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For the first of three consecutive Thursdays, the Patriots will allow media access to an organized team activity today (no public access). Here is a look at Thursday's schedule: 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. -- Media availability at practice (trainin...

Men's basketball coach Shaka Smart refuses to take full credit for VCU's move to the "premier" Atlantic 10, but he recognized that his team's success boosted the entire athletic program's stock in the eyes of its new conference.

A snapshot look at the schedule for reporters at rookie minicamp on Friday: 11:30-noon -- Interviews with rookies in media workroom* 1:15-1:50 p.m. -- Access to practice at Dana-Farber Fieldhouse * The Patriots have tentatively scheduled Chan...

Matt Williamson analyzes whether the New England Patriots have done enough this offseason to upgrade their defense and solve one of their glaring weaknesses from last season.

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The New England Patriots have the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL -- and it got a little easier on Thursday. Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs tore his Achilles tendon and will be out for a significant portio...

For the third straight year, game-by-game predictions were made when the NFL schedule was released. Full disclaimer: So much changes from week to week in the NFL that alters the picture, which is important context when going through this exercise....

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday morning in the AFC East: Now that the 2012 schedule is out, how many wins will the New England Patriots get next season? Morning take: Injuries can always play a factor. But otherwise it's hard t...

A few leftovers on the Patriots' 2012 schedule that were easy to overlook at first glance: 1. Hitting Texans at right time. One could make the case that the Monday, Dec. 10 game against the visiting Texans is the best spot possible for the Patriot...

Breakdown:The Patriots, coming off another Super Bowl appearance, are poised to make another deep run under head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. New England's schedule strength ranks 32nd in the NFL thanks in part to a weakened AFC Ea...

A look at the Patriots' 2012 schedule: Sunday, Sept. 9 -- at Titans (1 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 16 -- vs. Cardinals (1 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 23 -- at Ravens (8:20 p.m.) Sunday Sept. 30 -- at Bills (1 p.m.) Sunday, Oct. 7 -- vs. Broncos (4:15 p.m.) S...

Rapid reaction on the Patriots' 2012 schedule: Welcome back 1 p.m. games. When last year's schedule was released, the Patriots had just four 1 p.m. games (pre-flexing). This year, it's nine games at 1 p.m. Those can always be flexed, but this is a...

We'll find out the full schedule in a few hours, but we've already narrowed down the identity of the Patriots' opponent in the opener. The Patriots just tweeted the following: "Some schedule nuggets for you superfans who can't wait til 7: Pats ope...

Colin Cowherd says he will be glued to the TV for the release of the NFL schedule. We already know all of the games, we just don't know when the games will be. The Denver Broncos are facing eight Pro Bowl QBs this season, while the Patriots face just...

Here are the most interesting stories Tuesday morning in the AFC East: Which game will the new-look Buffalo Bills get in prime-time when the NFL announces its schedule this evening? Morning take: The Bills-Patriots and Bills-Texans games are ...

We take an early crack at game-by-game picks for the 2012 Patriots' season.

We know the "who", as the Patriots' 2012 opponents are already determined. On Tuesday night, we will find out the "when" as the NFL will announce the full schedule (7 p.m. ET). Here is how 2012 breaks down for New England: Home: 49ers, Bills, C...