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Tom Brady did not mention the Patriots or New England in his retirement announcement on Tuesday. But the team was quick to send out a congratulatory message to the quarterback who brought the franchise six Super Bowl titles.
Roger Goodell spent years trying to tear Tom Brady down during the whole Deflategate mess, fighting to convince the football world that the Patriots quarterback was a cheater. Now that Brady is calling it quits, Goodell is singing the former QB's praises.
Despite all of the reports, Tom Brady insists that he has not retired. Not yet, anyway.
How did the Tom Brady retirement reporting mess happen? A theory has emerged.
A lot of different people had a lot of different things to say about Tom Brady and his possible retirement over the past few days. On Monday night, we'll hear from Tom Brady himself.
Tom Brady made a lot of history during his NFL career. A lot of history.
There's a chance that the report of Tom Brady's retirement was premature.
The greatest of all time is calling it a career.
The totality of Tom Brady's impact and accomplishments won't be processed until many years down the line.
"Thanks for the memories, babe."
WBZ TV's Dan Roche and Levan Reid react to the news of Tom Brady's retirement Saturday.
WBZ TV's Steve Burton and Levan Reid react to the news of Tom Brady's retirement.
It appears as though Tom Brady does not intend to drag out the suspense regarding his playing future in the NFL.
"This is the most I've ever felt like he could probably hang 'em up. It wouldn't surprise me either way, that's how -- he keeps his poker face pretty good."
Longtime Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger formally announced his retirement on Thursday. The news -- which has been expected -- obviously brought about many tributes from around the football world.
"That was pretty, uh, that was pretty comical to me."
Given all of the speculation swirling around Tom Brady and his looming decision to keep playing football or retire from the NFL, any time he makes a post on social media, it's going to create some interest.
Tom Brady will eventually make a decision about his future. Though it's not just his decision to make anymore.
Much like Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is fielding questions about his future. And much like Brady, Gronk is doing his best to push that decision off as long as possible.
Is this it for Tom Brady? The future Hall of Fame quarterback isn't saying -- at least not yet.
What in the wide freaking world of sports is there to say about the football game that took place in Tampa on Sunday afternoon?
When Brady absorbed a shot that he felt violated the rules, he wanted a penalty called on the offending party. After Von Miller delivered a shot to Brady's chest and facemask, Brady turned to referee Shawn Hochuli while pointing to his chin.
It appears as though the curse of winning the NFL MVP Award will live on for another year.
The Tom Brady retirement story has come from out of nowhere and risen to a very real possibility in a short amount of time.
Tom Brady hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, even at 44 years old. But could he walk away after the season?
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A Newton woman's designs are being sold in the Patriots Pro Shop.
A monster winter storm will clash with Arctic air, with major implications for the weather forecast in Massachusetts.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to ban smoking on the sandy stretches of Hampton Beach.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.