During Sunday’s game between the Broncos and Patriots, the CBS broadcast reported that the Patriots’ Microsoft Surface tablets, which they use to review plays, stopped working. The Broncos’ tablets, of course, were just fine. MORE: Live scoreboard | AFC championship game in photos Tracy Wolfson said the Broncos weren’t required to turn their tablets off and Microsoft was going to hard-wire the Patriots’ to keep them working. Eventually the problem was corrected for the Patriots, but by then, it was too late....

TB12 decided to have fun with the masses the Thursday of Super Bowl week by posting this cryptic image of him walking in the tunnel at Gillette Stadium — and nothing else. That left some online pros scratching their heads. Is Brady walking away from football? Will he leave the Patriots when he becomes a free agent in March? Is he heading back to the field for a 21st season?...

Kyle Shanahan’s plan is to play Garoppolo and the starting offense for one series, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. After that, it will be Lance’s time to shine, as the 49ers coach confirmed he plans to play Lance “about 30 snaps” with the backup offense. “I’m just excited to see him play like everyone else is,” Shanahan said of Lance’s debut. “It’s fun to watch quarterbacks go out there for the first time....

Fury defends his title against Dillian Whyte inside Wembley Stadium. Known as “The Gypsy King,” Fury will have a true homecoming for the first time in years. It is unknown how long Fury will continue to box. Fury has recently stated he would retire, however, following this fight. “This is the final fight of my career, I’m retiring after this; $150 million in the bank, good-looking, healthy, young, I’m going to buy a massive yacht abroad,” Fury stated, via Yahoo Sports....

But while numerous people leave their shopping until the last minute, try not put it off too long, as many—but not all—stores will shut their doors on December 25, including some of the biggest retailers. (See end for list of major stores that are closed.) And while some stores will continue operating this Saturday, remember their opening and closing times will likely vary from normal hours. As a result, please contact your local branch before visiting to confirm the store’s Christmas Day opening hours....

The Browns running back traveled to Dallas over the weekend to attend the funeral of one of the five city officers killed by a sniper on July 7, according to the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer. MORE: When social issues meet sports Crowell attended the funeral of Patrick Zamarripa on Saturday at the invitation of Dallas police Sgt. Demetrick Pennie, president of the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation. Crowell earlier pledged to donate his first game check this season to the foundation....

Ischemic colitis is not related to ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “Colitis” is a term that refers to inflammation in the colon, which can be caused by a variety of diseases and conditions. Ischemic colitis is, however, associated with heart disease, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise is important to reducing the risk. In most cases, ischemic colitis is treated successfully and resolves in a few days without complications....

Discussing the nature of the result, gaffer Teddy Sheringham claimed that his side managed the game better at the end and stated that the blame for the loss must be shared by the whole unit. ‘’We need to avoid the mistakes. I would never have a go at my players for making mistakes. As long as they show the desire to get back in the game, I will be a happy man....

The India No.1 had been shown a straight red card after his off-the-ball incident with FC Goa’s Manuel Lanzarote in Bengaluru FC’s 4-3 loss at the Gaurs’ home-ground on November 30. The decision to ban the former Stabaek FC custodian was conveyed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee. Based on the match official’s report, the 25-year-old was found guilty of breaching AIFF Disciplinary Code Article 49 for misconduct against an opponent player....

The Super Machans are expected to play at least four practice matches in Thailand against some of the top teams. The club would return from their Thailand sojourn on November 2 to conduct their final round of preparations in Chennai. Chennaiyin have been practicing in Chennai for the last 10 days or so under the watchful eyes of coach John Gregory. The national team players, namely Jeje Lalpekhlua, Anirudh Thapa, Germanpreet Singh and Jerry Lalrinzuala, would join the camp in Thailand following the 2019 Asian Cup qualifier against Macau on October 11th....

