KEN POWTAK
Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore holds a football as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Patriots trade up in 2nd round, select Barmore from Alabama

By Ken Powtak Apr. 30, 2021 08:17 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Trying to rebound from the worst season since his first in New

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Despite work at fullback, Pats' Roberts still defense first

By Ken Powtak Dec. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts still considers

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his touchdown catch with Jakobi Meyers, left, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' Stidham throws 2 TDs before Giants rally for 31-29 win

By Ken Powtak Aug. 29, 2019 11:39 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England's Demaryius Thomas found his way into the end

Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy watches from behind the bench during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bruins fall apart and give up early goals in Game 7 loss

By Ken Powtak Jun. 12, 2019 11:12 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins will look back on a miserable three minutes all