FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For the most part during his NFL career, the offseason has typically been a time of relaxation and recuperation for Rob Gronkowski. This year was marked by his deepest contemplations yet about whether he wanted to keep playing football. In the aftermath of last season’s Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia, the 29-year-old […]
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Patriots take field for OTA with no Brady, no Gronk
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Seven-on-seven drills. Playbook run-throughs. Pretending that everything is normal. It’s all part of the New England Patriots getting ready for the regular season. Three months after losing the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Patriots held their second organized team activity on Tuesday — without Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Coach […]
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Stephen E. Oravetz
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Stephen E. Oravetz passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, in Wilmington, N.C. He worked as a mailman, at Bath Iron Works, Deputy Hot Dog Stand and was a security guard. His enjoyment was watching sports, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane and Lorraine, […]
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The Hot Corner: Shaking my head at Brady's non-shake outrage
Tried to forget, but the Super Bowl aftermath was a painful reminder how obsessed America is with surface, symbolic foolishness such as handshakes. We can’t even bask in the afterglow of what was arguably the greatest NFL championship game in most of our lifetimes. Irrational haters of the New England Patriots couldn’t even enjoy the […]
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Claudette J. Pownall
WESTMINSTER, Md. — Claudette Joan Pownall, 73, of Westminster, Md., passed away in her sleep at her residence Friday, Feb. 9. Born Nov. 25, 1944, in Lewiston, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Rose LaVoie Demers. She graduated from Lewiston High School. She leaves behind her son, Ricky D. Pownal,l and daughter and […]
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Josh McDaniels says ‘whoa’ to Colts coaching job
Josh McDaniels, the offensive coordinator who helped the New England Patriots to their third Super Bowl appearance in four years, decided Tuesday to remain with the Patriots rather than proceed with his plan to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. McDaniels’ decision was confirmed by multiple people familiar with the situation and then announced […]
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Police say Gronkowski’s home burglarized
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police say the home of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was robbed while he was away at the Super Bowl. Foxborough Police Chief William Baker confirmed Tuesday morning that his department is investigating a burglary at Gronkowski’s home. He said officers responded to the home just after 6 p.m. […]
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Lions hire Matt Patricia as coach
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia on Monday, doubling down on the franchise’s hope it can copy the New England Patriots’ formula for success. The expected hiring of the defensive coordinator came a day after the Patriots lost to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. “This position comes with great responsibility, and I […]
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Belichick isn’t saying why he benched Butler in Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was no more forthcoming on Monday about his surprise benching of one-time Super Bowl star Malcolm Butler. Speaking on a conference call the day after the Patriots blew their chance at a sixth NFL title with a 41-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Belichick said […]
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Detroit Lions hire Matt Patricia as coach
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions hired Matt Patricia on Monday, doubling down on the franchise’s hope it can copy the New England Patriots’ formula for success. The expected hiring of the defensive coordinator came a day after the Patriots lost to Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. “This position comes with great responsibility, and I […]