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Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski signs a ceremonial check for $1.2 million, held by Governor Charlie Baker, for the renovation of the Charlesbank Playground.

Rob Gronkowski returns to Boston, donates $1.2 million for playground renovation

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was back in town Friday afternoon.

Patriots named eighth-most valuable sports franchise in the world by Forbes

The Liverpool Football Club, owned by the Fenway Sports Group, ranks 12th. The Red Sox are No. 20.

A college reunion with Hunter Henry has Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. ‘very, very excited’

Wise had raves for tight end Hunter Henry, his former teammate at Arkansas, who signed with New England this offseason.

Former Patriots defensive back Jason McCourty signing with Miami, per report

McCourty played three seasons with the Patriots, and twin brother, Devin.

Quinn Nordin's college career-long field goal was 57 yards.
Patriots sign Michigan kicker Quinn Nordin, their first undrafted free agent this offseason
He connected on 119 of 124 extra points and 42 of 58 field goal attempts in college.

ben volin | on football
Mac Jones was seldom under pressure in the pocket at Alabama.
Was Mac Jones that great at Alabama, or just a product of the talent around him?
There's no denying that the Patriots' top pick, who started only one full year at Alabama, benefited from playing with the best of everything there.

Jimmy Garoppolo: ‘I thought I was going to be in New England for my entire career’

The quarterback was asked if he would have welcomed a return to the Patriots.

Re-signed center David Andrews is ‘super excited’ to be staying with Patriots

Andrews also said he is not worried that the team re-signed Ted Karras, another center, whom he called "a great teammate."

Ernie Adams, Bill Belichick’s longtime adviser, will retire after 21 seasons with the Patriots

Adams, 68, has been with the organization as football research director for the duration of Belichick’s tenure.

Patriots pick up fifth-year option on OL Isaiah Wynn, but decline RB Sony Michel

Wynn now under contract through the 2022 season, with his final year worth a guaranteed $10.4 million, while Michel will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Bills pick up fifth-year options on QB Josh Allen, LB Tremaine Edmunds

The BIlls retained their 2018 first-round draft picks at a combined price of about $36 million, with Allen set to make nearly $23 million in his final year.

Steve Sarkisian believes Mac Jones is this year’s most NFL-ready rookie quarterback

Sarkisian was the offensive coordinator for Jones at Alabama before leaving to become head coach at Texas in January.

Watch: Bill Belichick praises Ernie Adams ahead of Patriots’ final pick of 2021 draft

Adams, who carries the title of Football Research Director, worked his final draft for the Patriots last weekend.

Patriots have yet to sign any undrafted free agents

The Patriots, who last season signed 16 undrafted free agents, had not signed one as of Sunday.

How the Patriots’ 2021 draft class will impact the roster at five positions

Here are a few preliminary battles to keep an eye on during OTAs and mandatory minicamp.

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FRIDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

Cassidy Machado, Middleborough softball step up to the challenge, blank Bridgewater-Raynham

The sophomore allowed one hit and struck out eight, and Middleborough (2-0) broke it open with a five-run seventh inning to stun the No. 3 Trojans.

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Evan Fournier (right) had a solid scoring night on Friday, one of few bright spots in another deflating loss for Boston.

Complacent Celtics return to old habits in another loss to Bulls

The Celtics lacked urgency, effort, and focus in another disappointing loss on Friday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | SEEKONK 35, FAIRHAVEN 21

JT Moran, Seekonk strike Gold with South Coast Conference division championship

The senior quarterback rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns, threw for 191 yards and another score, and the Warriors outlasted Fairhaven.

The Reds' Wade Miley threw the fourth no-hitter of the young season.

Former Red Sox pitcher Wade Miley throws no-hitter in Cleveland

The Reds' Miley struck out eight batters as the Indians were no-hit for the second time this month.

FRIDAY'S FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Everett still proving to be greater than the opposition with rout of Revere

Quarterback Samy Lamonthe sparked a 37-point first half for the Crimson Tide (2-0), who continue to dominate the Greater Boston League.

bulls 121, celtics 99
Celtics center Tristan Thompson looks on as Bulls guard Zach LaVine finishes off a second-half dunk Friday night.

Kemba Walker scores season-high 33 points but it wasn’t enough, and other observations from Celtics’ loss at Bulls

Evan Fournier added 17 points for the Celtics, who fell into seventh place in the Eastern Conference, a game behind Miami, which beat Minnesota on Friday.

England's Matt Wallace shares the lead with two others at 6-under par 136 after the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.

Gary Woodland among leading trio after second round at windy Wells Fargo; Phil Mickelson still in contention

Woodland had a 2-under-par 69 in the morning and shared the 36-hole lead with Matt Wallace (67) and Patrick Rodgers (68).

Red Sox second baseman Kike Hernandez tweaked his hamstring Thursday on a double vs. the Tigers.

Kiké Hernández placed on injured list

Michael Chavis was activated.