Pro Sports

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones (95) talks with linebacker Mike Rivera (59) as they stretch during practice at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Manning, Brady meet for 13th time

Friday, October 5, 2012

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady missed nearly an entire season with torn knee ligaments. Peyton Manning was sidelined all last season by neck surgery and nerve damage that weakened his throwing arm. That might have been the beginning of the end for lesser quarterbacks. Not for Brady and Manning, winners of four Super Bowls and six MVP awards between them. They’ll … 0

Patriots’ rookie RB is in the New England spotlight

Thursday, October 4, 2012

FOXBOROUGH — Brandon Bolden’s first regular-season session with the media on Thursday had to be shifted from the traditional spot in front of his stall to a more spacious area in the corner of the New England Patriots locker room to accommodate the throng of reporters anticipating his arrival. Standing against the wall, … 0

Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years

Thursday, October 4, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera had just achieved baseball immortality, and everyone around him knew it. Tigers manager Jim Leyland had tears welling in his eyes. General manager Dave Dombrowski kept trying to remind people to stop and enjoy the moment. Prince Fielder simply shook his head in disbelief at the history … 0