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Iraqi Prisoners Taunt Wis. Soldiers Over Favre Defection

Detainees get into the Packers-Vikings rivalry

Nov 20, 09 9:30 PM CST
(Newser) - An allegiance to the Green Bay Packers has come back to haunt Wisconsin National Guardsmen on duty at a prison camp in Iraq, with detainees using quarterback Brett Favre’s defection to the rival Vikings to taunt the soldiers. A Packers-themed paint job sparked curiosity, one officer tells WTMJ-AM , “... More »

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Wisconsin • National Guard • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • rivalry • prisoners • Minnesota Vikings • taunting • Iraq war • psychological torture

 Favre Carves Up Ex-Mates 
 as Vikings Top Packers 

QB tosses 3 TDs in Minnesota's 30-23 victory

Oct 5, 09 10:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Facing the team he spent most of his career with, Brett Favre turned back the clock tonight, throwing for three touchdowns as his host Minnesota Vikings held off Green Bay, 30-23. The 39-year-old quarterback spent 16 seasons with the Packers, which had been the only NFL team he'd never defeated.... More »

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(AP) - What was once unthinkable became reality tonight under the big white top of the Metrodome—Brett Favre received a standing ovation in Minnesota. Long considered the most dastardly of villains in Minnesota sports, Favre's decision to sign with the Vikings has instantly turned him into the state's white knight and... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • Kansas City Chiefs • Minnesota Vikings • Brad Childress • indecision • preseason

opinion

 Upset at Favre? Get Over It  


Aug 18, 09 8:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Brett Favre's decision to un-retire again and join the Vikings has set off all kinds of Favre-bashing among sports columnists. Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune wonders if everyone's lost their football sense. "Is he selfish? Very likely, but he's going to make the Vikings better." Is he... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback • Jay-ZTV

Vikings Want Favre to Commit This Week

As QB mulls injury status, team demands yes or no answer

Jun 8, 09 2:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Minnesota Vikings have demanded that Brett Favre decide this week whether he will join the team, ESPN reports. The quarterback wanted to play for Minnesota last season, but was contractually unable. Retiring after his disastrous stint with the New York Jets would allow him to suit up for the... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • Brad Childress

OPINION

 Worst (Un)Retirements 
 in Sports 


May 21, 09 9:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - With Brett Favre mulling yet another unretirement, Will Leitch of New York magazine looks back on the worst unretirements in sports history. They range from cringe-worthy to incomparably cringe-worthy:
  • Ricky Williams: How many drug tests can one man fail?
  • Lance Armstrong: "It’s difficult to come
... More »

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NFL • Chicago Cubs • Washington Wizards • Chicago Bulls • Roger Clemens • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • cycling • football • Michael Jordan • Miami Dolphins • retirement • Tour de France • Evander Holyfield • New Orleans Saints • Lance Armstrong • New York Jets • bicycling • Ricky Williams • baseball

 Favre to Talk With Vikings 


May 5, 09 7:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - He just can't stay away: Brett Favre will talk to Vikings coach Brad Childress this week about renouncing his NFL retirement—again—and suiting up for Minnesota, reports ESPN. A decision would have to come quickly: The Vikes would want Favre to participate in training camp, something he missed last... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings • quarterback

 Favre Will Retire—Again 


Feb 11, 09 9:06 AM CST
(Newser) - Brett Favre has quietly instructed his agent to tell the Jets that he plans to retire, ESPN reports. After last year's tearful train wreck, Favre is skipping the farewell press conference, but he did send an email saying he has no regrets. “My time with the Jets was short,... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • retirement • New York Jets

OPINION

Cards' Warner Should Be Lock for Hall of Fame

QB has been misused throughout his career: Pompei

Jan 28, 09 4:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Kurt Warner belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and it’s only because NFL teams have dreadfully misused his talents that anyone would dispute that, Dan Pompei writes for the Chicago Tribune. Green Bay signed Warner but failed to develop him. He later took the Rams to two... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Arizona Cardinals • Green Bay Packers • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • New York Giants • quarterback • Kurt Warner

NFL Roundup

 Detroit Ends Season Winless 

Lions have worst record at 0-16

Dec 28, 08 6:00 PM CST
(Newser) - The Detroit Lions today achieved the perfect record that last season eluded the New England Patriots—only perfectly losing at 0-16, reports the AP. In other NFL games:
  • The Minnesota Vikings secured their place in the playoffs as a walk-off field goal from Ryan Longwell put them 20-19 over
... More »

