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In Case You Missed It---Brady Makes It Official And Retires (Again)
In case you missed it…Tom Brady officially retired again and this time he swears it’s FOR GOOD. Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bundchen commented on his post, saying, quote, “Wishing you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life,” along with a prayer hands emoji.
BOSTON – MAY 22: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Gisele Bundchen watch as the Detroit Pistons play against the Boston Celtics during Game Two of the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on May 22, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Gronk Congrats Brady
And Rob Gronkowski welcomed Tom to the “Two times retired club.” Remember, Gronk came out of retirement to join Tom when he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Rob Gronkowski #87 and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Brady Will Go To FOX
Brady won SEVEN Super Bowls and has a ton of NFL records on top of that. There’s no word yet on Tom’s plans, but last year he signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports, so we could potentially see him during their Super Bowl coverage.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 31: Tom Brady attends Los Angeles Premiere Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” at Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Nets Crushed By Celtics
Over to basketball…where the Nets got absolutely destroyed by the Celtics last night in a primetime matchup…final score…Celtics, 139…Nets, 96. Boston showed why they’re the number one team in the Eastern Conference. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had 31 points and 9 rebounds for Boston in the win. The Nets fall to 31 and 20…still fourth in the East.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 01: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at TD Garden on February 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Sixers Beat Orlando
The 76’ers took down the Magic…105 to 94. Philly center Joel Embiid had 28 points and 11 rebounds in the game. Sixers guard James Harden also had 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists in the game. The 76’ers improve to 33 and 17 are third in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 01: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center on February 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Heat Tonight
The Knicks were inactive. They face the Heat this evening in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks come into the game 27 and 25…currently seventh in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knights celebrate after a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NHL All Star Game Is Saturday
No NHL games in our area because the NHL All Star game is this Saturday.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 05: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils skates with the puck during the game between the Metropolitan Division and the Central Division during the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Yanks Hire Assistant Hitting Coach
Former Major Leaguer Brad Wilkerson has been hired by the Yankees as assistant hitting coach. Wilkerson won a gold medal with the 2000 U.S. Olympic baseball team and finished second to Colorado right-hander Jason Jennings in 2002 NL Rookie of the Year voting.
NEW YORK – MAY 10: Brad Wilkerson #6 of the Texas Rangers scores a run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 10, 2007 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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