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On football: Patriots’ most valuable addition this year wasn’t a player, but a coach

Dante Scarnecchia ended a two-year retirement and coached the offensive line to a great season.

by Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

The NFL commissioner calls Deflategate a ‘disagreement,’ defends Thursday night games and treads lightly on Las Vegas.

No glory? Don’t tell that to New England practice squad standout Trevor Bates, who’s loving ‘an incredible journey.’

Food

Still looking for a place to watch the game? Look no more.

by KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press February 1, 2017January 31, 2017

Surprise football fans with a treat that says, ‘This is as good as being at the stadium.’

No matter who you’re rooting for Sunday, you should be loyal to lobster.

Seven months after competing in the Olympics, the Patriots’ special teams star will take the field in Super Bowl LI.

by KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press January 31, 2017January 31, 2017

Dont’a Hightower of the Patriots and Courtney Upshaw of the Falcons were teammates at Alabama.

by JIM LITKE Associated Press January 31, 2017January 31, 2017

Team officials were concerned that an agency found that the club spent three times the league average for prescription medications.

Don Crisman, who has been to all 50 Super Bowls, considered ending it there, but to him it’s more than just a game.