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NFL • Atlanta Falcons • Houston Texans • Oakland Raiders • Green Bay Packers • Carolina Panthers • Miami Dolphins • Chicago Bears • Detroit Lions • Philadelphia Eagles

analysis

Yes, the Lions Will Lose Again Tomorrow

Detroit hasn't topped Green Bay at home since 1991

Dec 27, 08 2:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Will the Detroit Lions become the first team in history to go 0-16 on Sunday? Probably, Michael Rosenberg writes in the Detroit Free Press. The Lions are already 0 for their last 17 in Wisconsin, dating back to 1991, the year before Brett Favre joined Green Bay. Which means... More »

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NFL ROUNDUP

 Disputed TD 
 Wins Division 
 for Steelers 

Tennessee loses steam as playoffs approach

Dec 14, 08 5:19 PM CST
(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched another AFC North title with a controversial touchdown in the final minute today, USA Today reports:
  • Santonio Holmes snagged the 4-yard pass with 43 seconds left, securing Pittsburgh's 13-9 win over the Baltimore Ravens. A review showed that Holmes had possession of the ball with
... More »

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nfl roundup

Titans Stay Perfect by Beating Jags

Giants move to 9-1, Eagles and Bengals play to rare tie

Nov 16, 08 4:33 PM CST
(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans kept their perfect record and the defending Super Bowl champs recorded a fifth straight win in today's NFL action:
  • Titans' QB Kerry Collins tossed 3 TD passes and Albert Haynesworth terrorized on defense as Tennessee topped the Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-14, the AP reports.
  • The New
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Atlanta Falcons • Oakland Raiders • Green Bay Packers • Miami Dolphins • Chicago Bears • New York Giants • Denver Broncos • Baltimore Ravens • Aaron Rodgers • Kyle Orton

nfl roundup

Unbeaten Titans Top Bears Despite Ground Game

Jets beat Rams 47-3 in record-setting rout

Nov 9, 08 4:46 PM CST
(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans secured a stunning 9-0 record today and the Indianapolis Colts stole a much-needed win in NFL action:
  • The Titans overcame a franchise-low 20-yard rushing game to beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 and stay undefeated, the AP reports.
  • Peyton Manning tossed three TD passes in a
... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • New England Patriots • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Green Bay Packers • Tennessee Titans • Chicago Bears • Detroit Lions • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings

NFL ROUNDUP

 Giants Upend 
 Tumbling Cowboys 

Tennessee lands 19-16 overtime win against Packers

Nov 2, 08 4:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Tony Romo's injured pinkie spelled doom for the Dallas Cowboys again as the New York Giants pummeled them 35-14 today, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. In other games:
  • The Tennessee Titans continued their unbeaten streak by outlasting the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in overtime, USA Today reports.
  • The Atlanta
... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Houston Texans • Arizona Cardinals • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Green Bay Packers • Tennessee Titans • Cincinnati Bengals • New York Jets • Minnesota Vikings

Grieving Dad Scores Big Win
for Tampa Bay

Bucs' kicker Matt Bryant boots 3 field goals day after burying infant son

Sep 29, 08 6:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Green Bay Packers yesterday with crucial support from a player who had just buried his infant son the day before, reports USA Today. Kicker Matt Bryant’s 3-month-old son died last week of causes that are still unknown, but Bryant connected on three field... More »

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 Favre: I'm Here to Win


Aug 7, 08 7:00 PM CDT
(AP) - Brett Favre held up his new jersey this evening, one with a Jets logo instead of the familar green and gold of Green Bay. "To a certain degree, I don't know what I'm getting into," said Favre, making his first public statements since being traded to New York.... More »

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OPINION

 Trade Short of Super for Favre

Just making playoffs will be tough for Jets, stuck behind Pats juggernaut

Aug 7, 08 1:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Brett Favre's trade to the New York Jets "is a thumbs down for the surefire Hall of Fame quarterback," John Clayton writes on ESPN.com. Favre might’ve had a shot at returning to the Super Bowl by staying with Green Bay or going to Minnesota or Tampa... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • football • Tom Brady • New York Jets • quarterback • Aaron Rodgers • AFC East

 Echoes of Namath
 for Brett the Jet

Trade for Favre could be marketing bonanza; QB Pennington will be cut loose

Aug 7, 08 10:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The trade for Brett Favre is a coup unequalled for the New York Jets since landing Joe Namath, the charismatic quarterback who led them to their only Super Bowl title in 1969, the Daily News reports. An unlikely destination in the monthlong where-will-he-play drama, New York sealed the deal late... More »

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NFL • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • New York Jets • Chad Pennington • Kellen Clemens

(Newser) - Brett Favre will be playing for the New York Jets this year, FOX Sports reports. The Green Bay Packers agreed to trade their longtime QB, who came out of retirement and set off a monthlong drama about where he'd play next. The Jets will reportedly give up a single draft... More »

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