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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is pleased with the appeal courts ruling to reinstate Tom Bradys four-match suspension for his role in under-inflating match balls. The decision comes after the original ban was quashed by a federal judge in September. Were obviously pleased with the courts decision, and we hope that we can move on from here. Goodell said on Bloomberg TV. We think that was the right decision. They were very firm in their decision that it was within our authority and the judgements were based on solid facts. Brady, as well as the New England Patriots, were found guilty of supplying under-inflated balls during their 45-7 AFC Championship win over the Indianapolis Colts in January 2015.On May 11, 2015, Brady was suspended for four games, and the Patriots were fined $1m as well as losing two draft picks. Brady appealed and in September the ban was overturned by a New York judge. Brady suspended for four games Tom Brady will serve a four match suspension after a court ruled to uphold the ban Goodell reaffirmed his belief in the role a commissioner should play when deciding punishments. He said: We think its important that the commissioner protect the integrity of the game, that you cant entrust that to someone who has no understanding of our business.We obviously have changed our discipline process through the years and we will continue to do that if we think its in the best interests of the NFL. NFL Commissioner Goodell exits the Manhattan Federal Courthouse in New York The result of the latest appeal means that Brady will miss the first four games of the 2016 season, including two divisional matches against the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills.The Patriots currently only have one other quarterback on the roster, Jimmy Garoppolo, and are likely to take one in the draft. Also See: Bradfords agent requests trade Top offensive options at the 2016 NFL Draft How to follow the Draft on Sky Sports A beginners guide to the NFL Draft Cheap New Balance Shoes Canada . Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds in his seventh straight game with more than 20 points, but that was only enough to keep the Pelicans competitive into the final minutes. Andrew Bogut had 10 points and 15 rebounds for Golden State, which rebounded from a loss a night earlier in Oklahoma City and snapped a two-game skid. New Balance Online Sale Canada . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.newbalancecanadaoutlet.com/ .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. New Balance Outlet Canada . Denis Coderre, the former federal MP who was elected mayor on Nov. 3, has drawn the ire of some Montreal Canadiens. During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please. Buy New Balance Shoes Canada .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park. ATLANTA -- Three-time defending champion John Isner won the tallest matchup in ATP World Tour history, beating Reilly Opelka 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday in the BB&T Atlanta Open semifinals.The 6-foot-10 Isner had 22 aces against the 6-foot-11 Opelka, the 18-year-old Michigan player who recently replaced the former University of Georgia star as the tours tallest player.The top-seeded Isner has won 15 straight matches in the hardcourt event and reached the final for the sixth time in seven years. He has 10 tour titles, the last a year ago in Atlanta.After winning the second set, Isner left the court for nearly nine minutes to change his clothes in the hot and humid conditions. He broke Opelkas serve -- with Opelka ending the game with a double fault -- to take a 3-2 lead, and broke again for a 5-2 advantage.Opelka was playing his third tour event. He lost in the first round in the first two.Isner will fface second-seeded Nick Kyrgios of Australia, a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 winner over Japans Yoshihito Nishioka in the afternoon semifinal.dddddddddddd.It was a hot and humid day, Kyrgios said. Yoshi is a great player and makes you play a lot of balls and a lot of rallies. The crowd was great today, too.Kyrgios had 16 aces and saved three of four break points he faced. He won in Marseille, France, in February for his lone tour title.I knew at the start of the week that I could get this far, Kyrgios said. Its not really surprising, but its rewarding for sure.Nishioka was playing his first tour semifinal.I think I played very well, but he has a great serve, Nishioka said. He has a great second serve and I didnt have many chances to break. I couldnt put pressure on his first serves either. ' ' '