Patriots Cheerleaders Holding Open Auditions on March 2

Auditions will be held in Gillette Stadium's Dana Farber Field House. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

The New England Patriots' cheerleaders will hold an open audition for the 2013 squad on Saturday, March 2.   Women who are at least 18-years-old, and have a high school diploma or GED are invited to audition. The auditions will take place in Gillette Stadium’s Dana Farber Field House. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Candidates will perform two designated routines and a freestyle combination. They will be judged on dance ability, showmanship, overall appearance and level of physical fitness. Judges will narrow the field to up to 65 participants to be invited back for final auditions on Saturday, March 16. For more information on the audition process can, click here.   The 2013 Patriots Cheerleading Squad will be comprised of approximately 24…

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Show Us Your Patriots Pride!

Are you wearing Patriots gear today? Take a picture and show your pride here!

Today is game day!  The New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Conference Championship game today at 6:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium.  If you're a true New England Patriots' fan, I know you're gearing up and showing off your team pride today.  Are you wearing a New England Patriots' jersey? Did you paint your face? Or, maybe you hung a Patriots' flag on your front porch to cheer on the team?  I want to see your photos of your team spirit! Take a photo and upload it here by clicking the "upload photos" green button above!  Go Pats!!! 

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Where to Find Football Snacks in Portsmouth

Whether your team is playing or not, everyone looks forward to Super Bowl-style eating. Here are the best places to get game day grub, as well as some easy recipes you can whip up yourself at home.

On Feb. 3, Super Bowl Sunday XLVII will commence. Some people look forward to the game, the funny commercials and the halftime show (Destiny’s Child reunion!). But even during today's playoffs, many are skiping the diet for the wings, the nachos and the pizza.  In Portsmouth, there are plenty of local places that offer snacks for playoffs, such as Clements' Market and The Green Grocer.  If you’d rather whip something up yourself, try these easy recipes: Wendy’s Super Easy Super Bowl Guacamole Ingredients: Directions: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (adapted from Rachael Ray) - serves 8 Ingredients: Directions: TELL US: What are some of your favorite recipes for football-watching snacks? Share in the comments below.

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VIDEO: Krafts to Donate $25K to Newtown; Patriots Remember Victims

Patriots President Jonathan Kraft told media Sunday The Kraft Group and his family will be donating $25,000 to those affected by the Newtown tragedy. On Sunday, the Patriots honored the 26 victims of the school shooting with a special moment of silence.

New England Patriots President Jonathan Kraft told 98.5 The Sports Hub on Sunday the Kraft family and Kraft Group will donate $25,000 to help those affected by last Friday’s shooting in Newtown, CT, that took the lives of 26, people, including 20 elementary school children. “Your heart just sinks and you get nauseous and you never would expect anything like that would ever happen [in Newtown] … it’s just horrible,” Jonathan Kraft said. … “Our family [and] the Kraft Group donated some money and we encourage other people who are in a position to do that to do it.” Friday’s tragedy hit close to the Kraft family because of a box company they own in Newtown with a factory less than two miles from Sandy Hook Elementary School. “We’ve run a box …

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VIDEO: AFC Championship Gear Means Big Score for Middletown Store

Several fans waited in line to purchase AFC Championship shirts and hats after the Patriots' big win Sunday.

Several residents rushed to Olympia Sports in Middletown Monday to get their hands on a piece of New England sports' history after the Patriots' big win.  The New England Patriots won the AFC Championship Sunday night after a nail-biting 23-20 win against the Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots will now take on the New York Giants at Super Bowl XLVI, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 5. The kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. eastern standard time.  Before the Middletown store even opened at 9 a.m. Monday, several customers stood in line to purchase an AFC Championship T-shirt. As of noon, a total of 24 gray T-shirts and 24 hats were purchased.  "We expect to get more men's and kids' T-shirts tomorrow," said store manager Kyle Thibault (which …

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The Parent's Perspective

There's No 'I' in Team!

One parent discusses how to use a Sunday football game as a life lesson.

I have an athlete in the family—my youngest son. He has played sports since he could walk and loves a variety of them. Hockey and baseball being the current favorites. Through the years, he has had many coaches teach him the importance of team work. Recently, we had a discussion about whether or not that applies at a professional level, particularly about the New England Patriots trade of Randy Moss since it took up most of the air time on most major sports networks most of the time. Meanwhile, we both agreed that there were plenty of good hockey games that could have aired instead. Athletes are taught from a very young age that it is about the team. Who hasn't had a coach yell, "THERE'S NO 'I' IN TEAM." That being said, in light of the …

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