Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have had a baby boy. We can all now go on with our lives.

The Patriots quarterback confirmed the birth to reporters this morning at Gillette, where his team is preparing and hoping to snap a two-game losing streak Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

"It's obviously a wonderful experience in my life, but I owe it to the guys in the locker room to really be focused on what I need to do this for this team and what I have to do today," Brady said. "Put all those emotions aside and come in here with a great sense of determination for what we have to do as a team."

Those are the best words Patriots fans could hear. Congratulations and all, but locker room focus needs to be on what has become a pivotal game for the 7-5 Patriots, particuarly with the Jets and Dolphins both all of a sudden breathing down their necks in the AFC East.

Good thing he wasn't born Saturday night or Sunday.

What happens when you hold a special primary election and nobody shows up?

That seems to be what's happening today, as Massachusetts votes to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Edward M. Kennedy. According to Boston.com, just over 24,000 ballots had been cast in Boston as of noon, representing just 6 percent of the city's registered voters.

Secretary of State William Galvin had said he expected a lower-than-normal turnout because of the timing of the event. But the numbers coming from the polling centers still have to be disheartening.

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The Red Sox could face some stiff competition in their quest to re-sign free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

While the Seattle Mariners had been rumored to be a possible landing spot, Foxsports.com is reporting today that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have actively opened discussions with Bay's agent at the baseball Winter Meetings in Indianapolis. The Angels' willingness to make moves on the free agent market has the Red Sox concerned, according to Tracy Ringolsby.

A survey, with more than 16,000 votes on Foxsports.com, revealed fans were split about 50/50 on whether or not the Angels would actually land Bay. The outfielder's defection to the West Coast though would clearly strengthen the Angels, who, of course, swept the Red Sox in this year's ALDS.

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It's finally supposed to snow this weekend, which should make it feel a little more like the holiday season. But whether the snow happens or not, the shows must go on.

Symphony Hall bursts into the spirit of the season, when the Boston Pops begins its annual holiday sensation. The Holiday Pops tradition has entertained millions for more than 30 years running, as Christmas songs (Personal favorite Pops holiday song: "Sleigh Ride") come to life from one of America's top orchestras. Tickets for the Holiday Pops range from $33-$122.

Also beginning this weekend, the Black Nativity opens its 40th season. This holiday show, presented by the National Center of Afro-American Artists, tells the story of the Nativity through scripture, music, and dance. It runs through Dec. 20 at the Tremont Temple. Tickets run from $17.50-$45.

Of course, Boston Ballet's "Nutcracker" is already in full swing. Tickets for that show range from $35-$162.