Chris Mason
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Sports enterprise reporter at MassLive.
Drake Maye joins Drew Bledsoe on unwanted list, Patriots defense wilts in key areas, Mike Vrabel’s message and one silver lining Notes: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Drake Maye joins Drew Bledsoe on unwanted list, Patriots defense wilts in key areas, Mike Vrabel’s message and one silver lining (notes)
Notes on Drake Maye's turnovers, Patriots defensive woes, pre-snap penalty issues, Trevor Lawrence's bizarre knee and more.
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As a chubby offensive lineman at 15, Gabe Jacas never pictured his football career lasting beyond high school. Everything changed when his brother, Khaliq, came home from college. “He didn’t just let me be a waste.” Get to really know Jacas: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
How Gabe Jacas' brother turned a long shot into a Patriots pass rusher
As a chubby offensive lineman at 15, Gabe Jacas never pictured his football career lasting beyond high school. Everything changed when his brother, Khaliq, came home from college.
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New feature: Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas once thought football would end after high school — his brother had a different vision www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
How Gabe Jacas' brother turned a long shot into a Patriots pass rusher
As a chubby offensive lineman at 15, Gabe Jacas never pictured his football career lasting beyond high school. Everything changed when his brother, Khaliq, came home from college.
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The UFL is bringing a spring football team to New England in 2027. Here's what fans need to know: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
UFL coming to New England in 2027: What fans need to know
A new professional football team is coming to Rhode Island and games will kickoff in April of 2027.
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Hear from Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, Kevin Byard, Aaron Rodgers, Morgan Moses, Will Campbell, Christian Barmore and Romeo Doubs:
Chris Mason@bychrismason.bsky.social · 2w agoPatriots notes: Christian Gonzalez dominates D.K. Metcalf, Romeo Doubs rebounds, latest injury updates and more www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots notes: Christian Gonzalez dominates D.K. Metcalf, Romeo Doubs rebounds, latest injury updates and more www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Christian Gonzalez shuts down D.K. Metcalf as Patriots defense dominates Steelers for first win (notebook)
Notes on Christian Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs, Drake Maye, Christian Elliss, Christian Barmore, the latest injury updates and more.
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Hear from Drake Maye, Romeo Doubs, Christian Gonzalez, Will Campbell, Kevin Byard, Mike Vrabel and more: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots notes: An A.J. Brown injury, Christian Gonzalez’s new deal ‘a relief,’ a possible silver lining in Seattle and more
There was plenty to glean beyond Drake Maye's late interceptions in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
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Patriots notes: - A.J. Brown goes down, Romeo Doubs crumbles - Encouraging starts for Christian Gonzalez, Will Campbell (with stats to prove it) - Gonzalez talks 'relief' with new contract - Patriots can't capitalize on injury luck with Sam Darnold More: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots notes: An A.J. Brown injury, Christian Gonzalez’s new deal ‘a relief,’ a possible silver lining in Seattle and more
There was plenty to glean beyond Drake Maye's late interceptions in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
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As the Milton High football team readies for the start of a new season, a bin of freshly washed Guardian Caps sits in the training room. Do these helmet covers provide significant protection or just a false sense of security? MassLive investigates: www.masslive.com/highschoolsp...
While a high schooler's Guardian Cap may look similar to what NFL players wear, Christopher Nowinski warns they're not the same. “They are completely different products, both in their design and especially in their performance on lab tests.” Details: www.masslive.com/highschoolsp...
Do Guardian Caps protect high school athletes from head injuries or provide a false sense of security? Here's what MassLive found: www.masslive.com/highschoolsp...
Do Guardian Caps protect high school athletes from head injuries or provide a false sense of security?
MassLive investigates how effective the Guardian Caps being sold to high school football players are at preventing head injuries.
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Patriots notebook: Kayshon Boutte was on track to be healthy scratch, a Christian Gonzalez update, and other notes from preseason finale www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots notebook: Kayshon Boutte was on track to be healthy scratch, a Christian Gonzalez update, and other notes from preseason finale
The Patriots notebook includes Mike Vrabel explaining the Kayshon Boutte trade, a Christian Gonzalez update, and more observations from the preseason finale in Cleveland.
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Patriots reactions: Everything you need to know from comeback win over Eagles www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Patriots reactions: Everything you need to know from comeback win over Eagles
The Patriots notched their first win of the preseason thanks to a dramatic fourth quarter comeback. Here's everything you need to know from the victory over Philadelphia.
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“Will just kinda reminds me of myself, in a way.” Eagles star Lane Johnson spent some time getting to know Will Campbell this offseason and sees himself in the young Patriots tackle. Here's what the six-time Pro Bowler had to say: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
How Eagles star Lane Johnson sees himself in Patriots tackle Will Campbell
Six-time Pro Bowler Lane Johnson trained with Will Campbell in the offseason.
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Saquon Barkley hates joint practices, but has a lot of respect for the Patriots and believes they could make another run. “I feel like they have a good chance of going very far.” www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Eagles superstar admits he ‘hates’ joint practices, says Patriots ‘have a good chance of going very far’
Saquon Barkley hates joint practices and the fights that come with them, but has a lot of respect for the Patriots.
