Ever since Tom Brady hung up his cleats and started talking football for FOX Sports, Patriots fans have been hoping he’d call a game for his old team. He’s already done some Bucs games, after all.

It hasn't happened yet for New England, mostly because they haven't been doing so great and haven't gotten the top broadcast crews. Plus, Brady has been doing the late afternoon games, and the Patriots usually play in the morning.

But now, they're facing the Dolphins in Week 18, and the NFL just dropped the schedule for the last games of 2025. So, there's a real possibility Brady will be in the booth for the Patriots at last.

The Patriots might actually have Tom Brady calling their final game of 2025. The new schedule has them playing in the afternoon, with only a couple of other games on FOX at the same time. Looking at the other games, Brady could be at Gillette next Sunday.

Even though it's not a huge deal, the Patriots are still in the running for the top spot in the AFC playoffs. They need to beat Miami to stay in it and hope that the Broncos lose to the Chargers so they can take over the conference lead.

If he doesn't go back to Foxboro, the next most likely game is the Lions at the Bears. Detroit might mess things up by winning in Chicago, which would change the Bears' playoff seeding.

That's the main thing that sets those two games apart; we can pretty much forget about the Cardinals versus the Rams. LA should crush them if they're not resting their starters.

So, this gives Patriots fans something else to look forward to. If Brady isn't there, the wait goes on, and maybe he will finally get to call a Patriots game in his third year.

LeBron James is playing his 23rd season in the NBA, which is a record, and he's turning 41 soon. But a new report says he might retire sooner rather than later, which would wrap up his crazy career.

The Lakers star is showing his age. His last game showed he can still play well, but the end is coming.

When asked if this is James's last season, Lakers insider Dave McMenamin was blunt.

Just look around. James is in the last year of his contract. His friend and agent, Rich Paul from Klutch Sports, told ESPN over the summer that James didn't want to extend his contract with the Lakers, McMenamin wrote. He might only have 50 or so regular season games left.

If this is his final year, James is averaging 20.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 14 games. These are some of his lowest numbers in the first nine weeks of an NBA season.

LeBron James Might Retire Soon

The insider shared a few key reasons that could mean James is about to retire, some more obvious than others.

First, James picked up his player option with the Lakers this year. This made people think he'll be a free agent at the end of the season. Also, Paul's interview with Shams Charania after James picked up his option felt like a goodbye letter to the Los Angeles team.

McMenamin also said James is getting more into golf, which could mean he's thinking about retiring. Lots of athletes pick up golf later in their careers. James's posting and talking about golf more could mean he's ready to make it a priority once he's done with his current job.

Last week, he said he couldn't talk about Jazz guard Keyonte George's All-Star chances because he's been watching too much golf on YouTube, the insider wrote. He also said he's ready to be home with his family instead of playing on Christmas Day.

He also mentioned that James seems to be 'stopping to smell the roses,' like when he praised Toronto and Philadelphia. This might mean he's enjoying what could be his last trips to certain NBA cities.

We've also seen James stop and enjoy things, like when he posted how much he loves Toronto after the Lakers played there, and when he talked about how much he'll miss loud arenas after the Lakers played in Philadelphia, McMenamin added.

LeBron James vs. 'Father Time'

All these things are hard to measure, but James himself talked about fighting 'Father Time,' who beats every NBA player eventually, except for James so far.

I remember, like LeBron 20 or 21, when I did that Father Time commercial? James told reporters after the Lakers beat the Kings. I'm fighting him. And I think I'm winning.

Another golf joke!

When asked about when he'll retire, James hasn't said much. He hasn't ruled out playing a few more seasons, but he's said a few times that the end is near.

"I know I'm getting old," James said in an interview with Complex. I'm not playing another 23 years, for sure, and I'm not playing another 10. I'm getting ready for the end, but I'm not there yet.

If this is his last season, when James announces it, it'll be the biggest story in the league until the Lakers play their last game, whether it's in the regular season or the playoffs.