patriots in prime time. >> and more on kevin falk's induction into the patriots ? ? with simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. and there's no minimum balance. you're alright with simply right checking from santander bank. >>> wbz sports is driven by massachusetts bmw center or visit us online. >>> big night of celebration at the stadium. >> i think what i discovered tonight steve is you can't look good in a red sport coat unless you're a patriot. then you look great. >> all the patriots look good in red. the patriots know how to do things first class, kevin falk became the 25th person to be induring thed in the patriot's ll guest really got to him at the end of the ceremony. patriots of old joined him on the stage. the coach was on hand and spoke highly of falk as well. like he did at the nfl draft earlier this year he supported his quarterback thanking many teammates and family members for his success. >> i've done these hall of fame find out, all it is is just thanking

in the meantime, we will take a break and have much more to come on patriots 5th quarter patriots go 3-0 on the preseason. not that that moons anything. the preseason schedule next week when they take on the giants in new jersey. kick off is at 7:00 on wbz and 5th quarter post game show is after the game. we are waiting on bill belichick to come to the podium and we will be back in a few. stay with us. >> brought to you by dps. what can dcu save you. this portion of patriots 5th dealer for great deals now. during the summer of jeep hello! it's our new intern, bart's first week here at td bank, he's a robot from one of those other banks. we're training him to bank human. i am banking assistance & registration technology. wait, wait, wait. but you can call me, banking assistance & registration technology. hi amy. thank you. thank you. that is not protocol manager jenna. like having the longest hours of any bank. don't just bank. bank human. i absolutely love my new york apartment, but the rent is outrageous. good thing geico offers affordable renters insurance. with great coverage it p

>>> it's a big guys what patriots nation. kevin faulk is about to be inducted into the teen's hall of fame. >> the ceremony is underway and steve burton is live. >> reporter: the patriots certainly know how to do it right. thousands of fans are on hand. kevin faulk will be inducted into the patriots hall of fame. they are about to call him out. he will be the 25th person, bob kraft is up on stage and some picking up the blitz the patriots have ever had. >> reporter: what you are watching is a video before kevin faulk will walk through the crowd. they do a highlight video. i was with him moments ago. he is really nervous about what he is going to say. he will talk about his family. he is very humble. there he

>> previously on "legends and lies: the patriots"... >> king george has declared us rebels. he threatens us with death. >> now, i see you all hanged upon liberty tree. >> now it seems we must all hang together, or we most assuredly will hang separately. spies are everywhere! >> we must put a spy behind enemy lines. >> captain nathan hale. >> if you are caught, you will be hanged. >> there he is! [ birds chirping ] >> on this 22nd day of september, the accused, nathan hale, has been found guilty of treason against the crown of england. have you any last words? >> only that a man should follow the orders of his commanding officer, regardless of the consequences. >> ♪ my country, 'tis of thee ♪ sweet land of liberty ♪ land where my fathers died ♪ land of the pilgrims' pride ♪ from every mountainside ♪ let freedom ring >> pushed to their limits by an oppressive empire, a determined group of rebels unites under the cause of liberty. their quest for freedom will unify a people, ignite a revolution, and forge a new system of government. in time, these brave men and wome

patriots and saints. the two have gotten to know each other because they practiced the last few days. it's a hot one. both teams will be ready to go tonight. be a all eyes are on -- and he knows it -- gra rope low e will -- gra rope low-- gra rap low. -- garoppolo. he says he has to be ready to connect with all the guys on offense anyway. >> it's tough because you doesn't know who the first unit is or the second unit. so i like how the coach does it we rotate in and out and injuries will happen so you situation to put us throughout like that. >> reporter: he will have a lot on his platech the key thing is -- plate. the key thing is no turnovers. we have much more coming up in sports. guys back toy. >> thanks very much. -- back to you. >> thanks very much and wbz is your patriots station we kick off coverage at 7 with patriots game day and tonight's game with the saints begins at 7:30 and after the game it's the 5th quarter featuring bill belichick's news conference and stay tuned 11. >>> some athletes fro

. >>> patriots fans holding their breath. not one but two key players, hurt at practice. >>> why the team wants a do over. >> why some fans are shaking their heads. >>> we won't see many like that tonight. finish. >> team usa and the new golden girls. >>> a live look at the olympics in rio. >> team u.s usa's winning ways traveled to the phelps adding another relay gold. what an exciting night. >> what an amazing night. you're sleet absolutely right. plenty of wins. of course the one we're so excited about. the gymnast team. back-to-back gold since 2004. 20 gold medals, that's how many michael phelps has now. also grabbing goll i gold in th0 200-meter freestyle. when team usa took gold, the energy was electrofying. i caught up with the team, moments after they got off the podium. how does it feel? >> i feel excited. >> they reveal a closely held secret. an emotional announcement for the team coordinator. >> i broke it. >> as soon as they entered the arena, they went to work. >> this is the second team gold for gabby douglas. >

