One of the strangest moments of the New England Patriots’ 43-40 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night came on Tom Brady’s touchdown scramble. Chiefs outside linebacker Breeland Speaks had Brady in the grasp before seemingly letting go of the Patriots quarterback. Live, it looks like Speaks simply whiffs on Brady. But there’s a slow-mo version here that makes it look like Speaks holds up. So, what happened? Speaks said, via NFL Media’s Mike Giardi, he believed Brady had already thrown the ball. He claims he let go for fear he would be flagged for a late hit or roughing the passer under the NFL’s new rule emphasis. < ... NESN.com
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Tom Brady, Patriots ‘Get Back On the Horse’ In Latest Edition Of TB Times
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots had reason to celebrate Sunday, as they clinched their eighth straight AFC East title with a 16-3 win over the Denver Broncos. Brady only threw for 188-yards, but the defense carried the day, forcing three turnovers and sacking quarterback Trevor Siemian four times. As has become custom after every Patriots’ win this season, Tom Brady released the latest edition of the “TB Times” on Facebook after the game. The post shows Brady taming a horse, which is fitting as the Patriots’ offensive line was able to tame the Broncos’ pass rush, something they were unable to do in the 2016 AFC Championship Ga... NESN.com
Sources: United board discuss sacking Moyes
Manchester United news By Miguel Delaney | ESPNFC Key Manchester United boardroom figures have now turned against David Moyes, as the prospect of the manager getting sacked has been properly raised for the first time, club sources have told ESPN FC. John Berry/Getty ImagesDavid Moyes' job hangs in the balance after revelations that United's owners, the Glazers, are now open to the idea of a change of manager. The Glazer family owners are now more open to the idea of a change of manager, although they presently remain behind Moyes, but the next week could prove decisive, sources said. Over that time, United must overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League against Olympiakos, before facing an awkward trip to West Ham United and