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Colin Kaepernick’s NFL workout consists of 40 passes thrown and lots of twists and turns

Kaepernick’s reps moved the workout at the last minute and pushed it back an hour. Only eight NFL teams were represented at the relocated session.

LeBron James sees a lot of himself in Tom Brady

The Lakers superstar said, “Me and Tom Brady are one and the same. We’re going to play until we can’t walk no more.”

The Patriots are about to start a season-defining stretch, and know they must take them one at a time

They sit in the driver’s seat at 8-1, but the Ravens are breathing down their necks, and the Texans and Chiefs are in the rearview mirror.

Marking the one-year anniversary of nearly losing a close friend

On Nov. 15, 2018, Kim Jones of NFL Network was admitted to Fairfax (Va.) Inova Hospital to undergo surgery to repair an aortic dissection.

BEN VOLIN | SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
Is the Ravens’ offense with Lamar Jackson sustainable? The coach who brought the wildcat to the NFL thinks so
Jackson is arguably the best running quarterback in NFL history, and combined with a great arm, appears the archetype of the position’s dual threat.

PATRIOTS
Ja’Whaun Bentley, Carsen Edwards friendship just gets stronger
The Patriots linebacker and Celtics guard first became friends at Purdue, now are happy they can continue their pro careers in the same city.

After the bye, Patriots are itching to get back into the game

“I’m sick of being on the practice field,” said Julian Edelman. “I want to go play football.”

NFL should send a message by extending Myles Garrett’s ban into 2020

Also, thoughts about the Patriots-Eagles rematch, Mookie Betts, the sign-stealing probe, and the reborn Celtics.

Tom Brady: ‘It’s pretty cool’ to see Colin Kaepernick get an opportunity to try out with NFL teams

The 32-year-old quarterback will work out for an audience in Atlanta on Saturday.

Myles Garrett smashes helmet over Mason Rudolph’s head, marring Browns’ victory over Steelers

Garrett called his action “inexcusable” following a fight that happened with eight seconds left in a nasty game between division rivals.

Myles Garrett suspended indefinitely for brawling with helmet

Garrett hit Steelers QB Mason Rudolph in the head with Rudolph’s helmet.

To beat the Patriots, the Eagles need to be spectacular. Don’t expect another Super Bowl LII

Flashing back to Super Bowl LII is a reminder of how fast things change in the NFL. And also a reminder of how they don’t for the Patriots.

Photos: How the Myles Garrett helmet swing unfolded

The melee was sparked when Cleveland’s Myles Garrett brought down Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph well after he had completed a meaningless short pass near the end of the game.

Browns waive troubled receiver Antonio Callaway

Callaway is facing a possible 10-game league suspension for another drug violation.

Patriots receiver N’Keal Harry eager to make NFL debut

The rookie was added to the roster Nov. 2 but was inactive for the loss in Baltimore.

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Penn 24, Harvard 20

Penn holds off Harvard

Nick Robinson threw two second-half touchdown passes to Rory Starkey Jr. and Penn held Harvard without a first down on its final two possessions.

NASCAR CUP SERIES

No clear favorite in Sunday’s NASCAR championship race

Good luck trying to pick between Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., and Kevin Harvick in the season finale at Homestead.

Northwestern 45, UMass 6

Evan Hull scores 4 TDs, Northwestern routs UMass

Evan Hull had four rushing touchdowns as Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak.

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Are fans bothered when their teams are caught cheating, and other notes

The investigation into the 2017 world champion Astros touches fans everywhere, certainly those who root for New England teams.

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US men’s soccer gets revenge on Canada

Jordan Morris, Gyasi Zardes, and Aaron Long scored in the first half for the Americans.

Boston ski expo, and its Denver counterpart, sold to Snowsports Industries America

Bernie Weichsel, whose Waltham-based BEWI Productions has produced the Boston expo for 38 years, announced the deal Friday.

Browns’ Myles Garrett isn’t the only athlete to use equipment to fight in a game

In 1969, Bruins player Ted Green was struck in the head with a stick and had to be rushed into emergency surgery.

Boston ski expo, and its Denver counterpart, sold to Snowsports Industries America

Bernie Weichsel, whose Waltham-based BEWI Productions has produced the Boston expo for 38 years, announced the deal Friday.