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Morning sports update: Tom Brady had a strongly worded reply when asked about a coaching career

The Patriots quarterback said he's not interested in coaching.

Tom Brady during Patriots practice on Aug. 15, 2019.

By Hayden Bird

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The Red Sox begin a three-game series against the Orioles today at Fenway Park, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. Boston is 7.5 games out of the final American League wildcard berth.

The Patriots are set to play the team’s second preseason game at 7 p.m. Saturday in Tennessee against the Titans.

And the Revolution face the Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Saturday also at 7 p.m. as the team continues its push for a playoff spot.

Tom Brady is not interested in coaching: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady recently celebrated his 42nd birthday, but he doesn’t appear to be on the verge of retiring from playing.

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Brady, given his two decades of experience in football’s most mentally demanding position, is a natural candidate for coaching whenever he finishes his playing career. Yet when asked about the possibility of coaching on Thursday, the Patriots quarterback had an adamant response.

“Oh hell no, I’m never coaching,” Brady said. “Playing is enough for me.”

Trivia: As baseball has evolved, the complete game — when one pitcher throws an entire game — has dwindled as a statistic. Which Red Sox pitcher holds the team record for most consecutive complete games with 17 in a row?

(Answer at the bottom).

Hint: His autograph was a central part of the plot in a 1993 movie.

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