Close calls lift Nadal Sharapova at Australian Open
Nadal rallied past Tim Smyczek in a five setter amid stomach cramps and cramps while Sharapova survived two match points to beat Alexandra Panova. Federer battled a sore pinkie as seven top seeds fell.
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NFL probes Patriots footballs in AFC title game
The NFL investigates reports the New England Patriots used under inflated footballs in the AFC championship. ESPN cites sources that 11 of 12 balls were under by 2 psi during the 45 7 win over the Colts. The referee supervises ball pressure and delivery.
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Footballs and tampering rules under NFL inspection standards
Ball control rules allow teams to polish and shear oil from leather footballs to suit quarterback preferences while staying eligible for referee inspection. Each team brings at least 12 balls. Tom Brady used Patriots balls and Andrew Luck Colts balls. Commissioner Goodell may fine up to 25000 for tampering and could strip picks, suspend individuals, reverse results, or reschedule games for unfair acts.
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Belichick Fined, Patriots Penalized In Spying Case
The NFL fined Bill Belichick 500000 and the Patriots 250000 plus stripping a first round pick in 2007 after an assistant spied on the Jets defensive signals with a sideline camera. Steelers president Art Rooney II urged a rule study and uniform game balls. A bookmaker set 3-2 odds Belichick faces at least one game suspension and 15-2 for Super Bowl suspension.
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Patriots players and Belichick face NFL rules scrutiny
The NFL probes the Patriots for possible ball inflation irregularities in the Colts game and discusses injury report tactics by coach Belichick. While ESPN cites underinflated balls, figures like Erik Walden and Art Rooney weigh in on rules and impact, with Sherman commenting on broader Super Bowl implications.
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