If this had been a boxing match, the referee would have stopped it in the first half, as the Patriots rolled to a 35-7 halftime lead.
Arthur Weinstein
Rob Gronkowski said there were no excuses for the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs.
Alexis Mansanarez
The Chargers are taking an interesting approach to this weekend's NFL playoff matchup against the Patriots.
Jordan Heck
Mebane's daughter, who was born in November, was diagnosed with a heart defect called trisomy 13.
Gabrielle McMillen
McDaniels clearly hasn’t scared away owners following his decision to back out on the Colts last offseason.
Travis Durkee
At age 41, Brady had one of his least-productive seasons in 2018.
He could have gotten a bonus by finishing top 5 in pass yds, yards PA, TDs, comp. percentage or passer rtg. He fell short in every category.
Thomas Lott
The Jets are expected to fire Todd Bowles once the regular season ends.
Ameer Tyree
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman just received a few hefty fines from the NFL.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has not had a stellar season, prompting questions about his future in the NFL.
Following the suspension of wide receiver Josh Gordon, his New England Patriots team-mates reacted.
Josh Gordon was hit with an "indefinite suspension", having earlier announced that he was taking time out to focus on his mental health.
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is stepping away from the NFL, amid reports he is facing an "indefinite suspension".
The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.
"I have a PSA," Drake said Monday in a video online. "I threw the ball in the stands and I would love to have it back. We can make a trade."
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick put his team's last-gasp loss in to perspective on Monday.
In Brady's time at the helm in New England, he is 7-9 in Miami, with 15 interceptions, compared to his 85-32 record in all other away games.
Tom Brady has impressed his New England Patriots team-mate Josh Gordon.
E.Jay Zarett
New England's Friday injury report listed Patriots QB Tom Brady as having a knee injury and an illness.
Chelsea Howard
Rob Gronkowski has missed three of the Patriots' past four games with lingering back and ankle injuries, but he is fit to face the Jets.
New York will be without its rookie play-caller for the second consecutive week as he nurses an injury, giving Josh McCown the starting nod.
The Patriots tight end has been dealing with various physical problems, but he also needed to work on his mindset.
Gordon started the team's 25-6 win over the Bills on Monday despite reports that he would be held out one quarter because of tardiness.
Kirstie Chiappelli
New England closed out what was a low-scoring affair with an offensive and defensive touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Rob Gronkowski had a new injury pop up in practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
The 27-year-old pass rusher injured his ankle in Chicago’s loss to the Dolphins last weekend.
Josh Gordon has impressed Julian Edelman early in his New England Patriots career.
"I think he's a great player, and I've just got to worry about what I can do to help out the team," Gronkowski told reporters Wednesday.
Slauson said he didn't realize how serious his injury was and that he could have been paralyzed.
A week ago, many observers wanted to know what was wrong with the Patriots and Tom Brady. Two wins later, the Pats look great.
Brady became the third quarterback to throw 500 regular-season touchdowns but described personal milestones as "great team awards."
Liam Blackburn
Edelman was suspended four games for violating the league's PED policy and also missed the entire 2017 season with a torn ACL.
The New England Patriots look likely to be without tight end Rob Gronkowski against the Indianapolis Colts.
Brady could be miss out on millions of dollars in incentives after a 2-2 start.
Wide receiver Josh Gordon is questionable to make his New England Patriots debut against the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots WR Josh Gordon is still dealing with a hamstring injury and may be missing against the Detroit Lions.
Brady has encouraging words for his newest target, saying "we're working at it every day, and every day you try to make improvements."
Cleveland reportedly lost trust in the wide receiver after he misled the team about a commercial shoot that took place last Friday.
Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is ready to go head to head with Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
The Patriots were reportedly close to a deal when Gronkowski told the team he would rather retire than abandon Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not interested in drama as he prepares for Sunday's NFL opener against the Houston Texans.
Tom Brady said he is at a point in his life where the 41-year-old does not care as much about what other people think anymore.
Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon of the New England Patriots are the latest stars to come out in support of Nike and Colin Kaepernick.
Preparing for New England's opening NFL game against the Texans, Rob Gronkowski discussed his new deal.
Sacha Pisani
Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.
Alec Brzezinski
In the first episode of LeBron James' "The Shop," Odell Beckham Jr. spoke candidly about being so famous.
The Patriots struggled in their preseason defeat to the Panthers, prompting coach Bill Belichick to demand more from his team.
