FRANKFURT, Germany — Matthew Slater has been around too long to pay lip service to a cliché. For the 16-year NFL veteran, playing a game in Germany is not just another game. It’s not just a business trip.Maybe that’s what he’s supposed to say. But...
By Richard RequenaChicago Tribune ...
I hope everyone was able to get out and vote in the municipal elections this week. Voting is one of our most important civic duties and the impact that local government has on our communities is incredibly tangible.Our school committees and city councils play critical...
The Red Sox have made their first free agent signing of the offseason — and it’s of the minor league variety.According to Baseball America’s log of the latest minor league transactions, the Sox have signed outfielder Mark Contreras to a minor league contract. It’s unclear...
FRANKFURT, Germany — With flag football coming to the Olympics, an international reporter was wondering whether current Patriots players would be interested in making that leap.In Jabrill Peppers, he may have asked the wrong guy.After practicing at the German national soccer team’s training facility on...
By Rachel UrangaLos Angeles Times ...
FRANKFURT, Germany – Guten Tag!This week, the Patriots traveled to Frankfurt, Germany in preparation to play the Indianapolis Colts at Deutsche Bank Park. This marks the third international trip for the Patriots under Bill Belichick. The team played in London in 2009 where they beat...
FRANKFURT, Germany – The cracks are showing, even abroad.On the surface, the Patriots Week 10 matchup is fun for all. The team gets a chance to travel overseas and bond. This is the type of away game that could bring a group together. The Patriots...
Complaints about harassment, verbal abuse and ethical concerns regarding a former Brimfield police officer and selectmen continued for years, leaving residents scared and concerned, newly released documents obtained by MassLive reveal.The complaints detail how former police officer Ryan Olszta became “unusually agitated” during police stops...