Patriots Notebook: Vince Wilfork talks include Devin McCourty

FOXBORO — Devin McCourty earned his captaincy last week, as he could be credited with an assist in keeping stalwart Vince Wilfork in a Patriots uniform.The safety was in Florida with Wilfork when the nose tackle signed a new contract that could keep him with the Pats for three more seasons, a deal that served as a peaceful resolution to a contentious round of negotiations. The pact kept the face of the defense in town during a monumental offseason.“I can’t tell the details of my negotiating skills,” McCourty said yesterday of his closing ability. “I’m the guy that brings in the Rutgers Continue reading >>>

Men’s Tennis Keeps Rolling In Greater Boston With Tightly Contested Wins Over …

After picking up a pair of convincing wins over No. 28 MIT (8-1) and Curry College (9-01) to begin its spring training trip to Greater Boston, the Gustavus men’s tennis team pulled out a couple of nail biters on two different campuses Wednesday afternoon.  The Gusties took down Tufts University – an NCAA Division III member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference – by the score of 5-4 in Medford, Mass., and also defeated Stonehill College – an NCAA Division II institution belonging to the Northeast-10 Conference – by an identical score of 5-4 in Easton, Mass. With four Continue reading >>>

Devin McCourty assists ‘Great American Milk Drive,’ should be candidate for Ron …

Patriots safety Devin McCourty is one of the faces of the organization's community service endeavors, and he was at it again today to help "The Great American Milk Drive" at The Greater Boston Food Bank. All parties involved promoted the importance of donating nutrient-rich milk to food banks to fight hunger."It was great," McCourty told the Herald after the event. "We’re down here at The Greater Boston Food Bank. We’re just talking about trying to help families out, donating milk and this is a great thing, The Great American Milk Drive. I just came in and tried to inspire. We had some great Continue reading >>>

Devin McCourty assists ‘Greater Boston Milk Drive,’ should be candidate for Ron …

Patriots safety Devin McCourty is one of the faces of the organization's community service endeavors, and he was at it again today to help "The Great American Milk Drive" at The Greater Boston Food Bank. All parties involved promoted the importance of donating nutrient-rich milk to food banks to fight hunger."It was great," McCourty told the Herald after the event. "We’re down here at The Greater Boston Food Bank. We’re just talking about trying to help families out, donating milk and this is a great thing, The Great American Milk Drive. I just came in and tried to inspire. We had some great Continue reading >>>

Devin McCourty Helps Launch The Great American Milk Drive in Boston

Devin McCourty Helps Launch The Great American Milk Drive in Boston Attention Photo Editors: Boston, MA/April 2, 2014/FPSnewswire -- New England all-pro defensive back Devin McCourty, left, helps launch The Great American Milk Drive by donating gallons of Garelick Farms, HP Hood and Oakhurst Dairy milk to Catherine DAmato, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank, MA on Weds., April 2, 2014. The Feeding America program is designed to help deliver highly desired, nutrient-rich gallons of milk to hungry families who need it most. You can help deliver much-needed milk to more than 12 Continue reading >>>

Joanne Jaxtimer to Receive Cornerstone of Equality Award from Greater Boston …

BOSTON, March 31, 2014 /3BL Media/ – Joanne Jaxtimer, BNY Mellon New England Regional Executive, will receive the Cornerstone of Equality award at Greater Boston PFLAG’s Pride and Passion Gala, which will be held on Thursday, April 3 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Greater Boston PFLAG gives the award to “individuals who inspire love and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.” Jaxtimer is being honored for her commitment to equality and history of creating and supporting programs that serve socially diverse populations. “Joanne is an ardent and Continue reading >>>

Real casino confusion

It is difficult to fathom Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s recent maneuvering over Greater Boston’s only casino license. Walsh — a pro-jobs, pro-union, pro-casino guy — is digging in for a prolonged fight with the state Gaming Commission over his claim that Boston qualifies as a “host community” for both of the dueling casino proposals. The ones that are in, yes, Everett and Revere.If he is successful, and East Boston and Charlestown win the right to vote on the casino proposals, it means neither is likely ever to get out of the ground.If he is unsuccessful, it could mean a protracted legal Continue reading >>>