Sports: Five questions answered about DeflateGate

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The Early Lead Five questions answered about DeflateGate Marissa Payne We try to make a little more sense about DeflateGate as the NFL’s investigation into improperly inflated Patriots game balls continues. D.C. Sports Bog Wale says he’s talking to Kanye about designing new uniforms for the Wizards Dan Steinberg Wale also says he wants the Wizards to become the new ‘Lake Show’ or something.

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