Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Starting with the 2013 seasons, fans will be limited in what type of bags can be brought into NFL stadiums including Gillette Stadium.
When fans go watch the Patriots play later this year, they will be subjected to a new league-wide policy on what bags can be brought into a stadium. According to the New England Patriots, fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium Plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium: Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: non see-through purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. The decision to change the policy was made unanimously by the NFL Committee on Stadium Security. …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Super Bowl Sunday is also a favorite day for a group of dogs up for adoption. The annual Puppy Bowl will air at 3 p.m. on Animal Planet.
Super Bowl XLVII may be coming this Sunday, Feb. 3, but for those families with pets who aren't as interested in watching the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens go head-to-head, there's another sporting event to enjoy. Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX will also take place on Sunday, and feature more than 30 dogs, each available for adoption. New this year, too, will be a group of hedgehogs to cheer on the pups. The Puppy Bowl begins at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, and in celebration of the animal-themed event, we're asking Patch readers to submit photos of their pets. Photos do not need to be Super Bowl (or Puppy Bowl) themed. How to Submit: Please add photos to this gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button. Only photos …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
The New England Patriots close at the regular season Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough. Kick-off is 4:25 p.m.
The New England Patriots enter Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with a 5-0 record in AFC East games this year. With a victory, the Patriots would finish their slate of divisional games without a loss for the second time in team history. The Patriots were a perfect 6-0 in AFC East play in 2007. New England had just one loss in division play in 1986, 1997, 2003, 2004 and 2005, 2010 and 2011. The Patriots and Dolphins will square off for the 95th time, including three playoff games, in their 47th year as division foes and for the second time in 2012. The Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami 23-16 on Dec. 2. The Dolphins and Patriots began playing twice a year during the regular season in 1967. The Patriots swept the series in 2010 and …
Monday, December 17, 2012
The San Francisco 49ers blew a 28-point lead but held on to beat the New England Patriots, 41-34 at Gillette Stadium Sunday night.
As much as the first half was one to forget for the New England Patriots Sunday Night, the second half was nearly one to remember in a wild and sloppy, 41-34 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. "Obviously we just didn’t do anything well enough to win," said Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. "It starts with me – didn’t do a good job of coaching, didn’t coach well, we didn’t play well, we weren’t good on offense, weren’t good on defense, weren’t good enough on special teams. They just did a better job than we did. We just have to perform better than that. We didn’t so that’s the result. We just didn’t do a good job, it’s as simple as that." San Francisco (10-3-1) built a 31-3 lead in the third quarter; sending Patriots fans home in droves …
Monday, December 10, 2012
The New England Patriots (9-3) host the AFC-leading Houston Texans (11-1) Monday night at Gillette Stadium. Kick-off is 8:30 p.m.
Foxborough is set to host a primetime NFL matchup Monday night when the New England Patriots (9-3) take on the AFC-leading Houston Texans (11-1) at Gillette Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Monday night’s showdown in Foxborough will be the fourth time the Patriots and Texans meet since Houston entered the NFL in 2002 and for the first time since the 2009 regular-season finale when Houston took a 34-27 win on Jan. 3, 2010. New England is 2-1 against Houston in the regular season with wins in 2003 and 2006. Houston lost 47-7 on December 17, 2006 in their first and only visit to Gillette Stadium. The Patriots claimed a 23-20 overtime win in their first trip to Reliant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2003. The teams last met in the 2009 regular-…
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The New England Patriots roll into East Rutherford, N.J. to face the rival New York Jets on Thanksgiving night. Kick-off is 8:20 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about the Week 12 match-up.
Note: Information courtesy of The New England Patriots Media Relations Department Thanksgiving Day football is all about rivalries. So it is appropriate that 10 hours after Foxborough and Mansfield take the field the New England Patriots meet their biggest rivals - the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The Pats will play on Thanksgiving for the fifth time in team history and their first in a Thanksgiving night game against the Jets. The Patriots will look to improve to a 4-0 record in the division and earn a series sweep of the Jets with a win this week. The last time these two teams met, the Patriots defeated the Jets, 29-26, in overtime on Oct. 21 at Gillette Stadium. This week’s game will be broadcast to a national audience by NBC …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
After a week of rest, the New England Patriots host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday - Veterans Day - at Gillette Stadium. Kick-off is 1 p.m.
The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills will meet for the 106th time Sunday and the second time in 2012, with New England holding a 63-41-1 edge following a 52-28 victory against the Bills in Buffalo on September 30. The Patriots will be looking for their 22nd sweep in the annual series. The Patriots are 33-19 all-time in home games against Buffalo, including 10-0 at Gillette Stadium. The series between the AFC East rivals began in 1960. The Patriots’ 63 wins over the Bills are their highest victory total over any opponent, nine more than they own over the New York Jets (54). New England has won 22 of its last 25 games against Buffalo dating back to the 2000 season. After seven straight series sweeps and 15 straight Patriots wins, …
Sunday, October 2, 2011
New England Patriots players and coaches will wear pink apparel at Oakland on Oct. 2 and against Dallas on Oct.16.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The annual worldwide campaign is organized by major breast cancer charities to aid in increasing funds for research and awareness of the disease. This October, the New England Patriots will recognize breast cancer Awareness month by wearing pink apparel at the Oakland game on Oct. 2 and against Dallas at home on Oct. 16. The Patriots' promotion of breast cancer awareness in October is part of the NFL and the American Cancer Society's "A Crucial Catch" campaign. The NFL and the Patriots will also include on-field pink ribbon stencils, wall banners, pink goal post padding in both end zones, special game balls with pink ribbon decals, pink coins used for the coin toss, pink sideline caps…
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Patriots return to action in preseason tilt against Jacksonville.
The Patriots will play their first game in months tonight at 7:30pm at Gillette Stadium. This being a preseason game (and the first one at that), it's unlikely we'll see much of the starters. So, after the first quarter, what should Patriot fans be watching? 1. Our first look at Ryan Mallett. Tonight, fans may get a chance to see the rookie quarterback in his first pro action. The Pats shocked many when they selected the talented (but allegedly troubled) prospect in the third round. We'll see how their gamble is panning out so far. It will be interesting to see how the battle to be Brady's backup will pan out between Mallett and Brian Hoyer. Hoyer has looked good in mop-up action, so it may take Mallett a while to overtake him (if he does …
Monday, July 25, 2011
The NFL Players Association and the league have reached an agreement on a new labor deal.
Football is back for the fall. The New England Patriots are one step away from getting back to work in Foxborough. According to the NFL.com, the NFL Players Association and the league have reached an agreement on a new labor deal. The NFL Lockout could end today, Monday, July 25, as the players and league representatives are set to vote on an agreement this afternoon. "The league's 32 player representatives and then all of its players still must vote to approve it, but at this point it appears a formality," the NFL.com report said. According to the Associated Press, if players sign off on the agreement Monday, NFL clubs would be able to start signing 2011 draft picks and rookie free agents on Tuesday. Starting on Wednesday, 10 teams would …
