Patriots Hosting Super Athletic Massachusetts-Native Safety On Visit

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The New England Patriots are showing interest in 2017 second-round pick Obi Melifonwu, a source confirmed to NESN.com. Melifonwu is visiting Gillette Stadium on Friday. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported the Patriots’ interest in the former UConn safety. Melifonwu, a Grafton, Mass.-native, was drafted by the Oakland Raiders and was waived/injured in late August. He reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers and was released Oct. 23. The 6-foot-4, 224-pound safety tore up the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, running a 4.40-second 40-yard dash with a 1.51-second 10-yard split, 44-inch vertical jump and 11-foot, 8-inch broad jump. He ran ... NESN.com

Six associations interested in hosting 2020 club finals

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041 - Selection of hosts to be made in June 2018UEFA has received declarations of interest from six member associations to host UEFA club competition finals in 2020.The bidding procedure for the selection of the venues to host the finals of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Women’s Champions League in 2020, was launched on 22 September 2017, with a 31 October deadline set for associations to express their interest.UEFA Champions League:Portugal: Lisbon, Estádio do Sport Lisboa e BenficaTurkey: Istanbul, Atatürk Olimpiyat StadıUEFA Europa League:Poland: Gdańsk, Arena... UEFA.com - News

Bruins Wives, Girlfriends Hosting ‘Fashion Power Play’ Charity Fundraiser

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The wives and girlfriends of the Boston Bruins will be hosting a charity fashion show Tuesday. “Fashion Power Play” is a charity fundraiser to benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation. Featured models for the event will include many of the wives and girlfriends of current Boston Bruins players as well as professional models. Neiman Marcus will provide all runway fashion and NESN’s Jenny Johnson will be the event emcee. All proceeds will benefit the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Fans interested in purchasing tickets to Fashion Power Play should visit www.bostonbruins.com/fashionshow. VIP seating ticket...