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State of Mississippi revises lawsuit against Brett Favre

The Mississippi Department of Human Services made a new demand of up to $5 million against Favre and a university sports foundation, saying money from an anti-poverty program was improperly used to pay for a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

The 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

The Independent UK

As Aaron Rodgers fades, NFC North is up for grabs, so who’s next?

The Bears have a solid argument that they’re the ones best positioned to reign next. That’s quite a statement about a team that might finish 3-14 and winless in the division, but they’ll have a lot working in their favor starting in 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Mac Engel: LeBron James’ attempt to spank the media an example of people seeing what they want

There are a tragic number of instances when LeBron James can drive down most roads in America and see painful examples of racial inequality, but this one is a reach.

Tribune News Service

It’s Déjà Vu for Aaron Rodgers (and Packers Fans)

Plus, whether Odell Beckham Jr. will live up to the sweepstakes hype, and the NFLPA’s collusion suit regarding fully guaranteed contracts.

Sports Illustrated

Brett Favre Seeks Dismissal of Welfare Lawsuit in Mississippi

The former NFL quarterback said last month that he did not know that the money he received was designated for welfare recipients.

Sports Illustrated

Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit

Retired 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…

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Aaron Rodgers was pulled away from opposition players after on-field brawl

A frustrated Aaron Rodgers did not take kindly to being hit in the endzone after scoring against the Tennessee Titans whilst being down two touchdowns in a frustrating afternoon for the legendary quarterback

Daily Mirror

LeBron James says measures keeping Kyrie Irving from returning to NBA are 'excessive'

The reported list of remedial measures Kyrie Irving must undertake in the wake of his anti-Semitic controversy is excessive, according to former teammate LeBron James.

ABC News

AP VoteCast: How voters felt about happy hours, Taylor Swift

In Massachusetts, Democrats and Republicans could find an issue to agree on: letting bars have happy hours

The Independent UK

Report: Brett Favre–Backed Drug Companies Tied Into Welfare Fraud Scheme

The companies’ founder, Jake VanLandingham, said he was unaware that the $2.1 million he received was earmarked as welfare money.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Brady made Patriots promise after Bob Kraft's wish as NFL hero praises Bill Belichick

Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft had a plan to ensure the iconic quarterback remained with the New England Patriots for the entirety of his career - but Bill Belichick was too serious

Daily Mirror

Zulgad: Packers’ dominance is ending as the Vikings are ascending

From @jzulgad: The Vikings are ascending just as the Packers' quarterback success seems to be ending. Now is the time to take advantage

USA Today Sports Media Group

Analysis: Saints see struggles in replacing a franchise quarterback

Analysis: Saints experiencing the struggles in replacing a franchise quarterback, via @MaddyHudaK_94:

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Copper Fit Removes Brett Favre From Website Amid Welfare Scandal

The Pro Football Hall of Famer is being sued by the state of Mississippi for misappropriating welfare funds to his alma mater.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: How ‘welfare reform’ steals from the poor

In reverse Robin Hood stories across the nation, the rich are stealing from the poor. In the process, they’re revealing a social safety net that’s been cut to shreds by “welfare reform.”

The Independent UK

Director: Mississippi does not track welfare program results

Mississippi’s scandal-plagued welfare program turns away most applicants for cash assistance

Tribune News Service

Despite evidence, Brett Favre plays dumb in Mississippi welfare fraud case

Brett Favre is trying to save face despite an overwhelming amount of evidence that seems to contradict his pleas of ignorance.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Brett Favre says he is being treated unfairly in Mississippi welfare case

“I have been unjustly smeared in the media,” Favre said in a statement to Fox News Digital, which was published Tuesday. “I have done nothing wrong.”

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

Sports Illustrated

Favre Releases Statement About Welfare Fraud Allegations

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

The Independent UK

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

Tribune News Service

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…

The Independent UK

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

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