NFL Playoffs: TV Schedule and Where to Watch Championship Games in Waltham

The New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 in the AFC Championship Game. Here’s a roundup of where and when to catch the games this Championship Weekend.

The New England Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens Gillette Stadium in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, battling for the right to go to their second straight Super Bowl, and sixth in the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era. The NFL Championship Weekend begins Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. on Fox when the Atlanta Falcons host the San Fransisco 49ers to determine the NFC champion. Then, at 6:30 p.m., on CBS, the Patriots kick off against rival Baltimore. There is some recent history between the two teams, beginning in 2009, when the Ravens marched into Foxboro and stunned the heavily favored Patriots, 33-14 to knock the home team out of the playoffs. New England got some revenge in the AFC Championship Game last year, beating the Ravens 23-20 to …

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Waltham Bar Drops 'Raven' Name, For Now

A Waltham bar has temporarily altered its name in preparation for the Patriots game.

In response to customer gripes, The Mad Raven on Main Street in Waltham has dropped "raven" from its name and replaced it with "Patriot," according to the Boston Herald.  The move comes days before the New England Patriots are set to play the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC championship on Sunday, Jan. 20.  Mad Raven owner Mark McAuliffe told the Herald he changed the bar's sign on Monday, Jan. 14 after hearing customers say they would not enter the building until game day. McAuliffe made a similar move for another bar he owns in Walpole, miles from Gillette Stadium. He told the Herald he believes that boosted business at the Walpole bar. 

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What's Happening

Five Things You Need to Know: June 4

It's Monday, see what's going on in Waltham.

Today's weather forecast - 68 degrees and sunny. State Senate candidate Mara Dolan is hosting a fundraiser for her campaign tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mad Raven. If you are not already, follow the Waltham Police Facebook page. They have some useful information for residents! Do you own a Waltham business? If so, claim your free Patch listing. A support group new mothers will be held at the Newton Cultural Center at 12 p.m.

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