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Women's Football Alliance | Boston Renegades 42, Pittsburgh Passion 24

Tytti Kuusinen leads Boston Renegades to WFA Pro National Conference Championship

The bullish running back ran for four touchdowns — two in each half — to spark the Renegades to a 42-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Passion on Saturday at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

What’s next for Deshaun Watson and Daniel Snyder?

The Browns star quarterback and the Commanders owner still find themselves in a heap of trouble.
Patriots

Patriots complete the signings of their 2022 draft class

Offensive lineman Cole Strange, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, and quarterback Bailey Zappe officially signed Thursday.
Patriots

Patriots will wear red throwback jerseys and Pat Patriot helmets for select games in 2022

The Patriots dropped the news Wednesday on social media with a video featuring several current players as well as Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett.

NFL
NFL seeks arbitration for Brian Flores’s racial discrimination suit
If the league’s request is successful, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would be the arbitrator.

NFL
Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26
Ferguson, nicknamed “Sack Daddy,” played in 38 games over three NFL seasons, all with Baltimore.

NFL

Rob Gronkowski retires from the NFL ... again

After spending one season away, the tight end rejoined Tom Brady in Tampa Bay and won one more ring.
NFL

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits

Watson, who has been accused of harassing or assaulting massage therapists, could still be suspended by the NFL.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Which NFL players are still angling for new contracts this offseason?

Some of them skipped mandatory minicamp, subjecting themselves to about $90,000 in fines.
Patriots

Patriots sign WR Jakobi Meyers, add free agent WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

New England also signed running back Pierre Strong Jr., a fourth-round draft pick.
Patriots

Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers reportedly signs his second-round tender, still seeking long-term deal

Meyers, 25, led New England in receptions (83) and receiving yards (866) last season.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Here’s why Deshaun Watson and the Browns look like they are in trouble

Even if the 24 lawsuits against Watson come out in his favor, the NFL still has to come down hard.
NFL

Commanders assistant coach Jack Del Rio fined $100k for comments about Capitol riot

Washington coach Ron Rivera said Del Rio's statements were hurtful to members of the local community and did not reflect the views of the organization.
Patriots

Steve Belichick discusses bad playoffs losses, underrated Patriots and more

The Patriots outside linebackers coach appeared on former defensive end Chris Long's podcast recently, where the two also talked about the Super Bowl LI comeback.
patriots notebook

Freed convict gets to meet his Patriots benefactors at practice, with a message of hope

William Allen recently had his life sentence commuted by Gov. Baker, after the Patriots and others went to bat for him.
Sports Log

Walmart heirs agree to buy Denver Broncos in record deal

Terms of the sale weren’t disclosed, but KUSA-TV in Denver reported it was for $4.65 billion.
ben volin | on football

Bill Belichick is taking an unnecessary risk by not hiring a play-caller for Mac Jones

Nobody is talking on the Patriots, but the play-calling could be shared by Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, and even Belichick.
patriots notebook

Receiver Tre Nixon keeps up the good work, and other observations from Patriots minicamp

Nixon added a one-handed touchdown grab to his minicamp highlights, drawing raves from fellow receiver Nelson Agholor.

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No coach, no problem as Newton North boys’ basketball beats La Salle (R.I.) for Seaver Invitational title

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