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FOXBOROUGH — As the furor of the Foxborough casino battle fades, one question that remains is what will become of the huge piece of land owned by Robert Kraft that would have housed the gaming and resort complex. Luck has not been kind to the 200-acre parcel located across from Gillette Stadium that is currently an overflow parking lot on game and event days. Before being targeted by Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn, the land was slated for a massive biotechnology park that also failed to take shape.

High Five Michael Barrett and Liam Driscoll , Xaverian: Barrett, a senior attack, and Driscoll, a junior midfielder, each scored three goals to lift the Hawks to a 10-9 upset of Needham. Joe Christiano , Southeastern: The Hawks clinched the first tournament berth in the program's six-year history when the senior attack scored with 1:30 left in regulation for a 9-8 win over Upper Cape. Tucker Ciessau , Scituate: In a battle of heavyweights, the junior attack led the Sailors with seven goals and two assists in a 19-6 victory over Archbishop Williams.

FOXBOROUGH - Wes Welker may have done himself a big disservice in contract negotiations with the Patriots Thursday when he spoke publicly about the progress - or lack thereof - in recent talks. "There have been talks, but nothing that's brightened anything at all," Welker told the Boston Herald. "It's actually gotten worse. " Welker explained that "worse" means the Patriots' offer is now less than the two-year, fully guaranteed $16 million the team proposed during the 2011 regular season.

The NCAA men's lacrosse championships will be held this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Here are the details (events at Gillette Stadium unless noted): Schedule Friday: USILA All-Star Game (3-7 p.m. at Harvard Stadium); youth clinic (6:30-9 p.m); autograph sessions (6-7 p.m.) Saturday: Fan Fest (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Division I semifinals: Loyola-Maryland vs. Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.; Duke vs. Maryland, 5 p.m. Sunday: US Lacrosse Jamboree (8-10 a.m.)

The pastor of a Foxborough church has been charged with attempting to scam four elderly people out of their Social Security checks by telling them they were lottery winners. Ranulfo Luther Raposo of the Seventh-day Adventist Church pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges including attempted larceny and identity fraud. He was granted $5,000 bail. Police say the alleged victims are in their 70s and 80s, live in Michigan, New Mexico and Arkansas, and are unconnected with the church.

FOXBOROUGH - Wes Welker may have done himself a big disservice in contract negotiations with the Patriots Thursday when he spoke publicly about the progress - or lack thereof - in recent talks. "There have been talks, but nothing that's brightened anything at all," Welker told the Boston Herald. "It's actually gotten worse. " Welker explained that "worse" means the Patriots' offer is now less than the two-year, fully guaranteed $16 million the team proposed during the 2011 regular season.

The NCAA men's lacrosse championships will be held this weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Here are the details (events at Gillette Stadium unless noted): Schedule Friday: USILA All-Star Game (3-7 p.m. at Harvard Stadium); youth clinic (6:30-9 p.m); autograph sessions (6-7 p.m.) Saturday: Fan Fest (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Division I semifinals: Loyola-Maryland vs. Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.; Duke vs. Maryland, 5 p.m. Sunday: US Lacrosse Jamboree (8-10 a.m.)

Foxborough selectmen, who slammed the door on a casino in December, may soon crack it open again. The board plans to discuss whether it would be wise to begin studying the potential effects of a gambling resort in town, in anticipation of a formal proposal coming from Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn, said Selectman Larry Harrington, the board's chairman. A selectmen's meeting on the matter had been scheduled for Tuesday at the high school but the facility will not be available.

FOXBOROUGH -- Now do you believe? Now do you believe in the Indianapolis Colts? Now do you understand just how diminished the Patriots are? Now do you believe that four years ago was four years ago and last year was last year and this year the Patriots will do well to make the playoffs? Winning a game there would make this a successful season. That's it. That's the goal. You can save your money. There will be no need to book any flights for Detroit in February. All the worst fears were realized at Gillette Stadium last night.

FOXBOROUGH - Casino opponents swept the town selectmen's race on Monday in a stark public rebuke to Wynn Resorts and the casino developer's plans to build a billion-dollar gambling resort across from Gillette Stadium. Though the casino proposal from Las Vegas entrepreneur Steve Wynn was not on the ballot, the issue dominated the campaign, and the race came to be seen as a referendum on the project. The vote shifts the five-member board further against the project, with four selectmen opposed to the casino and just one willing to entertain more information on...

