The Latest: NFL commissioner promises ‘Deflategate’ appeal
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The Associated Press
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will appeal a federal judge’s ruling striking down Tom Brady’s four-game suspension in "Deflategate.”
Goodell said in a statement Thursday that it’s paramount to protect the integrity of the game and his office’s responsibilities under the collective bargaining agreement with players.
The executive director of the NFL Players Association says a judge overturning Tom Brady’s four-game "Deflategate” suspension shows that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell needs to act fairly.
DeMaurice Smith said in a statement Thursday that the players contract does not allow Goodell to be arbitrary and misleading when he uses his power to discipline players.
Smith says the decision by U.S. District Judge Richard Berman should signal to all NFL team owners that collective bargaining is better than legal losses, leading to "far better results.”
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