Christopher Devine
Bryant was linked to the Patriots after he visited Cleveland on Thursday and left without a contract in place.
The reigning Super Bowl champion QB suffered a shoulder strain against rematch with Patriots in first preseason appearance.
Bob Hille
Yes, the new NFL helmet rule is being intentionally over-officiated during the 2018 preseason. That does not mean the league shouldn't provide more explanation around both correct and incorrect calls.
Tadd Haislop
Some of the NFL's high-profile rookies were in action Thursday, and Sam Darnold led the way.
Whether or not he shakes hands with Tom Brady is not an issue for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.
Gronkowski said he still lives on endorsement money alone and hasn’t touched his income from football.
Brady sat out last week's preseason opener against the Redskins due to a sore back but "absolutely" plans to play this week.
Brady's current contract runs through the 2019 season and the incentives are expected to be worth $5 million.
Tom Brady wasn't willing to talk about whether his trainer, Alex Guerrero, was connected to Julian Edelman's suspension.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who says he's only "focused on getting better," reported to camp on time this week without a new contract.
Why Malcolm Butler was on the bench for Super Bowl LII, the world may never know as Bill Belichick continues to talk around questioning.
When does NFL training camp start? Reporting dates for 2018 differ among the 32 teams. Here are the dates and sites for all training camps this year.
One of the most talked about storylines this offseason has been on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his future.
Rob Gronkowski may not have been available for a trade, but that didn't stop the Patriots from exploring their options.
Nate Solder has a long way to go until his new team catches up to the Patriot Way.
Tom Brady may be skipping organised team activities, but he is still hanging around Gillette Stadium.
One of the most highly speculated stories around the NFL is about Tom Brady missing the team's voluntary OTAs and what he has been doing this offseason. Well, it looks like we have at least one answer.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered an unexpected defense of Lions coach Matt Patricia's character on Wednesday.
Tom Gatto
NFL players will operate under a new national anthem policy in 2018.
The NFL dictionary has already claimed more than one player, and it's only May. The pressure to attend voluntary sessions is still strong.
David Steele
Adrian Clayborn suffered a setback as he gears up for his first season with the Patriots.
Tom Brady is putting an end to the imminent retirement rumors.
The 2018 NFL Draft is over, the initial and secondary waves of free agency have passed, offseason workouts are underway, training camp will be here before we know it, and the Patriots appear no closer to finding the eventual replacement for their 40-year-old franchise quarterback.
Any entertainment endeavors, including acting, will wait as is expected Gronkowski to return to the field.
Dion Lewis will hit NFL free agency in 2018 after a big season with the Patriots. Assuming he does not return to New England, the running back would be a great fit with these five teams.
Vinnie Iyer
"Philly Special" will always be remembered fondly by Eagles fans, but Mike Pereira claims Super Bowl officials got their call wrong.
Blake Birt
Watch the best Super Bowl commercials from Sunday's big game.
Jay Ajayi was traded from the Dolphins to the Eagles this season, and it clearly worked out for the best.
The Patriots obviously don't want Malcolm Butler, but he would be a great fit for these five teams in free agency.
After the Patriots benched Malcolm Butler, Brandon Browner went on several rants to criticize the Patriots coach.
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski declining to deny a report that he might retire was the bombshell of Super Bowl Sunday, and there's reason to believe Gronk might actually call it quits.
Alex Marvez
Put the utensils away, fans: The Patriots' dynasty isn't over until their two most important people decide it is. We know one of them, Tom Brady, is ready to keep it going.
ESPN's latest 30 for 30 captures the incredible, sometimes antagonistic relationship between Hall of Fame coaches Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick.
Michael McCarthy
If Bill Belichick's inexplicable decision to sit Malcolm Butler against the Eagles isn't the worst coaching mistake ever in a Super Bowl, it's very close.
What's next for Nick Foles after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl? The pressure suddenly is on young superstar Carson Wentz to keep proving himself over the next year.
The Eagles finally check the "Super Bowl champion" box by edging the Patriots 41-33. They do it despite a series of late-season setbacks.
The Eagles are looking for the franchise's first Super Bowl win, while the Patriots are looking to tie the Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins with six.
Sporting News
SN provided live Eagles-Patriots scoring updates and highlights during Super Bowl 52 on Sunday. Here's how it went down.
