The last word: Brady confirms he’s retiring

After multiple reports and several days of suspense, the seven-time Super Bowl champ said he was 'not going to make that competitive commitment anymore.' - Stan [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220202) Sports. And then some. 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