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Sports betting legalized; MBTA police chief son’s arrested; Patriots preseason opens tonight; 7-Day forecast
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Sports betting legalized; MBTA police chief son’s arrested; Patriots preseason opens tonight; 7-Day forecast
No one is happy with the Patriots offense at the moment. Captain David Andrews called an offense-only meeting after the team struggled to move the ball -- and do much of anything -- during Monday's session in Foxboro. WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reports.
ESPN's Mike Reiss touches on the highs and lows from the Patriots' offense as the preseason draws near.
ESPN's Mike Reiss and WBZ's Steve Burton agree that the next Hall of Fame inductee from the Patriots should be team owner Robert Kraft.
Ninth grader Isaac Lebowitz got unprecedented access to the stadium.
The Patriots' head coach cares about a lot of things regarding football. Fantasy football is not one of them.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reports
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reports.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Mac Jones and the Patriots returned to the field on Wednesday for the first day of training camp. Jones threw plenty of would-be touchdowns while Bill Belichick did some hands-on coaching all over the field.
A look at some of the rookies reporting for duty in Foxboro, and what they could do for New England during the 2022 season.
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones spent a lovely summer Friday scooping his new ice cream flavor "Mac Attack" for fans in Charlestown.
The players took part in activities throughout the day with campers including strength training.
If jersey sales are any indication, support from Patriots fans hasn't dropped off despite Tom Brady's departure and subsequent success in Tampa Bay.
The home of the New England Patriots will play host to the Army-Navy game in 2023.
The Patriots teamed up with New England Dairy Farm Families to award the Dr. Martin Luther King Junior K-8 School in Dorchester a $10,000 grant.
Quarterback Mac Jones is loving the input from Bill Belichick this year.
The next time the Patriots hit the field will be for the start of training camp.
Romeo Crennel retired Monday after a 39-year career in the NFL. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is grateful for everything Crennel did for him and the Patriots -- and other teams -- during their time together.
ESPN's Mike Reiss lays out two critical factors for Mac Jones' progression in his second NFL season.
ESPN's Mike Reiss sits down with Steve Burton to discuss the current and future state of the Patriots' offensive coaching staff.
Vince Wilfork is getting a red jacket this summer.
Gino Cappelletti, a legendary member of the New England Patriots organization at both a player and broadcaster, passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton and Dan Roche discuss his career and lasting impact on New England football.
The Patriots Hall of Famer was an original member of the 1960 Boston Patriots and led the franchise in scoring until 2005.
The Kraft family held a groundbreaking ceremony to formally kickoff the renovations underway at Gillette Stadium.
Heavily armed police swarmed a neighborhood in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Thursday in a search for what they said was an "armed and dangerous" suspect.
The Trump administration appears to have concerns about safety and cleanliness at South Station in Boston.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper revealed the findings of an independent review of school bus safety policies Thursday.
Harry's restaurant on Route 9 in Westboro is a landmark in central Massachusetts.
Heavily armed police swarmed a neighborhood in Shrewsbury in a search for what they said was an "armed and dangerous" suspect.
The mayor and superintendent shared the findings of an independent review Thursday.
The Trump administration appears to have concerns about safety and cleanliness at South Station in Boston.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday that will be worn against the New York Jets as part of the NFL's "Rivalries" series.
A donut shop owner is forced to look for a new home because bike lanes will remove street parking.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Thousands of Massachusetts state employees are working remotely, at least part of the time. But is it creating problems?
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Efton Chism was all smiles in the Patriots locker room on Wednesday after making the 53-man roster, and then returned to the practice field later in the afternoon.
Less than 24 hours after making the Patriots' 53-man roster, receiver Javon Baker is being cut loose by New England.
Tommy DeVito is going from New Jersey to New England, after the quarterback was awarded to the Patriots off waivers Wednesday afternoon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.