The 34-year-old isn’t new to the league, having previously played for FC Pune City in the 2015 edition of the tournament. During his stint in Pune, he had notched up 4 goals in 11 appearances. The former Super Eagles forward last represented Spanish second division side, UD Almeria. The striker, who kicked off his professional career in Nigeria for Enyimba International, has represented the likes of Levante, Espanyol in Spanish La Liga and Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1....

The new FC Goa recruit had 14 appearances to his name from his spell at Real Zaragoza in 2017 whom he joined in the month of January from Real Oviedo on a free transfer. Apart from his time with The Whites, Eduardo was a part of the B team of Spanish giants FC Barcelona. During the 2013-14 season, Eduardo played at Barcelona following his move from Hercules CF, having made as many as 39 appearances and netting 7 goals....

This time around, the IMG-Reliance backed league is coming in a bigger and glitzier avatar. It is no more the eight-team affair we have seen in the preceding three years. The introduction of Jamshedpur FC and Bengaluru FC into the league has already left fans drooling at the prospect of seeing how a longer and more structured league pans out. But perhaps the most curious among the changes is the fact that the ISL fixtures, which will play out over a period of four months, have largely moved to prime-time slots....

Fans of the two-time ISL winners will have to wait before seeing Keane in action, with the Irishman laid low by a persistent Achilles problem. The news was confirmed by manager Teddy Sheringham in Kolkata during the media interaction involving five other ISL teams on Sunday. Sheringham also confirmed that 30-year-old Spanish defender Jordi Figueras will captain the side in Keane’s absence. This means ATK will definitely be without Keane in the ISL opener against Kerala Blasters in Kochi on 17th November, a rematch of the 2016 final which the Kolkata-based team won in a shootout....

Mark Sifneos made his first start under Rene Meulensteen for Kerala Blasters against Mumbai City last Sunday and became the first player to register his name on the scoresheet for the Yellow Army this season. The young Dutch striker, who recently turned 21, is ecstatic with the way things have clicked into gear since his low-profile move to the Indian Super League (ISL) side in the summer. “I am very happy because I scored a goal....

The state-of-the-art Aspire Academy has played host to numerous top European clubs for its training facilities ever since its foundation in 2004. It’s highly sought after residential programme will now play host to a Dynamos starlet for the next four months. Making the trip to the Middle East will be Delhi’s most recent acquisition, Shubham Sarangi. The 17-year-old forward was signed by the national capital-based outfit at the onset of the newly introduced January transfer window of the ISL....

West Ham United, Chelsea, Monaco and Besiktas were also reported to have logged interest in signing the 29-year-old, but he headed for the St. James’ Park outfit instead The Algeria international joined Leicester City for a club record fee from Sporting CP in the summer of 2016 and scored seven goals in 23 league appearances in his first season. This term, he has failed to get sufficient game time under his belt with Jamie Vardy and Shinji Okazaki ahead of him in the pecking order....

On Wednesday, the Islanders co-owner took that to a new level. After New York beat the Bruins 6-2 to move on to the Stanley Cup semifinals for the second straight year, Ledecky took to the halls of the Nassau Coliseum to celebrate the team’s series win, according to a video from IslesBlog co-editor-in-chief Rob Taub. As the celebration continued, the fans even broke into a chant of “Jon Ledecky” as he was surrounded by the blue- and orange-clad crowd....

— “He hasn’t scored more than 10 goals in any of the last three seasons. How could you spend money on that?” — “The last time he was used in an offensive role with decent linemates, he potted 30. Why not try to make that work?” MORE: Free agency winners and losers | Penguins rebuild bottom six The Islanders apparently bought No. 2. Wednesday. They signed Kulemin and Mikhail Grabovski, his linemate during that 30-goal season, to four-year contracts....

“When celebrities like @BellaHadid advocate for throwing Jews into the sea, they are advocating for the elimination of the Jewish State,” the tweet read. “This shouldn’t be an Israeli-Palestinian issue. This should be a human issue. Shame on you. #IsraelUnderAttack.” The account, which is managed by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ digital diplomacy team, also shared an image purporting to show Hadid at the march. The tweet comes amid rising tensions in the region....