The New England Patriots are wearing their classic red "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms today in…read moretheir Week 3 matchup on September 21, 2025, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is the fourth consecutive year the team will wear these uniforms, which were their primary look from 1960 to 1992. The uniforms feature a white helmet with the "Pat Patriot" logo, red jerseys with white and blue stripes on the sleeves, and white pants with corresponding stripes. A Game to Remember In the spirit of that throwback era, I have been to many Patriots games over the years, with my Pats superfan honey, in both Sullivan and Gillette stadiums. But one day stands out above all of them, nearly 43 years ago. It was December 12, 1982. The sky hung low and gray, and it was snowing Massachusetts-style in Sullivan Stadium. The Pats were locked in a scoreless trench war with the Miami Dolphins. The field was a frozen, crusty, white wasteland. Visibility was poor, traction was worse, and the scoreboard refused to budge. In a battle of attrition, players slipped, skidded, and collided like bumper cars, while passes fluttered like wounded seagulls. The Dolphins, unused to the New England chill, looked pretty darn miserable. But the Pats had a secret weapon--not a player or a playbook, but a machine. It was late in the fourth quarter with the ball on Miami's 7-yard line when head coach Ron Meyer made a call that would go down in legend. He summoned Mark Henderson, a convict on work release, who was operating the stadium's John Deere tractor. Henderson had been clearing yard markers throughout the game, but this time, Meyer had a different task: clear a path for kicker John Smith. (Note: Reporters attributed the summoning to Meyer, and that might be true, but I clearly saw Steve Grogan have a private conversation with Mark Henderson before he jumped on the tractor.) Henderson then drove the machine to the exact spot where the ball would be placed and carved a pristine patch of turf amid the snowy, frozen tundra. Dolphins coach Don Shula protested furiously, but the officials let it stand. As Smith lined up, the wind howled, and everyone else and I held our breath. He took his steps, planted his foot in the freshly cleared patch, and swung. The ball rocketed, slicing through the snowflakes like a comet. It split the uprights with perfect precision. Three points! That was all it took. Our New England Patriots won in a glorious 3-0 final score. The Dolphins were livid. Shula called it "the most unfair play in NFL history." The league banned snowplows from being used on the field in future games. But the moment was immortal! The temperature was 26°F with winds blowing at 16 mph, creating a wind chill of 14°F. We had to clear about two feet of snow off the frozen bleachers, and soon, my butt was frozen too. :-) However, we were down low on the 20-yard line, and I had my new 35mm camera with a long lens, ready for that very moment. I immortalized the legendary series with a bunch of shots, including one of the ball leaving Smith's foot and another as it went through the uprights. SCOOOOOOOOORE!!!! By the way, the "snowplow" from the legendary game is actually a tractor with a rotating brush attachment. How do I know that? Because it's still around and is a cherished piece of Patriots lore. It's currently preserved and on display at the Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. I've seen it hanging there, and it still makes me smile. :-) #GoPats

The only grip I have with this place is not the fault of the New England Patriots, the folks who…read morework here, and definitely not the fans, rather the only knock on this place was the way my team played. And utter embarrassment which the team at the New England Patriots get five stars for being very hospitable. My dad and I wanted handicap accessible seats because of his knees and the fact that I am blind, thinking we were just gonna get some seats at the end and one of the upper levels, we were shocked and overjoyed when they gave us some of the best seats in the stadium. Super convenient to get to from the city of Boston with trains running from South Station and bringing you super close to the stadium. Amazing organization that was able to accomplish so many amazing things with an amazing fan base.

I'm going to admit something that will probably get me killed. I don't like baseball. Since my…read moredays in this town may now be limited I will begin my goodbyes and tell you about a sport I *do* like, lacrosse. Back home we used to watch Colorado's professional lacrosse team, Mammoth, and enjoy the sheer ridiculous spectacle that is an NLL game. So. When I heard that Boston was getting a professional team I was psyched. Unfortch that was 2008 and there was a player strike so alas, no games. Waah Waah. Luckily, new year, new team. Welcome 2009 and the inaugural season of the Boston Blazers. There are a few things to know about NLL games: The tickets are CHEAP. They start at $13, no joke. Screw those tickets though, drop the additional $10 and get down near the floor. The arena (The Garden) is oddly empty since people aren't huge lacrosse fans and Boston hasn't quite caught on that there's another team to be maniacal about. Now, this doesn't mean people aren't taking their shirts off and screaming at the ref, cause they are. Also, you might see people in Spiderman masks. I don't get it either. BUT if you hate packed arenas, this is a game for you. The game is *violent*. Like hockey used to be before they softened it up for "safety" and "players health". Bah. The players beat each other with sticks, fists, and whatever is nearby. The shove one another in to the glass with an amazingly satisfying THUNK and only wear padding on the upper half of their bodies (well, presumably a cup but whatevs). So yeah, these games are off the hook. The Blazers thus far have a pretty good record especially for a freshman team. They won the game we saw with two points in the last 10 seconds of the game. The winning point within .5 seconds. Awesome. They also have dancers, The Sparks, if that's your gig and for the kiddies a creepy mascot Scorch. Something for everyone. Hopefully more people will get on board so that they stick around this time. Just not enough to raise ticket prices to ridiculous levels.

