NFL: Rogue Patriots Deflated Balls

A report commissioned by the NFL has found that there was “no deliberate attempt” by the New England Patriots to deflate footballs to gain an advantage over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game—but that a Patriots locker-room attendant and equipment assistant “participated in a deliberate effort” to deflate balls after referees examined them. The report also said “it is more probable than not that Tom Brady... was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities.” Patriots CEO Robert Kraft says he will “take appropriate actions,” but only because “fighting the league and extending this debate would prove to be futile.” Brady denied knowing anything about deflated balls, but his father ripped the NFL. "This was Framegate right from the beginning," he said. "In this country, you're innocent until proven guilty. It just seems Tommy is now guilty until proven innocent."