The Patriots are never out of a close game if there's time on the clock and the ball is in Tom Brady's hands. They and the Eagles were aware of that in the closing moments of Super Bowl 52.
Eagles defensive end Chris Long reluctantly used the words "team of destiny" when describing Philadelphia's win over New England in Super Bowl 52. But he was right on point.
The popular actor and comedian apparently tried to join the Eagles on the trophy stage, until an NFL security man intervened.
The Patriots benched starting cornerback Malcolm Butler and the former Super Bowl hero didn't have much to say about it.
Kenan Goyette
Check out Brandon Graham's strip-sack of Tom Brady, frame by frame.
With the Patriots making yet another Super Bowl run, conspiracy theories are out of control. Few seem willing to accept the realities of New England's dynasty.
Bill Bender
Super Bowl 52 MVP odds are out. You already know the favorite, so here some players who have the best chances to edge Tom Brady for the award.
Referees are becoming a story — again — as the Eagles benefit from another controversial TD call.
Joe Rivera
Justin Timberlake performed a medley of hits during the halftime show and kept the act rather tame.
While the Patriots missed an opportunity for a big play earlier in the quarter, the Eagles didn't.
Commercials before, during and after the Super Bowl have become must-see TV over the years. Here is everything you need to know about commercials during the 2018 Super Bowl.
Cooks was drilled after making a catch early in the second quarter of Super Bowl 52.
Ron Clements
Bud Light continues its hugely popular “Dilly Dilly!” ad campaign with two Super Bowl spots, including "The Bud Knight."
The Super Bowl in 2018 seems easy to predict if one goes by the odds. The Patriots opened as solid favorites over the Eagles, so of course most of our experts are picking New England to beat Philadelphia. But not all.
By the time the 2018 Super Bowl starts, everybody will be more than ready to watch Eagles vs. Patriots after two weeks of analysis. Here is all the TV and live stream info you need to watch Super Bowl 52 on Sunday.
Super Bowl 52 ticket prices are stupid high, but here's how you can buy them.
Thirteen years since the Eagles and Patriots met in Super Bowl 39, who will take the rematch in Super Bowl 52? Here's a prediction.
The simulation engine in "Madden NFL 18" suggests Patriots vs. Eagles in Super Bowl 52 will be much closer than the odds suggest.
Bryan Wiedey
Bets on the Super Bowl winner or the game's MVP are standard, but check out some of the crazy prop bets for the national anthem, halftime show and broadcast.
Super Bowl 52 should not be low-scoring. As the Patriots and Eagles prepare for what should be a classic Super Bowl, SN breaks down the matchup in detail and predicts who will have an edge in each area of the game.
Are the Eagles good enough to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 52? SN's David Steele says yes in his predictions for the big game.
Super Bowl 52 between the Eagles and Patriots has several weird connections and similarities to the last time Philadelphia and New England met in the Super Bowl.
Could we see the legendary Prince — in his home town of Minneapolis — in hologram form?
Zac Al-Khateeb
Charley Pride — African-American, U.S. Army veteran and Super Bowl performer — has a unique perspective on the NFL's ongoing national anthem debate.
Kristian Dyer
Veteran announcer contends viewers don't want editorializing from NBC crew.
James White's role with New England this year is similar to that of last year. Which is a good thing for him and the Patriots considering he carried them to a Super Bowl victory last season.
Philando Castile suffered a public death at the hands of a policeman. His mother is using the Super Bowl to keep his memory alive.
The Patriots have made their share of incredible plays on their way to Super Bowl 52. Here are the five best.
The Patriots apparently are pretty optimistic of Tom Brady's chances to win the NFL MVP.
The Super Bowl takes place near where Philando Castile was killed by police, an action that moved Colin Kaepernick to start kneeling. Activists aren't letting the moment pass.
Kenny Britt is the latest castoff who has a chance to win a Super Bowl as a small part of New England's dynasty. Safe to say the wide receiver is happy to be out of Cleveland.
Super Bowls seem to be a habit for Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount, who helped the Patriots win the title last season. It sure beats the old habits that made for a rocky start to his NFL career.
As if Minnesotans needed another reason to root against the Eagles, they have adopted Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as their favored son for the Super Bowl. And they should be pleased with the result of the game.
Jeff Diamond
The Super Bowl will have been played in 25 stadiums when Philadelphia and New England meet in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday. None of them match the new silver standard that is U.S. Bank Stadium.
