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Can The Patriots Win Another Super Bowl On Defense Alone?
The Patriots offense is still championship-caliber. But here's why it may be the defense that carries the team to a fifth Super Bowl.
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The Patriots offense is still championship-caliber. But here's why it may be the defense that carries the team to a fifth Super Bowl.
It's not looking good for Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.
There is still time to buy the sports fan in your life the best holiday gift yet!
The St. Louis Rams are struggling because they have no legitimate quarterback despite enjoying the success of rookie runner Todd Gurley.
The Patriots are AFC East champions once again.
Levan Reid hands out his Gold Stars and Penalty Flags from New England's 27-6 win over the Texans.
Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy has told Yahoo Sports he is gay after Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo directed a gay slur at him during a game.
The Bruins had a coming-of-age game Monday despite a dissatisfying result.
The Oilers won their sixth game in a row and recorded the franchise's first win at TD Garden in almost two decades.
If nothing else, the Titans are good at getting to opposing quarterbacks. Tom Brady and the Patriots take on 3-10 Tennessee for the last home game of the regular season.
There are still people who believe that Peyton Manning will not only get his job back, but needs to if the Broncos have any hope of a Super Bowl.
The Cincinnati Bengals could use a break, just not the kind Andy Dalton got yesterday.
After a smack to the face by J.R. Smith ended his season last April, Celtics forward Jae Crowder is hoping to get an apology from Smith when the Cavaliers come to Boston on Tuesday.
One of the most celebrated segments of the Zolak & Bertrand show returned from a two-week hiatus on Monday, as Marc Bertrand and Scott Zolak broke down why the Patriots' opponent was stupid on Sunday night.
Here's how Malcolm Butler, Logan Ryan, and the rest of the Patriots secondary continue to make Bill Belichick look like a genius.
The Patriots have moved on from JuJu Smith-Schuster.
After playing just one series in his preseason debut on Thursday, Drake Maye should get a bigger workload next week when the Eagles come to New England.
A rookie quarterback brought some excitement to the Patriots first preseason game and it wasn't Drake Maye.
The AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. had two homers, a double and four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 Wednesday night and salvaged the final game of a three-game series.
The Red Sox now own the tiebreaker over the Royals, thanks in large part to an extremely awkward run scored by first baseman Domenic Smith.
NESN has chosen Judd Sirott as the new Bruins play-by-play man to take over for the retired Jack Edwards.
Nikita Zadorov signed with the Boston Bruins this offseason in hopes of winning a Stanley Cup. But there was a downside to joining an Original Six team, as the blue liner explained Monday in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.
Christmas is a time of giving, and the NBA is giving us one of its oldest rivalries on the league's marquee day with a Celtics-76ers showdown.
John Henry -- and potentially LeBron James -- could eventually become owners of the Boston Celtics.
Why isn't Jayson Tatum playing in the Olympics? Steve Kerr says it's a numbers problem.
The New England Revolution laced up their bowling shoes for a good cause Tuesday night.
Bruce Arena has spoken for the first time since his resignation from the New England Revolution, though a lot of questions still remain about his departure from the franchise.
Soccer fans said they will always remember their time seeing Lionel Messi in Foxboro.
The Karen Read murder case was back in court Friday for a dismissal hearing.
A construction worker has died after he fell from scaffolding at a theater in downtown Boston on Friday.
A man wanted for the rapes of two women in Massachusetts nearly 35 years ago has been captured after a long chase in southern California.
A man is dead, and a woman is in critical condition after a shooting at a home in Lowell early Friday morning.
A baseball player is giving kids a lesson he's lived through, inspiring them to discover a path to college and beyond.
A text messaging program could help teens walk away from e-cigarettes.
A drug used to treat nausea could be used in the fight against breast cancer.
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence model that accurately detect three common pediatric eye conditions.
Researchers have created earbuds that can warn drivers when they are drowsy.
Some women with high blood pressure may be at higher risk of migraine.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Yordan Alvarez belted two home runs and drove in three runs, rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti struck out a season-high 13 over seven innings and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday.
A baseball player is giving kids a lesson he's lived through, inspiring them to discover a path to college and beyond.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
The AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night.
The Patriots have moved on from JuJu Smith-Schuster.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.