FIRED UP! I've…read morebeen to a few Blazers games and I am now a fan. Truth be told, I've never been into lacrosse, but I am now hooked. Indoor Lacrosse is too fun to pass up and this is the first year the Blazers are playing at the Garden. What started as taking advantage of sweet ticket deals to attend a sports game has turned into a love of this team. The Blazer games at the Garden are outstanding. The sport is quick like hockey, only more fighting! Yes! And they play music the whole time, even through game play! Woo! And everyone seems to be having such a great time! Awesome! And the team is pretty good! Score! Captain Dan Dawson is leading his team, along with a great goalie (NICE SAVE, COSMO!). Don't write off lacrosse just because it's Celtic and Bruin season...stick around for Boston's newest team!

The Boston Celtics are a great NBA and storied franchise. They play their home games at TD Garden…read more My favorite current players are Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown. I hope that Jayson Tatum can return soon. Their best players of all time are Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and John Havlicek. I hope that I can see rhe Celtics play one day.

Terrible that we pay so much money to come watch a game and every player is sitting with rest or…read morefake injuries. People spend hard earned money to come drive hours to watch. Not fair at all. And I will never waste money again on tickets

After a half-dozen trips to Harvard Stadium to see the Breakers during their inaugural season, I…read morebought a pair of season tickets before the season was even over - I couldn't be happier that I did. The reasons are endless, thus 5 stars. 1. Great soccer - the women's game has a certain beauty to it that is undeniable and WPS is world class. 2. Great price - inexpensive tickets to be up close, inexpensive parking which is easy to get in and out quick, and inexpensive top notch concessions. 3. Great for kids - I'm the father of 3 girls under the age of 13. It's a great atmosphere for fans. The players are incredible role models and their accessibility after the games is great for the kids.

The Boston Breakers are Boston's own professional women's soccer team, and play at Harvard Stadium…read moreduring the summer. The breakers didn't make the playoffs in this first year of the WPS league, mostly because we had some injuries and Kelly Smith left us for international duty for a long time. Straight up, though, despite the no-playoffs, the Breakers rule. This is the best opportunity to see high-level soccer in Boston (significantly better than the Revs), and for cheap, too - tickets usually run between $13 and $25 or so. And the hot dogs are cheap, too. The captain, Kristine Lilly, is total boss, even though she's almost 40. Most of the stars of the league are solid U.S. or international players, and it shows. The product on the field is hot. The atmosphere in Harvard Stadium is pretty cool, too - if you like giant concrete horseshoes, which I happen to love. Tickets are technically for specific sections of the stadium, but if you actually worry about sitting where you're supposed to, you've clearly never been to a game. Stupid non-fans who come to the games because they think it will boost their 5-year old daughters' self-esteem tend to be the sticklers for sitting in the "right spot." Also, because the stadium is just a giant open concrete U, it gets windy and cold at times, and rocky. If you don't have a giant ass like I do, you might want to bring something to sit on so your butt cheeks don't fall asleep. The only downsides to the breakers are the HUGE number of tweens in the stands. Because the WPS doesn't think that high-level female soccer can stand on its own as a sporting product (and unfortunately they are probably right), they've marketed the league really heavily as a method of building up young girls' sporting talents and confidence. I don't have a problem with that per se, but the mass of screaming 12 year-old girls who don't really know anything about the game gets irritating after a while. On the other hand, I'm a cantankerous bastard who hates children. Also, Harvard Stadium has football lines on the field. It's an unnecessary blemish, but it is kind of funny watching international players who've never dealt with an American mixed-use stadium try to figure out where the end lines are. The samba band that plays at the games is solid, the soccer is hot, our captain is a storm trooper (in the Star Wars sense: she's scary), and it's easy to get to on the 86, 66, 70 and 70a buses, or the red line. If you like good soccer, this is the place to check some out.

Love taking the family to the P Bruins! Great seating, affordable, amazing sound system to keep the…read morefans pumped up and ready for some hockey action.

It's nice when they win but it's depressing when they lose. it's fun when they fight, they should…read morefight more good buffalo tenders

Hey Worcester peeps, support our local ice hockey team! Tickets are cheap $20 and it makes for a…read morefun night out whether you really care about hockey or not! These games are family friendly and can keep the kids' (and adults') attention way more than those snoozy baseball games. The mascot, Trex, and the MC are entertaining and not too cheezy. You can find free (or cheap) parking on the street. They even have live music between game periods. Entertainment in Worcester for probably 20% of what you'd pay to head to Boston.

Mass Attack is a fantastic roller derby league in southeastern Massachusetts. I highly recommend…read moreeveryone come out, watch a game, and support your local derby team!