Tom Brady reunited with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in Foxborough on Nov. 7, 2026, reposting a video of their embrace with the caption “That’s my .” Gronkowski was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame Saturday, becoming the 38th member after beating out Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri. The ceremony highlighted his nine‑season, 521‑reception, 79‑touchdown career, the most in franchise history, and his five Pro Bowls. The celebration continues with a halftime tribute during the Patriots’ Sunday game vs. the Green Bay Packers, where Brady will call the broadcast. New England sits 5‑3 after a 24‑19 win over Miami.
Jayson Tatum drops 34 points, five threes, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Boston Celtics dominate the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup group play. Boston shoots 55% from three (24‑of‑44) and builds a 46‑point lead, never trailing. The Hornets slump to 29% shooting, commit 17 turnovers and score only 22% on three‑point attempts. Derrick White adds 18 points, Sam Hauser 9 off the bench, and Paul George contributes eight. The win moves Boston to 7-2, second in the Atlantic Division, while Charlotte falls to 3-7.
Mike Florio announced on PFT Live that he will "ignore" any NFL news from Dianna Russini until she restores her credibility after the alleged affair with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Florio, who runs Pro Football Talk, said he needs a clear explanation before amplifying her reports. Russini, set to launch a weekly podcast with BetUS and a new column, has only issued denials and hired a crisis publicist following a The Athletic internal report that labeled her relationship with Vrabel a standards violation. Florio’s stance underscores the industry’s demand for accountability before she can return as an insider.
The Celtics (7-2) head to Milwaukee on Nov. 8 for Game #10, seeking a third win in the season after a 109-102 victory on Nov. 4. Boston sits second in the East behind Philadelphia, while the Bucks (1-8) languish 15th, on a five‑game skid despite a roster overhaul that swapped Giannis for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and others. Expect a starting line‑up of Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta for Boston, and Braydon Burries, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kyle Kuzma and Miles Turner for Milwaukee. Key matchup: Walsh vs. Herro, who averages 22.3 points and shoots 41.1% from three.
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard exits Wednesday’s game with a right‑eye abrasion but returns for Friday’s win in Charlotte, marking only his fifth missed game in three seasons. He also battles a shoulder contusion and says the team hasn’t hit peak form yet. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum sits out Wednesday, then drops 34 points Friday, noting he’s still in a rehab phase after his Achilles tear. The piece also references a speculative alternate‑reality trade involving Giannis and Jaylen Brown, and a mailbag discussion about Paul George potentially opting out of his $56.6 M player option to sign a shorter, cheaper extension with Boston.
Longtime Red Sox staffer Dana LeVangie departs Boston after a 36‑year tenure that included four World Series rings, a stint as bullpen catcher during the 2004 championship, and a pitching‑coach role in the 2018 title run. The veteran scout now joins the Kansas City Royals as a professional scout, marking his first job outside the Sox organization. LeVangie's exit underscores a broader turnover in Boston’s front office under CBO Craig Breslow, while the Royals hope his meticulous scouting eye will aid their rebuild.
Patriots legend Tom Brady receives a roaring ovation at Rob Gronkowski’s New England Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The ceremony celebrates Gronk’s nine‑year stint with New England that helped secure three Super Bowl titles, cementing his status as one of the franchise’s all‑time great tight ends. Former teammates and coaches filled the venue, and Brady’s presence sparked an immediate, thunderous applause, highlighting the duo’s iconic legacy from their Patriots and Buccaneers years.
Rob Gronkowski dubbed New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick the "greatest of all time" during his Hall‑of‑Fame induction on November 7, thanking Belichick for shaping his career and joking about a controversial draft pick. Belichick, who led the Patriots to five Super Bowls in 24 seasons, stayed stoic at the ceremony attended by former teammates like Tom Brady and Julian Edelman. The tribute highlights the deep respect between the legend tight end and the mastermind coach as the current Patriots, now led by Mike Vrabel, grapple with injuries and a lack of star power.
Rob Gronkowski is inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame on November 8, 2026, after winning four Super Bowls and earning five Pro Bowl nods. During the ceremony, former teammate Niko Koutouvides recounted a 2011 training‑camp story where Gronk and the late Aaron Hernandez joked about adult sex toys, prompting Gronk to cringe and cut the tale short. Tom Brady appeared onstage to honor Gronk, while the anecdote provided a surprising, off‑beat glimpse into the locker‑room humor of the era.
The Red Sox are reshuffling their front office as President of Baseball Operations Craig Breslow vows to fill vacant executive spots this offseason. Former assistant GM Paul Toboni left for the Nationals, and AGM Taylor Smith departed for the A’s POBO role, prompting internal promotions: Dan Meyer becomes VP of baseball research and Patrick Coglianese VP of baseball systems. Current AGMs Raquel Ferreira, Michael Groopman and Eddie Romero remain in place. Meanwhile, long‑time staffer Dana LeVangie exits for a scouting job with the Royals after 35 years, and reliever Zack Kelly is released following a waiver clearance and elbow fracture recovery.
Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots legacy is distilled into six iconic moments, from the quirky draft‑day celebration in 2010 to his breakout 49‑yard catch against Washington in 2011, a thunderous 26‑yard TD run versus the Colts in 2014, and his ferocious block on Terrell Suggs in the 2011 AFC Championship. The list also highlights his clutch chemistry with Tom Brady—two crucial fourth‑down conversions in the 2015 AFC Championship—and his triumphant Super Bowl send‑off in February 2019 after overcoming multiple injuries. Each snapshot underscores why Gronk remains a Hall of Famer and a defining figure of the Patriots’ 2010s dynasty.