special guest for patriots fans tonight. what a pleasure to spend as many years as i did in the backfield with him tom brady pulling qb sneak surprising the crowd at the patriots hall of fame accepted 4 game suspension. trey daerr is live for news foxboro. jadiann today really about two things. pats hall of fame enshrinement and an annual night practice giving fans bit more of interest intimate feel. pats nation showing up in droves to offer support for both incidents. main distinction falls squarely on kevin fabbying. tom brady showing honoring his to announce new england patriots beings selection at the nfl draft in april, kevin falk honored his former quarterback new england patriots anton brady select. tonight, tom brady returning to favor throughing on patriots number 33 jersey to honor his former running bah i feel lot faster in this jersey already. respect. something we lose sight of in america in world right now. that's what that was respecting me as an individual. respecting the thing that i did and showing it right

that's what the patriots are tell iting us. patriots and bears tonight at 7:30. should be a jam-packed show. >> steve burton, thank you so much. very exciting. the cbs evening news is coming scott? >> reporter: david and paul, the story just department hold water. three olympics swimmers tell us that they were robed but police tell us they had a different story. that's coming up on the cbs evening news in about 10 minutes. >>> scott, see you then, and love will be in the air at the boston city orchestra >>> this weekend 's boston symphony orchestra performance may have you saying i do. >> it will be a celebration of music and of love as well. they invited 17 married couples to perform. if they all take the stage, it would be the most wedded pairs ever to perform together in the orchestra's 134-year history. ? amazing sleep stays with you all day and all night. sleep number beds with sleepiq technology give you the knowledge to adjust for the best sleep ever. save 50% on the labor day limited edition bed. know better sleep. only at a sleep number store. massachuse

we have patriots all access at 7:30 and kickoff at 8:00. coming up on sunday afternoon, you want to see this. an nfl films recap of the patriots 2015 season entitled fight to the finish. it's sunday at 2:30 here on wbz. we will be right back with bill hello! it's our new intern, bart's first week here at td bank, he's a robot from one of those other banks. we're training him to bank human. i am banking assistance & registration technology. wait, wait, wait. but you can call me, banking assistance & registration technology. hi amy. thank you. thank you. that is not protocol manager jenna. is here. at td bank we do things differently, like having the longest hours of any bank. don't just bank. >> all right. welcome back, everyone. the drive of the game, how about this, four plays, 48 yards. it took them 1:38. it ended with the touchdown. 56 yards. that was on the screen. and then a one-yard touchdown gillette stadium. we're waiting for bill belichick to take the podium. what did you think. >> we've had 12 practices. we talked about this in th

remember the patriots preseason game number 2 on thursday starring baseball all access the patriots and bears kickoff 8 pm followed by the postgame show here on wbz. the red sox open up an 11 game l bears kickoff 8 pm followed by the postgame show here on wbz. the red sox open up an 11 game rd. trip with a makeup game and david ortiz has a final trip to cleveland. they go down 1-0 and the indians fans have something to remember him by. his 27th of the season and socks go up to-one. jackie bradley junior is the next batter and also goes deep. the sox take a 3-1 lead and then they pitch all the way into the eighth inning. runs. he struck out 6 in his first red sox win and greg kimball put 2 men on before coming up with two strikeouts and there it is. the sox win 3-2 for the fourth straight victory and they play in baltimore tomorrow. let's hope they can keep it going and let's hope gronk is healthy. >> we should not break out? >> no. >>> a sticky situation, let's get some much needed help are down more than 15% this is a little squirrel with a big problem in connecticut, he got a cup on h

>> but unlike true patriots, his loyalty not only has a limit, it has a price. instead of a hero, arnold is remembered as america's biggest traitor. as a british general, he goes on to lead attacks against american forces, but on his deathbed, some historians believe that arnold finally shows remorse. they report that with his last words, he asks to die in his continental army uniform. duty. >> now let us convict king george himself! >>> tonight on "justice," a clinton foundation investigation. >> the public has a right to know because this is exactly the kind of pay to play politics the american people are sick and tired of. >> the fbi is interested. the justice department, not so much. i'll talk to clinton cash author peter schweitzer. plus, get ready for street justice. i'll take the pulse of voters. and some future voters. >> donald trump is out to destroy the u.s. >> he is? and is hillary trying to -- >> yes, she is. >> all right. look at the skyscraper here. who the hell built it? not hillary.

