Ben Affleck launches epic Deflategate rant on new HBO show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck gave former ESPN personality Bill Simmons' new HBO talk show a lively start with a five-minute, expletive-filled rant on "Deflategate." During an interview on the Wednesday debut episode of "Any Given Wednesday," Affleck passionately criticized the NFL and its commissioner, Roger Goodell, for suspending New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for using underinflated balls during a 2015 playoff game.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck gave former ESPN personality Bill Simmons' new HBO talk show a lively start with a five-minute, expletive-filled rant on "Deflategate." During an interview on the Wednesday debut episode of "Any Given Wednesday," Affleck passionately criticized the NFL and its commissioner, Roger Goodell, for suspending New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for using underinflated balls during a 2015 playoff game.…