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Morning Sports Update: Skip Bayless says refs were trying to get even with Tom Brady

Tom Brady argues a call with the official during the second half in the Patriots game against the Broncos. Jack Dempsey/AP

Rob Gronkowski will reportedly miss one to two weeks with a knee injury, Skip Bayless tears into officials for mistakes in Patriots-Broncos game, and Brad Stevens praises defense and cohesion in Celtics’ 105-95 win over Heat.

Skip Bayless: ‘My final score for [Patriots-Broncos] was Refs 30, Tom Brady 24’:

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Brad Stevens after Celtics win over Heat: ‘If we defend well, that’s a good sign of our cohesion’: “The Celtics entered Monday night’s game against the Heat with a singular focus. They knew that to win, they would have to defend more efficiently than they did in their loss to the Magic the previous night.’’ (The Boston Globe)

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Rob Gronkowski will reportedly miss only 1-2 weeks with knee injury:“Gronk may be back spiking footballs sooner rather than later.’’ (Boston.com)

Patriots cut Chris Harper after muffed punt: “The Patriots cut the rookie receiver Monday, fewer than 24 hours after his blunder Sunday night appeared to open the door for the Broncos’ comeback and 30-24 win, New England’s first loss of the season.’’ (The Boston Globe)

Rachel Nichols to return to ESPN to host own program and appear on SportsCenter: “She is expected to anchor her own program, contribute to SportsCenter and other platforms including E:60, and work on issue-oriented journalism. She is expected to start at ESPN in early 2016.’’ (SI.com)

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Ravens beat the Browns, 33-27, with a walkoff kick-six:

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Bill Belichick annihilates reporter with death stare: “If looks could kill.’’ (Boston.com)

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