patriots -- patriots play the first game here in foxborough. no tom brady. jimmy group low will be in the -- garoppolo will be in the spotlight and steve burton is live on the field at gillette stadium. pretty exciting. >> reporter: it's a hot field no question about that. soon enough. preseason game patriots and saints and all eyes won't be on number 12 but number 10. jimmy ga rap low because he has to be -- garoppolo because they have to get him heady in a --ready in hurry. with deflategate jimmy has been practicing with the first team and last two days have been against the saints because joint practices. but he is not the eseaprn games different. >> pretty similar to last two you know, it's an opportunity p teammates. you know, it's obviously different than practice and different situations will come up and you doesn't know how many snaps you will -- don't know how many snaps you will called on tough perform. ou >> reporter: the guy calling tonigh to perform. >> reporter: the guy calling the game dan roche. >> i am ready to go trying to memorialize 180 n

patriots we -- remain tied. patriots we go. rob gronkowski on the field. left practice monday early with an injury. jimmy garoppolo says he had no idea -- he has no idea if he will be the starter when the patriots face the panthers. third game is when the starters see the most action of the pre- season. reps. >> it will be good. it is a good test. like i said before, it is a talented defense. cross the board. it will be a good test. we are on the road, so it is close to week one. it will be good for us. >> other patriots news, the team dealt him today. stork spent two seasons with the patriot and was the starting center in super bowl xlix howeve concussions. patriots also released wide receiver nate washington. that is sports for now. here, here -- here. >> good catch. >> two hands. a little league play. >> here you go. >> it was ugly. >> thank you. >>> bear ready for his close up. next at 11:00 p.m. how wildlife experts captured narrator: let's put this political promise to the test. ayotte: i've been an independent, strong voice for new hampshire. narrat

this is just a party patriots straightforward. my sense talking to people there were a lot of women leaders but those that had dash experiences to be involved but the irony is you're rejecting policies that have allowed you to rise at the same time many of the tea parties find a hard to walk. >> >> that is a good question i cannot speak to gender dynamics. but bear in mind back at the primary reason but to grow their brand they face a feminist rhetoric to be juxtaposed and contrast been with the liberal groups who talk about why it is important talking about the right wing within a one to protect my children and some of them argued there are physically less strong. and dissent that day were primarily but it is what gender identity means. >> great help for a third-party of politics. >> even if they formed a third party at all think there is enough support to be successful. what happens with the libertarian party they will not win but i asa dubious. of the tea party activists have a relationship with they don't think the direction a

patriots are practicing, but kevin faulk honored as one of the patriots all-time great its, presented with the red jacket on stage by patriots owner, robert kraft, several speakers on stage to honor faulk during this hour and 15 minute presentation. kraft, bill belichick, wilmothy mcginnis, ty law, but thin, a surprise speaker -- faulk wearing tom brady's jersey and tom brady coming up on stage jersey. brady speaking passionately about kevin, but not too happy that he's the same age. >> it's such a special night. what's not very special about tonight is when the guys that are going to the hall of fame are your age. [laughter] so hopefully that doesn't happen again, rkk. but we can't help it when guys like kevin, when it's their time and it was kevin's time, so thank you guys f supporting us. we've got the best fans in the world. >> everybody here, tom, hoping that brady would get up and speak especially kevin faulk. it was really cool that he did. >> bunch, you think about all of the amazing players come through the franchise, kevin faulk not one of the greatest players, but one of th

>> sarah: plus a scare for patriots' nation. two key players leave practice early with injuries. >> this is 7news "today in new england." >> christa: team u.s.a. is officially in boast mode this morning. good morning to you all. i'm christa delcamp. >> sarah: and i'm sarah french. gymnastics and swimming. can't waite to see what happens in the future. we're all staying up way past our bed time. >> sarah: medal after medal after medal. it's been well worth getting the lack of sleep. 68 in bedford. 70 in boston. how about some rain. we'll find that on the radar this morning across western new england. that extends back into upstate new york. we'll have system scattered showers and storms to work through from mid-to-late morning through the early afternoon. even late this afternoon, isolated storms. temperatures loy to mid-80s. >> sarah: timeow track traffic with danielle gersh. >> danielle: thanks, sarah. good morning, everyone. stop and go traffic on the expressway northbound this morning. it's about 20 minutes braintree to bosto

david and lisa, a great night for the patriots. cheering on the first big rainstorm. >>> the world's longest plane blimp, part helicopter, part cargo flame. it's - - policemen and it's the size of a football field. it's super efficient and is powered by four suv engines but won't go anywhere fast and maxs out at 70 miles per hour. so basically, it does all the thing bus drives like a prius. >>> a birthday celebration that is all in the family. >>> coming up next, the one couple welcomed their new baby girl. >>> then all new at 6:00, a kidnapping attempt caught on camera. a man grabs a boy in a quincy store and tries to take off. we're live with the story and brady's back. the star qb will take the field in foxborough. those stories and more tonight >>> oh, baby. a little girl in australia made her entrance into the world on a very special day. this is caitlin, tom, and brand new daughter lucy who arrived on tuesday about a week early. august16th is her mom's birthday and her dad's. the chances of a child, a mother, and a father all

