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He played a round with PGA Tour pros Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley and NBA legend Michael Jordan on Saturday. The next day, Brady dismantled Bradley, the 2012 PGA Championship winner, with a 6-and-5 decision in match play. MORE: Woods’ plane spotted in Augusta | Stricker plans to play Masters | Kuchar among favorites in Houston “So the next day, I say, ‘Tom Brady, I’m going to give him 12 shots, and this is easy money,’” Bradley said on ESPN’s SVP and Russilo, via Golf....

Of course, most are anointing Brady the greatest champion with two hands weighted down with rings. With his seventh ring, Brady has collected the most championships in the NFL — surpassing every league franchise’s total by himself. Brady, though, isn’t the only guy who has collected a handful of championship jewelry. For example, former NBA player Robert Horry tweeted Brady to congratulate him for joining the “7 Chip Club” following Brady’s historic win....

As transcribed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host Charlie Weis said last week that the 42-year-old quarterback texted him with an update about his free agency and future. “I do have one bit of scoop for us. I’ve been texting with Tommy,” said Weis, who served as Brady’s offensive coordinator in New England. “I don’t [usually] pass along these conversations, but one thing he told me — ‘Nobody knows anything....

Just hours after Gronkowski hinted he may come out of NFL retirement, it emerged the 30-year-old was indeed planning to return and was the subject of a trade between the Patriots and the Bucs. The deal was swiftly finalized on Tuesday. The Patriots are sending Gronkowski and a 2020 seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round selection. GRONK TRADE GRADES: Head-scratcher for the Bucs...

A win at Super Bowl 55 would net the future Hall of Famer his seventh win in the big game in 10 tries; he already owns the individual NFL record for appearances (10) and wins (six). To compare, Tampa Bay is playing in only its second Super Bowl, having won its only previous appearance in 2002 under Jon Gruden. Standing in the way of further glory, however, are Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs....

Except when you look at the numbers that say Tom Brady doesn’t lose to the Jaguars. Ever. Jacksonville had a 10-point lead at New England in the second half of the AFC championship game last January when Brady worked his magic, helped mightily by the Jaguars’ discomfort being so close to making the Super Bowl. It shouldn’t have been a surprise in this matchup: Brady now is 8-0 against the Jags, the only AFC team without a win against the five-time Super Bowl champion and three-time league MVP....

The two sides squared off on the Senate floor Wednesday as Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin asked Cotton to drop his opposition to eight U.S. attorney and marshal nominees to serve in the Justice Department. The debate that followed Durbin’s request highlighted rifts between the two parties on criminal justice, amid rising concerns over public safety. Durbin said that Cotton’s objections to nominees had nothing to do with their qualifications....

There’s a good chance retirement is next, and with it, the speculation of whether Coughlin will get a call from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a few years. That’s not really the question. It’s a media-related process, and Coughlin did help the team in the largest East Coast media market win two Super Bowls in thrilling, memorable fashion. As a result, with that bias on his side, he’ll get his bust in Canton....

To his right sat Brian Jones, a Bloomington, Ind., resident and huge Hoosiers fan who is stricken by ALS. Crean visited Jones in hospice a few weeks ago and began building a relationship. MORE: Can these zombie teams resurrect tourney hopes? | Highest-paid coaches “This is something I’ve had planned, even though he didn’t know it, but we’re going to do this press conference together,” Crean said on Sunday night....

The 80-year old singer has also announced a number of UK and European shows Tom Jones 2022 tour dates June 11 – Cork, IE at Live at the Marquee June 12 – Belfast, UK at Botanic Gardens June 15 – London, UK at The Royal Hospital Chelsea June 17 – Cardiff, UK at Principality Stadium^ June 18 – Cardiff, UK at Principality Stadium^ June 22 – St. Ives, UK at Tunes in the Park...

