FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots knew the first month of their 2017 schedule would feature tough early matchups with Drew Brees and Cam Newton. What they couldn’t have predicted is how much trouble they would also have with quarterbacks Alex Smith and rookie Deshaun Watson. Watson only was able to give the Patriots a […]
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Brady can’t shake memory of Pats’ tough 2013 loss to Panthers
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — To say that Tom Brady was unhappy about what transpired at the end of New England’s 2013 loss at Carolina would be an huge understatement. Cam Newton had just led the Panthers on an 83-yard touchdown drive to put his team in front 24-20 with 59 seconds to play. But Brady came […]
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Analysis: Donald Trump revels in latest war of words with NFL
Several New England Patriots players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon his return to the White House in Washington on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is indulging in […]
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Battered Patriots keep winning; Texans bemoan late collapse
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots walked off the field following their 36-33 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday feeling fortunate. Injuries have dogged the […]
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Brady wins another in final seconds, 36-33 over Texans
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks, right, drags his toes as he makes the game-winning catch in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Houston Texans safety Corey Moore, left, late in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-33. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Brandin Cooks started […]
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President’s criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
Several New England Patriots players kneel during the national anthem before their game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who kneel during the national anthem sparked angry protests around the National Football League Sunday, as about 200 players sat, knelt or raised their […]
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Aaron Hernandez's daughter cites CTE diagnosis in suit against NFL, Patriots
FILE – In this April 14, 2017 file photo, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez reacts to his double murder acquittal after the sixth day of jury deliberations at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. Hernandez’s lawyer said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, the former New England Patriots tight end’s brain showed severe signs of […]
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Patriots look to get healthier as they host Texans
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola performs field drills during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots appear to be getting healthier as they head toward Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans. Dont’a Hightower (knee) and Danny Amendola (concussion, […]
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Gronk says groin injury not serious, is day to day
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rob Gronkowski says the groin injury he suffered in New Orleans is not serious and pronounced himself as “day to day” regarding this week’s […]
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Brady torches Saints in 36-20 Patriots victory
NEW ORLEANS — If Tom Brady and the Patriots were suffering from a Super Bowl hangover, it looks as though a trip to New Orleans pulled the defending champions out of it. The 40-year-old Brady hasn’t often looked better in his long, illustrious career, providing an audible contingent of traveling Patriots fans ample reason to […]