season opener

Though their full schedule has not yet been revealed, multiple reports have pegged the New England Patriots' season opening game, in which they'll waive their fifth Super Bowl banner at Gillette Stadium, to be played against the Kansas City Chiefs.

With an offensive unit devoid of its Hall-of-Fame quarterback, its All-Pro tight end and its starting left tackle, the New England Patriots weren't really given much of a shot by anybody to win their season opener on the road against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday night. In true Patriot fashion, however, Bill Belichick's team is leaving the west coast with a victory, after outlasting the Cardinals

(Associated Press) - Boston newcomer Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia each hit two home runs, Clay Buchholz threw three-hit ball over seven innings and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in an interleague opener Monday. Buchholz (1-0) showed the Red Sox they don't need to trade for any ace _ namely Cole Hamels (0-1)...