As spotted by GamesRadar, a user by the name of Delca has posted a brief clip of their project to Twitter, which shows the OG Tomb Raider from a different perspective. The video shows what is essentially the tutorial section of the upcoming 2D platforming remake. It’s pretty impressive so far and even manages to retain the PS1-style visuals of the source material. Currently, there is no indication of when this reimagining, or perhaps a “demake” is more appropriate, will be coming out....

The 33-year-old was unbeaten on 111 for his 15th hundred and first since May last year, guiding Pakistan to 224-3 at lunch on the third day, just 50 behind New Zealand’s total of 274. At the break, Asad Shafiq was unbeaten on 55, helping Azhar add 139 for an unbroken fourth wicket stand as Pakistan seek a big lead to force a series-clinching win. The three-match series is tied at 1-1....

Medicare—which celebrated its 54th anniversary this summer—still does not cover routine (but often expensive) vision, dental and hearing services. There is no catastrophic cap for Medicare Parts A and B, exposing seniors to formidable out-of-pocket costs. Meanwhile, out-of-control prescription drug prices are forcing seniors to ration pills or choose between groceries and medicine. When Medicare was enacted in 1965, U.S. health care costs hadn’t yet soared to improbable heights. Medicare must expand with the times....

The annual awards ceremony, which was postponed last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will honor the shows and performances of the 2019–2020 Broadway season. Hosted by Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning singer and actor Audra McDonald, the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, September 26 from 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+, the streaming service of ViacomCBS. The awards will be followed by The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back, a live concert celebrating the return of Broadway, hosted by Tony and Grammy Award-winning and two-time Oscar-nominated singer and actor Leslie Odom, Jr....

“No, it wasn’t,” Dungy told Sporting News Tuesday of his longtime friend, colleague and coaching opponent in Super Bowl XLI. Smith was fired by the Bears in 2012 after nine years and is now in his first year coaching the Buccaneers. MORE: Coaches on the hot seat | Where should Jim Harbaugh go? | Who Bears fans hate “But it’s human nature,” Dungy added. “It’s not necessarily doing what’s best for the organization, it’s hearing a lot from the outside and hearing about disappointment and expectations not being met, and being convinced that a change has to be made....

The subject of former AEW TNT Champion and the leader of the Dark Order, Mr. Brodie Lee, was brought up. Khan was asked about his status and when the fans could expect to see him back on television. It was originally reported that Lee was out with an injury, but the odd choice of words from Khan makes people question if whether it could be something else. Tony Khan is hopeful to see Brodie Lee back in AEW soon When the subject of the Exalted One was brought up to the AEW owner, he surprisingly had a very short answer regarding Lee’s status....

While fans reveled in the end of a citywide sports curse that had affected the region for two decades, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon took some time on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” to admonish them for enjoying the moment. MORE: Lazy Alex Ovechkin narratives can finally be laid to rest There’s a lot to unpack from two former Washington Post writers belittling the city that helped launch their respective careers to the heights they’re at now....

After spending 17 seasons with the Spurs and one with the Hornets, Parker said it was the right time for him to walk away. “A lot of different stuff ultimately led me to this decision,” Parker told The Undefeated. “But, at the end of the day, I was like, if I can’t be Tony Parker anymore and I can’t play for a championship, I don’t want to play basketball anymore....

Romo is due to make $17 million per season in a record-setting new deal with CBS, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported Friday night. Sources told Marchand that the contract is for “significantly more than five years” and could be in excess of $100 million in total. MORE: Frank Caliendo’s impression of Romo couldn’t be more perfect CBS spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle confirmed late Friday that the network and Romo had agreed on a new contract, per The Associated Press, but she did not disclose terms....

Romo’s representatives are looking for a contract extension paying him “eight figures” annually to remain as CBS Sports’ top NFL analyst in 2020 and beyond, sources tell Sporting News. Romo and CBS have been a perfect marriage so far. The most likely scenario is still this: CBS extends its star commentator’s deal with a nice fat raise. MORE: Wanted: A Romo-like defensive mind on NFL telecasts But Romo could also play out his rookie TV contract and become a free agent....