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On the third day of the draft the Patriots took three offensive linemen, two wide receivers, and added a bevy of special teams help

After taking three offensive lineman and kicker in the fourth and fifth rounds, the Patriots used their first selection of the sixth round on a 20-year-old receiver from LSU.
Tell us: What do you think of the Patrriots' draft choices so far? Massachusetts native Will Levis had a long wait, but the Titans traded up to nab the Kentucky quarterback

Five things to know about new Patriots kicker Chad Ryland, the highest-drafted specialist of the Bill Belichick era

Prior to Saturday, kicker Stephen Gostkowski was the only special teams player selected prior to the fifth round by the Patriots since 2000.

Four things to know about Patriots fourth-round pick Jake Andrews, who has an uncle named David (no, not that one)

Andrews was the first of a trio of interior lineman taken by the Patriots on Saturday.

Ben Volin | On football
Patriots may have had a great first three rounds in the NFL Draft, but where was the help for Mac Jones?
The Patriots took three defensive players in the first three rounds, but the offense needed the playmakers, not the defense.

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NFL Draft: Winners, losers, and Patriots takeaways from Night 2

After three rounds of the NFL Draft, the Patriots have three new defenders — and have yet to add a weapon for quarterback Mac Jones.
Track the NFL Draft: Follow along with our pick tracker More about the NFL Draft

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Historians tell the story of Boston’s Little Syria, which was home to a thriving Arab American community
Until recently, Little Syria’s glory days existed mostly in the memories of those who lived there, and in the stories handed down to their children. But two historians have produced a deeply-researched and beautifully vivid history of the community.

Known for laughs, White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to spotlight reporting risks

There will still be plenty of laughs, but the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner on Saturday also plans to take on the serious and solemn role of journalism in a democracy.

Boston Children’s Hospital pays $15 million after child dies during sleep study

Jackson Kekula was 6 months old when he died last year after a devastating series of errors by Children’s staff during a fairly routine procedure.

Teixeira family says they hope Guardsman accused of leaking military secrets will receive ‘fair and just treatment’
“We know there are more questions now than answers and are hopeful that Jack will receive the fair and just treatment to which he is entitled during this investigation,” Jack D. Teixeira's family said in a statement.

It’s not just faulty lines and failing cars. The T has a climate problem.

“The MBTA really needs to do something,” said Michael Martello, a researcher in MIT’s Transit Lab and lead author of the report, which was partially supported by the MBTA.

SatanCon targeted by demonstrators including Patriot Front members

The demonstrations unfolded outside the Boston Marriott Copley Place, where The Satanic Temple in Salem is hosting a three-day gathering called SatanCon.

After a harrowing life journey, Boston entrepreneur looks to build a ‘Waze for accessibility’
A new app, Ahoi, collects ratings and photos crowdsourced from users about accessibility at a level of detail needed to guide people with a variety of physical disabilities.

Man kills 5 in Texas after family complained about gunfire

A man went next door with a rifle and began shooting his neighbors, killing an 8-year-old and four others inside a house near Houston, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Ime Udoka, after getting a second chance with the Rockets, opens up in a way he didn’t while with the Celtics

The Rockets have young, talented players who need more seasoning and a strong mentor, and Udoka was looking for another job after botching his first opportunity.

Why the business of small colleges no longer adds up

As the population of high school graduates continues to decline and more young people are skeptical of, or unable to bear, the hefty cost of a college degree, the business model for the small, intimate liberal arts school is much less viable these days.

Is Joel Embiid healthy? Will anyone step up? What to watch as the Celtics prepare to take on the 76ers.

Embiid (knee) was out of the lineup when Philadelphia completed a first-round sweep of the Nets. The Sixers will also need to find answers to secondary-scoring issues and figure out how to stop key components to the Celtics' offense.
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