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Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards
Read full article: Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yardsAaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games.
Favre tries to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor over welfare spending
Read full article: Favre tries to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor over welfare spendingRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is trying to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White.
Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings
Read full article: Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against VikingsGreen Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is returning on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games with a knee injury.
Parkinson's diagnosis came after Favre began struggling with his right arm, he tells TMZ Sports
Read full article: Parkinson's diagnosis came after Favre began struggling with his right arm, he tells TMZ SportsBrett Favre told TMZ Sports that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in January after he began having trouble using his right arm and was unable to hold a screwdriver steady.
Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Read full article: Favre challenges a judge's order that blocked his lead attorney in Mississippi welfare lawsuitRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says a Mississippi judge improperly blocked his lead attorney from representing him in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover misspent welfare money.
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
Read full article: Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon SharpeLawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre have asked a federal appeals court to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against a fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame member — former tight end Shannon Sharpe.
Who has the power to sue Brett Favre over welfare money? 1 Mississippi Republican sues another
Read full article: Who has the power to sue Brett Favre over welfare money? 1 Mississippi Republican sues anotherMississippi’s Republican attorney general is suing the Republican state auditor over who has the power to recover interest on misspent welfare money from retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable moments
Read full article: Packers-49ers playoff rivalry has produced many memorable momentsKyle Juszczyk remembers the different feel when he took the field for the first time in the playoff rivalry between his San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers.
Brett Favre's deposition in Mississippi's welfare scandal is rescheduled for December
Read full article: Brett Favre's deposition in Mississippi's welfare scandal is rescheduled for DecemberThe deposition hearing in the civil lawsuit against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in connection with Mississippi’s welfare scandal has been pushed back at the request of the athlete’s attorneys.
Mississippi governor’s brother asked auditor to praise Brett Favre during welfare scandal
Read full article: Mississippi governor’s brother asked auditor to praise Brett Favre during welfare scandalAs Brett Favre became ensnared in media attention for his connection to Mississippi’s sprawling welfare scandal, Gov. Tate Reeves’ brother suggested the state official investigating the case praise the retired NFL quarterback.
Mississippi Supreme Court won't remove Favre from lawsuit over misspent welfare money
Read full article: Mississippi Supreme Court won't remove Favre from lawsuit over misspent welfare moneyThe Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money.
Big expectations and lots of attention greet Jets as they begin training camp with Aaron Rodgers
Read full article: Big expectations and lots of attention greet Jets as they begin training camp with Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers and the New York Jets reported for training camp Wednesday with massive expectations and plenty of cameras watching their every move.
Favre ends lawsuit after sportscaster McAfee apologizes over 'stealing from poor' remark
Read full article: Favre ends lawsuit after sportscaster McAfee apologizes over 'stealing from poor' remarkRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is ending his lawsuit against sportscaster Pat McAfee after McAfee publicly apologized for his previous on-air statements that Favre had been “stealing from poor people in Mississippi” in a welfare misspending case.
Mississippi ex-governor releases texts in welfare scandal
Read full article: Mississippi ex-governor releases texts in welfare scandalFormer Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has released his text email messages related to a welfare fraud investigation, including money spent for a university volleyball arena.
From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over time
Read full article: From Sanders to Sauce, NFL draft fashion evolves over timeDeion Sanders became the NFL draft’s first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.
Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for Packers
Read full article: Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for PackersPackers general manager Brian Gutekunst valued Jordan Love’s potential enough three years ago to trade up in the draft and select him in the first round, catching the Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback already on Green Bay’s roster by surprise.
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move
Read full article: NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on moveAfter a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets.
Favre seeks dismissal from Mississippi welfare funds lawsuit
Read full article: Favre seeks dismissal from Mississippi welfare funds lawsuitBrett Favre’s lawyers are again asking a Mississippi judge to dismiss the retired NFL quarterback from a lawsuit that demands repayment of millions of dollars of welfare money.
Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case
Read full article: Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation caseRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has filed lawsuits accusing the Mississippi state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money.
Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume
Read full article: Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resumeAndy Reid was an unknown assistant in Green Bay when Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took a chance on hiring Brett Favre’s position coach to revive a struggling franchise in Philadelphia.
Welfare scandal sharpens contrasts in long-poor Mississippi
Read full article: Welfare scandal sharpens contrasts in long-poor MississippiTemporary Assistance for Needy Families is supposed to help some of the poorest people, and Mississippi has long been one of the poorest states in the U.S. But a welfare misspending scandal in Republican-led Mississippi has ensnared high-profile people, including retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit
Read full article: Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuitThe Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money.
Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Read full article: Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuitRetired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a civil lawsuit by the state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions of dollars in misspent welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. An attorney for Favre filed papers Monday saying the Mississippi Department of Human Services “groundlessly and irresponsibly seeks to blame Favre for its own grossly improper and unlawful handling of welfare funds and its own failure to properly monitor...
Diggs, Bills hand Rodgers, Packers 4th straight loss, 27-17
Read full article: Diggs, Bills hand Rodgers, Packers 4th straight loss, 27-17Stefon Diggs ran his mouth before running past Green Bay’s secondary as he led the Buffalo Bills to a 27-17 win over the Packers, who are off to their worst start eight games into a season under Aaron Rodgers.
Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran
Read full article: Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ranFew NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999.
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
Read full article: Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facilityNew court documents show retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre texted the Mississippi governor in 2019 to ask about getting money from the state's welfare agency to build an indoor practice facility for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football team.
Mississippi agency ex-leader pleads guilty in welfare fraud
Read full article: Mississippi agency ex-leader pleads guilty in welfare fraudA former director of Mississippi’s welfare agency pleaded guilty Thursday to federal and state charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
Rodgers, Packers lean on Jones, take care of Bears 27-10
Read full article: Rodgers, Packers lean on Jones, take care of Bears 27-10Aaron Jones rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown and caught a scoring pass from Aaron Rodgers, who continued his domination of the Chicago Bears by leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-10 victory.
Texts: Mississippi ex-governor knew of Favre welfare money
Read full article: Texts: Mississippi ex-governor knew of Favre welfare moneyNewly revealed text messages show how deeply a Mississippi governor was involved in the state paying more than $1 million in welfare money to Brett Favre to help pay for one of the retired NFL quarterback’s pet projects.
Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrong
Read full article: Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrongIt’s sometimes hard to believe that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for all that he’s accomplished during his young but brilliant NFL career, would carry such a considerable chip on his shoulder.
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired
Read full article: NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hiredThe NFL has taken several steps to improve diversity among leadership positions, yet Mike Tomlin is the only Black head coach after Brian Flores and David Culley were fired this week.
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22
Read full article: Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bay’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and the Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.
Packers planning for long-term future that includes Rodgers
Read full article: Packers planning for long-term future that includes RodgersGutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur say they expect Aaron Rodgers to remain their teams starting quarterback in 2021 and beyond. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur say they expect Aaron Rodgers to remain their team’s starting quarterback in 2021 and beyond. The subject came up again when Rodgers discussed his future after the NFC championship game. Absolutely he will be here for a long time.”LaFleur also said Monday he is promoting Maurice Drayton, who worked as assistant special teams coach this past season, to take over as special teams coach. The Packers announced Friday that special teams coach Shawn Mennenga was fired and that Mike Pettine wouldn’t return as defensive coordinator.
Sinclair Broadcasting ends Eric Bolling's weekly show
Read full article: Sinclair Broadcasting ends Eric Bolling's weekly showFILE - Former Fox News host Eric Bolling speaks during a one year anniversary event for the first lady's Be Best initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 7, 2019, in Washington. The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it is ending its "America This Week" show with Bolling. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)NEW YORK – The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it is ending its “America This Week” show with Eric Bolling, which has been criticized for misstatements about the coronavirus pandemic. A Sinclair spokesman had no immediate comment on whether the coronavirus episodes had anything to do with the show's end. Bolling tweeted on Tuesday that he had applied to the White House Correspondents Association for a pass to attend White House briefings by the Biden administration.
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies
Read full article: Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, diesThompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)GREEN BAY, Wis. – Ted Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, has died. Mike Sherman had been working as Packers coach and general manager up to that point. With Thompson as general manager, the Packers made eight consecutive playoff appearances from 2009-16, including the Super Bowl championship season in 2010. Gutekunst, who had been working with Thompson as player personnel director, was promoted to general manager and remains in that position.
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons
Read full article: Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons“Every year, Jan. 20 is a special and emotional day,” Rivers said in a statement posted on the team’s website. “It is St. Sebastian’s Feast day, the day I played in the AFC championship without an ACL, and now the day that after 17 seasons, I’m announcing my retirement from the National Football League. I am grateful to the Chargers for 16 seasons, and the Colts for the 17th season.”Rivers was one of a kind. In the 2006 season opener, Rivers made his starting debut — and then the next 251 in a row including the playoffs. “My son never did throw a big ball like I did at that age and he throws it the exact same way,” Rivers said.