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i know we said patriots day. this was a figurative patriots day with the film. >> all right. that's our time for tonight on 7 news at 7:00. glad you stopped by with us. >> anchor: and i'm nick emmons. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. how do we make the economy work for everyone? hillary clinton's plan starts here... by making big corporations and those at the top finally pay their fair share in taxes. she'd charge them an exit tax. then she'd use that money to make the largest investment in creating good paying jobs since world war ii. millions of jobs. >>> ryan lochte back with his playboy playmate. michael phelps plunking down millions on a new mansion. all of today's breaking olympic headlines now on "extra." ? ? ? extra, extra ? >> new video scandal plagued ryan lochte bringing his playmate girlfriend home as he loses his biggest sponsor. >> i overexaggerated the story. >> from lochte's mess to the olympic scandal today. usain bolt shirtless in bed with a young college student. wait till you hear who she was

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it's going in the ri patriots practice. and the red sox end this ruling >>> the patriots are gearing up and getting healthy just in the nick of time. let's get to steve burton. >> reporter: the patriots are back to work the big news is julian edelman, returning to full practice. they take on the saying -- the saints at gillette stadium this week. the patriots will have the saints in town for join practice on tuesday. ramping up the physical play once again, these guys are football players. the more they practice, the better. us. remix the teams up and battle it out. >> it's a progression and we're going to go inherent evaluate things and see how it feels. it's that kind of process. it's a day to day thing. you have to prove each day on your fundamentals and get those things back and knock off all the rest. >> good to see him back. the pats open gillette. we kick off at 7:00 right here on wbz tv. patriots and saints get underway at 7:30 pm. we will bring you the press conference live after the game. >>> the red sox lost to t

. >>> patriots at the practice field. and where is tom brady? >> what coach belichick is >>> feeling spooked out by after a large snake skin was found. someone saw a 10-foot snake in woos brook near a popular swimming area. it's believed to be a python if that makes you feel better. people are warned to be on the lookout. >> that doesn't make anyone feel better. >>> throw in a gps device and happy ending. liam martin has the story. >> she's an 8-year-old english coonhound. >> and one lucky dog. >> she and her owner were in the woods last night. >> three or four nights a week training the down. >> it's all about the to happen. >> reporter: she beat out 684 other dogs i think, to be crowned champion. >> last night while she was hot in pursuit. >> she chased a raccoon into the pipe. >> it was a 12-inch plastic drainage pipe. >> and i saw her 60 to 80 feet that way. >> bell couldn't figure out how to back out. >> she couldn't turn around because of the diameter of pipe. >> police and fire said nothing could be done. >> i didn't sleep at all. i stare

patriots and bears and a lot went on. rob gronkowski took himself out of the seven on seven passing drill. hopefully, he'll be okay. did i mention a fight broke out. >> you know eventually, this had to happen. >> guys are leaning on each other, and sweating on each other. and it gets tiring. it's happens. >> those are the -- malcolm butler was thrown out. >> coach belichick has a no fighting rule. and you have to get kicked out and go inside. and that's what happened today. we don't want to loose mall come -- >> it's our job to make the seven on sevens. his presence is always needed. >> i didn't see him leave. hopefully, he's all right. >> let's -- 30 extra minutes of practice which is >> the here, and you he goes to reach for the pass and he ended up bragging. >> he overextended a little bit. >> he went over to brady to tell him he was going to leave. and went over to the trainers and walked off on his own power. >>> remember, please remember, thursday night's game. kickoff is 8:00. and immediately followed by the post g

nfl former patriots cut by seattle. and joey bossy -- bosa allegedly sign asking reporting to sane >> quickly back to that poll up we were sharing with you at the beginning of our newscast. 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem at a game friday. do youpo say yes, 49% say no. >>> tonight, shockwaves as hillary clinton's closest aid huma abedin says she's separating from her husband weiner. >>> airport chaos. all out panic amid widespread rumors of an active shooter. what's going on? >>> bracing for impact. florida on high alert as the tropical threat closes in. >>> too little, too late. a prize move from the pharma giant over the cost of a life saving medicine, why critics say it's not enough.

fame and the patriots night practice plus did red sox make a big deadline move today? th >> anchor: we haven't heard from quarterback tom brady in some time but we are now holding a news conferencality gillette so let's listen in. >>> thank you, guys. this is for kevin. you guys enjoy the rest of the night of kevin, we love you. you are an amazing person. you are an amazing teammate and he was a better friend there is no doubt. but we love you. there is tom brady wearing number 33 on this occasion to honor and it looks like that's about all we're going to get from brady other this a few hugs. there is robert kraft and there are fancy red jack there and it doesn't appear that tom brady is going to go back up seconds and see if he is going to take questions but probably not. he is a savvy guy. >> anchor: that's right. okay, so we're going to go over to jeremy reiner who is standing by. you thought maybe you weren't going to have time for weather but brady didn't talk very long. >> reporter: if the goat wants the microphone he can have it. that's another sign of ought, is

