St. Louis Rams Make Michael Sam First Openly Gay Player Drafted By NFL Team
Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team.
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Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team.
Greg Bedard joined a special NFL Draft edition of Gresh & Zo on Saturday, praising New England's selection of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the first to admit that he isn't very tech savvy when it comes to social media. And we all benefit from the comedy that ensues.
When it comes to the quarterback position, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick knows just how important it is to the success of any franchise.
The Herald's Jeff Howe joined The Adam Jones Show Friday night to discuss the Patriots' selection of QB Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Following his selection by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sounded like an excited kid.
The Patriots traded out of the third round of the NFL Draft Friday night, acquiring a couple extra picks for Saturday.
Follow along for all the Patriots' updates from rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft.
Tom Brady has a few good years left in the tank, but the New England Patriots are hoping they've found their quarterback of the future when Brady's playing days are over.
Easley comes with an injury history, but the upside of talent and potential was too much to pass up at no. 29.
There are injury concerns, but if Easley stays healthy he can be a real game changer for the Patriots defense. Andy Gresh and Scott Zolak discuss...
There were some phone calls made to the New England Patriots leading up to the 29th pick in Thursday night's first round of the draft, but when Bill Belichick saw defensive tackle Dominque Easley still on the board, he knew what he wanted to do.
The New England Patriots did not trade out of the first round and actually used their first selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, adding some youth to their defensive line.
While you watch the Bruins and Canadiens, keep track of the first round of the NFL Draft!
At $14-million-and-change per year, Sherman surpassed newly-signed Patriots corner Darrelle Revis in average annual value.
Predicting who the Patriots will draft is nearly impossible, but Felger & Mazz have it down to a science.
It was a special NFL Draft edition of the 'No Huddle' Thursday afternoon, as Andy Gresh, Scott Zolak and Hardy go around the league discussing a variety of topics.
Felger and Mazz predict who the Patriots will pick in the draft using poster board, draft magazine clippings, a magic marker and a NERF gun. This time, it's guessing the tight ends.
Kevin Clark from the Wall Street Journal tells Adam Jones that the Patriots often draft for need, not necessarily the best player on their board, and picks typically come from college coaches Bill Belichick has familiarity with.
The Patriots announced Thursday that they are now offering a jersey rebate if a fan buys a jersey of a player who is no longer under under contract within a year of their purchase.
Much like home plate music in baseball and entrance music in UFC/boxing/WWE, the recent draftees will get to bear hug commissioner Roger Goodell under the comfort of their own personalized song.
A snapshot of what Patriots fans should look for at the 2014 NFL Draft.
Bert Breer says that Teddy Bridgewater has drawn comparisons to Andy Dalton, and has the greatest risk of falling of the quarterbacks in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Jermaine Wiggins has an opinion on everything.
Felger and Mazz predict who the Patriots will pick in the draft using poster board, draft magazine clippings, a magic marker and a NERF gun. This time, it's guessing the defensive tackles.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Police killed a suspect who allegedly shot and wounded an officer earlier on Saturday in Raymond, New Hampshire.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday, according to police.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Police killed a suspect who allegedly shot and wounded an officer earlier on Saturday in Raymond, New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton is running for Senate in Massachusetts against incumbent Ed Markey. In a conversation with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller, Moulton criticized President Trump for going to war with Iran.
A man armed with a sword stabbed a Boston Police officer near Northeastern University in Boston on Saturday.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
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."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
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.
Darren Raddysh broke a tie with 5:31 left and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot.
Ramón Laureano had a bloop RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Aroldis Chapman and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday at frigid Fenway Park.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.