Junior Seau, regarded as one of the N.F.L.’s best linebackers over a 20-year career with the Chargers, the Dolphins and the Patriots, died of a gunshot wound to the chest at his home.

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Junior Seau, Famed N.F.L. Linebacker, Dies at 43; Suicide Is Suspected

The Patriots, up by 2 points, let the Giants score with less than a minute left so they would have time to score a touchdown of their own. Ultimately, the plan failed.

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Super Bowl 46 – After Giants’ Surreal Touchdown, Debates on the Strategy

INDIANAPOLIS — There was no perfect season on the line this time, but the New York Giants did it again to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots . Quarterback Eli Manning engineered the big drive in crunch time when the Giants needed it and New York beat the Patriots, 21-17 , on Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in another down-to-the-wire Super Bowl between these rivals. Read full article > >

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Super Bowl 2012: Giants beat Patriots 21-17 in a heartstopping repeat of 2008 title game

The Giants and the 49ers square off at Candlestick Park for the N.F.C. Championship and the chance to face the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: N.F.C. Championship, Giants vs. 49ers

Vernon Davis of the 49ers and Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots may look like tight ends, but they run and catch like wide receivers, presenting problems for opposing defenses.

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On Pro Football: Rise of New Breed of Tight End Goes Unchecked So Far

Live coverage and analysis of the Patriots-Broncos divisional-round playoff game from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.

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The Fifth Down: Broncos vs. Patriots, Tebow vs. Brady, Live Analysis

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien will be Penn State’s first new head football coach in nearly a half-century, according to multiple reports. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, first reported Thursday night that an official announcement would be made Saturday, and that O’Brien would continue as an assistant with the Patriots the rest of the postseason. Read full article > >

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Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien reportedly replacing Paterno at Penn State

The Patriots rolled the Jets in a victory that reminded all those dressed in green and white that the division goes through New England, same as it ever has.

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Patriots 37, Jets 16: Jets Get a Reminder of Who’s in Charge

Apparently it’s no longer enough for top fundraisers to gain special access to their favorite politicians. Now they need a special title too. For Texas Gov. Rick Perry, for example, major fundraisers are labeled as Pilots ($50,000 or more), Explorers ($100,000), Entrepreneurs ($250,000) or Patriots ($500,000 and up). Each level gets its own raft of goodies, from invitations to local receptions to a “VIP Republican National Convention Package” including a hospitality suite, according to a campaign strategy document . Read full article > >

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What’s in a name? Fancy titles multiply for major donors

The Patriots will be playing the Buckeyes just 142 miles from Ohio State’s campus. George Mason says it’s ready for the challenge.

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NCAA tournament: George Mason comfortable in underdog role against Ohio State

The Rams continued their mastery of the Patriots in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament.

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George Mason vs. VCU: Patriots’ winning streak ends at 16

The Patriots scored their first touchdown of the night with less than a minute to go in the third quarter, then topped it off with a two-point conversion.

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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: Jets 14, Patriots 11, 4th Quarter

This matchup will go a long way in determining the playoff future of two teams with Super Bowl ambitions.

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The Fifth Down: Live Analysis: Jets 0, Patriots 3, First Quarter

The Patriots’ decline can be traced to a moral misstep three seasons ago by Coach Bill Belichick.

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Sports of The Times: The Day the Patriots Empire Began to Crumble

On the surface, both the Jets and the Patriots project the image of their coaches, and those images reside at N.F.L. extremes. But the teams are far more similar than given credit for.

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Jets and Patriots Are More Alike Than Portrayed