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Lawyering Up: Brady Reportedly Hires Jeffrey Kessler To Fight NFL
Tom Brady is gearing up for a fight with the NFL, and has hired a lawyer who has been a long-time nemesis of the league.
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Tom Brady is gearing up for a fight with the NFL, and has hired a lawyer who has been a long-time nemesis of the league.
Adam Jones and Rich Keefe read from Manish Mehta's latest column in the New York Daily News, titled "Rex Ryan And Bills In Position To Take AFC East After Tom Brady Suspension."
On his quest to clear up misconceptions, Ted Wells was successful in some areas and he missed the mark on some others.
Former New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork posted a picture of himself and Tom Brady and a message of support a day after the star quarterback was suspended for four games for his role in DeflateGate.
Michael Felger says it's fine to criticize Roger Goodell for the horrible job he's done as NFL commissioner, but Patriots fans shouldn't forget helped get him the job.
"Meanwhile, Tom Brady gets four games? Four. Belichick: Zero. Nothing. Nada. Not a one. Spygate, DeflateGate, untouched again."
David Portnoy from Barstool Sports continues to defend the wall. "El Pres" called Felger & Mazz from NFL headquarters in New York, where he and his minions are protesting.
What the Patriots did on their social media accounts Tuesday afternoon speaks volumes of their support of Tom Brady in the aftermath of the DeflateGate discipline.
They're suggesting that if Tom Brady can't play in the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots should postpone raising their Super Bowl banner until he can join them.
Domestic violence and sexual assault problems are "rampant in the league," Healey said.
Most Patriots fans reacted with outrage. And as it turns out, the owner of the team was right there with them.
Frank Schwab of Yahoo! Sports joins The Adam Jones Show to give a national take on Tom Brady's suspension, and it's one Patriots fans will agree with.
"I thought it was a little bit of a sledgehammer killing an ant," King told CBS This Morning on Tuesday.
The NFL is notorious for its questionable officiating, its glorification of violence, and its unique stature as a game where cheating occurs on every play.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak says he is "embarrassed" to be a part of the NFL after Brady was issued a four game suspension.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement after Brady was punished for DeflateGate.
On Monday, the league announced that Tom Brady has been suspended four games.
Roger Goodell proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the NFL operates in its own world.
Here were some of the best reactions from around the sports world as the news of the Patriots' punishment made its rounds.
Dean Blandino, the NFL's VP of officiating, clearly lied about his DeflateGate knowledge.
Longtime NFL columnist Peter King wrote what I believe to be the perfect picture of just how stupid the entire "DeflateGate" situation has become.
Does Brady's refusal to hand over his cell phone to investigators make him look guilty? Let's address that critical question.
The NFL is expected to make a decision on any punishment for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots stemming from the Deflategate controversy in the coming days.
DeflateGate has been a hot button topic in all corners of the sports landscape in recent days and that trend continued during the NBA Playoffs on Friday night.
Don Shula says he's proud of his legacy with the Miami Dolphins because they never deflated any footballs.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after an altercation in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning, the Middlesex District Attorney said.
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Provincetown Saturday for a campaign fundraiser at the Pilgrim Monument.
A man was shot and killed after a fight in the parking lot of a temple in Lowell Saturday morning.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston's Children's Hospital has been arrested on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.