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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Belichick Tries to Discredit Ex-Employee’s Story


The coach of the Patriots questioned the credibility of Matt Walsh, saying that the taping of opposing teams’ sideline signals was not a clandestine operation.

Upshaw Expects N.F.L. Owners to Opt Out of Labor Deal
By JUDY BATTISTA
If no new agreement is reached between the N.F.L. and the players union, the current deal will expire after the 2010 season, and the 2009 season will be the last played with a salary cap.
Videotaper’s Inside View of the Patriots’ Spying
By GREG BISHOP
Matt Walsh’s view of Spygate differs from that of the Patriots, the N.F.L. and anyone else who contends that the videotaping of opponents’ signals had little effect on the Patriots’ performance.

Fifth Down: Herald Reporter Walks Through How He Botched Article N.F.L. Investigators Seek Names From Steroid Dealer
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT
David Jacobs, who was convicted of felony steroid distribution charges, said he planned to provide the league with documentary evidence regarding sales to players.
Q & A
Former Videographer Details Patriots’ Spying
By GREG BISHOP
Matt Walsh discussed instructions, the chain of command and cover stories for the team’s spying operations.
Specter Calls Patriots’ Spying Wider Than Stated
By GREG BISHOP
Senator Arlen Specter is questioning the legitimacy of the Patriots’ accomplishments and calling for a wider inquiry.

Specter’s Statement | More From The Fifth Down Blog N.F.L. Says Tapes Add Nothing to Inquiry
By JOHN BRANCH and JUDY BATTISTA
N.F.L. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that Patriots’ Coach Bill Belichick would not be punished further after the disclosure of new videotapes turned over by a former assistant.

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