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‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ immortalizes the Pats’ glory days

February 20, 2024

If you’re a devastated New England Patriots fan lamenting the team’s glory days, especially after Head Coach Bill Belichick’s departure, get ready...

NFL fan of the year Tom Grossi creates chaotic good

February 14, 2024

This weekend was busy for the NFL as the NFL Honors and the Super Bowl were hosted in Las Vegas. At the NFL Honors, several awards were announced, including...

49ers, Chiefs matchup expected to be close game

February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 11, the San Francisco 49ers look to avenge their Super Bowl LIV loss and emerge victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs—reversing the...

Is streaming the future of football? The first streaming-only NFL games draws customers and criticism

January 31, 2024

Though the Jan. 13 Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the fourth coldest game in NFL history, this is far from the most...

Mourning Adam Johnson: Why is safety in professional sports not taken seriously?

November 8, 2023

Opinions expressed in Beacon Op-Eds are not necessarily shared by the entire staff. It is the responsibility of Opinion editors to elevate each individual’s...

The Patriots missed postseason football by one game. What went wrong?

February 22, 2023

On Jan. 8, the Patriots had their final chance to punch their ticket to the playoffs against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats’ season...

Voice of Patriots radio embraces a new challenge: teaching at Emerson

February 1, 2023

Almost every Sunday afternoon, from early September to mid-January, Bob Socci steps into a broadcasting booth situated a few dozen rows up from the field...

Go out with dignity, Brady

November 1, 2022

He has served his time, done his duty, and lived out every young football player's dream. Now, it’s time for Tom Brady to retire. Thomas Edward...

The NFL should reevaluate its concussion protocol

October 6, 2022

There were five minutes and fifteen seconds left in the second quarter of the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals when the Dolphins’...

Emerson students shocked after New England legend hangs up spikes

February 3, 2022

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It’s the NFL’s fault that the Patriots are back

December 8, 2021

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Welcome to the Mac Era

September 3, 2021

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Column: The arrival of Big Money Belichick and the reloaded 2021 Patriots

March 29, 2021

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Patriots eliminated from playoff contention following loss to Dolphins

December 21, 2020

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Patriots’ playoff chances low after splitting Los Angeles trip

December 14, 2020

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Patriots win ugly at home vs. Cardinals

December 1, 2020

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Underdog Patriots upset Ravens at home

November 18, 2020

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The next step for pandemic-ridden pro sports after election

November 10, 2020

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Patriots fumble in the final minute, lose to Bills in fourth straight loss

November 3, 2020

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Column: TB12 gaining ground in Belichick vs. Brady debate

November 3, 2020

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