Patriots join ‘Deflategate’ fight in court for the 1st time

The New England Patriots joined the latest "Deflategate" appeal to support Tom Brady on Wednesday, taking sides with their star quarterback in court for the first time in his fight against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an eight-page friend of the court brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals , the Patriots said they "stand to lose their All-Pro quarterback for 25 percent of the upcoming regular season based on a severely flawed process."

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Suspension of Brady on hold again

Tom Brady's lawyers asked a federal appeals court for a new hearing before an expanded panel of judges, telling them Monday that it's not just a silly dispute over underinflated footballs - it's the basic right to a fair process that is shared by all union workers. Setting the stage for the Deflategate scandal to stretch into its third season, and putting Brady's four-game suspension back in the hands of the courts, the players union asked all 13 judges of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear the case that a three-judge panel decided in the league's favor.

Report: NFL sought to influence study on brain injuries

In this June 10, 2013 file photo, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. speaks in Trenton, N.J. Pallone has found that National Football League officials improperly sought to influence a government study on the link between football and brain disease. Pallone's report says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project away from a researcher that the NFL feared was biased.

Congressman: NFL tried to tamper with concussion research

National Football League officials improperly sought to influence a government study on the link between football and brain disease, according to a senior House Democrat in a report issued Monday. New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project from a researcher who the NFL feared was biased.

Still plenty of air in ‘Deflategate’ court case

In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after passing to Danny Woodhead for a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, in Indianapolis. Brady will appeal his four-game suspension by the NFL, seeking a second hearing before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court.

Who’s really winning presidential race?

In October 2007, the Gallup polling organization wrote that, "Gallup's 2007 national presidential polling strongly points to [Hillary] Clinton winning the 2008 Democratic nomination. Barring something unusual or otherwise unexpected, she is well positioned for the 2008 Democratic primaries."

Mark Cuban is a absolutelya open to being Hillary Clinton’s vice president

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at an official during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Jan. 17, 2016, in San Antonio. NBA's Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban and his wife Tiffany Cuban, arrive for a State Dinner in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sept.

Lakelands & beyond

The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation is excited to welcome Barb Steadman as Director of Development. "We are thrilled to have Barb join our team and look forward to continuing to provide loyal financial support to GSSM through the dedicated work of our Foundation," said Kim Bowman, CEO, GSSM Foundation and EVP Strategic Direction, GSSM.