Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady returned Friday to Foxborough, Massachusetts, the place where he spent two decades of his storied career.Brady was on hand for a statue-unveiling ceremony before the New England Patriots opened their 2025 preseason slate, dropping the curtain on a 12-foot bronze statue in Brady's likeness.The statue honoring the seven-time Super Bowl winner was placed near the entrance of the team's Hall of Fame at Patriot Place, which sits just beyond Gillette Stadium's entry gates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBrady became the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. Longtime Patriots team owner Robert Kraft commissioned the sculpture."Tommy, you have not only etched your name in NFL history. Youve etched it in all our hearts," Kraft said in remarks during the ceremony. "And now your likeness will forever stand tall here at Gillette Stadium, just like you did standing tall, poised and laser-focused. People may forget whats said tonight, but may this statue forever remind us what Tom Brady did and how he made us all feel."The towering statue depicts Brady's trademark celebratory pose with his fist raised. The pose is not believed to be a nod to any specific moment in Brady's 20-year run with the team.TOM BRADY HINTS AT PLAYING FOOTBALL IN HIS 50S AFTER SEEING IMPRESSIVE CAREER STATSThe facial design appeared to depict a keenly focused Brady, which is an expression he frequently had when he was playing in an NFL game.During his speech, Brady took a moment to give credit to his teammates, some of whom were in the audience for the former quarterback's special day."Look, I know what this statue represents. Its not about one guy. It never is, it never has been," Brady said. "And, in football, it never will be. Its about a team and a commitment to being great together."Brady also couldn't resist taking a jab at the New York Jets, one of the Patriots' longtime AFC East rivals."In the end, this statue isn't just for Pats fans," Brady noted. "It will also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year, probably in the second quarter, maybe the third."Brady is by far the most accomplished player to have worn a Patriots uniform. He won six of his seven Super Bowl titles with the team.Brady spent the final three seasons of his storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning one more championship with the team. He returned to New England in June 2024 for his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel admitted "repulsive" liberal voices are scaring people away from the Democratic Party during an appearance on the "Sarah Silverman Podcast" on Thursday.The comedians discussed cancel culture persisting on the left since President Donald Trump returned to office. They criticized those who continue to shun Trump voters who are now expressing regret for supporting the president.Silverman brought up how podcast host Joe Rogan has been attacked online for criticizing Trump's second term after supporting him in the 2024 election. She called it "ironic" that the party of "inclusivity" was "incredibly elitist."Anti-Trump Kimmel, who campaigned for Democrats in the 2024 election, defended his party while agreeing that some progressive figures have turned people away.TRUMP REPEATS CLAIM KIMMEL, FALLON ARE 'NEXT' AFTER STEPHEN COLBERT CANCELLATION"Yes. But it's not- it's not the party. It's not the majority. It's the loudvoices that scare people from saying what they believe and make you think twiceabout a joke or whatever," he responded."You know, a lot of their points are valid, but a lot ofthem are also just repulsive, in that they repel people," Kimmel continued. "They go like, 'Oh, you're nofun. I don't want to be around you.' And I think that if you had to boil it down to one thing, that's kind of whatit is."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREIn April, Kimmel blamed humorless liberal scolds trying to cancel comedians for Trump's rise to power."I think a lot of the outrage is completely manufactured, and its like, a lot of these people who are angry arent really angry. I think these liberals whove done such a good job of viciously attacking comedians are a big part of the reason why Trump is the president right now," he said.After "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert's show was canceled in July, Trump predicted this week that Kimmel and fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon would be "next" to go off the air.

The Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons preseason game came to a somber standstill on Friday night when Lions safety Morice Norris took a hard shot to the head.Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance. The game ended with 6:31 to go after the players let the clock run.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNorris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter. There was no immediate report on the injury.When play resumed, Falcons quarterback Emory Jones took a snap and then held the ball as players from both teams stood at the line of scrimmage and the clock continued to run. Finally, with 6:31 left, an official announced the game had been suspended "per New York."AARON RODGERS OFFERS OLIVE BRANCH TO TERRY BRADSHAW AFTER LEGENDARY QB'S HARSH WORDSThe Lions led 17-10 when played was stopped.Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the incident in the postgame press conference."He's breathing, he's talking. It's good. He's got some movement," Campbell said. "Now, they'll just run more tests."Lions quarterback Kyle Allen told reporters he was praying for Norris, adding, "It's a terrible game sometimes.""I don't think anyone on that sideline wanted to play," Allen said. "We weren't part of that decision, but you could just look in everyone's eyes and see it wasn't worth it."The 24-year-old Norris joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2024 out of Fresno State. He spent time on Detroit's practice squad before joining the active roster last season and appearing in two games.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw two touchdown passes in his first NFL preseason game Friday night, shocking many fans after an unsteady start to his NFL career.Sanders performance even caught the attention of NBA star LeBron James."That young (man) looking good out there," James wrote. "Keep going UP!!! HEAD down on the grind and HEAD high to the most high."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJames later added another post, "And I dont wanna hear that "Its only preseason" bs. Cause if he was out there not going in yall would be on his (butt) about it! So give credit and grace lames."Sanders' father, Deion Sanders, celebrated his son's successful first preseason game in multiple posts on X."Yes Lawd! Yes @ShedeurSanders," Deion posted on X after the first touchdown.AARON RODGERS OFFERS OLIVE BRANCH TO TERRY BRADSHAW AFTER LEGENDARY QB'S HARSH WORDSAfter the second touchdown, the elder Sanders posted "oh yeah what now!" and "God is so good!"The rookie got the start for the Browns' first preseason game due to injuries to quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel despite a tumultuous first few months as a pro.Sanders fell to the 144th pick in the NFL Draft this spring after scouts raised character concerns. He was previously considered a contender for the first overall pick but slipped past the first four rounds in one of the most shocking draft slides in NFL history, prompting confusion and debate by many NFL fans.Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam even suggested while speaking to reporters last month that the team had no intention of drafting Sanders after the controversial quarterback shockingly fell out of the third round April 25."If you had told me Friday night [Day 2 of the NFL Draft], driving home, Yall are gonna pick Shedeur, I would have said, Thats not happening," Haslam said Tuesday. "But we had a conversation early that morning [Day 3], and we had a conversation later that day, and we had the right people involved in that conversation."Sanders' time with the Browns has already involved controversy after he was twice cited for speeding.Sanders was first ticketed for allegedly driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. Two weeks later, he allegedly hit 101 mph in a 60 mph zone and failed to appear in court.The rookie quarterback addressed those traffic tickets while appearing at teammate David Njokus charity softball game last month."I made some wrong choices personally, and I can own up to them," Sanders said. "I made some, you know, not great choices I learned."Browns general manager Andrew Berry criticized Sanders for the incidents last month."Not smart. Just not smart," Berry told reporters this week about the tickets. "Its something that weve addressed with him. Look, he understands the implications. He understands the consequences. Its not just about yourself. Its not just about having a joyride, but that you could injure other people. A deer or something cuts in front of you, your reaction time, its just dangerous."After his impressive preseason debut, Sanders is the talk of the league.