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After missing Wednesday's practice with an illness, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was one of three players completely removed from the team's Practice Participation and Injury Report on Thursday.
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady's legacies are already sealed, it can only go up from here. The outcome of Sunday's game will not matter. However that's not the case for Peyton Manning.
The good news: either Manning or Brady will get to go to another Super Bowl. The bad news: one of them will not, and be denied adding more to his legacy yet again.
The team that can turn their redzone opportunities into touchdowns - rather than field goals - will be the victor on Sunday, according to Bert Breer of the NFL Network.
After taking a sick day on Wednesday, it looks like Tom Brady is feeling better with the AFC Championship game just four days away.
What makes a winner and what makes a loser is often the same thing. Mostly, it's a bunch of nonsense.
Can the Patriots employ the same approach this second time around? Or more importantly, did Bill Belichick and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia reveal too much in that first meeting?
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche checks in from Denver.
This could possibly be the last time we see these two legends go at it.
Tom Brady was not present at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.
Eight personnel men were asked -- Brady or Manning? The results will surprise you.
For those that want to attend the AFC Championship Game, making sure to purchase legitimate tickets is a big deal. Counterfeits are more popular all the time, especially as the playoffs arrive.
Could Sunday afternoon really be the final chapter to the Brady/Manning saga? Jim Nantz says yes.
The Felger & Mazz show from January 14, 2014.
Felger & Mazz send some hard-hitting questions Jermaine Wiggins' way in "10 Questions With Wiggy."
Denver Broncos safety Mike Adams said Julian Edelman can't compare to Wes Welker, who is "something special."
Darren McKee of 104.3 The Fan in Denver isn't so sure Wes Welker will even be on the team next year. In fact, he's not so sure he'll even be around in the NFL at all beyond this season.
It may be NFL playoff time in the Tom Brady-Gisele Bundchen household, but the stress doesn't carry over at home.
The Patriots are operating on offense with a good mix of running and passing - but is it championship caliber?
Tom Brady and the Patriots offense will not have to worry about one of the Broncos' best defensive backs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver.
A look at the Brady-Manning showdowns as the two will square off Sunday afternoon for a trip to the Super Bowl.
98.5 The Sports Hub's Patriots play-by-play man Bob Socci thought Jamie Collins played "fantastic" on Saturday night, and spoke to Toucher & Rich Monday morning about the rookie linebacker's emergence.
While Sunday's AFC Championship will be about Brady vs. Manning, Boomer Esiason says the Patriots running game has them set up nicely to pull off the road victory.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and quickly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race was praised by members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and the governor.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
President Biden's decision to drop out and endorse Kamala Harris came as welcome news to both Massachusetts senators.
President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race was praised by members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and the governor.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden is dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
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.
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.