Thursday, September 3 2015 5:30 AM EDT2015-09-03 09:30:27 GMT
Patriots fans are watching and waiting for a "deflategate" decision as the preseason finale quickly approaches. Fans are waiting for the opinion of one man: Richard Berman, a federal judge in New York.
Patriots fans are watching and waiting for a "deflategate" decision as the preseason finale quickly approaches. Fans are waiting for the opinion of one man: Richard Berman, a federal judge in New York.
Wednesday, May 6 2015 10:28 PM EDT2015-05-07 02:28:35 GMT
An NFL investigation has found that New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs and that quarterback Tom Brady was "at least generally aware" of the rules violations.
An NFL investigation has found that New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs and that quarterback Tom Brady was "at least generally aware" of the rules violations.
Thursday, September 3 2015 9:11 PM EDT2015-09-04 01:11:03 GMT
Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Thursday afternoon, saying that the NFL will appeal "in order to uphold the collectively bargained responsibility to protect the integrity of the game."
Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Thursday afternoon, saying that the NFL will appeal "in order to uphold the collectively bargained responsibility to protect the integrity of the game."
Tuesday, September 1 2015 5:34 PM EDT2015-09-01 21:34:54 GMT
A final decision on Tom Brady's punishment now rests in the hands of Judge Richard Berman after the Patriots quarterback and Commissioner Roger Goodell failed to reach an agreement yesterday.
A final decision on Tom Brady's punishment now rests in the hands of Judge Richard Berman after the Patriots quarterback and Commissioner Roger Goodell failed to reach an agreement yesterday.
Monday, August 31 2015 11:40 AM EDT2015-08-31 15:40:34 GMT
After a short hearing in federal court Judge Richard Berman announced that there had been no settlement and he would be making a decision Tuesday or Wednesday.
After a short hearing in federal court Judge Richard Berman announced that there had been no settlement and he would be making a decision Tuesday or Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 19 2015 5:23 PM EDT2015-08-19 21:23:27 GMT
The judge presiding over the "Deflategate" legal case says there is no deal, but talks continue in an effort to settle a dispute over a four-game suspension of Tom Brady.
The judge presiding over the "Deflategate" legal case says there is no deal, but talks continue in an effort to settle a dispute over a four-game suspension of Tom Brady.
Wednesday, August 19 2015 9:33 AM EDT2015-08-19 13:33:50 GMT
Tom Brady is heading back to practice after an 11th-hour bid failed to settle the "Deflategate" scandal before it's left in the hands of a federal judge.
Tom Brady is heading back to practice after an 11th-hour bid failed to settle the "Deflategate" scandal before it's left in the hands of a federal judge.
Thursday, August 13 2015 9:05 PM EDT2015-08-14 01:05:24 GMT
Lawyers for the NFL and its players' union have completed two days of negotiations with a Manhattan federal court judge over the deflated ball controversy stemming from January's AFC championship game.
Lawyers for the NFL and its players' union have completed two days of negotiations with a Manhattan federal court judge over the deflated ball controversy stemming from January's AFC championship game.
Wednesday, August 12 2015 5:37 PM EDT2015-08-12 21:37:25 GMT
A courtroom artist whose gaunt sketches of Tom Brady at the first "Deflategate" civil suit hearing in Manhattan federal court led to a Twitter flurry says it's her job.
A courtroom artist whose gaunt sketches of Tom Brady at the first "Deflategate" civil suit hearing in Manhattan federal court led to a Twitter flurry says it's her job.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 8:34 PM EDT2015-07-30 00:34:55 GMT
Tom Brady called the NFL's decision to uphold his four-game suspension "disappointing" in a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, adding that he did nothing wrong. Read the full statement here.
