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Two members of the Massachusetts State Police walk toward the front door of the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Their knock on the door went unanswered. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)

Police at Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez’s home for second day

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away. Two troopers knocked on the door of Hernandez’s sprawling house in an upscale subdivision Wednesday morning, but no one answered. The night before, police spent hours there as another group … 0

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2012 file photo, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) holds his helmet as he steps onto the field before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. State and local police spent hours at the home of Hernandez on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. Police at the scene and prosecutors would not comment … 0

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

FOXBOROUGH (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. The latest surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski’s agent. On May 20, the Patriots star had the most recent operation on the left forearm that he broke on Nov. 18 while blocking for an extra … 0

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waits to speak at a news conference after the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. The Ravens defeated the Patriots, 28-13, to advance to Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Baltimore holds on to beat Tom Brady, Patriots and advance to Super Bowl

Monday, January 21, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady’s pass deflected high into the air before floating gently downfield and into the arms of Baltimore linebacker Dannell Ellerbe. The ball — and the rematch — went to the Ravens. A year after the … 0

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Ravens upset New England in AFC championship rematch

Sunday, January 20, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Joe Flacco outdueled Tom Brady, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half and leading the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl in 12 years with a 28-13 victory over the New England Patriots on … 0

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Miami Dolphins as Patriots tackle Nate Solder (77) blocks in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Patriots excel at hurry-up offense

Friday, January 18, 2013

Having grown up in Annapolis, Md., Bill Belichick remembers watching quarterback Johnny Unitas, one of the NFL’s pioneers of the pass, drive the Baltimore Colts up and down the field with their version of the two-minute drill. At … 0

New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty responds to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will play the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game for the second year in a row at Foxborough this Sunday. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Patriots DBs wary of Ravens’ long-ball potential

Friday, January 18, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots have cut down on the long completions they allowed early in the season. The Ravens keep making them. On Sunday night, New England’s progress will be tested against Baltimore’s strong-armed Joe Flacco and his … 0

No coaching carousels for Patriots, Ravens

Friday, January 18, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Bill Belichick has this nice habit. He coaches in Super Bowls. John Harbaugh has established an impressive trend, too: winning playoff games. When they face off Sunday for the second straight year in the AFC championship, … 0

Matt Light, Kevin Faulk honorary captains for Patriots

Friday, January 18, 2013

FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Matt Light and Kevin Faulk, both three-time Super Bowl winners, will serve as honorary captains for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s AFC championship game against Baltimore. Light played tackle for 11 seasons, winning the NFL title in his rookie year of 2001 and making … 0

Nebraska trial scheduled for Patriots DB Alfonzo Dennard

Friday, January 18, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska assault trial for New England Patriots rookie Alfonzo Dennard has been scheduled for next month. The trial has twice been delayed since April 21, when Dennard was arrested outside a bar in Lincoln, where he played cornerback for Nebraska. Dennard has pleaded … 0

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) smiles as he responds to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Sunday. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Patriots' defensive end Rob Ninkovich has nose for the football

Thursday, January 17, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Rob Ninkovich has a knack for forcing fumbles. He’s also pretty good at recovering them. He even does both on the same play. “That’s hustle,” Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty said. “Rob’s a guy whose engine’s … 0

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady responds to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Patriots meet the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady prepares for team that often has his number

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — There’s something about the Baltimore Ravens that brings out the worst in Tom Brady. Against most teams, he plays like one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. Against the Ravens, he gets outplayed by Joe Flacco. So … 0

New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater speaks with reporters in the football team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Patriots work on kick coverage, defense late in half

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — It’s a bad time for the New England Patriots to allow points late in halves and long kickoff returns throughout the game. Fix that fast or the Baltimore Ravens and speedster Jacoby Jones could run them … 0

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