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Brett Favre Rib Possibly Cracked

News America Now — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:00:34 +0000

“Favre told ESPN before Monday night’s game at Houston that he hasn’t received an official diagnosis but that taking a deep breath caused him some discomfort. He also doesn’t plan to wear any kind of special padding, saying ‘the damage is done.’” Link

Brett Favre Passes To Be Limited In Vikings Practice

News America Now — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:11:35 +0000

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“According to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, coach Brad Childress (a/k/a “Chilly”) plans to limit the number of passes that quarterback Brett Favre will be throwing in practice. Chilly points out that Favre’s first practice last year with the Jets entailed too many throws.” Link

Fran Tarkenton To Packer Fans: Burn Your Brett Favre Jerseys

News America Now — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:30:16 +0000

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“Tarkenton, who played five years for the Giants before returning to the Vikings for his final seven seasons, said Packers fans should be very angry that Favre crossed over to Minnesota. Favre played 16 seasons in Green Bay, and said Tuesday his move to the Vikings was not about revenge. “Wouldn’t you be upset if you’re a Packer fan?” he said. “I think you’re going to have Packer fans burning the No. 4 Favre Green Bay jersey. I think the Packer fans have every right to be outraged.”" Link

Vikings Coach: Brett Favre Staying Retired

News America Now — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:20:35 +0000

“Vikings beat reporter Judd Zulgad just received a phone call from Brad Childress who said he talked to Brett Favre and that he was informed that Favre is staying retired” Link

Jerry Rice: Brett Favre Too Old To Come Back For Vikings

News America Now — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:10:27 +0000

“Rice, the NFL’s all-time in touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards, said the stress of a 16-game season might be too much for Favre, 39. ‘Brett is a competitor. But I know towards the latter part of my career, even though I still wanted to be out on that football field, it was like things became a little bit more difficult,’ Rice told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. ” Link

Rumor: Brett Favre Buys House In Minnesota

News America Now — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:22 +0000

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Brett Favre has allegedly bought a house in Minnesota, a possible advance word that he will be playing quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. “The home supposedly is in the exclusive “Bearpath” subdivision in Eden Prarie, the city in which the Vikings’ headquarters are located.” Link

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Minnesota Vikings: We're Still Interested In Brett Favre

News America Now — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:14:42 +0000

Minnesota Vikings: We’re Still Interested In Brett Favre

Brett Favre In Talks To Be Vikings QB

News America Now — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:04:04 +0000

Brett Favre In Talks To Be Vikings QB

Vikings Player Genitals Shown On Fox

News America Now — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:55:08 +0000

“While Vikings owner Zygi Wilf was presenting in the locker room the game ball after Sunday’s win over the Lions, another kind of ball (and/or something else) was partially visible in the background, behind a towel.” [Link]

6 NFL Players Suspended For Doping, Agent Would Mask Steroids

News America Now — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:33:53 +0000

“The suspended players were running back Deuce McAllister and defensive linemen Charles Grant and Will Smith of New Orleans; defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams of Minnesota; and long snapper Bryan Pittman of Houston. The punishment means all six will miss the end of the regular season, an especially harsh blow to Minnesota, which relies heavily on the Williamses in its run defense, which ranks second in the league.” [Link]