Tom Brady called the NFL's decision to uphold his four-game suspension "disappointing" in a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, adding that he did nothing wrong. Read the full statement here.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 5:51 PM EDT2015-07-29 21:51:11 GMT
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he was wrong to trust the NFL in the deflated footballs case and that he regrets not appealing the penalties against the team.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he was wrong to trust the NFL in the deflated footballs case and that he regrets not appealing the penalties against the team.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 4:03 PM EDT2015-07-29 20:03:33 GMT
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the four-game suspension for star quarterback Tom Brady and the saga surrounding deflated footballs won't alter his team's preparation for the season.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the four-game suspension for star quarterback Tom Brady and the saga surrounding deflated footballs won't alter his team's preparation for the season.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 11:12 AM EDT2015-07-29 15:12:05 GMT
Patriots owner Robert Kraft apologized in a news conference on Wednesday, saying that he was wrong to put his faith in the NFL. Read the full statement here.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft apologized in a news conference on Wednesday, saying that he was wrong to put his faith in the NFL. Read the full statement here.
Thursday, July 23 2015 10:09 PM EDT2015-07-24 02:09:03 GMT
The players' union has proposed a settlement on Tom Brady's four-game suspension last week, but has not gotten a response from the NFL. A person familiar with the proposal tells The Associated Press on Thursday the offer was "met with silence."
The players' union has proposed a settlement on Tom Brady's four-game suspension last week, but has not gotten a response from the NFL. A person familiar with the proposal tells The Associated Press on Thursday the offer was "met with silence."
Tuesday, July 21 2015 1:40 PM EDT2015-07-21 17:40:21 GMT
Talking to reporters in Pennsylvania, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday there is no timeline for a decision on Brady’s appeal of the deflategate suspension.
Talking to reporters in Pennsylvania, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday there is no timeline for a decision on Brady’s appeal of the deflategate suspension.
Thursday, May 14 2015 11:33 AM EDT2015-05-14 15:33:50 GMT
The Patriots issued a response to the Wells Report on Thursday, saying that the conclusions in the report "are, at best, incomplete, incorrect and lack context."
The Patriots issued a response to the Wells Report on Thursday, saying that the conclusions in the report "are, at best, incomplete, incorrect and lack context."
Tuesday, May 12 2015 6:41 AM EDT2015-05-12 10:41:12 GMT
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, Pool)
The deflategate suspension could cost Tom Brady nearly $2 million in salary next season, but will being labelled a "cheater" impact his expensive endorsements?
The deflategate suspension could cost Tom Brady nearly $2 million in salary next season, but will being labelled a "cheater" impact his expensive endorsements?
Monday, May 11 2015 9:33 PM EDT2015-05-12 01:33:56 GMT
The NFL has suspended New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for four games and the team has been fined $1 million over the deflategate scandal. Brady's agent said he will appeal the punishment.
The NFL has suspended New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for four games and the team has been fined $1 million over the deflategate scandal. Brady's agent said he will appeal the punishment.
Monday, May 11 2015 9:16 PM EDT2015-05-12 01:16:12 GMT
The NFL has slapped Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady with a four-game suspension and fined the New England Patriots $1 million as punishment for deflating footballs used in the AFC title game against Indianapolis. The Pats also lose next year's first-round pick and a fourth-rounder in 2017. Below is the full statement from the NFL:The New England Patriots were notified today of the following discipline that has been imposed for violations of the NFL Policy on Integrity of the Game and Enforcement of ...
The NFL has slapped Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady with a four-game suspension and fined the New England Patriots $1 million as punishment for deflating footballs used in the AFC title game against Indianapolis. The Pats also lose next year's first-round pick and a fourth-rounder in 2017. Below is the full statement from the NFL:The New England Patriots were notified today of the following discipline that has been imposed for violations of the NFL Policy on Integrity of the Game and Enforcement of ...
Friday, May 8 2015 9:53 PM EDT2015-05-09 01:53:55 GMT
When Tom Brady broke his silence at Salem Sate after the NFL investigation found the Patriots likely deflated footballs and that Brady was generally aware of the violations, the questions were swirling.
