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In an ESPN segment shortly after the Patriots quarterback’s press conference, Brunell reacted strongly regarding Brady’s explanation. The ESPN analyst was almost to the point of tears. In an interview with SI.com, Brunell explains his reaction. MORE: Best players to never win Super Bowl | From Watergate to Deflate-gate | NFL selling Marshawn Lynch’s crotch-grab photo Brunell went on to say that Brady’s explanation didn’t add up, mainly because the footballs are made to reflect the preferred weight of the quarterback....

With all of Bilas’ opinions out in the open, Emmert was asked for his thoughts on Bilas at the IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum in New York on Wednesday, defending his ability to do his job and voicing his displeasure with Bilas’ criticism in two quotes. "I appreciate how passionate he is about college sports,” Emmert said. “I don't like the ad hominem (personal) attacks." To which Bilas replied on Twitter: Emmert also said, “I dare say I know more about running complex organizations than him and he knows more about basketball....

The Reds snapped up the Serbian winger after seeing him spend one productive season at Benfica. He had previously caught the eye in his homeland with Partizan and was considered to be one of the finest young talents in Europe. Klopp reveals dream Liverpool signings Markovic has, however, spent the past two seasons out on loan at Fenerbahce, Sporting and Hull City after struggling to settle in the Premier League at Anfield....

Miami put Gordon on the 15-day disabled list Friday, but his replacement isn’t too shabby. The Marlins filled Gordon’s roster spot by activating former All-Star Martin Prado from the DL. MORE: MLB second half predictions | Comeback kids: Returning players impact playoff race Prado played exclusively at third base before going on the shelf with a shoulder injury but is expected to slide into Gordon’s spot at second for the time being....

Manchester United emerged from the final in Stockholm with a 2-0 victory over Ajax, with Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan getting the goals to see United win their first Europa League crown and clinch a spot in next year’s Champions League. Mourinho makes history at United The big midfielder won 15 aerial balls in the contest – a record for not only for a Europa League final, but for the entire competition since it transitioned from the UEFA Cup in the 2009-10 season....

Neymar was Barca’s inspiration as Luis Enrique’s side scored three times from the 88th minute onwards at Camp Nou earlier this month, winning the second leg of their last-16 tie 6-1. Marquinhos: I want to stay at PSG That secured the biggest comeback in the competition’s history and left PSG shattered having won the first leg 4-0. Marquinhos was involved in one of the key moments in PSG’s defeat, the highly controversial decision to award Barca a penalty coming after he tangled with Luis Suarez in the penalty area, with Neymar scoring from the spot....

The Seahawks running back displayed his ridiculous leg strength by obliterating a kickball at a Family First community barbecue. MORE: NFC uniform rankings | Lynch’s movie won’t be released | Picking NFC division winners That ball should land before the NFL season begins. Source: Jim McGill, bearinsider.com

Lynch underwent surgery to repair an abdominal injury and hasn’t played since Week 10. MORE: Best photos from NFL Week 16 | Media go into tank for Peyton Manning Backup Thomas Rawls (broken ankle) is out for the season, and Fred Jackson, Christine Michael and Bryce Brown have struggled in the Seahawks’ running game. The Seahawks (9-6) clinched a playoff berth and will be a No. 5 or No. 6 seed depending on the outcome of their Week 17 finale against the 13-2 Cardinals....

Apparently, Marshawn Lynch and the people working with his official clothing brand are big fans, so they teamed up to create this gem of a wool uniform. As crossover, customized uniforms go, it’s spectacular. MORE: Marshawn’s new t-shirts | ‘Beast Mode’ song inspired by Lynch Lynch actually debuted the jersey at the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, but it went on sale to the general public early this week....

Remaining employed is a key to Martha’s stay-out-of-jail strategy. At her June 17 sentencing hearing, Martha will argue that 550 jobs depend on her freedom, say sources close to her case. But legal experts doubt the gambit will work. “the idea that no one other than Martha Stewart can pick out matching place mats seems a stretch,” says New York University law professor Harry First. Stewart is facing 15 to 21 months, says First....

The team announced Wednesday that lead engineer Cole Pearn has replaced Todd Berrier as crew chief. MORE: Worst performances of 2014 | 10 questions for 2015 | Stewart surgery | Keselowski: Sport needs fourth manufacturer Berrier, a former Richard Childress Racing crew chief, has been offered a position to remain with Furniture Row, the team said in a news release. Berrier joined Furniture Row late in the 2012 season and led Kurt Busch to the 2013 Chase with the team....

But from the very get-go, the Bengals looked out of sorts. Andy Dalton was off the mark all night, and the Bengals were borderline terrible on third down against one of the weaker defenses in the league. MORE: Week 10 photos | Bengals honor Leah Still | Dalton out, Hoyer in? | Fan hate index If you want to know just how bad of a night it was, head coach Marvin Lewis and cornerback Dre’ Kirkpatrick provided some visual evidence (see above)....

Line: Maryland -6 Total: 142.5 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: Maryland 19-3 SU, 10-11-1 ATS, 9-12-1 O/U. Nebraska 12-10 SU, 10-9 ATS, 13-5-1 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: Maryland 10 (overall), 23 (offense), 11 (defense). Nebraska 97, 57, 159 Effective FG percentage: Maryland 56.7, Nebraska 52.0 EFG% against: Maryland 45.6, Nebraska 48.9 Analysis: Nebraska had covered five straight Big Ten games before losing to Michigan at home at a pick’em and falling at Purdue as 12....

Line: Purdue -3.5 Total: 137.5 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: Maryland 23-5 SU, 12-15-1 ATS, 19-9 O/U. Purdue 21-7 SU, 13-11 ATS, 11-13 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: Maryland 21 (overall), 48 (offense), 13 (defense). Purdue 17, 46, 11 Effective FG percentage: Maryland 55.6, Purdue 52.5 EFG% against: Maryland 45.6, Purdue 43.7 Pick: Purdue -3.5 MORE: College hoops live scoreboard

Registered voters across the district—which encompasses roughly half of Baltimore City, in addition to areas of Baltimore and Howard counties—received paper ballots by mail or fax earlier this month from the state’s Board of Elections, which also made electronic ballots available to download directly from its website. The board is accepting ballots issued by mail on or before April 28, as well as those deposited at designated drop-off locations prior to 8:00 p....

Lilly Price, a reporter for the Capital Gazette, an Annapolis newspaper, tweeted out a video of the protest: “The Reopen Maryland protest is gathering by car rather than on foot. Lots of horns and heckling.” Price also tweeted this footage: “The gridlock route is following circle traffic patterns in a slow, but orderly fashion.” Price tweeted a picture of one woman who held a sign that read, “It’s 2020, not Orwell’s 1984....

This time, it was an 85-yard return for a touchdown. Maryland is up 10-0 over Bowling Green. MORE: The best of Week 2 | FSU’s Dalvin Cook scampers for a 74-yard score Note to punters: Kick away from No. 4.

He issued a heart-felt statement Friday afternoon through the team. Tanaka, who is 12-4 with a 2.51 ERA and was a leading contender for the AL Cy Young award, is expected to miss at least six weeks with the partial UCL tear, though there’s no certainty he’ll be able to avoid Tommy John surgery if rehab doesn’t work. “I want to apologize to the Yankees organization, my teammates and our fans for not being able to help during this time....