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Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer
Mixed Reviews, Epic Fail Taint Tom Brady's Debut As NFL Announcer Tom Brady always seemed comfortable on a football field, but he struggled to adjust looking down on one.  That seems to be the consensus review following his first day as an NFL analyst.  The seven-time Super Bowl champion debuted as an NFL commentator for Fox on Sunday, Sept. 8, covering the Dallas Cowboys' 33-17 win over the Cleveland Browns. Though many fans were left talking about Brady's performance rather than anything in the game.  Critics dinged him for his nervousness and stiffness in front of the camera. They were shocked to see a man so full of emotion and fire o…
See Inside Bill Belichick's New $4.8M Nantucket Home See Inside Bill Belichick's New $4.8M Nantucket Home
See Inside Bill Belichick's New $4.8M Nantucket Home Bill Belichick won't be on an NFL sideline this year, but that doesn't mean he's taking it easy.  The future Hall of Fame coach has signed on to appear on multiple outlets such as ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" and the "Manningcast" as a recurring football analyst and commentator.  To deal with this hectic new schedule he'll need somewhere he can unwind and relax, and it appears he's solved that problem with his recent purchase of a $4.8 million home on Nantucket.  The Nantucket Current reported earlier this week that an LLC owned by Belichick had bought the house on Fair Stre…
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest 'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest
'Amazing Race': Mass Father, Daughter Team Join Sprint Around World In CBS Reality Contest Massachusetts fans of "The Amazing Race" may see some familiar faces on this season of the popular globe-trotting reality show.  Chris Foster, a 60-year-old receptionist, and his 27-year-old marketing manager daughter Mary Cardona-Foster, both of Waltham, hope to beat 12 other couples to be the first to circumnavigate the globe.  The new season of "The Amazing Race" begins on Wednesday, March 13, at 9:30 p.m. on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The 90-minute debut episode will air after the latest episode from the 46th season of Survivor, which also features two contestants f…
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates
Ben Affleck Dunkin' Super Bowl Commercial Finishes 2nd In Poll Behind Ad Reuniting Castmates The lead-up to the Super Bowl is two weeks of speculation over what team will take home the Lombardi trophy, but the discussion over which company will have the most viral ad is its own cottage industry.  And with the average 30-second spot selling for $7 million, the stakes can be just as high for some companies as for the teams taking up the time between ads. To find out which commercials were the most popular, USA Today polled more than 160,000 readers to find out their favorite.  Despite Dunkin shelling out a fortune for its star-studded ad featuring Ben Affleck, his wife Jennifer Lopez…
Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street
Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street Two weeks ago, Sean Stellato was almost the most-hated man in New Jersey. If you recall, he was scorned across the Garden State for doubling Tommy DeVito's meet-and-greet fees just before an event at a Morristown pizzeria. But Stellato is apparently working his way back into the good graces of NY Giants fans. And on Tuesday, Jan. 2, he won two of them back. The NFL agent was on Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne when Robin Johnson spotted him on the way to the movies with her 11-year-old son, Christopher Reindeau.  The boy approached him and politely asked for a photo, she said. "He…
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA 2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct following a fight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September that ended with the death of a 53-year-old, authorities said.   John Vieira, age 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, of Warwick, were charged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after months of investigation following the Sept. 17 brawl during a Patriots versus Dolphins game, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It's unclear what sparked the brawl.  Related: Video Of Brawl At Gillette Stadium Shows Moments Before Man Collapses Dale M…
Former Patriots QB Ryan Mallett Drowns In Gulf Of Mexico At 35 Former Patriots QB Ryan Mallett Drowns In Gulf Of Mexico At 35
Former Patriots QB Ryan Mallett Drowns In Gulf Of Mexico At 35 Former New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett died in an apparent drowning in the Florida panhandle on Tuesday, June 27, officials said. He was 35 years old. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department identified Mallett as the victim who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico. First responders in northwest Florida were called to the beach in the city of Destin, behind 775 Gulf Shore Drive at around 2:10 p.m., the sheriff's office said. "A group of people in the water near the second sandbar had reportedly been struggling to make their way back to shore," the statement reads. "One of the indi…
'My Heart Is Shattered': Former New England Patriots Safety Malik Gant Dead At 25 'My Heart Is Shattered': Former New England Patriots Safety Malik Gant Dead At 25
'My Heart Is Shattered': Former New England Patriots Safety Malik Gant Dead At 25 An NFL player and former member of the New England Patriots has died, according to reports.  Malik Gant, a former defensive back for the Patriots, was found dead on Thursday, May 25 in Miami, FL, MassLive reports. He was 25 years old. "My heart is shattered," Gant's mother Sirraya Gant said in a Facebook post. "My faith in God will see me through this and I will trust in him with all my heart. I truly thank God for blessing me with a beautiful, talented and humble son." My heart is shattered… my faith in God will see me through this and I will trust in him with all my heart. I truly t…
NFL Draft: Mass Native Will Levis Expected To Have Big Night NFL Draft: Mass Native Will Levis Expected To Have Big Night
NFL Draft: Mass Native Will Levis Expected To Have Big Night University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has been the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft from analysts and armchair general managers for months. But over the last week, Kentuck's Will Levis — a Newton, Massachusetts native who played high school football in Middletown, Connecticut — has been climbing draft boards to become one of football's hottest prospects.  The Carolina Panthers are still expected to take Young with the first pick on Thursday night, April 27, according to Vegas oddsmakers. Though, Levis' draft stock has been on the rise. He went from a 40-to-1 …
Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season
Patriots Will Play Game In Germany Next Season The NFL announced on Thursday, Jan. 19, that the Patriots would host one of two games in Germany next season. The Chiefs will also play in the country during the 2023 season.  It will be the first time any NFL franchise has played a regulation game in Germany. The opponent has yet to be determined, and the host city will either be Munich or Frankfurt. The move comes as the National Football League looks to expand its reach and footprint in Europe.  The league has hosted games in London for several seasons.  A message from Robert Kraft to the German Patriots fans. pic.twitter.com/A3YpPS…
Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid
Patriots Legend Tom Brady Scared Divorce From Gisele Bündchen Will Get 'Ugly': Tabloid A new day brings new developments in the unfolding saga surrounding the marriage of Tom Brady and his wife Gisele Bündchen.  Earlier this week, Page Six reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and his Brazilian supermodel wife had hired divorce attorneys as their 13-year marriage disintegrates over his decision this summer to un-retire and return to the NFL for another season. Now, PEOPLE magazine has sources who say things are taking a bad turn for Brady, who wants to keep the divorce from turning "ugly." But it may be too late for that.  “She is playing offense, and he is play…
Gillette Stadium Rolling Out Self-Serving Beer Option For 2023 Season: Report Gillette Stadium Rolling Out Self-Serving Beer Option For 2023 Season: Report
Gillette Stadium Rolling Out Self-Serving Beer Option For 2023 Season: Report Beer will soon be flowing into football fan's hands at Gillette Stadium with all-new technology that pours the golden nectar on its own, The Sun Chronicle reports.  The Foxobrough Board of Selection unanimously approved an amendment to Gillette Stadium's alcohol license to allow an experimental self-service beer dispenser, the outlet reports.  The dispenser works by customers inserting their credit card, selecting one of four available beers that then flows into a cup placed underneath the machine, the outlet reports.  James Nolan, chief operating officer for Kraft Sports &a…
Patriots Running Back James White Retires After 8 Seasons In New England Patriots Running Back James White Retires After 8 Seasons In New England
Patriots Running Back James White Retires After 8 Seasons In New England Patriots running back James White, who won three Super Bowls during his eight years in New England, announced on Thursday, Aug. 11, that he would retire.  "It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates, and the people of New England as a Patriot!," the nine-year veteran posted on social media. "... "Thank you to Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. To be able to play my entire career for one franchise, in front of the best fans in the NFL, has been a tremendous blessing and honor." "James W…
Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill
Former Patriots Receiver Chad Johnson Gives Waitress $1,000 Tip On $24 Bill Chad Johnson, the outspoken wide receiver who finished his career with the New England Patriots, earned nearly $50 million while in the NFL, and he's sharing the wealth. He recently left a North Carolina waitress a $1,000 tip on a $24 bill.  Johnson, better known by the nickname Ochocinco — a name he adopted for his jersey number 85 while in Cincinnati, tweeted a photo of the receipt from Stephanie's Restaurant in Greensboro, NC, this week to prove his generosity. Next to his $1,000 tip, Johnson left the cheeky message, "I once scored 6 touchdowns in 'Madden' using myself."  Johnson wrote "…
Massachusetts Inches Closer Toward Legalizing Sports Betting: Report Massachusetts Inches Closer Toward Legalizing Sports Betting: Report
Massachusetts Inches Closer Toward Legalizing Sports Betting: Report Massachusetts is one signature away from becoming the 31st state to legalize sports gambling thanks to an overtime compromise between state leaders, reports said. Coincidentally, it could be here before the NFL season starts next month.  Legislators in Boston approved the betting bill early Monday morning, Aug. 1, hours after the midnight deadline. Speaker of the state House Ron Mariano tweeted that his team and Senate leadership had struck a deal after nearly a year of arguments.  I am proud to announce that the Sports Betting Conference Committee has reached an agreement on legislatio…
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement
Former Patriots Wide Receiver Danny Amendola Announces Retirement Former New England Patriots wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola is retiring despite getting interests from multiple teams, ESPN reports. Amendola, age 36, has spent a total of 13 season in the league and was with the Patriots from 2013 to 2017. Amendola was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in 2014 and 2016. "It was better than I could have ever imagined," Amendola told ESPN's Adam Schefter about his career. He later tweeted a highlight reel of his career with the caption, "Wouldn't have it any other way." Wouldn’t have it any other way. pic.twitter.com/Db…
5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report 5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report
5 Patriots Players Will Be Sidelined As Training Camp Starts Next Week: Report The Patriots begin training camp next week in preparation for the 2022 NFL season, but five of their teammates won't take the field, according to reports.  Five Patriots will start training camp on the players unable to perform list. Those include center David Andrews, running back James White, safety Jabrill Peppers, and cornerback Jonathan Jones, according to ESPN. Unlike Injured Reserves, players on the PUP list can return whenever team doctors clear them to play.  C David Andrews, CB Jonathan Jones, LB Raekwon McMillan, S Jabrill Peppers and RB James White are opening training camp …
Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had' Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had'
Ex-Patriots Star Gronk Announces Retirement From Football: 'I Gave It Everything I Had' Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is retiring from professional football, he said on his Instagram. This is the second time that Gronk has announced his retirement.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) "I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field," he wrote. "From retirement, back to football and winning another championship and now back to chilling …