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Giants coach Judge downplays night out

The rookie coach refused to say whether there would be repercussions for his players not wearing their masks.

Will the Patriots activate rookie linebacker Josh Uche in time for Sunday’s game?

“We’re excited to get him back, whenever that may happen,” said outside linebackers coach Steve Belichick.

Why hasn’t Cam Newton been throwing the ball to his right?

In a statistical oddity, only three of the Patriot quarterback's last 40 attempts have gone to the right. What does this indicate?

Which players should the Patriots move before the trade deadline?

Right now, Stephon Gilmore appears to be a prime candidate for a new home if the Patriots opt to begin a rebuild.

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Patriots-49ers was the most-watched program on TV over the last week
The Patriots' 33-6 loss the 49ers was hard to watch, but a lot of people did.

Is Cam Newton struggling because he contracted COVID-19? Bill Belichick says no
The Patriots quarterback says he was asymptomatic.

Running through receivers, tight ends, and linebackers the Patriots could trade for at the deadline

At receiver, Amari Cooper is the biggest name; on the front seven, how about J.J. Watt?

Tom Brady denies he pushed for Bucs to sign Antonio Brown: ‘I’m just happy that he’s got another opportunity’

Brown played one game with Brady last September for New England before the receiver was released following allegations of sexual assault.

NFL Week 7: Sunday was the best Red Zone Channel Day ever

The Patriots aside, fantastic finishes and amazing plays were all over the place on a memorable day of NFL thrills.

Report: Washington’s Jon Bostic won’t be suspended for hit on Andy Dalton

He may still face a significant fine for his shoulder hit to the head that knocked the Cowboys QB out of the game with a concussion.

The Patriots are at a crossroads. Down one street is a dead end

If they don't beat the Bills Sunday, they may have to clean house before next week's trade deadline.

Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland out for season with torn pectoral

In his first season in New England, Copeland has mostly played special teams but also contributed on defense.

Cam Newton cites mental mistakes for poor play vs. 49ers, says he needs to rid himself of a ‘funk'

“I’m not planning on going out there and just slinging interceptions left and right," Newton said on WEEI. "That’s not what it is. I don’t know what funk, spell, or omen that’s in Boogey’s household right now, but I have to let off some chakras, some sage, or something.”

In signing Antonio Brown, Buccaneers let Tom Brady exert influence in a way he never could with Patriots

This move has Brady's hands all over it, even if he claims otherwise, and it goes against what coach Bruce Arians has said about the receiver in the past.

Where does the Patriots' loss to the 49ers rank among the worst in Bill Belichick’s tenure?

From a 2003 beatdown at the hands of the Bills, to a 2008 loss to the Dolphins that is the worst home loss by point total in Bill Belichick's time with the Patriots, here's a look at how New England has responded to big defeats.

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Peter King on Tom Brady: ‘He knew, for a quarterback, New England was hopeless’

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Mookie Betts told David Ortiz he initially expected to be with the Red Sox ‘for life’

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More rain in Texas so NASCAR postpones playoff race again

The race began Sunday and drivers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 laps before mist and drizzle halted the action. The weather did not relent on Monday or Tuesday.

Barcelona president quits in fallout of Lionel Messi feud

Josep Bartomeu announced that his entire board of directors also resigned, effectively avoiding a motion of censure vote.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence hasn’t ruled out returning to school instead of going pro

Lawrence is considered the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Rams dominate Bears in matchup of rough and tough defenses

The Rams' defense sacked Chicago's Nick Foles four times and picked off two of his passes.

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Florida football coach Dan Mullen raring to go after COVID-19 quarantine

No. 10 Gators expected to resume action after their season was postponed for two weeks due to a coronavirus outbreak on the team.

Browns lose Odell Beckham Jr. for rest of season because of torn knee ligament

An MRI confirmed he sustained a torn left knee ligament in the opening minutes of Sunday's 37-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.