Germany's expected assault on the luge medals in Cortina looked to be stuttering in early practice but they showed their class and experience on their final runs on Friday when they laid down the gauntlet to the Austrian and Italian pretenders.

FOXBORO — The Patriots had nearly perfect practice attendance Friday in their final session before Sunday afternoon’s AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. Center Garrett Bradbury (illness) and linebacker Marte Mapu (hip) returned to practice.