Gillette Stadium Turf Draws Scrutiny After World Cup Matches

Gillette Stadium's playing surface is facing new scrutiny after hosting World Cup soccer matches earlier this summer, with a sports outlet questioning field conditions ahead of the Patriots' season opener next month.

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"The Patriots Have Problems With Their Post-World Cup Turf Field," The Spun reported Aug. 9. The site says Gillette Stadium's surface has raised concerns following this summer's World Cup matches held there, with questions lingering about field conditions heading into the NFL season (read it at https://thespun.com/nfl/the-patriots-have-problems-with-their-post-world-cup-turf-field).

"Leonard Taylor Feels Blessed as He Earns Larger Role With Patriots," Sports Illustrated reports. The defensive lineman has been taking on more responsibility during training camp at Gillette this summer, according to the outlet (read it at https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/leonard-taylor-feels-blessed-as-he-earns-larger-role-with-patriots).

"Biggest Patriots Training Camp Risers: Slot WR Earning First-Team Reps, TEs Shining," Sports Illustrated also reports, noting quarterback Tommy DeVito and others drawing coaches' attention as camp progresses (read it at https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/biggest-patriots-training-camp-risers-slot-wr-earning-first-team-reps-tes-shining).

"Massive Pizza Festival Coming To MA + Unique Japanese Eatery: Food Week," per Foxborough Patch's Aug. 10 newsletter. The roundup points to a large pizza festival and a new Japanese restaurant opening in Massachusetts, plus word that a bar previously slated to close will remain open after all, the newsletter says (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/foxborough/s/klsdy/massive-pizza-festival-coming-to-ma-unique-japanese-eatery-food-week).

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