No Deflation Here: Brady and the Patriots Pump Up Huge Ratings for NBC
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NBC was ready for some football, and so were the viewers.
Roger Goodell might not have been happy about Tom Brady's overturned suspension, but the National Football League broadcaster was surely happy to see the New England Patriots star Thursday night.
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New England Patriots – NBC Sports Boston
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Deflate-Gate: Patriots Probably Tampered With Balls, Tom Brady Likely 'Generally Aware
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The NFL punished Tom Brady and the Pats for lying, not for deflating balls
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The linebacker whose interception of Tom Brady started 'Deflategate' just wants his football back
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New England Patriots Headlines - Sports Illustrated
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No Deflation Here: Brady and the Patriots Pump Up Huge Ratings for NBC
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