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NFL finds Patriots employees probably deflated balls

A National Football League investigation released Wednesday concluded New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs used against the Colts in the conference championship and that quarterback Tom Brady was probably "at least generally aware" of the rules violations.

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NFL relinquishing long-held tax-exempt status

In a letter to team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league office and its management council will file returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year. Goodell said the NFL has been tax-exempt since 1942, though all 32 teams pay taxes on their income.

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Colts sign exclusive TV deal with WXIN, WTTV

Beginning next season, the Colts' pre-season games will be broadcast on either WXIN-TV or WTTV-TV. In addition, programs such as “The Coaches Show with Chuck Pagano” and “Colts Up Close” will air on the stations.

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Government: NFL TV ‘blackout’ rule unsportsmanlike

The vote won’t actually end blackouts, which are written into the NFL’s private contracts with broadcast and cable companies. But it means responsibility for blackouts now lies entirely with the NFL and its television partners, not the government.

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