. >> patriots and bears practicing together again today patriots getting an old friend back today harvey: heavy downpours moving through tewksbury to andover. we will keep you posted. ed: hundreds of people turned out for an emotional ceremony today to welcome home the soldier killed in war more than 60 years ago. heather: david b nick shows how science and a family's persistence made it possible. david: soldiers saluted as a flag draped cop and rolled off the plane year wait came to an end. >> it was my destiny to find him and i knew it wouldn't give up. david: in 1951 during the korean war, 19-year-old corporal ron sparks would later die in a war camp. his nephew only met his uncle once, but promised his father before he died that someday he would bring him home. >> the most difficult park was -- part was not knowing where to start. submitted a sample of his own dna. military officials compared it to a group of unidentified remains. earlier this year they called to say they had a match. >> my throat tightened my eyes welled up,, and i had to call back because i couldn't speak. david: a

the list goes on and on and patriots nor different. ironing out some final details before the saints arrive for two days of joint practices ahead of thursday's preseason opener. rhine stork back at practice this morning for the patriots. in team drills as he recovers from a concussion. also notable harmon losing his red non-can't jersey and on the other side of the ball 7's trey daerr has more on three patriots looking to lock down a roster spot. >>> there may be no pair of players on patriots roster with more ability than rob gronkowski and bennett. >>> i can say i have been with good tight end groups but this is the one most skilled. >>> there may be no two with a better% nasty either. >>> you never know what ll fun. >>> clay a bit more calculated but his objective is the same nonetheless. >>> you just compete to see who is the best player and who is a better fit for the team and you push each other to get better. >> anchor: harbor solidifying his spot in new england while dobson is . >>> i have been in the same system for a couple y

and religion becomes very intertwined, as you know, with patriotic beliefs. if you're going to be a good american or if you're going to be a good christian, as billy graham said, in 1950, you also have to be a good american. >> the all of a sudden right in the middle of this sort of celebration of traditional values, religion, family, heterosexuality, patriotism, et cetera, and this growing consensus or effort to bring americans together under this set of ideals to fight the cold war, we get the beginnings of challenges to this perception and this identity that americans are people who believe in god, who believe in traditional values and who are ready to undertake the anti-communist crusade. and, interestingly, the first sort of shot fired in this early wave of descent or challenge to these values comes from a biologist at indiana university bloomington named alfred kinsey. kinsey's two books, sexual behavior in the human male, 1948, and sexual behavior in the human female, 1953, are sort of earth shaking in the impact that they have on american society and

. >> anchor: a make or break night >> anchor: training camp trouble in foxborough a patriots receiver injured. >> anchor: and possible head night gone bad. the red sox plan to honor big poppy. >> anchor: so why was tonight's give away sent back. >> 7 news at 7 starts now. >> anchor: a community searching for answers after a jogger is killed in princeton. the body of 27 year old vanessa troopers say they are investigating hundreds of tips. >> anchor: the details now on this murder mystery. >> we don't know if this was a random act. >> reporter: 27 year old vanessa marcot who sources say her body was set on fire. the district attorney late today told us they received hundreds of tips still no arrest. have you had a chance to interview sex offenders in the area? >> we're considering anyone committed this crime. >> we're shook up about this it's horrible. >> reporter: locking their doors and not doing anything alone. >> always loves riding. i won't ride alone anymore ever. or run. >> reporter: mark who graduated from bu in 2011 and working in google in new york was visiting her mother sun

a thief steals an autographed patriots helmet worth thousands. maria: the strange phone call and promise he made to the owners hours later. mobile mistake. how you could be doing damage to your phone just a charging it is -- by charging it. ed: how you may be able to spot when someone is spying on you. maria: a major cleanup effort going on. several homes without power and downed trees are around the town tonight. ed: shaun chaiyabhat with the shaun: cleanup will take quite some time. the owners of this in behind me are eating out. earlier today they had guests that were stuck in debris. >> i heard a big rumble and a flash and started hearing windows break entries fall. >> everyone was ok. lights were out, alarms going off, it was scary. shaun: firef >> they were stuck all day. we had a tree down that completely blocked our access. the tourists got out safe but left behind their damaged car. a similar scene 439 homes. 100 mile-per-hour winds punched branches through walls. the f-1 tornado tore a half mile >> i have never seen anything like this,

the patriots just hoping there isn't more to come. all first reported by jim mcbride of the globe. tom brady was excused from practice today and will be tomorrow, unrelated to the minor major backfield concerns though with lewis who hasn't been in full pads since november. his timetable to return is unknown. and vollmer is out as is mason, creating a couple of holes on the o-line veteran defensive end rob ninkovich, he of the torn triceps, was back at practice today. >> right now, working as hard as i can. you watch the tape, watch practice, the film and do the best you can to try and absorb what is going on and get yourself out there. it's something you have to do. josh: coming up tonight on sports ot, i sit down with espn nfl analyst field yates to get his grade on jimmy g and the depth chart battle in new england. plus, the pats injury concerns and what positions are looking lean. and the red sox wrap up their weekend in detroit with a series that's all coming up at 11;35pm, -- 11:35 right here on channel 5. todd and rhondella back over to you. rhondella: mike's just ahead with