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The Patriots defense held up noticeably better against the run in Thursday's joint practice. Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata had an interesting explanation for that. "We weren’t effective today because we decided to put the boxing gloves on." www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Eagles champ: Putting ‘boxing gloves on’ led to Patriots slowing down Philly running game
The Patriots defense fared better against the run Thursday. Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata believed post-whistle fights "killed the momentum" for Philadelphia.
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Patriots... tie? Patriots tie. Here's everything you need to know from tonight's preseason opener against the Colts: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
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Enjoyed chatting with Brad Friedel about the state of soccer in the United States, the team’s 2026 World Cup performance and where the Americans go from here. Interesting insight from the Hall of Fame keeper: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
Legendary American goalkeeper offers fascinating insight on state of U.S. soccer
The National Soccer Hall of Famer spoke with MassLive about the state of soccer in the United States, the team’s 2026 World Cup performance and where the Americans go from here.
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Legendary American goalkeeper offers fascinating insight on state of U.S. soccer www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
Legendary American goalkeeper offers fascinating insight on state of U.S. soccer
The National Soccer Hall of Famer spoke with MassLive about the state of soccer in the United States, the team’s 2026 World Cup performance and where the Americans go from here.
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Top 10 World Cup moments from ‘Boston Stadium:’ Superstars shine, Scots roar, breathless PKs and more: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
Top 10 World Cup moments from ‘Boston Stadium:’ Superstars shine, Scots roar, breathless PKs and more
From do-or-die penalty kicks to thunderous Scots, there were bucket-list memories forged in Foxborough. Here are the 10 best moments from the World Cup.
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Jaylen Brown is at the World Cup this afternoon. Gets a nice ovation from the Foxborough crowd.
Exclusive: Bo Bichette recalls playing baseball with ‘specimen’ A.J. Brown — and has unique way of keeping tabs on Patriots WR www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Bo Bichette recalls playing baseball with ‘specimen’ A.J. Brown — and has unique way of keeping tabs on Patriots WR
Before becoming an NFL star, A.J. Brown was Mississippi's top ranked outfielder. He and Bo Bichette faced 95 mph fastballs as teammates in the 2015 All-American Game at Wrigley Field.
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Wonder what a two-time MLB All-Star thought of A.J. Brown's baseball abilities? I caught up with Bo Bichette, who hit in front of Brown in the 2015 All-American Game. He called Brown "a specimen" and was struck by his speed, power and one other thing: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Bo Bichette recalls playing baseball with ‘specimen’ A.J. Brown — and has unique way of keeping tabs on Patriots WR
Before becoming an NFL star, A.J. Brown was Mississippi's top ranked outfielder. He and Bo Bichette faced 95 mph fastballs as teammates in the 2015 All-American Game at Wrigley Field.
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As Bo Bichette stepped into the batter’s box at the 2015 All-American Game, a muscular outfielder moved into the on-deck circle at Wrigley. “I remember a specimen of an athlete.” Here's what else Bichette recalls about playing alongside A.J. Brown: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
Bo Bichette recalls playing baseball with ‘specimen’ A.J. Brown — and has unique way of keeping tabs on Patriots WR
Before becoming an NFL star, A.J. Brown was Mississippi's top ranked outfielder. He and Bo Bichette faced 95 mph fastballs as teammates in the 2015 All-American Game at Wrigley Field.
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Paraguay authored a heart-stopping classic to upset Germany in the Round of 32 in Foxborough. Here are initial takeaways on one of the 2026 World Cup's biggest stunners thus far: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
World Cup takeaways from heart-stopping, controversial match between Paraguay and Germany
Paraguay authored a heart-stopping classic to upset Germany in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium.
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As thousands of Scots sang together, I felt the moment’s magnitude. The sound thundered through my bones. Scotland hadn’t been to the World Cup in 28 years. When the Tartan Army finally had a chance to sing “Flower of Scotland,” I could hear how long they’d waited. www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
What Scotland taught us during their legendary Boston week at the World Cup | Chris Mason
This trip to the States was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scots. I didn’t expect it to be one for us, too.
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This trip to the States was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scottish World Cup fans. I didn’t expect it to be one for us, too. Here's what Scotland taught us during their legendary Boston week at the World Cup. Column from Foxborough: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
What Scotland taught us during their legendary Boston week at the World Cup | Chris Mason
This trip to the States was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Scots. I didn’t expect it to be one for us, too.
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How Tom Brady helped transform Harry Kane from doubting teenager into England’s greatest goal scorer www.masslive.com/patriots/202...
How Tom Brady helped transform Harry Kane from doubting teenager into England’s greatest scorer
When Harry Kane takes the pitch at Gillette Stadium, it’s a safe bet that the English captain will spend a moment basking under the Patriots championship banners.
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What’s the World Cup like in Foxborough? Here are 9 takeaways on Scotland fans, traffic gridlock, food prices, a bucket-list-type atmosphere and more: www.masslive.com/sports/2026/...
What’s the World Cup like in Foxborough? Takeaways on Scotland fans, traffic gridlock, food prices and more
Here are nine World Cup takeaways from the first match at Gillette Stadium.
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