Chris Mortensen, NFL reporter for ESPN, dies at age 72
Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
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Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning, ESPN confirmed.
It appears as though the curse of winning the NFL MVP Award will live on for another year.
Peyton Manning has been retired for six years, but Bill Belichick is still doing what he can to shut down the Hall of Fame quarterback.
The Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski pairing has been a special duo -- one of the best in NFL history. And the two moved closer to an all-time NFL record on Sunday.
These brothers are up to no good. And if they can conquer Tom Brady, then they can conquer anyone.
Tom Brady is officially OUT on cold weather.
Peyton Manning used his Monday Night Football platform to air out some of his lingering grievances about his biggest rival: The New England Patriots.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are two of the best to ever play football.
Any time Tom Brady opens up to honestly talk about his mindset and mentality on competition, you ought to listen.
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning had plenty of battles on the football field, with Brady usually coming out on top. Now, Manning is even admitting defeat off the field.
The crowd met Tom Brady with boos when Peyton Manning mentioned his former rival during his Hall of Fame speech. Manning also got in a quick jab at Brady's social media tendencies.
Bill Belichick paid Peyton Manning the highest compliment possible ahead of the quarterback's enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Not only will Tom Brady be in Canton for Peyton Manning's Hall of Fame induction this weekend, he'll be in Manning's section at the ceremony.
When Peyton Manning gets his gold jacket and takes his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, Tom Brady will be there for his former rival.
You never know what you're going to see in the wide world of sports. Sometimes, you may even see two legends of two different sports partaking in an activity that neither is particularly familiar with.
Tom Brady's trip to Foxboro as a visitor will be historic in and of itself. But he also could set some NFL history that day, too.
One of the Patriots all-time foes is now officially in the Hall of Fame.
The way that Tom Brady lived out his proclamation about him and Peyton Manning in 2014 is downright absurd.
When Tony Romo burst onto the football broadcast scene, he was known for his ability to predict the future. Now, the CBS color analyst can add "quarterbacking impersonation" to his listed skills on his resume.
"The Match" delivered for sports fans in need of some live action. Here's a rundown of everything that happened with Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson and Peyton Manning.
The goal was to raise $10 million or more for COVID-19 relief funds, and online donations sent money climbing toward about twice that much.
Sure, we'll get to see some golf. But we're tuning in for the trash talk between some fierce competitors.
We now have an official date when Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods will tee off for charity.
In The Match: Champions For Charity, Woods, Mickelson, Brady and Manning will play a golf match to benefit COVID-19 relief
It's officially game on for the most star-studded golf match the world has ever seen.
The Saturday weather forecast in Massachusetts is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in part of the state.
World Cup soccer fans can register starting Thursday for the chance to attend watch parties at the official FIFA Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza in Boston.
More cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host World Cup watch parties.
Tyler Andrews, 36, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record of 10 hours and 56 minutes, his team said.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was wounded in what appears to be an accidental shooting in Acton, according to WBZ-TV I-Team sources.
The Saturday weather forecast is cold, wet, windy and could even feature snow in parts of Massachusetts.
World Cup soccer fans can register starting Thursday for the chance to attend watch parties at the official FIFA Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza in Boston.
More cities and towns in Massachusetts are getting the green light from FIFA to host World Cup watch parties.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
Ty Andrews of Concord climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record, his team said.
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 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.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.