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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The one-year deal is worth up to $7.5 million with incentives, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 29, 2020 07:19 PM EDT
One is a man of a million fedoras. The other is all about

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AP source: Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 28, 2020 09:14 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free

Patriots: Fans at COVID risk can skip 2020, come back in '21

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 19, 2020 04:40 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are offering season ticket

FILE - In this April 20, 2015, file photo, Frankline Chepkwony, front left, of Kenya, and Lelisa Desisa, right, of Ethiopia, lead the pack up Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon in Newton, Mass. Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the 124th running of the Boston Marathon was postponed from its traditional third Monday in April to Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
From Hopkinton to Boston, marathon absence is seen and felt

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 19, 2020 02:54 PM EDT
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — “It All Starts Here.” The motto is

Donna Houston holds up a photograph of her husband, Jim, during his playing years with the Cleveland Browns, Friday, April 3, 2020, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. Houston's widow would keep notes on her husband's deteriorating condition in a three-ring binder so she would be prepared for the day when he needed full-time care. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Jim Houston, Browns' 'Mr. Dependable,' had CTE

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 03, 2020 07:10 PM EDT
Donna Houston knew her husband’s mind was deteriorating when the college

Almost half of US sports fans want Super Bowl Monday holiday

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 31, 2020 03:47 PM EST
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Nearly half of American sports fans would give up one of

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2017, file photo, Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora watches batting practice during media day for baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Houston manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 14, 2020 08:07 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shakes hands with a fan as he leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brady exits NFL playoffs with loss, retirement unlikely

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 05, 2020 12:09 AM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady walked off the field at the end of his 20th

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Against Dolphins, Patriots playing for week off in playoffs

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 26, 2019 07:09 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — That the New England Patriots actually have something

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty (30) warms up near linebacker Shilique Calhoun (90) during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
For McCourty twins, Christmas is about family again

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 24, 2019 05:51 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Christmas has always been about tradition for Devin

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry, left, runs with the ball as quarterback Tom Brady, right, runs ahead to block in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Through ups and downs, Patriots still atop AFC East

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 23, 2019 06:35 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The T-shirts read, “The East is Not Enough.”

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, front, catches a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 21, 2019 08:02 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady appeared for his postgame media session with

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick approaches a podium to take questions from reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Spy Harder: Patriots caught videotaping in Spygate sequel

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 09, 2019 11:43 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots acknowledged on Monday night

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wears a wrap on his right elbow as he arrives to speak to the media following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brady, Patriots offense struggle in AFC rematch vs Chiefs

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 08, 2019 09:57 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The defending Super Bowl champions were booed off the

New England Patriots' Matthew Slater (18) blocks a punt by Dallas Cowboys punter Chris Jones (6) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Cowboys’ spirits dampened by loss in wet New England

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2019 09:51 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerry Jones brought his Dallas Cowboys to New England

Harvard's Devin Darrington runs against Yale during the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in New Haven, Conn. (Arnold Gold/New Haven Register via AP)
Yale rallies in darkness for 50-43 2OT victory over Harvard

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 23, 2019 04:59 PM EST
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Kurt Rawlings threw two touchdown passes in the final

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett (96) and Nate Gerry (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Lack of offense leaves Brady, Patriots fans concerned

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 18, 2019 04:23 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Only in New England is a 9-1 record a reason to panic.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Browns turn it over 3 straight plays, lose to Patriots 27-13

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 27, 2019 07:51 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This one slipped out of Cleveland's hands.

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, championship banners hang at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. The home of the Patriots has a new sponsorship deal with Abacus Health Products that will put the cannabidiol company's hemp leaf logo on a water tower looming over the stadium and on a sign overlooking an entrance. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)
CBD company to advertise at doorstep of Patriots' stadium

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 25, 2019 01:49 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cannabis is knocking at the NFL's door, but it can't

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Giants' Jones has 3 INTs in 35-14 loss to Patriots

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 11, 2019 01:11 AM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Jones will have plenty to learn from in this one.