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Report: Ankle surgery for Gronkowski
The Boston Herald is reporting that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on Friday morning to repair his injured ankle. According to the report, Dr. George Theodore performed the surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Theodore has previously...
February 10, 2012 1:09 pm
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NY Post column on Belichick is a "must read"
As the late, very talented Journal columnist John Hanlon once deadpanned to me about a column I'd written that amused him: "It was all I could do to keep from laughing." That was my reaction to this column by...
February 10, 2012 1:08 pm
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Referee on Welker's drop: 'That was the game'
Providence Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Referee John Parry predicted that the failure of Tom Brady and Wes Welker to connect on a second down pass in the fourth quarter would cost the Patriots Super Bowl XLVI, according to...
February 9, 2012 2:24 pm
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Super Bowl ad co-produced by Hendricken grad wins $1-million award
WARWICK, R.I. -- Remember the Super Bowl ad in which a sling-propelled baby snatches the Doritos bag from a taunting brat? It turns out the 30-second "Sling Baby" spot, which has won the $1-million prize as the top-ranked ad...
February 9, 2012 1:54 pm
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Rodney Harrison rips Rob Gronkowski
Providence Journal files / Mary Murphy Rodney Harrison Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, in an interview Wednesday on ESPN Radio Chicago 1000, lashed out at current tight end Rob Gronkowski over his partying after the Pats' loss in Super...
February 9, 2012 10:23 am
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Underwood back with Patriots
Three days after he was unexpectedly released just before the Super Bowl, Tiquan Underwood signed a future contract with the Patriots. The wide receiver was let go on Saturday, barely 24 hours before New England took the field against the...
February 7, 2012 5:22 pm
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Photo: Butterfingers delivered to Copley Square thanking Welker
An online pawn shop called Pawngo, which is based out of Denver, delivered 900 pounds of the Nestle candy bar Butterfingers to Copley Square in Boston on Tuesday with a sign saying "Thank you Wes Welker." The 8,000 Butterfingers...
February 7, 2012 3:02 pm
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Photo: Brave Pats fan in Brady jersey visits NY Bowl parade
AP Photo/John Minchillo New York Giants fans jeer a New England Patriots fan after he is led away from the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York Tuesday. The Giants returned from their Super Bowl win to...
February 7, 2012 12:50 pm
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Belichick: Day after Super Bowl not the time for "life-changing decisions"
Amidst all the talk swirling around Patriot Nation following Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, there has been speculation that veterans Brian Waters and Kevin Faulk might be contemplating retirement. Asked what advice he might have for the players, Patriots coach Bill...
February 6, 2012 9:08 pm
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McDaniels back as offensive coordinator, Belichick confirms
In a most informal announcement, New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick confirmed Monday that Josh McDaniels has been appointed to replace Bill O'Brien as the Patriots' offensive coordinator. "When will you announce the succession plan for Bill O'Brien as...
February 6, 2012 6:36 pm
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You go, Gisele!
Spare me, please, the indignation over Gisele Bundchen's post-Super Bowl comments about the bad hands displayed by the Patriots' receivers. Should she have ignored the heckling of Giants fans? In an ideal world, sure. Should she not have said...
February 6, 2012 5:36 pm
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Gronkowski, Light party shirtless following Super Bowl loss
New England tight end Rob Gronkowski and offensive lineman Matt Light were photographed dancing shirtless on stage with music group LMFAO following the Patriots 21-17 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday night. The music group was...
February 6, 2012 3:54 pm
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Super Bowl was most-watched TV event in U.S. history
NEW YORK (AP) -- For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl has set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. The Nielsen Co. said Monday that an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants...
February 6, 2012 3:23 pm
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Ochocinco in court day after Super Bowl
CINCINNATI (AP) -- New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Cincinnati hours after playing in the Super Bowl. A Hamilton County court bailiff says the former Cincinnati Bengal pleaded guilty Monday to...
February 6, 2012 2:42 pm
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Pats listed at 7-1 to win next year's Super Bowl
The odds to win next year's Super Bowl have been posted by Bovada and Vegas likes the Patriots chances more then the Giants. Green Bay is the early favorite at 6-1 followed by the Patriots at 7-1. New Orleans is...
February 6, 2012 1:52 pm
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Steelers' Harrison, Clark tweet about New England loss
Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison and Ryan Clark took to Twitter following New England's 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Harrison wrote: Told you, cheaters never win!!!!!!! Clark followed with: 0-2 post spy gate! Just saying!!...
February 6, 2012 1:11 pm
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Gisele rips New England wide receivers
We know who Gisele Bundchen is blaming for the Patriots loss in Super Bowl XLVI -- the New England wide receivers. While waiting for an elevator inside Lucas Oil Stadium following the Patriots 21-17 loss to the Giants, Bundchen responded...
February 6, 2012 10:21 am
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Letting Giants score doesn't pay off for Patriots
INDIANAPOLIS -- For almost 59 minutes, the Patriots had tried to prevent the New York Giants from scoring. The Giants won the Super Bowl on a touchdown the Patriots gift-wrapped for them. With a little over a minute to go...
February 5, 2012 11:21 pm
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Welker disconsolate after dropped pass leads to loss / Photo
Providence Journal / Bob Breidenbach Wes Welker reacts after dropping a crucial pass in the fourth quarter. INDIANAPOLIS -- No, the pass was not perfect. That's no consolation for Wes Welker. "It's a play I've made a thousand times...
February 5, 2012 11:16 pm
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Eli Manning named MVP, again
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Eli Manning won his second Super Bowl MVP award Sunday night for leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 comeback victory over the New England Patriots. Spot-on from beginning to end, Manning went 30 for 40...
February 5, 2012 10:12 pm
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