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history
Read full article: 3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft historyThe Packers then made Rodgers the starter in 2008 and have made the playoffs 10 times since then with one Super Bowl title. TOM TERRIFIC: Tom Brady can join some illustrious company with a win this week for another Super Bowl appearance. Brady will appear in his staggering 14th conference title game in 19 seasons as a starter when Tampa Bay visits Green Bay on Sunday. MIGHTY MATT: Packers coach Matt LaFleur is back in the NFC title game for the second time in two seasons as an NFL coach. All those coaches reached at least one Super Bowl in those years with the exception of Ryan, who lost to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
Chiefs advance to 3rd straight AFC title game at home
Read full article: Chiefs advance to 3rd straight AFC title game at home(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The AFC title game is returning to a familiar place in Kansas City. The question all week will be whether Patrick Mahomes will be able to play quarterback for the Chiefs. Coach Andy Reid’s gutsy call helped make sure the Chiefs would become the first team to host the AFC championship game for the third straight year. New Orleans (13-4) is hosting Tampa Bay (12-5) later Sunday for the right to visit Green Bay in the NFC title game next week. The win sends Rodgers to his fifth NFC title game as starting quarterback and the first at home since taking over from Brett Favre in 2008.
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought
Read full article: Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff droughtTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFL’s second-longest postseason drought behind Cleveland’s 18-year run that can end Sunday. RECORD WATCHBrady has thrown a franchise-record 36 touchdowns and set a personal record with 348 yards passing by halftime. Tampa Bay set team records in points (34) and yards (410) in the first half. Lions: Stafford left the game with an ankle injury after he was 2 of 3 for 17 yards on his only possession.
Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
Read full article: Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world“But I don’t have to agree with it.”And that’s absolutely fine, said Ish Smith, the Wizards guard who signed Pittman’s cap. “When I played, players and coaches were never — maybe not never; rarely — asked about politics and voting,” Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. It’s an environment that led Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, Tennessee Titans linebacker Will Compton, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and others to proudly note they were voting for the first time. And led WNBA players Tamika Catchings and Chiney Ogwumike to sign up to be poll workers. And led Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul to join nearly 2,500 people on a march to a voting site in North Carolina.
Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's play
Read full article: Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's playTAMPA, Fla. – Tom Brady had little to say Thursday in response to coach Bruce Arians’ critical assessment of the quarterback’s play during the six-time Super Bowl champion’s debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “He’s a coach. It’s just what he and I think,” Arians said. ... There’s nothing to talk about.”Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich played for Arians in Pittsburgh, when the coach was the offensive coordinator and Leftwich was a backup to Ben Roethlisberger. Me and Tom didn’t really talk about it, so obviously I don’t think it was an issue,” Leftwich said.
Hall of Fame QB Favre says Kaepernick will reach hero status like Pat Tillman
Read full article: Hall of Fame QB Favre says Kaepernick will reach hero status like Pat TillmanHall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said Sunday that he believes Colin Kaepernick will reach a hero status in football similar to that of Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals player who left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Favre was interviewed by TMZ Sports and asked if Kaepernick had reached the level and stature of other sport figures such as Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson. I can only think of, off the top of my head, Pat Tillmans another guy who did something similar and we regard him as a hero, Favre said. TEMPE, AZ - OCTOBER 4: FILE PHOTO Safety Pat Tillman #40 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Sun Devil Stadium October 4 1998 in Tempe, Arizona. Goodell also released a video on June 5 saying he encouraged all players to speak out and peacefully protest.
Mullens has sterling debut in 49ers 34-3 win over Raiders
Read full article: Mullens has sterling debut in 49ers 34-3 win over RaidersSANTA CLARA, Calif. – Nick Mullens got several hundred congratulatory text messages, a phone call from Brett Favre and his Twitter account verified. Delivering the most productive game by a quarterback in his NFL debut since the merger leads to many accolades. Mayor Nirenberg: 'You will see an NFL team in San Antonio in the next 10 years'Mullens threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers thoroughly dominated the Battle of the Bay, beating the Oakland Raiders 34-3 on Thursday night. Beathard and had a 151.9 passer rating, the highest for a quarterback with at least 15 attempts in an NFL debut since the 1970 merger. They definitely did.”The Raiders (1-7) clearly didn’t, losing for the fourth straight time, getting outscored by 85 points during the skid.