NFL chief Goodell will not recuse himself from Brady's 'Deflategate' appeal

By Steve Ginsburg WASHINGTON (Reuters) - National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday rejected a request by the players union that he recuse himself as the arbitrator in the "Deflategate" appeal of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, a four-time Super Bowl champion, was suspended by the NFL for four games next season in connection with a scheme to deflate footballs in January's AFC championship game. Goodell said he would exercise his responsibility under the labor agreement to serve as a hearing officer in any appeal of an offense that affects the integrity of the game.

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