When Tom Brady broke his silence at Salem Sate after the NFL investigation found the Patriots likely deflated footballs and that Brady was generally aware of the violations, the questions were swirling.
Thursday, May 7 2015 10:04 PM EDT2015-05-08 02:04:10 GMT
FOX25's Sharman Sacchetti talked to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Thursday about the deflategate report and he says Brady may be targeted due to his success.
FOX25's Sharman Sacchetti talked to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Thursday about the deflategate report and he says Brady may be targeted due to his success.
Thursday, May 7 2015 7:26 PM EDT2015-05-07 23:26:59 GMT
Tom Brady's agent issued a statement on the Wells Deflategate report, calling it "a significant and terrible disappointment." Brady's agent, Don Yee, said that the report contained "significant and tragic flaws," adding that "the investigators' assumptions and inferences are easily debunked or subject to multiple interpretations."
Tom Brady's agent issued a statement on the Wells Deflategate report, calling it "a significant and terrible disappointment." Brady's agent, Don Yee, said that the report contained "significant and tragic flaws," adding that "the investigators' assumptions and inferences are easily debunked or subject to multiple interpretations."
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he doesn't know how 11 of the 12 footballs used in the AFC Championship game lost pressure, sparking the controversy now known as deflate-gate.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he doesn't know how 11 of the 12 footballs used in the AFC Championship game lost pressure, sparking the controversy now known as deflate-gate.
Sunday, February 1 2015 5:57 PM EST2015-02-01 22:57:46 GMT
A dented chocolate football created by a Pennsylvania candy maker to poke fun at the New England Patriot's "Deflategate" scandal has ended up raising $20,000 for charity.
A dented chocolate football created by a Pennsylvania candy maker to poke fun at the New England Patriot's "Deflategate" scandal has ended up raising $20,000 for charity.
Thursday, January 22 2015 7:38 PM EST2015-01-23 00:38:06 GMT
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spoke at a news conference Thursday and he doesn't know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spoke at a news conference Thursday and he doesn't know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl.
Thursday, January 22 2015 6:37 PM EST2015-01-22 23:37:21 GMT
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl."I have no knowledge of the situation whatsoever," Belichick said in a press conference at Gillette stadium on Thursday.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl."I have no knowledge of the situation whatsoever," Belichick said in a press conference at Gillette stadium on Thursday.
Thursday, January 22 2015 6:32 PM EST2015-01-22 23:32:24 GMT
Official game balls for NFL football's Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
As deflate-gate talk reaches fever pitch, the Patriots are set to address claims for the first time. Several sources have reported that the Patriots used 12 under-inflated footballs during the AFC championship game against the Colts at Gillette Stadium.
As deflate-gate talk reaches fever pitch, the Patriots are set to address claims for the first time. Several sources have reported that the Patriots used 12 under-inflated footballs during the AFC championship game against the Colts at Gillette Stadium.
Thursday, January 22 2015 5:30 PM EST2015-01-22 22:30:44 GMT
Official game balls for NFL football's Super Bowl XLIX. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Two press conferences later, are we any close to knowing what happened in Deflate Gate? And who actually handles the footballs after they are approved by referees?
Two press conferences later, are we any close to knowing what happened in Deflate Gate? And who actually handles the footballs after they are approved by referees?
Thursday, January 22 2015 1:37 PM EST2015-01-22 18:37:31 GMT
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Die-hard fans have been poking fun at the latest controversy swirling around the franchise. There are "Deflatriots" bumper stickers, "Deflaters Gonna Deflate" T-shirts and even "Deflategate" cookies shaped like saggy little footballs.
Die-hard fans have been poking fun at the latest controversy swirling around the franchise. There are "Deflatriots" bumper stickers, "Deflaters Gonna Deflate" T-shirts and even "Deflategate" cookies shaped like saggy little footballs.
Thursday, January 22 2015 7:37 AM EST2015-01-22 12:37:03 GMT
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report.
