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New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a professional football team that has enjoyed varying degrees of success throughout its checkered history. Under owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots won three Super Bowls during a four-year period (2001-04). The team originated when Boston businessman William H. "Billy" Sullivan Jr. was awarded the eighth and final franchise in the upstart American Football League on Nov. 16, 1959. Originally known as the Boston Patriots, the team played home games at several venues during the 1960s, including six years at Fenway Park. The Patriots were one of 10 AFL teams that joined the NFL when the two leagues merged on Feb. 1, 1970. The following year, t...  Show more »
The New England Patriots are a professional football team that has enjoyed varying degrees of success throughout its checkered history. Under owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots won three Super Bowls during a four-year period (2001-04). The team originated when Boston businessman William H. "Billy" Sullivan Jr. was awarded the eighth and final franchise in the upstart American Football League on Nov. 16, 1959. Originally known as the Boston Patriots, the team played home games at several venues during the 1960s, including six years at Fenway Park. The Patriots were one of 10 AFL teams that joined the NFL when the two leagues merged on Feb. 1, 1970. The following year, the team was renamed the New England Patriots and started playing home games at newly built Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The venue would be renamed twice, first as Sullivan Stadium (1983-89) in honor of the man who founded the franchise and later as Foxboro Stadium (1990-2001) after Sullivan sold the team to Victor Kiam, owner and CEO of Remington Products in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1988. In 1992, Kiam sold the controlling interest of the team to James Orthwein. The ownership changed hands two years later when Kraft, who strategically purchased Sullivan Stadium in November 1988 with the hopes of buying the team some day, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became the fourth owner in Patriots history on Feb. 25, 1994. The following day fans responded to the sale by purchasing nearly 6,000 season tickets, a single-day sales record at the time. The Patriots have come a long way. At his introductory press conference as head coach in 1969, Clive Rush was shocked, literally, when he grabbed a microphone that wasn't grounded and received a jolt. With the team headed to the postseason in 1978, fans were stunned to learn that coach Chuck Fairbanks had accepted a job to be the University of Colorado coach. The team suspended Fairbanks for the final game of the regular season but reinstated him for the playoffs and the Patriots played like a distracted team in a 34-14 loss to Houston. In 1985, the Patriots won three playoff games on the road for the team's first trip to the Super Bowl. Days after getting hammered by the Bears 46-10, six Patriots players were identified as drug users. The next time the Patriots played in the Super Bowl, there was more dysfunction. A power struggle between coach Bill Parcels and Kraft resulted in Parcells quitting shortly after a 35-21 loss to the Packers. He was replaced by Pete Carroll, who lasted three seasons. The Belichick era began in 2000 and coincided with the opening of Gillette Stadium two years later. In Belichick's first eight seasons, the team won the AFC East six times and three world championships with Tom Brady as quarterback.  « Show less

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    Sep 28, 2011 |Story| HB Independent
  1. In The Pipeline: Flying high on tangy wings

    Was it an earthquake? An explosion? What was that strange eruption that took place on Beach Boulevard between Ellis and Talbert avenues at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday?
    Was it an earthquake? An explosion? What was that strange eruption that took place on Beach Boulevard between Ellis and Talbert avenues at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday? Wait. It was more than 100 intense Buffalo Bills fans reacting to their team's wild win...

    Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants

  2. May 24, 2012 |Story| WASK Radio
  3. 93-5 'KHY Rock Report

    <span style=&quot;font-size: medium;"><strong>Headlines for Thursday,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May&nbsp;&nbsp;24,&nbsp;&nbsp;2012</strong></span>
    Headlines for Thursday,   May  24,  2012 AEROSMITH: Here It Is Aerosmith is back with their first new song in six years, "Legendary Child." They unveiled it last night during a live spot on the season finale of American Idol, which also included the...

    Tags: Oregon Ducks, Mick Fleetwood, Amnesty International, Ron Paul, William Shatner

  4. May 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  5. Observations after first Ravens OTA viewing

    The Ravens will finish up the first of three voluntary offseason team activities today, though they&rsquo;ll do it outside the glare of the media. Yesterday was the one day for media availability, and while no big news came out of it, it was still good to see some action after so much attention has been placed on off-the-field stories over the past couple of months. Making any conclusions after a two-hour practice -- which did not include some of the team&rsquo;s top veteran players, including running back <strong>Ray Rice</strong>, linebacker <strong>Ray Lewis </strong>and safety <strong>Ed Reed</strong>, and featured most of the players in jerseys, gym shorts and no shoulder pads -- would be foolish. However, I think it is appropriate to make a couple of observations:
    The Baltimore Sun
    The Ravens will finish up the first of three voluntary offseason team activities today, though they’ll do it outside the glare of the media. Yesterday was the one day for media availability, and while no big news came out of it, it was still good to...

