NFL wins 'Deflategate' appeal; Tom Brady's suspension reinstated

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled in
favor of the NFL in the "Deflategate" case,
reinstating New England Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady's original four-game suspension
imposed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Two judges on panel ruled in favor of NFL, one
judge ruled for Brady
It's not immediately clear if NFL will choose to
reinstate suspension
(CNN) — A federal appeals court on Monday
ruled in favor of the NFL in the "Deflategate"
case, reinstating New England Patriots
quarterback Tom Brady's original four-game
suspension imposed by NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell.
Judges Denny Chin and Barrington D. Parker
ruled in favor of the league, while Chief Judge
Robert A. Katzmann ruled for Brady.
"We are pleased the United States Court of
Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled today that
the Commissioner properly exercised his
authority under the collective bargaining
agreement to act in cases involving the integrity
of the game," the NFL said in a statement.
"That authority has been recognized by many
courts and has been expressly incorporated into
every collective bargaining agreement between
the NFL and (the NFL Players Assocation) for
the past 40 years."