WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Football League said on Wednesday that the New England Patriots probably deflated the footballs to gain an advantage in the AFC title game in January.
"We have concluded that, in connection with the AFC Championship Game, it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate effort to circumvent the rules," the NFL said in its report.
(Reporting by Steve Ginsburg; Editing by Susan Heavey)