The Seattle Seahawks return to Sunday afternoon TV in Week 9, facing the Arizona Cardinals at 1:25 pm PT. The game will air on FOX’s West Coast doubleheader, with most of the nation watching the Patriots‑Packers matchup instead. Viewers in the green zone of the 506 Sports map can catch the game live, while those in Hawaii miss out. Kenny Albert and former linebacker Jonathan Vilma handle play‑by‑play, joined by sideline reporter Megan Olivi. The article also points readers to 506 Sports for full coverage maps.
The latest NBA transaction roundup highlights several G‑League moves and contract changes. The Cavaliers end Riley Minix’s two‑way deal, make Khalifa Diop a recall, and sign Norchad Omier to a two‑way contract. The Lakers assign Bronny James and recall Adou Thiero, while the Bulls shuffle Nicolas Claxton in and out of the Windy City Bulls. The Celtics, Hornets, Grizzlies, and others also made multiple G‑League assignments and recalls, and the Raptors sign Kevin McCullar Jr. to a two‑way deal.
UNC football head coach Bill Belichick offered great praise for former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who he coached on the Pats from 2010-2018.
The Packers add practice‑squad tight end Drake Dabney to a shrunken 48‑man game‑day roster for Sunday’s showdown with New England. Injuries to TE Josh Whyle, OL Travis Glover and Sean Rhyan, and LB Zaire Franklin already cut the active list to 49, with further scratches expected at RB and OL spots. Questionable players include RB MarShawn Lloyd (knee) and CB Keisean Nixon (groin), while the likely lineup features QBs Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor, RBs Josh Jacobs and Pierre Strong Jr., and a TE group of Tucker Kraft, Mark Redman, Jonnu Smith and Dabney. The article details the full projected depth chart ahead of the Patriots game.
As the NFL trade deadline nears, the league has already logged 60 deals, with insiders noting a shift toward aggressive, pick‑swap‑driven transactions. Bills GM Brandon Beane and an anonymous AFC exec say modern GMs embrace creativity under intense win‑now pressure. Meanwhile, Jets coach Aaron Glenn promises rookie cornerback D’Angelo Ponds his first snaps, while Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel backs quarterback Drake Maye, urging more downfield throws to unlock his potential. The piece ties the bustling trade market to emerging talent on the Bills, Jets, and Patriots.
Facing a Week 9 clash with the Green Bay Packers, the New England Patriots (5-3) bolster their depleted receiving corps after AJ Brown’s injury woes. Coach Mike Vrabel promotes veteran wideout Mack Hollins from the practice squad to the 53-man roster; Hollins has logged 15 catches for 209 yards this season and previously posted 550 yards in 2025. With star running back TreVeyon Henderson sidelined, Rhamondre Stevenson steps in, adding a versatile backfield threat. The moves give QB Drake Maye a bigger target as the Patriots aim to stay competitive.
Saturday’s NFL roster moves see the 49ers activate WR Demarcus Robinson and place Christian Kirk on IR, while the Broncos shuffle a handful of players, adding DB Sean Fresch and moving Taylor Rapp back to the practice squad. The Cowboys bring back LB Marist Liufau and promote WR Jordan Hudson, and the Rams activate Myles Garrett and Ronnie Rivers. Numerous teams, including the Bears, Chiefs, and Patriots, also elevate practice‑squad talent and adjust IR lists across positions.
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Rob Gronkowski was joined by a familiar face as he was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday.
The Patriots head into Week 9 against the Packers without RB TreVeyon Henderson, who was sidelined after a high‑ankle sprain turned into a mysterious neurological emergency requiring hospitalization. Coach Mike Vrabel says the timeline for Henderson’s return is uncertain, leaving Rhamondre Stevenson, Cory Kiner and Lan Larison to shoulder the backfield load. Stevenson leads the rush with 96 carries for 367 yards and a receiving role of 23 catches for 212 yards. The offense also loses WR A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) and WR Jordan Doubs (shoulder) to injury, while Hunter Henry (foot) and several defenders are listed as questionable. Backup receivers DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams are expected to see snaps.
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The Las Vegas Raiders announce two roster moves: defensive tackle Tim Keenan earns a promotion from the practice squad, while veteran wide receiver Phillip Dorsett is released. Dorsett, a 2015 first‑round pick who has bounced between teams—including the Colts, Patriots, Seahawks, Jaguars, Texans, Broncos and a brief stint with the Falcons—joined the Raiders in 2025 on a futures contract and has been on and off the roster. The move marks the latest shift for the 33‑year‑old after appearing in just two games with the Broncos in 2023.
The Boston Bruins place rookie forward James Hagens on injured reserve after a cross‑check from Penguins defenseman Samuel Girard in a 6-2 loss in Pittsburgh on Nov. 5. Hagens, who has 6 goals and 6 assists in 17 games and currently ties the league lead for rookie points, is expected to miss “a few weeks,” despite being technically eligible to return next Saturday. Coach Marco Sturm emphasizes the hit wasn’t dirty but was mistimed. To fill the roster spot, Bruins call up AHL scorer Mikey Eyssimont, who leads Providence with 13 goals in eight games. The team adjusts lines for Sunday’s home game against the Panthers.
The New England Patriots activate veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve just before Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Hollins, 33, missed the NFL‑minimum four games after a calf injury in early October but returns as the oldest receiver on a depth chart now thin with A.J. Brown out with a knee injury and Romeo Doubs still on IR. In four games this season he logged 20 targets, 15 catches for 209 yards. The move fills the 53‑man roster spot left by cornerback Kindle Vildor, who shifts to the practice squad. Other players with questionable statuses include tight end Hunter Henry and safety Kevin Byard III.