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Patriots’ young linebackers may get playing time early this season
New England lost three of its top six tacklers from last season when linebackers Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy left in free agency and Dont’a Hightower opted to sit out 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.
Don’t count out Belichick, Patriots in AFC East yet
The New England Patriots have some competition for the label of preseason favorite to win the AFC East.
Jennifer Brady’s winding path reaches U.S. Open semifinals
25-year-old American is the first former college player to reach quarterfinals since Gigi Fernández in 1994.
Cam Newton humbled after being named Patriots’ starting QB
Former NFL MVP has been a starting quarterback for his entire nine-year NFL career.
NHL, players unveil series of anti-racism initiatives
The moves come amid mounting pressure from current and former minority players for the league to take concrete steps to address systemic racism.
Teoscar Hernández’s 3-run HR in 10th boost Blue Jays past Red Sox
Hernández hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the 10th inning after breaking up Boston’s no-hit bid with a leadoff single in the seventh, and Toronto beat Boston 6-2.
Cam Newton to be Patriots’ starting quarterback, according to source
Newton was reportedly announced as the starter during a team meeting. The Patriots Twitter account revealed that the former NFL MVP also is one of eight team captains for the 2020 season.
Duvall follows Ozuna with 3 HRs; Braves complete sweep
Adam Duvall hit three home runs a night after teammate Marcell Ozuna become the first NL player ever to hit three homers in Fenway Park, and the East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 7-5 to complete a three-game sweep
Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75
New York Mets pitching great Tom Seaver has died at 75