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Brett Favre says he's 'unjustly smeared' in welfare case

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he's being "unjustly smeared in the media" in connection to a Mississippi welfare scandal

The Independent UK

Brett Favre says he is a victim of media smears in Mississippi welfare scandal

Former NFL star Brett Favre says he has been unjustly accused of wrongdoing in a welfare scandal in his home state of Mississippi

The Guardian - US

Favre Releases Statement About Welfare Fraud Allegations

The former quarterback spoke publicly for the first time about his involvement in the case.

Sports Illustrated

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Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena in welfare case

An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money on development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre

The Independent UK

In a season of fallen quarterbacks, durability is again one of Kirk Cousins' greatest abilities

Kirk Cousins hasn't spoiled Vikings fans quite the way Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers have pampered the Packers faithful the past three decades, but even the most vociferous detractors in the Divided States of Kirkland have to admire the heck out of this guy's uncanny ability to stay on the…

Tribune News Service

EXPLAINER: Favre, other sports figures in welfare fraud case

Mississippi’s largest public corruption case in state history involves tens of millions of misspent dollars earmarked for needy families

The Independent UK

Report: Brett Favre Hires Lawyer From Trump Administration

His new counsel said he doesn’t believe the former quarterback should be indicted.

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Exclusive: Trump lawyer to represent Brett Favre in welfare scandal

The former top White House lawyer confirmed his new role after it was disclosed to Axios.

Axios

Republicans’ lawless leaders at odds with midterm law and order message

Republicans running in next month’s elections cast their party as tough on crime, despite top party names’ legal scrapes

The Guardian - US

Ex-NFL star Brett Favre’s charity donated $130,000 to a university athletic programme, report claims

The charity — which claims to provide support for disabled children and breast cancer patients — only gave up to $10,000 donations to most beneficiaries

The Independent UK

NFL Chief Medical Officer Shares Why Tua Tagovailoa Played Thursday

Dr. Allen Sills joined multiple television networks on Friday to discuss the handling of Tagovailoa’s injuries.

Sports Illustrated

Myles Garrett ‘Grateful to Be Here’ After Monday Car Crash

The Browns defensive end was injured in a single-car crash earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated

Bengals’ Tupou Comments on Tua Tagovailoa Injury

The 28-year-old’s first career sack led to unfortunate head and neck injuries for the Dolphins quarterback.

Sports Illustrated

Abby Wambach to Fully Divest From Brett Favre–Backed Company

Her decision comes while the former NFL quarterback is at the center of a Mississippi welfare fraud case.

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Salon

What I want Favre to know about poverty

As the Mississippi welfare scandal continues to swirl around Favre, a word about the people who need those funds

Los Angeles Times

LZ Granderson: The accusations against Brett Favre are not just another NFL scandal

Nearly every member of my family has ties to Mississippi. During school breaks, we would load up the Aerostar and head out from Detroit, down I-75 south to our grandparents' home in Cruger, a small town nestled somewhere between where Emmett Till's body was found and where Medgar Evers was…

The Guardian - US

Favre’s cancer charity donated $130,000 to his alma mater’s athletic foundation

Favre 4 Hope, whose mission is to support ‘disadvantaged children and breast cancer patients’ donated to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | One Step Closer to 62

What are we supposed to make of Aaron Judge’s historic season?

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Report: Brett Favre’s Charitable Foundation Funneled Funds to USM Athletics

Based on tax records, Favre 4 Hope reportedly donated over $130,000 throughout three years to help fund USM’s volleyball facility.

Sports Illustrated

Tyler Van Dyke’s Draft Stock and the Danger of Early QB Hype

Plus, a darkhorse NFL coaching candidate emerges, Jordan Addison’s transfer, Wisconsin’s latest stud runner and more.

The Independent UK

Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility

New 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

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL fans turned Bills OC Ken Dorsey’s postgame tantrum into an excellent meme

Nicely done, NFL Twitter.

Sports Illustrated

SiriusXM Puts Brett Favre’s Show on Hiatus Amid Welfare Scandal

The Hall of Fame quarterback has co-hosted the weekly NFL satellite radio show since 2018.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Milwaukee Puts Pause on Favre Appearances Amid Scandal

The former NFL quarterback is part of an investigation into misuse of Mississippi welfare funds.

Sports Illustrated

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Would Welcome Quarterback Controversy

Cooper Rush is starting for Dallas while Dak Prescott recovers from surgery on a broken thumb.

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