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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?
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
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A global Microsoft outage is affecting RMV services and car inspections in Massachusetts.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
A Massachusetts woman and former New England Patriots cheerleader is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Cheerleaders Hall of Fame.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
A global Microsoft outage is affecting RMV services and car inspections in Massachusetts.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
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.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
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.
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.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
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.