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Former Patriots' Guard Joe Andruzzi Rescued Boston Marathon Explosion Victims

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:17 +0000

After playing for the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2004, guard Joe Andruzzi was already loved in Boston, but now he's a certified hero. After yesterday's deadly explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Andruzzi, who was at the scene as an observer hosting an event for his cancer foundation, left no doubt that he's an even larger star off the field than he was on it

Buzzer Beaters: Welker's a Bronco & Bush Is a Lion, Team USA Advances and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:32 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: NFL free agency is moving right along. On Wednesday Wes Welker, the longtime prolific receiver in New England, signed a two-year deal worth $12 to take his talents to Denver. Welker moves from one surefire Hall of Fame quarterback (Tom Brady) to another (Peyton Manning). [USA Today] Also switching teams is [...]

[UPDATE] It's a Done Deal: Wes Welker to Denver Broncos

B98.5 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:10:11 +0000

Wide receiver Wes Welker is leaving our New England Patriots. Free agency began yesterday and reports say Welker was not happy with the Pats initial offer and has now accepted a 2 year, $12 million deal with the Denver Broncos.

Buzzer Beaters: Brady Signs Extension, NHL May Realign, and More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:17:07 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Tom Brady agreed to a three-year extension with the Patriots, a contract that will keep him in New England until he’s 40. The deal is for just $27 million, maybe half what Brady could get on the open market, but apparently he really wanted to stay where he was and give the [...]

Rob Gronkowski Gives Kid $100 For a Lemonade At The Super Bowl

Joe Student — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:14:54 +0000

Given his frequent hard partying and bro-riffic off-the-field behavior, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski seems more likely to shotgun a beer than sip some lemonade. Thursday, ‘Gronk’ showed his generous side, handing over a $100 bill for some lemonade being sold by a kid set up just off CBS Sports’ Radio Row at [...]

Tom Brady + Gisele Bundchen Prove They're Richer Than You by Adding a Moat to Their Fortress [PHOTOS]

B98.5 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:47:02 +0000

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are super rich. How rich are they? They’re so rich that the $20 million L.A. home they live in is getting its own moat. For serious. The Patriots quarterback and his fashion model wife added a moat to their current fortress to keep out any invading forces that Bundchen may [...]

Did the NFL Fine Tom Brady for His Slide, or to Save Their Rep? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:40:42 +0000

After a lot of talk about whether Tom Brady’s slide into Ravens safety Ed Reed was dirty or not, the NFL has decided fine the Patriots quarterback. Brady will be handing over $10,000 to the league, which will give that money to a charity. The biggest question now is, did they fine Brady because the [...]

Family of Junior Seau Files Wrongful Death Suit Vs. NFL

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:37:40 +0000

The family of the late Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death suit against the NFL Wednesday, alleging that the trauma the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker suffered while playing in the league caused a brain disease that led him to commit suicide in May 2012. The lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday at the California Superior [...]

Is It Really That Big a Deal That Bill Belichick Didn't Do a Postgame Interview? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:42:53 +0000

The New England Patriots come up short again in their quest for another Super Bowl ring, but instead of talking about the Ravens' success it seems all anyone cares about is New England coach Bill Belichick's attitude after the game.

NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:48:18 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games: