Derek Rivers, born in Augusta, is a Youngstown (Ohio) State University defensive end who is the son of Augusta native Mary Leinonen and grandson of Eino Leinonen, known by many as Mr. Windsor Fair.
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Patriots keep Garoppolo, add 4 players
Defending Super Bowl champs make a few moves, address some needs in draft.
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Bills decline to match offer sheet for Gillislee
Patriots bolster backfield with addition of free agent.
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Patriots – minus Tom Brady – visit White House hours after Aaron Hernandez’s death
Brady cites ‘recent developments’ and ‘personal family matters’ as his reasons not to attend the Rose Garden reception.
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Aaron Hernandez, former Patriots star, found hanged in prison cell
Corrections officials and Hernandez’s attorney say they had no indications that the former NFL player intended to harm himself.
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Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich mingles with fans in Belgrade
From Grey Goose vodka bottles to a Native American drum, Ninkovich signs just about anything for fans.
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Photos: Brady, Gronk frolic with jersey at Red Sox opener
Even the Pirates enjoy the pregame shenanigans before going down to defeat to the Sox at Fenway.
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Super Bowl trophy headed to Bangor – but not Portland
New England Patriots fans can have their photo taken with the Vince Lombardi trophy during the event at the Cross Insurance Center.
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Roger Goodell plans to be at Gillette for Patriots’ opener
The reigning Super Bowl champions have the honor of hosting the first game of the NFL’s regular season.
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Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey found in Mexico
Houston’s police chief says, ‘We fully anticipate charges being brought against a suspect.’