ESPN's Chris Mortensen Received Death Threats Over DeflateGate Reporting
Some fans took it too far after Chris Mortensen's infamous DeflateGate tweet, which helped spark the entire 18-month debacle.
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Some fans took it too far after Chris Mortensen's infamous DeflateGate tweet, which helped spark the entire 18-month debacle.
What if it was actually Aaron Rodgers who suffered the most severe consequences from DeflateGate?
Tom Brady seemed more like someone who had been interrupted while writing a self help book about how to keep one's innermost feelings from spilling out than he did a winning NFL quarterback.
With the return of Tom Brady, the DeflateGate saga is officially over for the New England Patriots.
The very reason why the DeflateGate penalties have failed so completely is that Brady fought them. And that fight, while unsuccessful in overturning the NFL's attempt to inflict parity on the Patriots at any cost, still rewarded Brady and his team with two valuable commodities: The truth and time.
With most of the drama now in the past, we can take stock in the winners and losers of the "scandal" we all came to know and love. Plus, some NFL picks!
He's baaaaaack.
Despite Brady's return, Belichick is treating this week just like every other week.
Just hours before Brady's suspension ended, the Players Association dropped their own battle against the NFL.
This effort by NFL owners via Roger Goodell has failed. Miserably.
Despite dozens of scientists around the country putting in extensive work to prove them wrong, the folks at Exponent are spiking the football.
If Tom Brady is struggling with his league-mandated four-week suspension from football, he's not letting it show. Or ... is he?
The Tom Brady banners are coming down.
If it weren't so outrageous, it'd be hysterical.
Have no fear, Patriots fans. Gisele Bündchen is making sure Tom Brady doesn't get rusty during his DeflateGate suspension.
Between Peyton Manning and now Carson Palmer, the NFL Quarterback Club just isn't as tight-knit as it used to be.
"That's just a failure on the NFL's part. It should have never come to that. Tom Brady should be happy to be in the NFL, and you made him unhappy to be living his dream."
Julian Edelman is going to be missing his buddy Tom Brady while the New England Patriots quarterback serves his DeflateGate suspension.
Patriots fans are still standing by Tom Brady.
Tom Brady played 39 snaps Thursday night against the Giants, his final tune-up before serving his four-game suspension.
It's become more clear than ever: The NFL only wants you to know exactly what it wants you to know.
Williams hasn't exactly taken up the Patriots' cause throughout the whole DeflateGate saga, but he's at least paid enough attention to know that if the NFL wants you to take the fall for something, you most certainly will.
The Brady-Manning friendship -- like the on-field rivalry -- may be over.
A stunning reversal of fortune against the man who suspended Tom Brady over a destroyed cell phone.
This time around, Roger Goodell doesn't seem to have the public on his side. What exactly has changed?
The H5N1 bird flu was found in a backyard flock in Vermont, the state's agricultural agency said Thursday.
Cole Strange may make his return for the New England Patriots on Saturday, and he'd do so in a new position.
The Boston Celtics will look to stop their first losing streak of the season on Friday night, but they may be shorthanded when they host the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden.
Well, it's time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025! If you're still looking for a New Year's plan, we've got you covered.
For 14 years and counting, a Massachusetts community has come together to remember a fallen officer who gave his life to protect his community the day after Christmas.
Family members of a Massachusetts woman who died after falling into Wenham Lake while walking her dog are urging other dog owners to be careful when out this winter.
It's a touchdown for South Boston residents after a woman hailed the "Tom Brady of stealing packages" was arrested.
The H5N1 bird flu was found in a backyard flock in Vermont, the state's agricultural agency said Thursday.
For 14 years and counting, a Massachusetts community has come together to remember a fallen officer who gave his life to protect his community the day after Christmas.
Well, it's time to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025! If you're still looking for a New Year's plan, we've got you covered.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
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.
Cole Strange may make his return for the New England Patriots on Saturday, and he'd do so in a new position.
The Boston Celtics will look to stop their first losing streak of the season on Friday night, but they may be shorthanded when they host the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
Boston's late comeback fell just short as they fell to the Orlando Magic, 108-104.
Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.