Tom Brady confirms there’s no confirmation on retirement, “human torch” Steph Curry is back on form and Cincinnati schools will be closed the day after the Super Bowl. 

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Here are the seven stories you’ll hear about on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022: 

• Tom Brady retirement rumors: The Bucs QB spoke publicly for the first time since news broke over the weekend that he was planning to retire, but didn’t do much to clear things up. UPDATE: Brady made it official Tuesday morning, announcing on social media that he plans to retire. 
• Woods, Kupp share a moment: An emotional exchange between injured Rams receiver Robert Woods and teammate Cooper Kupp was caught on camera.
• Harbaugh watch continues: It looks like Minnesota might be Jim Harbaugh’s preferred landing spot if he decides to leave Michigan and return to the NFL. 
• Curry on fire: An old Steph Curry nickname resurfaced as “The Human Torch” lit up the Rockets for 40. 
• Stewart’s Seattle return: WNBA star Breanna Stewart is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm after battling injuries two of the last three seasons. 
• Transfer window closes: The world’s top soccer clubs finalized roster additions on deadline day, including new Everton manager Frank Lampard adding a pair of players. 
• School’s out in Cincinnati: Some believe the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday, and they’re rolling with it in Cincinnati, as the city announced schools will be closed Feb. 14.