Patriots Can't Overcome Slow Start, Lose To Dolphins In Regular Season Finale
Miami remains a house of horrors for the New England Patriots.
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Miami remains a house of horrors for the New England Patriots.
The Patriots no doubt wanted a win in their regular season finale in Miami. But emerging from the game healthy for the playoffs was likely a much more significant desire.
In Week 15, after soaking in the victory over the hated Patriots on national TV, life was good for the Indianapolis Colts. But happiness in the NFL doesn't last long.
By definition, the penalty for "unnecessary roughness" ought to require some actual roughness to take place. Or so one might think.
Jerod Mayo's name is heating up as head coaching vacancies begin to open up around the NFL.
Antonio Brown has not been a particularly sympathetic figure over the past seven days. That is, to everybody but his own lawyer.
One week after being a healthy scratch, N'Keal Harry will be back on the field for the Patriots.
Last week, Joe Judge insisted that the ship he's running in New York is not a clown show. The on-field evidence in Week 18 might say otherwise.
The Patriots hopes for the AFC East title are still alive. But they're going to need some help from an unlikely source.
The Patriots close out their regular season with a trip to Miami in Week 18. Will they head into the postseason on a high note?
What the Patriots need to do on Sunday in order to avoid another loss down in Miami.
It's safe to assume that the Tom Brady-Antonio Brown friendship is over.
The New England secondary will be missing a key piece when the Patriots close out the regular season against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Safety Kyle Dugger has been ruled out for Week 18 with a hand injury.
On Thursday, Bill Belichick gave his players what they referred to as a "snow speech," making it clear that Friday's storm was no excuse for being late to work. The Patriots head coach made sure to follow his own advice come Friday morning.
Second-year safety Kyle Dugger figures to be a big part of New England's game plan on Sunday in Miami. But only if he's healthy enough to play.
Matt Judon spoke with the New England media on Thursday, and he was asked about the downturn in production.
Most folks in eastern Massachusetts are hoping for a snow day on Friday. But as we know, Bill Belichick's isn't one to give his players a day off because of a little accumulation.
The Antonio Brown-Tampa Bay Buccaneers saga is far from over. But the receiver's tenure with the team came to an end Thursday afternoon.
The Antonio Brown situation in Tampa Bay is starting to get real ugly. After calling out Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians on Wednesday night, Brown is now targeting Tom Brady's good pal and personal trainer Alex Guerrero -- and Brady himself.
Sunday afternoon was a profitable one for Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, and it was also a valuable learning experience.
Antonio Brown says he didn't quit on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the middle of a game, but rather he was cut after refusing to play through an ankle injury that sidelined him for several weeks this season.
It's now or never -- quite literally -- for Aaron Rodgers to win a Super Bowl with the Packers. If he can't do it now, his entire tenure will be a massive disappointment. That, plus Week 18 picks.
The Patriots moved inside on Wednesday, as they prepare for what will be a warm trip to Miami in Week 18.
The Bengals won't start Joe Burrow on Sunday, which could help set up a Cincinnati-New England playoff matchup.
It's now Wednesday, and Brown remains very much a member of the Bucs. The wide receiver wasn't released on Monday, and he wasn't released on Tuesday, meaning his contract with the Buccaneers remains active.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
The world premiere of "Black Swan" is being held in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
There's an Extreme Heat Watch for the Boston area from Wednesday through Friday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick has died from injuries he suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash, the department said Monday.
Two wastewater leaks in Haverhill have led to beach closures and some businesses shutting down.
Ipswich is closing its popular beaches on the North Shore of Massachusetts as a result of the Merrimack River sewage leak.
Former Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, an independent investigation revealed.
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 Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
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.
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."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
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.