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Paul Sullivan: Feeling sorry for Tom Brady? Rooting for the Houston Astros? Here are 4 things I never thought would happen

This strange year continues to leave everyone dazed and confused.

Things you thought never would happen continue to occur at an alarming pace, and it's not just because of the norms the COVID-19 pandemic, presidential politics or climate change destroyed.

The latest example came Thursday night near the end of the Chicago Bears' 20-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when a sheepish-looking Tom Brady held up four fingers after turning the ball over on downs, seemingly acknowledging he thought it was still fourth down.

"Poor Brady," I thought. "Sucks being old."

I don't recall ever feeling sorry

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