We ranked New England's eight Super Bowl runs during the Belichick-Brady era in terms of difficulty. Turns out the Patriots have seen tougher opponents than those they faced on their way to Super Bowl 52.
Super Bowl's Opening Night (formerly known as Media Day) will take place Monday. We'll be providing live updates of all the crazy moments.
Matt Patricia's new Lions staff is coming together in Detroit.
The NFL told SN it will not say or do anything out of the ordinary for the most watched national anthem performance of the season.
As a native Minnesotan and long-time Vikings employee, Jeff Diamond knows how the locals feel about Philadelphia fans coming to Minneapolis for Super Bowl 52 a week after the Eagles beat their team.
The Patriots have not lost a Super Bowl in white jerseys during the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era, and white threads have been good luck for other teams in the big game, too.
Gabe Fernandez
You might have seen a photo of an official "celebrating" a touchdown with the Patriots, but the video shows that's clearly not what happened.
The guy was just trying to catch a train. He caught a big internet L instead.
It's not Jacksonville's time ... yet. The Jaguars have some big decisions to make in the offseason, but their run to the AFC title game is reason for optimism as they proceed.
We thought Tom Brady could not be more impressive after New England's comeback win in Super Bowl 51. We were wrong. The Patriots quarterback was even better against the Jaguars.
WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Beantown, later deleted a tweet that included Aaron Hernandez. The former Patriots tight end was convicted of murder in 2015 and hanged himself in his prison cell last April.
Las Vegas has the Patriots repeating as Super Bowl champs.
SN provided live updates from the Patriots' win over the Jaguars in the AFC championship game.
Skylar Rolstad
As if the terrible seasons of the Jets and Giants weren't painful enough, watching the Patriots and Eagles advance to the Super Bowl is gut-wrenching. But wait, there's more!
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was knocked out of Sunday's AFC championship game after a helmet-to-helmet hit delivered by Jaguars safety Barry Church.
Jordan Greer
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski left Sunday's AFC title game against the Jaguars after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Barry Church.
The AFC championship game features a better matchup than a nine-point spread would suggest. Here is why the Jaguars will give the Patriots a real fight and, maybe, pull off the upset Sunday.
The Jaguars and Patriots play Sunday for a chance to advance to Super Bowl LII. Here are our picks and predictions for the AFC championship game.
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, American military members stationed overseas will be able to watch Sunday's AFC and NFC championship games.
There are some interesting comparisons from this year's AFC championship to the one the Patriots and Jaguars played in 1996. Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin are at the front again.
AccuScore predicts the conference champions and participants in Super Bowl 52.
AccuScore
Sporting News has some Super Bowl 52 predictions heading into the conference championship games.
New England is a big favorite again. Philadelphia is a home underdog again. The early lines for Championship Sunday.
At this time last year, Jacksonville fullback Tommy Bohanon was working for his father's contracting company. Now he's a key player for the Jaguars on their run to the AFC championship game.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 35-14 win over Tennessee on Saturday.
AccuScore predicts the divisional-round winners on the road to Super Bowl 52.
If you think a reported Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft clash will distract the Patriots in the playoffs, think again. The Titans (and probably Steelers) will face the opposite — an ultra-focused New England team.
The Patriots and Titans play Saturday night for a chance to advance to the AFC championship game. Here are our picks and predictions for the divisional-round game in Foxborough.
Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could sweep the college football and NFL titles this year. And if not this year, they'll be right back at it in 2018-19.
Love it or hate it, the chalk will prevail in this year's playoffs and the Patriots will repeat as champions.
The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.
An apparent Kelvin Benjamin TD catch was reversed upon review Sunday in New England. Here is why.
The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.
Judging by the reaction to Jesse James' overturned touchdown Sunday, the "What’s a catch?" narrative will not stop anytime soon ... no matter how hard the NFL tries to make its catch rule more clear.
Pittsburgh had a black-and-golden opportunity to make the Patriots return to Heinz Field in the playoffs. After a mind-blowing decision late in Sunday's game, the Steelers will be fortunate to get a first-round bye.
Confusion regarding the NFL's catch rule struck in Pittsburgh on Sunday, when an apparent Jesse James touchdown catch was overturned upon review.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was suspended one game for his brutal hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict. He decided (for some reason) to bring it back for a TD celebration Sunday night.
