Pats owner Kraft tries to let the air out of 'Deflategate' (The Associated Press)

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The players' union is ramping up the intensity in its appeal of New England quarterback Tom Brady's penalties. Given the issues emanating from the AFC championship game, a solution to avoiding future problems needs to be reached soon: these are the last scheduled owners meetings until October. Kraft himself made it clear Tuesday how critical it is for the NFL to put the subject to rest.

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