Brett Favre repays $600K in Mississippi welfare case: auditor
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has repaid $600,000 in Mississippi welfare money, a state auditor said. But he could still be sued.
Favre, employee owe Mississippi $828K, state auditor says
The Mississippi auditor is demanding repayment of $77 million in misspent welfare money, including $828,000 from Brett Favre.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is telling parents to wait until their children are 14 years old to play tackle football.
NFL legend Brett Favre invests in concussion treatment meant to cure CTE
Professional football’s concussion crisis could be turning around as NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has backed a promising preventative treatment for head injuries.
NFL legend Brett Favre says Trump golf outing was 'an honor,' praises president's skills
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
Brett Favre golfs with President Trump in New Jersey
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre hit the links on Saturday, July 25 with a high-profile partner -- President Donald Trump.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
SUMRALL, Miss. -- Brett Favre puts Colin Kaepernick on a high pedestal.
Brett Favre repaying $1.1M for no-show speeches, auditor says
JACKSON, Miss. — Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday.Auditor Shad White said his office received $500,000 from Favre on Wednesday, plus a commitment that Favre will repay the other $600,000 in installments over the next few months.Favre's effort to repay the money came two days after White released an audit of spending by the Mississippi Department of Human Services that showed Favre had been paid by Mississippi Community Education Center, a nonprofit group whose former leader has been indicted in a welfare embezzlement scheme.Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the community education center had contracts with Human Services to spend money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, also known as TANF.“I want to applaud Mr.
AP report: Brett Favre received welfare money for no-show speeches, according to auditor
JACKSON, Miss. — A nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi used federal welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre $1.1 million for multiple speaking engagements but Favre did not show up for the events, the state auditor said Monday.
TMZ Sports: Brett Favre on Packers drafting QB, 'No one's replacing Aaron Rodgers'
MILWAUKEE -- Days before the NFL Draft, TMZ Sports spoke with Brett Favre about the possibility Green Bay could take a quarterback in the first round.Favre said he had talked with Aaron Rodgers about that -- and insists #12 didn't have a problem with it.Fast-forward to GB selecting Utah State QB Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick ...
Brett Favre sees some of his own traits in Patrick Mahomes
MIAMI -- Brett Favre sees some of his own traits as a football player in Patrick Mahomes.The mobility and passing outside the pocket, usually on the run.
Former Packers QB Brett Favre named to 'NFL 100 All-Time Team'
GREEN BAY -- You have first pick for the NFL's All-Time Team's quarterback.
Brett Favre, Jordy Nelson to be inducted into Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in June 2020
GREEN BAY -- Former Packers Brett Favre and Jordy Nelson will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame on June 5, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin.If you're interested in attending the induction ceremony, tables can be purchased by contacting the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame at 414-727-3605 or at csanfilippo@WIHallofFame.com.
TMZ: Brett Favre's Instagram was hacked -- he's not 'coming out of retirement'
GREEN BAY -- Brett Favre's Instagram account was hacked Tuesday, June 18, the Gunslinger told TMZ Sports.
NFL Honors: Packers Aaron Rodgers wins 'Moment of the Year' award
ATLANTA -- Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was honored with the "Moment of the Year" award at the annual NFL Honors Saturday evening, Feb. 2.
Brett Favre hoodwinked by anti-Semitic group in deleted video clip
MILWAUKEE -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre mistakenly shared an anti-Semitic message on a viral smartphone app after being misled by a group of anti-Semitic internet users.Favre's message was accidentally shared on Cameo, an app that allows consumers to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities and sports figures.In a Facebook post, Favre explained that he's fulfilled over 50 Cameo video requests without incident. "Since I match service dogs with military veterans who have PTSD, I assumed that the request stemmed from my interest in veterans affairs and recorded the message," said Favre.According to Buzzfeed News, the message was as follows:
Super Bowl 31 Team Reunion Autograph Show celebrates the Packers' legendary 1996 win
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have won more than a couple of Super Bowls, but few are as memorable as Super Bowl XXXI.
Brees, Brady closing in on catching Favre on TD passing list
Drew Brees and Tom Brady enter Week 10 of the NFL's schedule neck and neck in closing in on matching Brett Favre for second place on the career regular-season list.Brees has 506 touchdowns passing, two behind Favre, as the New Orleans Saints play at Cincinnati.