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Weathers plays a factor in Patriots 23-17 win over the Ravens

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots came away with an upset victory Sunday night against the AFC rival Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots came into the primetime matchup as heavy underdogs but thanks to a quality game plan and a little help from Mother Nature they shocked Baltimore 23-17.



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Women’s hockey hosts BC on opening night at the Whittemore Center

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After an offseason of uncertainty, UNH hockey is back. There was much speculation if a season would ever have the chance to be played this year, but on Nov. 11 Hockey East released its tentative schedule for both the men and women. The women’s team have high hopes and will get the first chance to break in the ice at the Whittemore Center on Nov. 20.


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Men’s basketball voted No. 3 in America East

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One season removed from being voted last place in the America East preseason poll, UNH men’s basketball has launched into third place ahead of the 2020-21 season. This is the first time the program has been featured in the top three since 2016 and will likely be a threat to stand atop the conference by the end of February.

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Men’s and women’s hockey schedules released

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As an unprecedented semester is coming to a close at UNH, a sense of normalcy will return before it is over. Recently, Hockey East released a teaser video on all of their social media platforms hinting at a return to play on Nov. 20. Wednesday Hockey East released the full tentative schedules for all teams.


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Patriots squeak by the Jets in divisional matchup

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New England Patriots earned a hard-fought and much-needed win against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. The Patriots overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to take home their third win of the season by a final of 30-27.


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Boston mourns the loss of Tommy Heinsohn

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On Tuesday Boston lost a man who gave his entire adult life to the city and had one of the greatest impacts on one of the world’s most famous sports franchises. Former Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tommy Heinsohn passed away at the age of 86 on Tuesday. He was a part of the Celtics in some fashion during each of their 17 championships, the first coming in 1957. Heinsohn may be gone, but the imprint he left on the franchise and on the city is something that will live on forever.


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America East announces 2020-21 basketball schedule

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After the postponement of fall sports, the University of New Hampshire and conferences across the nation are preparing for their first taste of college sports this academic year. Men’s and women’s basketball will be among the first teams to return to action at UNH as America East has released a tentative schedule which is set to start at the beginning of next month.


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Sports world mourns the loss of Travis Roy

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The hockey world – New England specifically – mourns the tragic death of Travis Roy, former Boston University hockey player who became paralyzed in his first game with the team in 1995. His story of courage and perseverance is known by millions as he left an everlasting memory with everyone he met.


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Dodgers, Rays prove to be model for Red Sox future

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The Boston Red Sox finished with the fourth worst record in baseball in the abbreviated 2020 season. The team was well short of a playoff spot but the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays exposed the biggest flaw that stands between the Red Sox and another run at a championship – good, young pitching. The series also highlighted a glimmer of hope for Red Sox Nation moving forward.


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CAA announces UNH football spring schedule

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Just a few weeks after the Colonial Athletics Association (CAA) announced the plans for a six-game spring schedule a Tuesday morning press release answered all the questions that were left unanswered in the initial announcement. The conference released the schedules for 11 schools which are set to kick off on Saturday, March 6; Towson being the only school not participating in the season.


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Newton benched in 33-6 loss against 49ers

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The New England Patriots were handed one of the worst losses in the Bill Belichick era by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Patriots' third straight loss was an outright disaster with the Niners cruising to a 33-6 victory. It’s hard to find anything the Patriots did well in this game. The defense was sieve-like, the offense was downright awful, and the coaching left much to be desired.


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Questions unanswered about Bruins defense

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With the NHL draft in the rearview and 31 franchises in the midst of the free agency period there is still a couple of monumental decision to be made; what will 43-year-old Zdeno Chara do, and how will the Bruins replace him in the first defensive pairing?


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Bruins and Sweeney lose Krug, keep Grzelcyk

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Two years ago, the Boston Bruins were one win away from lifting Lord Stanley’s Cup on home ice against the St. Louis Blues. Unfortunately, they went on to lose again to the almighty Tampa Bay Lightning who took home the Cup this season.


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Patriots disappoint at home against Broncos

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Foxborough M.A. – The New England Patriots lost in frustrating fashion on Sunday; The Denver Broncos came into Gillette Stadium and stole an 18-12 win. The Patriots entered the game with only two practices in the past two weeks and they looked noticeably sloppy.


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Pair of former Wildcats signed to pro contracts

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A pair of former Wildcats were each signed to professional organizations recently. Former UNH cornerback Prince Smith Jr. was signed to the practice squad to the Cleveland Browns, and Kaylan Williams – formerly of the UNH women’s soccer team – signed a contract overseas to play for WFC Ramat Hasharon in Israel.



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Reid, Engaras selected in NHL draft

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On Wednesday October 7 the NHL draft took place and UNH saw a couple of their own come off the board to a pair of NHL franchises. Defenseman Luke Reid and forward Filip Engarås were both drafted last Wednesday night in the sixth round.