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Patriots Training Camp: Locked in on football

After a 4 1/2-month lockout, after all the legal posturing by the NFL owners and players, Vince Wilfork wasn’t quite sure what to expect Thursday morning.

And then the New England Patriots took the field behind Gillette Stadium for their first practice of the season.

They were greeted by a huge cheer and ovation from the 3,000-plus fans who filled the bleachers and hill around the field.

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Red Claws coach: That itch never left, so he’s making it right

After two years away from coaching, Dave Leitao realized he was aching to return.

Leitao might not have the most recognizable name to Maine basketball fans, but they’re about to get to know him pretty well.

Leitao, a 25-year veteran of coaching in NCAA Division I, was introduced Thursday as the new coach of the Maine Red Claws at the Boys and Girls Club.

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Dave Leitao introduced as Red Claws coach

PORTLAND — Dave Leitao, a 25-year veteran of coaching at the NCAA level, was introduced as the Maine Red Claws head coach Thursday morning and said he looked forward to the challenge of coaching his first professional team. “I cannot wait to get started and immerse myself into this community,” he said during a press ocnference […]