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Tom Brady ‘deeply saddened’ by coach’s passing

Brady’s longtime passing guru, Tom Martinez, died yesterday at 66. Brady had been trying to help get Martinez a kidney donor.

Sunday football notes

Ex-Patriot Romeo Crennel earned this second chance

Now that he has gotten his second chance as a head coach in the NFL, the former Patriots defensive coordinator feels better prepared to succeed with the Chiefs.

Analyst: Patriots must go defense in draft

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock said the Patriots “need help everywhere” on defense, and should look for a pass rusher and secondary help.

Ron Jaworski exits ‘Monday Night Football’ booth

ESPN moved Jaworski to other assignments and said Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden would be the only analysts for their flagship NFL franchise next season.

The Patriots may need to get more help for Pro Bowl defensive lineman Vince Wilfork in the offseason.

Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff

On football: Season review

Patriots by the numbers: Lots to improve on

Where will Bill Belichick look to improve heading into next season? That’s part of our trip through some of the significant figures from the 2011 season.

On football: Season review

Report card: Which Patriots scored best?

In his individual analysis, Greg A. Bedard provides details of how each player performed during the run to Super Bowl XLVI.

On football: Season review

Rating the Patriots: Just shy of Super

In his positional analysis, Greg A. Bedard says that while the Patriots were but a few plays from being world champions, their season was still a resounding success.

Inside Sports

Kevin Youkilis has said he wonders if this is his final season with the Red Sox.

Red Sox Mailbag

Ask Nick: Kevin Youkilis on the trade market?

Chris Carpenter, 26, is a pitcher the Red Sox have scouted for a long time, and one they like.

On baseball

Sox emerge with little from saga with Cubs

Kevin Cullen

Rooting for Jeremy Lin

DAYTONA 500

Kurt Busch downshifts to ‘old school’ racing

On baseball

Carl Crawford talks about disappointing year

Skating Club of Boston celebrates 100 years

Dan Shaughnessy

A ‘sorry’ from Red Sox would be nice

While Jose Iglesias has never been a consistent enough hitter in the minors, many baseball people believe he could be better in the majors.

Sunday baseball notes

Is it time for Red Sox to consider Jose Iglesias?

After Romeo Crennel led Kansas City to wins in two of the last three games — and ended the Packers’ pursuit of a 16-0 season — General Manager Scott Pioli removed the interim tag.

Sunday football notes

Ex-Patriot Romeo Crennel earned this second chance

Christopher L. Gasper

Wakefield a loss to Red Sox

Jeremy Lin has become an NBA sensation while helping lead the Knicks to seven straight wins.

Jeremy Lin: From Harvard to NBA stardom

Jenny Dell is NESN’s new Red Sox game reporter.

Sports Media

Advice for new NESN reporter Jenny Dell

Past Patriots coverage

Christopher L. Gasper

Tom Brady will be 35 when next season begins.

With Tom Brady, there's no time to waste

We’ve reached the point where maximizing Brady’s remaining prime years trumps any business model, value system, or organizational ethos.

Greg A. Bedard On Football

Sunday football notes

Ex-Patriot Romeo Crennel earned this second chance

Now that he has gotten his second chance as a head coach in the NFL, the former Patriots defensive coordinator feels better prepared to succeed with the Chiefs.

From the archives

Super Bowl XLVI

Giants break Patriots’ hearts again

Look back at complete coverage of the Patriots' loss loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.

Past Patriots games

Season review

2011 Patriots season tracker

Check back on the Patriots’ progress from all games this season with full coverage from the Boston Globe.