with the -- and then the last with the patriots. he played 151 games and starte rush for an nfl record. that still stands as an all-time nfl single-season record. in the off-season link was -- went to dental school and became the patriots team dentist while he was still a member of the team. that would be like tom brady going to gronk for a is feeling. he was a wonderful guy and leaves behind his wife and three patriots alumni organization. number 67, may he rest in peace, test with the age of 70. i am mike lynch. that is the one minute drill. maria: it is the and of an air at a local mcdonald's. ed: the sendoff for a woman who had be narrator: let's put this political promise to the test. ayotte: i've been an independent, strong voice trump for president? independent minded republicans across america put principle ahead of party and said no to trump. but not kelly ayotte. she says she still supports trump. ayotte: an independent, strong voice... narrator: if she's so independent, why is she still supporting trump? disclaimer: indep

. >>> it's a big guys what patriots nation. kevin faulk is about to be inducted into the teen's hall of fame. >> the ceremony is underway and steve burton is live. >> reporter: the patriots certainly know how to do it right. thousands of fans are on hand. kevin faulk will be inducted into the patriots hall of fame. they are about to call him out. he will be the 25th person, bob kraft is up on stage and some picking up the blitz the patriots have ever had. >> reporter: what you are watching is a video before kevin faulk will walk through the crowd. they do a highlight video. i was with him moments ago. he is really nervous about what he is going to say. he will talk about his family. he is very humble. there he number 33 wearing tom brady's jersey. kevin faulk. >> [ cheers and applause ] >> reporter: if you will notice what he is wearing underneath his jacket is tom brady's jersey. just like he did on draft night. it is certainly his day. >> [ applause ] >> reporter: there you go. faulk will address the fans and his family. whee

as far as the patriots, going on the field to not so good news. raoeubg/ reese reporting linebacker tor his tri-accept except and there >> where pats player nate abner already has a superbowl ring. now, he is looking to add new blink an olympic medal. he chose football as a career. but the 27 played rug bilong before he ever put on a helmet and pads. when rug to the olympic for the first time in decades, nate knew he had better look into it. >> watching his games, 5, 6, 7 years old. it got me involve in the game at a really young age. >>reporter: the father and son were inseparable. on the rug bifield and off at the family auto business. but the bond was tragically broken when jeff only 19 years old. >> when his father was killed, nate kind of went into a dark place. i was very worried about him. >>>reporter: after 2 months of grieving, nate's mom nancy told him it was time to start to live and play again stkpwhr-fplt/ i said, you know, nate, you are still ave are youf your dad were standing here next to me, he would be upset to think you are not

we'll have more coming up in >>> and the patriots are having injury problems in foxborough. that's the story. back to you. >>> went to give you a live look over boston. the sun is out and it's a little hazy and a nice evening with changes on the way. >> wet weather is moving in for tomorrow. >> a lot of downpours on the it's 89 in manchester and lawrence. and a few high thin cirrus clouds. real sticky air and oppressive humidity. we'll certainly feel the difference tomorrow. for now we're fine and tonight and temperatures dip into the 70s and around 70. areas of clouds move in followed by notice the map by midday afternoon. no widespread severe weather. through the evening, lingering downpours. we'll let you know when we could feel like it's 100 plus coming up. >>> a high school teacher assistant is charged with sexually assaulting a special needs student. he's accused of raping a 16 boy in a school bathroom. boy's mother if he told anyone. >> reporter: the superintendent of the school district here as called this case deeply concerning. this after prosecutors say a special

the patriots' tightened leaves today's practice with an apparent injury? let's get to sports accept ter 5's mike lynch with the latest. >> it happened during a seven on seven passing drill. as he was reaching for a pass he pulled up and took himself out of practice and took off his helmet and walked up and down the sideline. he also talked to tom brady and then went to the lower practice field. there was the first 10 after he met the head trainer gronk was taken to a field where they are rehabbing. he went to the locker room and never went down to the practice field. they have all left practice with injuries. things got testy with the bears and we will tell you that when we go live to foxborough in sports. >> it is not as humid today, and right now it is in the 80s and the air is a little more comfortable. that will change tomorrow. the more humid air will be returning and the storms that are in the midwest, a few of them could visit us tomorrow. now, there may booy a spot shower -- be a spot shower or thunderstorm, but i am more concerned with what could

and patriots 5th quarter here on wbz on thursday night. don't want toe know, turn the volume down, close your eyes. american gymnasts are on the top of the podium once again. simone biles just won the goal on the floor exercise. >>> during the race, new zealand runner tripped and fell. and an american tripped over her. she helped the injured runner up and urged her to keep going. they hugged 59 the finish line. and the woman finished last and next to last. but because they tripped they advance to the final. >> which is an interesting twist. >> i would fall all the time. >> that's a good point. >> you automatically go to >>> members of the avengers in massachusetts. coming up. super heroes in town help sick kids to smile. >>> and the high cost of saving a life. why epipens are increasing in price? >>> after missing for 65 years, a hero's welcome home. i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. how do we make the economy work for everyone? hillary clinton's plan starts here... in taxes. and those companies that move overseas? she'd char

