Washington (AFP) - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady insisted the team's Super Bowl 49 triumph isn't tainted, despite a report linking him to a cheating scandal.
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"No, absolutely not," said Brady, an NFL superstar who could yet face discipline from the league after investigators found he likely knew game day footballs used during at least one playoff game were purposely under-inflated by Patriots staffers -- perhaps making them easier to grip.