patriots analysis

A thrilling win, but chilling for defense

Josh Gordon straight-armed Aqib Talib en route to an 80-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.

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The Patriots’ offense provided an exciting win, but the team hardly has a playoff-caliber defense, which was exposed in the game against the Browns.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Browns.

Team fears Rob Gronkowski has torn ACL, source says

The Patriots tight end was taken off the field on a cart after suffering an apparent knee injury in the third quarter.

patriots 27, browns 26

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The Patriots were able to score two touchdowns in the last 61 seconds of the game, but tight end Rob Gronkowski was taken out of the game after an injury in the third quarter.

Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second period for his first NHL goal.

Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 2

Bruins handle Maple Leafs

Even with five regulars out of the lineup, the Bruins came alive on the power play, taking a 5-2 win at the Air Canada Centre.

The man killed in Saturday’s police shooting in Dorchester has been identified as 20-year-old Darryl Dookhran.

Suspect killed in Dorchester police shooting had violent history

The man fatally shot by Boston Police Saturday has been identified as Darryl Dookhran, a 20-year-old with a criminal record that included gang-related attacks.

BC to play Arizona in AdvoCare V100 Bowl

Boston College accepted an invitation to play the University of Arizona Dec. 31 in Shreveport, La.

Members of Thai opposition quit Parliament, join protests

The Democrat Party announced its members would join antigovernment demonstrations, deepening the political turmoil.

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Protesters toppled a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Kiev on Sunday as they denounced the government’s decision to turn away from Europe.

Opinion

opinion | Mary Cummings

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2013/12/08/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/drones1208-1640--90x90.jpg Drones on and on and on

Within a generation, we will see an aviation revolution that will rival that of the Wright Brothers era.

Travel

Some executive suites at Taj Boston have true fireplaces.

Flickering flames, glowing embers heat up cold season

Because fireplaces are no longer a daily necessity, they seem all the more alluring — here are seven places to cozy up.