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Union files Brady appeal in Minnesota federal court

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The NFL Players Association filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Brady, pictured (L), in US District Court in Minnesota, hoping to vacate the New England Patriots star's four-game "Deflate-gate" ban (AFP Photo/Darren Mccollester)

Washington (AFP) - The NFL Players Association filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Brady in US District Court in Minnesota, hoping to vacate the New England Patriots star's four-game "Deflate-gate" ban.

The legal move follows NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision Tuesday to uphold the four-game ban he imposed upon the four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback for likely knowing Patriots employees had underinflated footballs in a playoff game last January, giving him and his offensive unit an edge in gripping, grabbing and holding the ball.