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Morning Sports Update: Did the Patriots’ fumbling stats change after Deflategate?

Jasper Brinkley forces Tom Brady to fumble during the game at MetLife Stadium. Robert Deutsch/USA Today Sports

One season removed from Deflategate, the Patriots have fumbled the fewest times per play in the NFL. The Celtics defeat the Nets, 103-94. And a Patriots coordinator is getting head coaching interest.

How to read 2015 fumble stats after Deflategate: “As the controversy unfolded last winter, many looked at the Patriots’ low fumble rate and speculated that it resulted from low PSI levels in footballs. But the most recent numbers tell a different story.’’ (MMQB.com)

Cleveland Browns have requested to interview Matt Patricia:

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Colts sign coach Chuck Pagano, general manager Ryan Grigson to extensions: “Chuck Pagano’s determination to keep his job as Indianapolis Colts coach paid off when the team rewarded him with a new four-year contract late Monday night.’’ (ESPN.com)

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Donald Trump says ‘Tom Brady injured is still better than anybody else’: “Trump was campaigning Monday night in Lowell, and since Lowell is in New England, the Republican presidential candidate gave the Patriots quarterback his obligatory shout-out.’’ (Boston.com)

Johnny Manziel reportedly disguised himself with a wig and fake mustache to party in Las Vegas:

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Don’t walk the dog on Marcus Smart’s watch: “Nets guard Donald Sloan tried [to ‘walk the do’] against Celtics guard Marcus Smart on Monday night in Brooklyn. It didn’t work out.’’ (Boston.com)

Belichick yourself before you wreck yourself

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