Tom Brady long has stated his desire to play into his mid-40s, but some might have wondered if he was inching closer to retirement with the subpar season he’s been having in 2018. The New England Patriots quarterback put those thoughts to rest Monday when he told Jim Gray during his Westwood One interview that he “absolutely” plans to play in 2019 and “hopefully beyond.” So, naturally, Bill Belichick was asked about Brady’s comments Wednesday and his response was exactly what you would expect with Week 17 approaching. “Right now, I think it’s a one-game season here,” Belichick said in his press conference, via Boston Sport... NESN.com
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Patriots President Dismisses Beef Between Bill Belichick, Alex Guerrero
If there’s a rift between New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Alex Guerrero, Tom Brady’s personal trainer, team president Jonathan Kraft doesn’t know about it. “I haven’t heard anything from either the coaching staff or Alex about either one being upset with each other,” Kraft said on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Sunday, via The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported there’s “some sort of issue” between Belichick and Guerrero this week. Guerrero has not been attending road games, as he has in years past. Guerrero was not spotted by NBC Sports Boston’s Mike Giardi as the Patriots were exiting their team buses... NESN.com
FA dismisses Gervinho appeal
Arsenal forward Gervinho has had his three-game ban for violent conduct upheld by the Football Association after his appeal was dismissed.GettyImagesArsenal's £10.5 million debutant Gervinho is sent off following a tussle with Joey Barton• Toon, Arsenal charged by FAGervinho, a summer signing from Lille, was given a straight red card after slapping Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton during Saturday's goalless draw at St James' Park. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed the club's intention to appeal the dismissal, but the Frenchman has seen the ban upheld, meaning Gervinho will miss the games against Liverpool, Manchester United and Swansea.A melee ensued following Gervinho's confrontation with Barton, and the FA subsequently charged both clubs with failing to control their players. Newcastle have revealed they will