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Texas judge ruled Friday against Beto ORourke and his nonprofit in a case brought by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused them of illegally raising funds to support Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state to block GOP redistricting legislation.Tarrant County District Judge Megan Fahey handed down a temporary restraining order Friday evening against O'Rourke, a former congressman and Democratic presidential candidate, and his group, Powered by People, over alleged "unlawful fundraising practices" tied to efforts to support Texas Democrats who fled the state including funding air travel, lodging, logistics and daily fines."Defendants have and will continue to engage in unlawful fundraising practices and utilization of political funds in a manner that either directly violates or causes Texas Democratic Legislators to violate [the law]," Fahey wrote in her Friday evening ruling. "Consumer have and continue to suffer irreparable harm through these unlawful acts because they are making political contributions that are being used to fund personal expenses and violate state law."BETO O'ROURKE ASKED POINT BLANK WHY HE'S HELPING DEMS FLEE TEXAS RATHER THAN HELPING TEXANSFahey's order bars O'Rourke or his group from continuing to fundraise or provide financial support to the fleeing Texas Democrats. The ruling came only hours after Paxton's office filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against O'Rourke.Fahey is a Republican, and she was appointed by GOP Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott in 2019.In response to the ruling, O'Rourke put out a statement arguing that Paxton is trying to shut down his nonprofit "because our volunteers fight for voting rights and free elections," which he called "the kind of work that threatens the hold that Paxton, Trump, and Abbott have on power in Texas."GEORGE SOROS, BETO O'ROURKE BEHIND FUNDING FOR DEMS FLEEING TEXAS OVER GOP CONGRESSIONAL MAP"They want to make examples out of those who fight so that others won't," O'Rourke added. "Now Paxtons filed a restraining order to try to take us out of the fight. He wants to silence me and stop me from leading this organization. He wants to stop us from fighting Trumps attempt to steal the five congressional seats he needs to hang on to power. But Im not going anywhere. I plan on speaking at our rally to stop the power grab in Fort Worth tomorrow afternoon.""Cry more, lib," Paxton said in response to O'Rourke's statement. "You lost in court because you're breaking the law and deceiving Texans. We absolutely will make an example out of law breakers."In addition to Powered By People, Paxton also launched an investigation into the Texas Majority PAC, which has also been accused of being a major funder of the fleeing Texas Democrats.Meanwhile, O'Rourke filed his own lawsuit against Paxton in El Paso district court on Friday, The Texas Tribune reported. O'Rourke has accused Paxton of launching a "fishing expedition" and asked a judge to block Paxton's investigation into his nonprofit's practices.

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The DeKalb County Police Department identified the officer killed Friday while responding to a gunman near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia,Officer David Rose, 33, was shot and killed while responding to the shooting at the CDC campus, which prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby Emory University. The suspected gunman, who has not yet been identified, was also killed.Rose was rushed to Emory University Hospital on Clifton Road, where he died from his injuries.He began working for the police department last September, the agency said, and is survived by his pregnant wife and two children.POLICE OFFICER KILLED AFTER SHOOTING NEAR CDC HEADQUARTERS, EMORY UNIVERSITY IN ATLANTA"He was committed to serving the community," Interim Police Chief Greg Padrick said in a statement. "At this time were asking for the communitys prayers for his family, his friends, his loved ones and the entire DeKalb County Police Department family."The incident unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. when a man opened fire in front of the CDC campus, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. When officers responded to the location, they found Rose critically wounded and heard additional gunfire coming from a nearby CVS pharmacy.Officers entered the pharmacy and located the shooter on the second floor with at least one gunshot wound. Schierbaum said it was not clear if the wound came from police gunfire or if it was self-inflicted."I want to commend the men and women of law enforcement from all across this region," Schierbaum said."When this community needed them, no one shirked from the danger. Every officer, from multiple districts, responded and immediately moved to end this threat."ARMY SECRETARY HAILS 'HEROISM' OF SOLDIERS WHO TACKLED ALLEGED FORT STEWART SHOOTER: 'ABSOLUTELY SAVED LIVES'CDC Director Susan Monarez said the agency was "heartbroken" over Friday's deadly events."A courageous local law enforcement officer gave their life, and another was injured, after a gunman opened fire on at least four CDC buildings," she said in a statement. "DeKalb County police, CDC security, and Emory University responded immediately and decisively, helping to prevent further harm to our staff and community."Federal and state officials said they were horrified by the shooting and expressed appreciation for law enforcement's swift response. Among those sharing statements about the tragic incident was U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga."I am mourning the tragic death of the officer who was killed in the line of duty today, and I am praying for the officers family and friends. Atlanta law enforcement saved countless lives, and we are grateful for their service," Warnock said.The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is leading the investigation into the shooting and the FBI's Atlanta office said it will assist.Fox News' Alexandra Koch, Sophia Compton and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.