Agent: Detroit Lions’ linebacker, former UMaine standout Trevor Bates undergoing psych evaluation

The evaluation is delaying Bates’ arraignment on charges including assault, resisting arrest and theft of services.

Kennebunk man has been to every Super Bowl — and he’ll be at No. 53 on Sunday

The Hot Corner: Patriots fans should savor the ultimate team

Ignore the haters, Kalle Oakes says

The Hot Corner: Patriots fans should savor the ultimate team

New England continues to address football as the ultimate team game while the rest of the world treats it as a fantasy league

On Football: Patriots run game bringing balance to offensive attack

New England was fifth in NFL in rushing yards in 2018, the highest ranking in Bill Belichick's tenure.

For Super Bowl refreshment, Portland bars think beyond beer

Toast the G.O.A.T. and his teammates next Sunday with these cocktails designed to honor the Patriots.

To teammates, Tom Brady stands above all as he chases sixth ring

As Patriots quarterback prepares to play in his ninth Super Bowl, he will have a chance to do something no other NFL player has done.

Patriots Notebook: New England players appreciate having another Super Bowl opportunity

Patriots controlling clock, third downs during playoffs

Patriots running back Sony Michel has ran for 242 yards this postseason.

Patriots’ defense back on track heading into Super Bowl

It hasn’t been perfect, but after a slow start New England has stabilized a defense that gave up 25 or more points four times in its first eight games.