FOXBOROUGH - Wes Welker may have done himself a big disservice in contract negotiations with the Patriots Thursday when he spoke publicly about the progress - or lack thereof - in recent talks. "There have been talks, but nothing that's brightened anything at all," Welker told the Boston Herald. "It's actually gotten worse. " Welker explained that "worse" means the Patriots' offer is now less than the two-year, fully guaranteed $16 million the team proposed during the 2011 regular season.

FOXBOROUGH - Wes Welker may have done himself a big disservice in contract negotiations with the Patriots Thursday when he spoke publicly about the progress - or lack thereof - in recent talks. "There have been talks, but nothing that's brightened anything at all," Welker told the Boston Herald. "It's actually gotten worse. " Welker explained that "worse" means the Patriots' offer is now less than the two-year, fully guaranteed $16 million the team proposed during the 2011 regular season.

Foxborough selectmen reorganized their leadership at the start of Tuesday's meeting, a day after an election that saw the addition of member Ginny Coppola, the reelection of Selectwoman Lorraine Brue, and the loss of former chairman Larry Harrington, who was voted out. The board's new chairman is Selectman James DeVellis, while Selectman Mark Sullivan was named vice chairman and Brue became clerk. In his first official remarks, DeVellis thanked Harrington in absentia for his service.

FOXBOROUGH — As the furor of the Foxborough casino battle fades, one question that remains is what will become of the huge piece of land owned by Robert Kraft that would have housed the gaming and resort complex. Luck has not been kind to the 200-acre parcel located across from Gillette Stadium that is currently an overflow parking lot on game and event days. Before being targeted by Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn, the land was slated for a massive biotechnology park that also failed to take shape.

Casino developer Steve Wynn abandoned plans Tuesday to build a Foxborough gambling resort on land owned by Robert Kraft, a decision that reshuffles the competition for the sole Greater Boston casino license by eliminating a top-tier competitor. Wynn's retreat - which leaves Suffolk Downs the leading contender in the Greater Boston region - was announced a day after anticasino candidates swept the Foxborough selectmen race. That vote marked the first ballot-box defeat for a would-be casino developer in Massachusetts.

FOXBOROUGH — Casino opponents swept the town selectmen's race on Monday in stark public rebuke of Wynn Resorts and the casino developer's plans to build a billion-dollar gambling resort across from Gillette Stadium. Though the casino proposal from Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn was not on the ballot, the issue dominated the campaign, and the race came to be seen as a referendum on the project. The vote shifts the five-member board further against the project, with four selectmen opposed to the casino and just one willing to entertain more information on it. Monday's...

While most of Foxborough remains without power from Tropical Storm Irene, service is back at Gillette Stadium where the New England Patriots' final exhibition game is scheduled for Thursday night. A power company spokeswoman said Tuesday that it was "absolutely not" true that the team received special treatment. The club had internal discussions about how to handle the game against the New York Giants if power was not restored, but no decision was made before the lights went back on. As of late Tuesday afternoon, 7,287 of 7,820 customers in Foxborough still had no power...

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff; Video by Steve Silva, Globe Staff Good afternoon from TD Garden, where the Bruins have concluded their practice. They will host Colorado tomorrow for the only time this season. The Bruins will be traveling to Foxborough this afternoon. They will host the Stanley Cup at Gillette Stadium. The Cup is in their hands until Oct. 22, when their 100-day stewardship of the trophy will conclude. * No lineup changes in practice today.

FOXBOROUGH - Casino opponents swept the town selectmen's race on Monday in a stark public rebuke to Wynn Resorts and the casino developer's plans to build a billion-dollar gambling resort across from Gillette Stadium. Though the casino proposal from Las Vegas entrepreneur Steve Wynn was not on the ballot, the issue dominated the campaign, and the race came to be seen as a referendum on the project. The vote shifts the five-member board further against the project, with four selectmen opposed to the casino and just one willing to entertain more information on it. Monday's...