Brett Favre, wrestlers sued by Mississippi over welfare misspending: report

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing 38 people or companies, including retired NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, for misspending millions in welfare money aimed to help the poorest state in the country, according to multiple reports.

Favre misses payment in Mississippi welfare case, auditor says

Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre missed a deadline to pay in interest on welfare money, the Mississippi state auditor said Tuesday.

Favre, Mississippi auditor welfare-paid contract feud

Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre and Mississippi Auditor Shad White feuded Friday over the auditor saying Favre failed to make speeches after being paid by welfare money.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.