30 Apr, 2025

UConn loses its starting quarterback to injury for the 2nd straight season

College Sports Joe Fagnano, a transfer from Maine, was injured during a designed quarterback run in the second quarter of last Saturday’s 35-14 loss in Atlanta. UConn quarterback Joseph Fagnano (2) signals a first down during the first half the team’s NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in East Hartford, Conn., Thursday, Aug. […]

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What experts are saying about the 2023 fall foliage season in New England

New England Travel The Boston area has a better outlook this year, according to foliage expert Jim Salge. In this October 1998 file photo, a farmer chops corn in front of a hillside of color in Richmond, Vt. Toby Talbot / AP, File New England’s incredibly wet weather this year will impact the region’s iconic […]

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Patriots vs. Eagles live updates: Tom Brady returns as New England opens 2023 season

Patriots Tom Brady will make his anticipated return to Foxborough on Sunday and will be honored at halftime. Mac Jones and the Patriots will begin their new season on Sunday evening. AP Photo/Wade Payne Football season is back. The Patriots will open their 2023 regular season on Sunday when they take on the reigning NFC […]

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What oddsmakers are projecting for the Patriots on the eve of the 2023 season

Patriots Expectations are low for the Patriots this season, holding some of their lowest odds since Bill Belichick became head coach. Mac Jones and Bill Belichick hope to have a better 2023 than what oddsmakers are projecting them to have. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff After months and months without football, the Patriots’ 2023 season is only […]

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Trying to make sense out of all the broadcasting changes and viewership options as the NFL season begins

Media CBS’s familiar No. 1 team of Jim Nantz (right), Tony Romo (left), and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson will be in Foxborough Sunday for the Patriots-Eagles opener. Morry Gash/AP Photo By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe September 9, 2023 | 10:10 AM One of these days, maybe during the Patriots’ bye week, I’m going to […]

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If the offense is merely competent, the Patriots will be much better this season. But their schedule is brutal, starting with the Eagles.

Sports This is the first time in Patriots history that they have opened against the NFC champ. Jalen Hurts looks to follow his breakout 2022 season with a stronger 2023. Matt Rourke By Chad Finn September 9, 2023 | 8:42 AM Welcome to Season 12, Episode 1 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, […]

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Jack Jones out, five others questionable ahead of Patriots’ season opener

Patriots The Patriots will be without at least one player against the Eagles on Sunday. Jack Jones will not be available against the Eagles Week 1. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) The Patriots will be without one of the top pieces of their secondary against the Eagles in Foxborough on Sunday. Second-year cornerback Jack Jones is listed […]

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What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ backup QB situation ahead of Sunday’s season opener

Patriots Matt Corral was reportedly absent from Friday’s practice, a possible sign that Bailey Zappe could be the No. 2 quarterback. Bailey Zappe could find himself back on the Patriots’ 53-man roster soon. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ backup quarterback spot is still unclear just two days prior to their season-opening matchup against the Eagles. […]

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Here are the Patriots’ captains for the 2023 NFL season

Patriots The Patriots announced their captains this season through a social media video playing off the hit TV show “Only Murders in the Building.” Matthew Slater will return as captain for the 13th straight season. AP Photo/Steven Senne Here’s the long list of business ventures Tom Brady has announced since retiring Tom Brady casts a […]

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