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We’re Still Processing Week 15’s Most Mind-Blowing Finishes

maya (Maya Sweedler, editor): Quick show of hands, who else is still picking themselves up off the floor from Sunday? neil (Neil Paine, acting sports editor): maya: One day after the largest comeback in NFL history, Sunday’s games brought some of the wildest finishes, thrilling sequences and (sorry to New England) funniest game-losing plays […]

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Is Tom Brady The GOATiest Of All The GOATs?

With legendary quarterback Tom Brady officially retiring (yes, we really mean it now), the accolades are pouring in. There are, um, a lot: The former QB of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots had an unbelievable career stuffed with nearly every possible accomplishment — both at the team and individual level. He was […]

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Tom Brady Retires With All The Records

Tom Brady has left the arena for the last time.  Brady announced his retirement from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Instagram on Tuesday after a weekend of confusion and speculation over his future. “I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t […]

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What To Watch For In The NFL’s Wild-Card Weekend

After an exhilarating week of games closed out the NFL’s extra-long 2021 regular season, the playoff bracket could deliver another helping of chaos. Most (though not all) of the teams left standing have a decent shot at the Super Bowl, and everyone but the respective No. 1 seeds in each conference will be in action […]

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The NFL Really Does Revolve Around Tom Brady

The NFL Really Does Revolve Around Tom Brady Explore his connections to other quarterbacks through the touchdown-catching receivers they share. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady needs no introduction. Widely regarded as the greatest player in pro football history — and gunning for his record-extending eighth Super Bowl ring in this, his 22nd NFL season […]

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