the patriots gave him some time off to compete. joe amorosino is in the newsroom now with more on ebner's transition back to football. >> reporter: any special treatment ebner got is over now. the special teams ace back to the business of football and back to practice. just like the rest of his teammates. ebner not sticking around to take part in the closing ceremony in rio. he is returning to work. he returned last week. trying to get back into football. working on his conditioning off to the side while his patriot teammates had three joint prakties with the bears. ebner called the olympics a cool experienced a says he is happy to be back. to his full-time job. >> you know, what was expected. i'm fully committed to the rugby team. once that, you know, job was what's on my plate is on my plate. i can't really do anything about it. take it one step at a time. one day at a time. and get back on track with things really. >> reporter: reporting live in the newsroom, joe amorosino, 7 news. >> nick: now to the weather. a live look at dow

. >>> patriots fans can start breathing a big sigh of relief. >> in and out. >> rob gronkowski is back and more than a week. we'll show you how well he did on the field. >> plus, get what they deserve. see the special surprise for these medal winning olympians >>> a hero's welcome at logan for a group of olympians. this group is very special because of their connection here to new england. >> the hometown heroes are returning with gold and silver medals. [ applause ] >> judo medalist kayla harrison and travis stevens are there and debbie stow back in boston. family, friends, look at that smile there, and don't mess with her, believe me. all right, so they were all congratulating all these amazing athletes on the big wins. they're holding up signs, smiling, taking pictures, and gold medalist harrison and other athletes say victory in rio were sweet and it's even better to be home. >> i've missed home for a while now. you know, it's been a long four years. so to end it on such a high note and to be able to share it with all of you and who i amazing. >> i was always great to go back to bo

we are digging deeper into the patriots' first prepreseason games. that is all tonight at 11:25 right here on 7-nbc. the united states little league kings for the first fios is not cable. we're wired differently. thanks for calling fios, this is ryan, how can i help you today? yeah, i got a big problem with my new tv. you can't tell me this cord isn't in, i know it's in, it's in but it's not working. okay. i'm sending you a link to the my fios app that's going to let me see what you're seeing. really? yes, really...mr. mcenroe. um, see that cord? just plug it into the connector on the right. so you can clearly see what's in and what's out? i like that. hey, it worked! so i don't have to see the cable guy again? oh no, we're not cable, mac. did you just call me ?mac?? --enroe. mcenroe. mr. mcenroe? tech support that lets your technician see the problem over your smartphone. get 100 meg internet, tv and phone for just 69.99 a month online for 2 years, guaranteed with a 2 year agreement. >> anchor: all right. we have time for one more quick check of the

to be inducted. 7 news is your home for the patriot opener. sunday september 11th. >> anchor: pounding it out. a gorilla gets up close and personal franklin park zoo. >> reporter: that is close. tracking showers overnight tonight and tomorrow morning. forecast up next. >> anchor: getting a call from big poppy. a group of young students are going to want to check their voicemail. >> are you one of those people who prides yourself in keeping a clean house. >> if you're one of those folks we're jealous of you. >> a wild encounter at the franklin park zoo. it's a gorilla lunging at the glass. that animal making the move as a tourist was just out there with the camera trying to get video of the exhibit. the adult silver back leaving him absolutely stunned. >> anchor: so experts now say business. jennifer eagan has the story you saw first on 7. >> reporter: an unexpected encounter captured on camera. this gorilla on all 4s slowly looking around before standing up and leaping against the glass. >> whoa. >> he was fast. it was like lightning. >> repor

. >> anchor: also following some breaking news here at 6:00 scary mopes for patriots fan fans in foxboro when rob gronkowski leaves practicy. he appears to have suffered an injury during a drill. >> anchor: all we really know is that he never returned to that field. trey daerr is live at gillette learning some information. are they revealing anything about gronk, tre? >>> not at this point in time. still a little unclear all we do know is gronk struck a lot of fear into an opposing defense but whenever he leaves practice with an injury that fear is felt within the walls of gillette staium. rob gronkowski one of the most dominant players in the nfl experiencing an injury apparently at the end of practice. the event happening this afternoon, gronk at the end of a pats route on receiving end for tom brady, he camep a bitlism in the joint chicago bears. it was very early and one on one drills, gronk extended himself and then came up a bit holo. never grabbed his calf or hamstring or gave any indication as to what it may be on the field. certainly could be anything. simply unbuckled his helme

with the current patriots backup as a week one replacement it was natural to ask brian what it's like to learn from the best of the business. from day one we came in i knew that already but that's kind of the way he is. you can just soak it all up. it's a friendship that i have really cherished. >> kind of getting set for saturday's bout. they just happened to be throwing water bottles at like total sportsmanship. what a shame. i like how you think ockerbloom. >> that's the nice thing about it. seven-day forecast few showers around tomorrow. not expecting muc plan your day around shower threat tomorrow. just be aware if you get a sprinkle you are unlucky. tomorrow evening should be dry for that will be dry for that and debating which one you had to go to. friday sunshine beautiful into the weekend. rain threat on monday. shiri is back in the >> today on "tmz" -- >> drake went way, way, way over the top to prove there's no beef with eminem. >> [bleep]. >> drake begins to bow down to eminem. >> say he's the greatest of all time or bow, but don't do both. >> in terms of how people think

