century. Even with that being understood, Peter King's power rankings managed to provide a bit of a shock.
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are taking another swing at buying the New York Mets. The power couple is apparently seeking the advice of Patriots owner Robert Kraft in their endeavor -- and a potential investor.
At this point in time, it appears as though Cam Newton is not a part of the Patriots' post-Tom Brady world. But according to a new report, the Patriots at least considered that as a possibility.
There will be no olive branch between Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Patriots safety Devin McCourty and his wife announced the loss of their daughter as their pregnancy resulted in a stillbirth at nearly eight months.
The onside kick is safe -- for now -- while a loophole exploited by Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel during the 2019 NFL season is now closed.
Tom Brady has placed his souped-up Caddy on the used car market.
It doesn't seem like anyone wants to sign free agent quarterback Cam Newton, but the fact that New England hasn't added the 2015 MVP is a little disappointing to one former Patriot.
Like many of us across the country, Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is adapting to the "new normal."
"I don't really understand it. Now basically we're rewarding you for being behind. That's the only thing for me that's a negative of it."
Reggie Wayne is a New England Patriots legend. Not for anything he did on the field, of course, but he earns that tag for the work he did with his bank account during his ultra-brief tenure with New England.
Fare gates recently installed at Boston's South Station to combat fare evasion are currently inoperable and covered in plastic.
A regular on NPR's All Things Considered, Kevin Kling uses his stories to form connections with the world and audience.
A father and son are heading to the Super Bowl after winning tickets during a contest at Gillette Stadium.
A building in Nashua, New Hampshire was destroyed after an explosion and fire on Amherst Street Monday afternoon.
A fishing vessel sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts on Friday with five people on board.
Three firefighters were injured after an explosion in Nashua, New Hampshire Monday afternoon.
Roof cleaning companies in Massachusetts are working overtime to remove ice dams from homes. Here's what to do if you have one.
Fare gates recently installed at Boston's South Station to combat fare evasion are currently inoperable and covered in plastic.
Has this been the coldest winter ever in Boston? Let's dig into the numbers.
A fishing vessel sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts on Friday with five people on board.
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.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Here's a look at what the Patriots have ahead of them during Super Bowl week in the Bay Area.
The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 at an NHL Stadium Series game.
The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in the inaugural Pioneers Classic game that celebrated the league's first Black players.
The New England Patriots left for the Super Bowl Sunday morning after thousands braved frigid temperatures for a sendoff rally at Gillette Stadium.
Payton Pritchard scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 112-93 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
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.