//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/20/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Boghosian_partiotsreturn8_SPTS[1]--90x90.jpg Angry Bill Belichick calls out Wes Welker

The Patriots coach blasted Welker for the hit that knocked Aqib Talib out of Sunday’s loss. “That was one of the worst plays I’ve seen,” he said.

Tom Brady’s season and that of the Patriots ended short of the Super Bowl because they didn’t have enough options in the passing game.

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Christopher L. Gasper

Tom Brady didn’t have enough weapons

The Patriots QB just couldn’t compete with Peyton Manning and the highest-scoring offense in NFL history.

Dan Shaughnessy

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/20/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/shaughnessy-10007.jpg Championship days are all over for the Patriots

The Patriots have spoiled us with their success, but they are artificially inflated by the AFC East and their dominance at home.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick didn’t get the answer he was looking for from line judge John Hussey during the fourth quarter.

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Belichick humbled by loss to Broncos

We don’t often hear the Patriots coach admit mistakes and accept blame for defeat. Sunday, he opened up, more than a little bit.

US to begin easing Iran sanctions

Iran began shutting down its most sensitive nuclear work today, part of a landmark deal struck late last year.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/20/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/2014-01-14T222044Z_1513328849_GM1EA1F0HIV01_RTRMADP_3_USA-POLITICS-CHRISTIE.jpg N.J. official denies withholding Sandy funding

New Jersey’s lieutenant governor denies Sandy relief funding was withheld from a city for political reasons.

Mayor Martin  J. Walsh (left) has said he was impressed by the humility of Daniel Arrigg Koh, now chief of staff.

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Chief of staff hits a chord with Mayor Walsh

Daniel Arrigg Koh has the lineage and resume of a luminary on the rise.

Opinion

opinion | Nathaniel P. Morris

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/11/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/handout_justina_hs[1].jpg The problem of symptoms and signs

The story of a teen caught in a medical and custody dispute shows how medicine can be pushed to the limits of its design.

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Magic 93, Celtics 91

Rajon Rondo sees a familiar face, Orlando’s Glen Davis (right), on his way to the hoop.

Celtics drop the ball against Magic

The Celtics failed to get a shot off on the final play, leading to their 14th loss in 16 games and ninth straight road loss.