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report.
Wednesday, January 21 2015 7:22 PM EST2015-01-22 00:22:28 GMT
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report, and Wednesday we learned an under-inflated ball can bring some advantages but also some disadvantages for players.
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report, and Wednesday we learned an under-inflated ball can bring some advantages but also some disadvantages for players.
Wednesday, January 21 2015 7:32 AM EST2015-01-21 12:32:34 GMT
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report.
The NFL has found that 11 of the 12 footballs the New England Patriots provided for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated, according to an ESPN report.
Tuesday, January 20 2015 5:16 PM EST2015-01-20 22:16:13 GMT
The New England Patriots are brushing off and even finding humor in questions about whether they used under-inflated footballs in the game that put them in the Super Bowl.
The New England Patriots are brushing off and even finding humor in questions about whether they used under-inflated footballs in the game that put them in the Super Bowl.
Tuesday, January 20 2015 10:13 AM EST2015-01-20 15:13:30 GMT
A reporter from Indianapolis says the NFL is investigating the possibility that that Patriots purposely deflated footballs during Sunday night's AFC Championship game.
A reporter from Indianapolis says the NFL is investigating the possibility that that Patriots purposely deflated footballs during Sunday night's AFC Championship game.
Tuesday, June 23 2015 9:49 PM EDT2015-06-24 01:49:30 GMT
More than 25 cameras and a throng of reporters gathered at the front entrance of the NFL Headquarters Tuesday morning as Tom Brady arrived for his appeal hearing... through the back door.
More than 25 cameras and a throng of reporters gathered at the front entrance of the NFL Headquarters Tuesday morning as Tom Brady arrived for his appeal hearing... through the back door.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 4:31 AM EDT2015-07-29 08:31:01 GMT
Calling the appeal process "a sham," Tom Brady's agent says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "failed to ensure a fair process" in upholding the quarterback's four-game suspension.
Calling the appeal process "a sham," Tom Brady's agent says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "failed to ensure a fair process" in upholding the quarterback's four-game suspension.
Friday, May 29 2015 4:09 PM EDT2015-05-29 20:09:31 GMT
For the first time since the NFL has suspended Tom Brady and punished the Patriots with a $1 million fine and the loss of two draft choices, head coach Bill Belichick met with the media after the team's workout in Foxboro Friday afternoon.
For the first time since the NFL suspended Tom Brady and punished the Patriots with a $1 million fine and the loss of two draft choices, head coach Bill Belichick met with the media after the team's workout in Foxboro Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, July 29 2015 4:34 AM EDT2015-07-29 08:34:11 GMT
Patriots Nation is furious after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld Tom Brady's four-game suspension.In bars across downtown Boston, fans said Tuesday they were surprised and angered by the ruling but were still holding out hope Brady would be vindicated.
Patriots Nation is furious after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld Tom Brady's four-game suspension.In bars across downtown Boston, fans said Tuesday they were surprised and angered by the ruling but were still holding out hope Brady would be vindicated.
Monday, May 18 2015 8:51 PM EDT2015-05-19 00:51:38 GMT
As the NFL spring meetings are set to begin in San Francisco, a report has circulated tonight that the Patriots and NFL officials are negotiating behind-the-scenes in an effort to resolve their differences before any appeal is heard.
As the NFL spring meetings are set to begin in San Francisco, a report has circulated tonight that the Patriots and NFL officials are negotiating behind-the-scenes in an effort to resolve their differences before any appeal is heard.
Tuesday, May 19 2015 2:45 PM EDT2015-05-19 18:45:32 GMT
The New England Patriots will not appeal the deflategate punishment handed down to the team, owner Robert Kraft said Tuesday, speaking from the NFL owners meeting.
The New England Patriots will not appeal the deflategate punishment handed down to the team, owner Robert Kraft said Tuesday, speaking from the NFL owners meeting.