Check out all the NFL scores and highlights from Week 15 of the 2017 season.
The Patriots’ recent dominance over the Steelers has been exaggerated, so let's take a look at the facts.
Mike DeCourcy
The stage is set for Antonio Brown to make his final push for NFL MVP.
Antonio Brown and Pittsburgh will play New England next weekend for control of the AFC. The squads are SN's most powerful this week.
Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.
Check out all the highlights and stats from Monday night's Patriots-Dolphins game in Miami.
Antonio Brown and the Steelers' offense rained points on the Ravens on Sunday night. Would you bet against them in a shootout, in Week 15 or in the playoffs?
Here is a look at the NFL playoff picture after Week 13 and the first game of Week 14.
Rob Gronkowski was suspended one game for his dirty hit on a Bills player ... just in time for the tight end to rest up for the Patriots' big Week 15 game against the Steelers.
With Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead as its top two running backs, New England has figured out how to get the best possible production from its backfield in 2017.
Check out all the highlights and stats from the Patriots' win over the Raiders in Mexico City on Sunday.
Pittsburgh and New England are on course to play for the top seed in the AFC in Week 15. Over in the NFC, the idle Eagles get a little pressure from the surging Saints and Vikings.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 41-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday night.
The Patriots keep running a quarterback development program and flipping the prospects. Tom Brady still excels while his backups become assets.
Chargers defensive end Chris McCain has a weekly tradition of bringing a kid onto the field before every game, but he was stopped early Sunday.
Tom Brady admits the Patriots are leaving points on the field, as they did against the Chargers. But New England is still near the top of the AFC entering its bye.
NFL viewership is declining further as the 2017 season nears its midpoint. More than 3 million fewer people, on average, are watching this year than they were in 2015.
Being raised in South Florida, Joey Bosa said he became accustomed to New England “always whipping up on the (Miami) Dolphins.” It’s now Bosa’s turn to try to turn the tables for the suddenly red-hot Los Angeles Chargers.
Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England's 23-7 Sunday night victory over Atlanta.
There's a lot of fog in New England, covering up the field in the game between the Patriots and Falcons.
When the Patriots and Falcons meet Sunday night for the first time since Super Bowl LI, they'll both be trying to bury one bad half from that game in Houston.
Twitter was abuzz after referee Tony Corrente took away a touchdown by Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins against the Patriots after video review.
Tom Brady did enough — and the Pats got enough help — to overcome their issues (pass defense and offensive line, to name two) in Thursday's ugly win in Tampa.
During his 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, getting physically and mentally prepared wasn’t always the most difficult part of Vince Wilfork’s pre-game preparation. Sometimes, it was avoiding the temptation to take a detour while walking into Gillette Stadium.
The former Patriot said to have had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death.
Marc Lancaster
The NFL can't figure out what to do with its overtime format, so allow us to help.
We knew last month the Browns were picking first and, with their Super Bowl victory, the Patriots own the 32nd overall pick.
"I let my emotions and genuine excitement get the best of me, and I wanted to share that moment with our fans," the Steelers wideout wrote.
Brandon Schlager
The commissioner has been avoiding New England ever since Deflategate began, and he's avoiding it again.
The Texans and their offensive coordinator have parted ways following a season in which they scored just 25 touchdowns.
The prickly Patriots coach downplayed the Steelers' social media distraction Monday the only way he knows how.
Steelers players have voiced support for coach Mike Tomlin and star Antonio Brown in the wake of Sunday's post-game Facebook Live incident.
The 49ers are down to just a couple options for their next head coach.
The 35-year-old nose tackle will take some time before making his final decision but hinted he will call it a career.
New England was a 16-point favorite in its AFC divisional playoff game against the Texans at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots receiver got away with pretty obvious offensive pass interference and illegal motion against the Texans.
The Patriots are favored to defeat the Texans by 16 points, the highest point spread in an NFL Divisional Playoff round since 1998.
Each of this weekend's divisional playoff games are rematches from the regular season.
Michael Floyd went from counting his free agency dollars to getting waived due to a December DUI arrest.
Joe Rodgers
Don't tell Tom Brady this playoff game is against a team the Patriots have outscored 171-79 in five straight wins.
The Patriots are favored to win their divisional playoff game by more than two touchdowns.
The NFL hit Jarvis Landry with a hefty fine for his TD celebration last Sunday, but he's not the only player feeling lighter in the wallet.
