Deflategate Appeal Ruling Coming Down "By The End Of The Week"

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman yesterday afternoon issued a one-sentence statement on the timeline for his ruling in the Deflategate appeal, saying, "The Court anticipates issuing its Decision and Order by the end of the week." Berman on Monday said that he "anticipated having a decision in the next day or two, and 'certainly' before Friday." The delay "opens the possibility – however minute – that the sides can reach a settlement" (BOSTON GLOBE, 9/2).

Patriots QB Tom Brady was in attendance for last night's Patriots Premiere, the annual charitable gala held on the field at Gillette Stadium. He was part of a "brief panel discussion" and "was asked by moderator Scott Zolak if he did something cool during the offseason to celebrate last year's Super Bowl title." Brady, "tongue firmly in cheek," said, "Yeah, it's been such an enjoyable offseason" (BOSTON HERALD, 9/2).