Cable television customers in southern Maine were shown a commercial instead of two key plays early in the third quarter of Sunday night’s game.
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Maine resident and former Kansas City Chief Mike DeVito eager for Super Bowl
Hampden resident starred at the University of Maine before embarking on a nine-year career in professional football.
Commentary: With no Patriots, the Super Bowl might finally be fun again
Patriot fatigue is real, Tim Dahlberg writes, and New England missing big game for first time in four years is generating more excitement throughout the nation.
Tom Brady ‘open-minded’ about the future as Raiders, Chargers speculation begins
The future free agent chatted with Mark Davis at the Conor McGregor fight. Meanwhile, L.A. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ‘permanently’ moves his family to Florida.
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game
Derrick Henry gained 195 yards rushing and threw a 3-yard touchdown pass in the Tennessee Titans’ 28-12 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Roger Goodell says NFL investigation focused on Patriots’ videotaping in Cleveland, not past history
As of early Wednesday, the league’s attitude that this incident does not rise to the level of a Spygate-like infraction.
NFL executive recognizes “angst” with pass interference rules
The NFL plans a hard look at the pass interference rules adjustment instituted this season.
Column: Patriots bring us a new scandal — Spygate 2.0
Don’t put it past Bill Belichick to leave anything to chance — especially the way New England has been playing, Paul Newberry writes.
NFL hopes to decide quickly whether to punish Patriots for taping Bengals’ sideline
According to one person familiar with the deliberations, a resolution is possible as soon as this week.
Patriots admit to violating NFL rules by shooting video of Bengals’ sideline
“This is something that we 100% have zero involvement with,” Bill Belichick said.