    Tags: Bryant McKinnie, LaQuan Williams, Jarret Johnson, Jah Reid, Cam Cameron

  6. May 23, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  7. Joe Flacco's focus is on field and Ravens teammates, not contract status

    Joe Flacco took a couple of steps to his right, spotted Ed Dickson about 10 yards down the field and lofted a pass between two defenders that the young tight end hauled in.
    Joe Flacco took a couple of steps to his right, spotted Ed Dickson about 10 yards down the field and lofted a pass between two defenders that the young tight end hauled in. After Dickson was touched down and the Ravens' offense retreated back to the line...

    Tags: LaQuan Williams, NFL Pro Bowl, Ozzie Newsome, Houston Texans, Cam Cameron

  8. May 23, 2012 |Column| Baltimore Sun
  9. Cowherd: Billy Cundiff not dwelling on missed kick

    In so many words, Billy Cundiff says he's not thinking about redemption.
    In so many words, Billy Cundiff says he's not thinking about redemption. The game plan now is simple. Move on. Don't look back. What else can the Ravens kicker say? What else can he do? Shrivel up and die? Sit in the house with the blinds drawn and...

    Tags: Super Bowl, Gillette Stadium, AFC Championship Game, Football, Baltimore Ravens

  10. May 23, 2012 |Story| South Bend Tribune
  11. Tigers need time to figure it all out

    Detroit Free Press
    There's a part of Jim Leyland dying to tell everyone: "I told you so." He knew the challenge facing the Tigers in 2012. The self-anointed experts branded the Tigers the runaway favorite in the American League Central, creating expectations of double-...

    Tags: Delmon Young, Super Bowl, Detroit Tigers, National Football League, Alex Avila

  12. May 21, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  13. Ravens: Looking at five questions during OTAs

    From contract negotiations with quarterback <strong>Joe Flacco</strong> and running back<strong> Ray Rice</strong> to a potentially season-ending Achilles injury to star linebacker <strong>Terrell Suggs</strong> to coach <strong>John Harbaugh</strong>&rsquo;s comments on the New England Patriots to mercurial safety<strong> Ed Reed</strong>&rsquo;s controversial radio interviews, the Ravens have made plenty of off-the-field news this offseason.
    From contract negotiations with quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Ray Rice to a potentially season-ending Achilles injury to star linebacker Terrell Suggs to coach John Harbaugh’s comments on the New England Patriots to mercurial safety Ed...

    Tags: Health, LaQuan Williams, NFL Pro Bowl, San Diego Chargers, Jarret Johnson

  14. May 21, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  15. Ray Rice might not be in the building, but some progress has been made in contract talks

    For the next three weeks, the Ravens will have three-day, organized team activities that will undoubtedly attract many of the team&rsquo;s veteran players along with the rookie class.
    For the next three weeks, the Ravens will have three-day, organized team activities that will undoubtedly attract many of the team’s veteran players along with the rookie class. Ray Rice, the Ravens’ star running back who has stayed away from...

    Tags: Wes Welker, LeSean McCoy, Ray Rice, Arian Foster, Philosophy

  16. May 19, 2012 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  17. The Morning Call Sports Calendar

    Items for the calendar must be typed and received at least 10 days in advance of your proposed publishing date at: Sports Calendar, The Morning Call, P.O. Box 1260, Allentown, PA 18105. They may be faxed to the sports department at 610-820-8654 or sent via e-mail to sports@mcall.com. Items must include the name and phone number of a contact person. Handwritten announcements will not be published; and Calendar items will not be taken by telephone.
    Items for the calendar must be typed and received at least 10 days in advance of your proposed publishing date at: Sports Calendar, The Morning Call, P.O. Box 1260, Allentown, PA 18105. They may be faxed to the sports department at 610-820-8654 or sent...

    Tags: Child Abuse, Copperhead Grille, Stabler Companies Inc., Minute to Win It (tv program), Oakland Athletics

  18. May 17, 2012 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  19. Need a Super Bowl ring? Lawrence Taylor's is for sale

    New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is selling the Super Bowl championship ring he won following the 1990 National Football League season.
    New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is selling the Super Bowl championship ring he won following the 1990 National Football League season. The ring features 19 diamonds and is estimated to be worth as much as $100,000, according an e-...

    Tags: Buffalo Bills, Super Bowl, New York Giants, E-Commerce Industry, Punishment

  20. May 17, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV
  21. Junior Seau's home burglarized days after his death

    There doesn't seem to be any rest for Junior Seau. His Oceanside, Calif., home was burglarized just days after the Super Bowl star's suicide. Police say the culprit snuck into the home through a doggie door, rummaged through cabinets and eventually...

    Tags: Super Bowl, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, National Football League, Junior Seau

  22. May 15, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  23. Patriots WR Welker signs franchise tender

    New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday that he has signed his franchise tender.
    New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday that he has signed his franchise tender. Welker disclosed the news on his Twitter account. "I signed my tender today. I love the game and I love my teammates! Hopefully doing the right thing...

    Tags: American Football Conference, Wes Welker, NFL Pro Bowl, Miami Dolphins, Companies and Corporations

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