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Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
15. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) LAST SEASON: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with optimism after the team...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Browns without 6 players, 3 assistant coaches vs. Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns are missing six players and three assistant coaches because of COVID-19 for their biggest game in nearly two decades. ...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes under pressure from Denver Broncos defenders Shelby Harris, right rear, and DeShawn Williams (90) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Resolve is high for Patriots after rough outing vs Broncos

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 19, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. Maybe the third time will actually bring a kickoff between for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. After having their original Week 5 matchup twice postponed because of a mini outbreak of coronavirus cases on the Patriots that saw four players including quarterback Cam Newton and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore test positive, the teams are hopeful they will finally meet this week. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots, Broncos try again to play twice postponed game

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 15, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is shown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Foxborough, Mass. The Broncos play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats prepare to host Broncos in shadow of positive tests

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 08, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 26-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the air

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs, left, consoles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the end zone after intercepting a Falcons pass during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears game

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) makes a catch but it's called for offensive pass interference on Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
You can't say the crowds influenced rusty NFL officials

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2020 05:49 AM EDT

New England Patriots equipment manager Brenden Murphy, left, speaks with head coach Bill Belichick, right, during an NFL football training camp practice, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Cam Newton era begins as Patriots turn page on Brady years

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 27, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass. A person familiar with the situation says Hightower has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Hightower’s decision was made out of concern for the health of his fiancée and child, who was born earlier this month, the person said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats face challenges as starters Hightower, Chung opt out

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, the Tacoma Defiance, a United Soccer League team based in Tacoma, Wash., play the San Diego Royal in a USL match inside an empty Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash. Unlike the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball that can run on television revenue, it's impossible for some minor sports leagues in North America to go on in empty stadiums and arenas in light of the coronavirus pandemic. (Joshua Bessex/The News Tribune via AP, File)
Pandemic could change landscape of minor league sports

By Stephen Whyno May. 12, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 12, 2020 03:45 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BASEBALL AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the players’...

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May. 11, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BASEBALL AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July NEW YORK (AP) — Major League...

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 06, 2020 08:57 AM EDT
NFL-GOODELL-TICKET REFUNDS Planning normal season, NFL still forms ticket refund policy UNDATED (AP) — While planning...

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May. 05, 2020 11:26 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-REFUNDS 76ers, Flyers offering refunds PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to...

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Apr. 27, 2020 05:13 PM EDT
LAKERS-CORONAVIRUS LOAN Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers...

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Apr. 25, 2020 12:27 AM EDT
NFL-DRAFT First night of NFL draft draws record 15.6 million viewers UNDATED (AP) — Housebound football fans gave the...

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Apr. 24, 2020 07:27 PM EDT
NFL-DRAFT First night of NFL draft draws record 15.6 million viewers UNDATED (AP) — Housebound football fans gave the...