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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

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Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

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Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball advances to Final Four with win over Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball

Keaton Wagler scores 25 as Illinois reaches first Final Four since 2005.

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Fighting Illini advance to Elite Eight, tie program records with third top five win

Illinois (27-8) dominates Houston in Sweet 16, setting up big-ten showdown with Iowa.

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

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Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

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