Vols’ Plavsic denied waiver, must sit out season

Bill Belichick’s management tactics reportedly are wearing on some of the New England Patriots’ most important players. A source told Mike Giardi of NBC Sports Boston on Thursday that Belichick is making the Patriots’ “planet players� — i.e. quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski — “miserable.� The source said this discontent is related to the Alex Guerrero situation — players now must visit Guerrero’s TB12 Center for treatment rather than receiving it inside Gillette Stadium — which has left marquee names like Brady and Gronkowski feeling underappreciated. That report aligns with the main takeaway from the “Tom vs. Time� finale. In that, Brady’s wife, Gisele Bundchen, said the past

Sports Betting News’ Kevin Kaduk shares his take on an amazing first two weeks, Jacksonville’s redemption against the AFC Champs, and a great act of sportsmanship.