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Sports Super Bowl 2019 The New England Patriots juggernaut rolls on. Despite suggestions their dynasty was coming to an end and despite looking far from a vintage team during the regular season, the Patriots will yet again represent the AFC in the Super Bowl after winning 37-31 in overtime against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday. On February 3, the Patriots will play their third consecutive Super Bowl—a feat only two other teams have matched in NFL history—and the eleventh in their history, all of which have come in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era. Read more: Tom Brady and the Patriots made history in the AFC Championship Game The duo can add a sixth ring to their collection next month and the quarterback made a point of reminding everyone that those who wrote the Patriots off did so at their peril. "The odds were stacked against us," he told ESPN after the game. "It hasn't been that way for us for a while. It certainly was this year. We started off so slow." … [Read more...] about Best Twitter Reactions as Tom Brady and the Patriots Reach Super Bowl yet Again

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) works for a catch against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFC Championship Game, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. (Associated Press) NFL officials came under heavy scrutiny Sunday night during the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints over a blown call late in the fourth quarter. The call was viewed as a factor in the Rams' success at tying the game and then winning in overtime to advance to the Super Bowl. Speculation swirled after the game on whether the league would admit that the referees had erred. No word had come as of early Monday morning, but Saints coach Sean Payton said league officials told him the call had been blown. With the Saints driving, quarterback Drew Brees threw a pass toward wide receiver Tommylee Lewis. It appeared Lewis was in good position to catch the ball, but Rams defensive back Nickell … [Read more...] about Controversial non-call overshadows Rams-Saints NFC Championship Game

In Tom Brady’s latest Instagram post, he commemorated the Patriots’ 37-31 overtime win over the Kansas City Chiefs without saying a word himself. The quarterback and tight end Rob Gronkowski are shown strutting down a hallway grinning. P. Diddy’s “Bad boy for life” gets louder and louder, and the two players remind fans that they “ain’t goin’ nowhere.” “We can’t be stopped, cuz it’s bad boys for life,” the song says. Then the final message appears in text: “Still here.” The Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3 in Atlanta. Close … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s celebratory Instagram video ends with simple message: ‘Still here.’

Cindy Boren, The Washington Post 3:49 AM Take a bow, Tony Romo. The AFC championship game belonged to you. The CBS color analyst, who has impressed viewers with his clear vision of what’s going on – and what’s about to go on – in his two seasons in the booth elevated his game, delivering commentary that was widely applauded as the Patriots topped the Chiefs in overtime. It was as if, as the Eagles’ Chris Long put it, he had “Miss Cleo in his earpiece.” He was the first to use the line “ball don’t lie” on a replay of a Julian Edelman touch. During overtime, he pointed out that Rob Gronkowski going out wide meant he was going to be Tom Brady’s target, his timing impeccable. And when the Patriots won the overtime coin toss, he noted, “I’d come out in play action and take a shot down the field, try to end this now.” He wasn’t far off there. He can be a little too excited, a tad overcaffeinated at … [Read more...] about Tony Romo was biggest star of the AFC championship game

Gonzalo Higuain could be left out of the Milan squad travelling to face Genoa on Monday, as his Chelsea move is imminent.The striker is expected to complete a loan move from Juventus, with the Daily Mail reporting he arrived in London yesterday.Higuain has won twice and drawn once against Tottenham, netting three goals and making an assist when facing the north London side.The move for Higuain is a strong gesture of support for Sarri who has wanted the 31-year-old since taking over at Stamford Bridge last summer.Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has always been keen on a reunion with the striker, who starred for him while at Napoli.Higuain joined Milan on an initial season-long loan deal in August, with Milan having the option to buy him outright for €36million."It is okay. I accept his decision and retain my respect for him". Real Madrid and Modric, nominated in the Laureus Awards 2019If you want to create mess (regarding the Chelsea transfer), I'm not the right person for you in … [Read more...] about Sarri Chelsea working hard on Higuain deal Morata suffering difficult moment