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Tom Brady Allowed Deepak Chopra's Son To Follow Him Around For A Documentary Series
What would it be like to sniff a fart’s fart? The answer to that question might be the result of Deepak Chopra’s son filming a documentary on Tom Brady, for which he received access to Brady’s personal life....

Steph Curry Went Absolutely Bonkers On The Clippers
By now, Steph Curry highlights are sort of redundant. His very way of playing is a highlight reel: he uses darting dribble moves to create space to launch bombs from insane distances; he plays high-stakes, gambling defense; nearly every pass he throws is a slick no-look job. That’s how you turn a re...

Marcus Mariota Throws Touchdown Pass To Himself
The Tennessee Titans are somehow still in this wild card game against the Chiefs thanks to Marcus Mariota throwing a touchdown pass to himself, entirely legally. PLAYOFFS, BABY. We believe this is only the second time this has ever happened in NFL history; here’s the first, in 1997:...

Tom Brady's Quack Trainer Releases Statement Reaffirming His Friendship With Tom Brady<em></em>
One of the main characters in Seth Wickersham’s must-read ESPN story on infighting between the most powerful people in the Patriots organization is not technically a part of that organization at all. This is Alex Guerrero, Tom Brady’s personal quack doctor and someone who has amassed a great deal of...

Brady, Belichick, And Kraft Stop Feuding Long Enough To Put Out A Statement About How They're Not Feuding
The hot Patriots gossip is here and everyone loves it, because there is something undeniably hilarious about the best quarterback in NFL history teaming up with the real-life Dr. Nick and sabotaging the future of his own franchise. What’s also hilarious: this joint statement from Tom Brady, Bill Bel...

Here Is My 49er-centric Conspiracy Theory About The Patriots Drama
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the lord, and it looks like Jimmy Garoppolo in a 49ers uniform. For the first time since Jim Harbaugh was canned at the end of the 2014 season, the 49ers have been fun, and interesting, and there has been a glimmer of hope, led by the concerningly attra...

Yes, Yes, Give Me All The Good Patriots Gossip
The only thing the NFLosphere is going to be talking about today is this, so you might as well go ahead and read it now. For ESPN, Seth Wickersham delves into the escalating drama at Patriot Place, and hints that the dysfunction between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick has reached the stage where it’s t...

Steph Curry Rips Out The Hearts Of Mavericks Fans
Steph Curry hit a three with three seconds left to give Golden State a 125-122 win over Dallas Wednesday, and the best way to watch it is from a high-speed camera with faces of anxious Mavericks fans in the background....

Bill Belichick Still Does Not Care About Snow, Basic Decency
There’s a 100 percent chance of snow in Foxboro tomorrow, with a foot or more expected. Blizzard conditions are possible, and Gov. Charlie Baker has asked everyone to stay off the roads as many schools and businesses have announced their closures in advance. And Bill Belichick, as always, expects al...

The Patriots Tried To Cheat, As Usual
The New England Patriots wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC today with a dismantling of the New York Jets. The primary highlight of the game, however, was this flop by Johnson Bademosi....

More Steelers Pile On James Harrison
Pittsburgh offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey, who said ex-Steelers linebacker James Harrison “erased his legacy” by signing with the Patriots, wasn’t the only former teammate to talk shit about his old coworker. Linebacker Bud Dupree had shots to take:...

Steelers’ Maurkice Pouncey Says James Harrison “Erased His Own Legacy” By Signing With Patriots
It’s been quite a week for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it has nothing to do with their play on the field (a 34-6 win over the Texans on Christmas). On Saturday, the Steelers released James Harrison, a Hooverball enthusiast and the franchise’s sacks leader. It was surprising, but he’d only played 40...

Why Won't The FCC Let Orphan Counties Watch Their Local NFL Teams?
Billy Paul got NFL Sunday Ticket this year. It was the only way to watch his Patriots every week. Paul lives in Massachusetts. See a problem?...

Even An Official Didn't Know Why Kelvin Benjamin's Touchdown Was Overturned
The NFL’s stupid, byzantine rule book got in the way of our ability to enjoy the sport again last weekend. This time, Bills receiver Kelvin Benjamin had a sensational touchdown catch against the Patriots taken away by a replay cop stationed back at headquarters in New York, and even one of the offic...

NBA Admits Kevin Durant Fouled LeBron James Three Times In Final Two Minutes
The NBA has acknowledged that the referees screwed up on the string of no-foul calls in the final minutes of yesterday’s Warriors victory over the Cavaliers. The Last Two Minute report from the game identifies three Kevin Durant fouls that were not called, as well as one by LeBron James. ...

James Harrison Is A New England Patriot
James Harrison is the Steelers’ all-time sack leader, and one of the greatest players on a franchise whose history is stuffed with great players. He’s now likely to finish his career as a member of the one team the Steelers can’t seem to beat....

Warriors Beat Cavs After Repeated No-Calls On Fouls Against LeBron James
A 31-point, 18-rebound game from Kevin Love went to waste as the Warriors beat Cleveland 99-92 thanks in part to officials refusing to call a foul on Kevin Durant as the Golden State star manhandled LeBron James in the final minute of the game....

Travaris Cadet Suffered A Horrifying Leg Injury
Travaris Cadet took a swing pass from Tyrod Taylor in the second quarter of today’s Bills-Patriots game, and was quickly wrapped up in the backfield. He also suffered a horrifying leg injury: Trey Flowers tackled him, and wrapped Cadet’s upper body around while Cadet’s lower body was still under Flo...

Tom Brady Gets Snappy When Asked About His Sketchy Guru's Rift With Bill Belichick
The Boston Globe recently revealed that Tom Brady’s extremely sketchy personal fitness guru Alex Guerrero was banned from the Patriots’ planes and sidelines. Guerrero, a modern snake oil salesman, seems to have irritated head coach Bill Belichick, which has naturally led to speculation about how Br...

Mark Wahlberg Says He Left Super Bowl LI Early Because His Son Was Swearing And Losing It
Actor and Dorchester lunk Mark Wahlberg was at Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and Falcons, but he left before the game was over, with New England facing a deficit. Wahlberg caught shit for being a frontrunner, then said that the reason he’d departed was because his son wasn’t feeling well. That ...