. >>> the patriots are getting healthy. let's get over to steve burton with our sports night. >> reporter: that's a good thing. patriots are back to work this afternoon in foxboro. julian edelman has returned to full practice. the patriots open preseason on thursday night when they take on the saints at gillette stadium. julian edelman and company on saturday off. they are gearing up for their first game against the saints. the saints will also be a foxboro for joint practices. these practices are all too his the number one thing above all else. we have a great relationship with the saints. it's always worked out well. all the times we have dealt with them. we have the opportunity to do it with them. they are great to work with. >>reporter: it's all about working together. thpa we kick off at 7:00 with the patriots and saints underway at 7:30 pm. we will bring you the post game press -- postgame press conference right after. you can see it all right here on wbz. >>> reporter: a-rod announced his retirement this morning sayi

so even though the patriots had moved on, we were all waiting to hear from the patriots quarterback. brady talking about his decision today wasn't very emotional as it was pretty much just business as usual. >>> i think it's just personal and i tried to move on from it. >> anchor: after an off season of silence, taking sole responsibility for calling the play to end his deflategate fight. field rather than the courtroom. >>> every team is working hard this time of year and we can't take any days off. we have to go out there and try to work on something every day and everyone has to be ready to ago hor: brady is taking every opportunity to get ready to go for his 17th nfl season ad coves. >>> i will deal with that when it comes. i could have a plan then change the plan.?9 >> anchor: the patriots quarterback was calm while answering questions which was a stark contrast to his play on the field. tb 12 was all sorts of fired up in the scrimmage he went a perfect 25 for 25 putting on a show. >>> it's cool just to see a guy like him who has been around and i don't know how many training ca

the patriots have four preseason games before the regular season begins. all eyes will be back up quarterback jimmy garoppolo as he prepares to lead the team as tom brady serves his four-game suspension. tonight's matchup. alex. >> reporter: after j.r.just talked about how hot it is outside, it's hard to believe i'm saying that football is back. but here we are. it's the first pre-season game for the patriots, they're taking on the saints after two days of joint practices and all eyes tonight are going to be on jimmy garoppolo but the young quarterback tells us he is ready for it. >> it's always different on game day. different feel. it's you a some. football is back. >> reporter: garoppolo ready to let it fly tonight and with tom brady set to set out the preseason opener the third--year-old quarterback is taking center stage. >> it's an opportunity to go out there and perform. it's different than practice, different situations will come up and you know, you don't know how many snaps you are going to get. it's coach's call. when you are called on you have

. >>> the patriots preseason opener is thursday. >>> steve has the details coming up in sports. wbz sports, test drive today or visit us at bmw mass driven by bmw, test drive today or visit us@bmwmass.com. >>> we don't know how or where the time went that we or three days away from the first preseason game for the patriots. >> seems like a reunion. families coming together and patriots had 6 players missing that they are getting healthy and loaded with talent. the competition has heated up and guys are fighting for jobs, they had their 10th practice today in foxboro and brandon stokely returned for the first time since suffering a concussion. the first of two days of joining practices before the preseason opener and they are looking forward to battling with another team. >> we been going against each so it's fun to step on the field with another team and it gives us a good look at what we will face and i'm looking forward to seeing new faces in competing. >>reporter: what are you looking forward to? >> within bidding on each other for the last few weeks with frantic have another

. >> anchor: now to the patriots opening up the preseason. the new orleans saints.this is . jimmy garoppolo getting the chance to show his skills. alex corddry nice to see you. >> reporter: nice to see you too kim. tray is getting ready for the games. right here at gillette stadium. saints. it is so hot out here. 2 days of joint practices all eyes on jimmy garoppolo. he's excited for the opportunity tonight. >> it's different on game day. different feel and that sort of thing. it's awesome. football is back. >> reporter: jimmy garoppolo ready to let it fly against the saints. the third year quarterback is taking center stage. >> it's an opportunity to go out there teammates. it's different than practice. different situations will come up. you don't know how many snaps you're going to get. it's all coaches call. >> reporter: garoppolo won't have gronkkowski or edelman at his disposal. >> all the skill guys on offense it's a long process in camp. direction bill belichick wants his team headed in. >> none of us are perfect. we all make mistakes. we have to move on from them. i