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Sources: Retired Favre Itching to Play ... Again

Jul 3, 2008 12:07 PM CDT

Sources: Retired Favre Itching to Play ... Again

Quarterback denies rumors; his brother puts return at 50-50

(Newser) - Though Brett Favre referred to recent rumblings as "all rumor," multiple sources close to the retired QB say the Green Bay legend has "got the itch" to play again, reports ESPN. His brother, who noted that Favre has been working out, put a return at "50-50....

Favre
Will Retire:
Reports

Mar 4, 2008 9:38 AM CST

Favre Will Retire: Reports

Packers legend to hang up cleats (really) after 17 seasons

(Newser) - Brett Favre is retiring, Fox Sports reports, capping a gritty 17-year career that saw the Green Bay Packers return to the NFL's elite. The three-time MVP has often reversed course on retirement in the past, but his agent confirmed the report for ESPN, saying the quarterback notified the team last...

Giants Stun Packers in OT

Jan 20, 2008 9:03 PM CST

Giants Stun Packers in OT

Gain Super Bowl when Tynes FG ends 23-20 nail-biter

(Newser) - The New York Giants tonight became just the second NFC wild-card team to make the Super Bowl, stunning the favored Packers, 23-20, in the arctic cold at Lambeau Field. Kicker Lawrence Tynes atoned for two missed field goals—including one at the end of regulation—with his 47-yard game-winner.

Jerry-Rigged DVDs Bail Out Giants QB

Jan 18, 2008 5:50 PM CST

Jerry-Rigged DVDs Bail Out Giants QB

Seinfeld helps show devotee Manning foil Green Bay blackout

(Newser) - After a Green Bay TV station yanked "Seinfeld" off its weekend slate in hopes of sabotaging pre-game viewing for Eli Manning, the show's star has sent the New York Giants quarterback a boxed-set of DVDs from the hit show, the New York Post reports. Manning, an admitted fan, will...

If Pats Win, So Do Networks, NFL

Jan 18, 2008 12:59 PM CST

If Pats Win, So Do Networks, NFL

Super Bowl ratings would be even better than normal

(Newser) - Sorry, San Diego, but the NFL is rooting for the Patriots. New England and its pursuit of perfection have racked up historic ratings all season: the Patriots' final regular-season game was the most watched TV program of the season, and the highest-rated NFL game since 1995. If they beat...

Favre, Packers Rout Seahawks

Jan 12, 2008 9:27 PM CST

Favre, Packers Rout Seahawks

Green Bay climbs out of early hole to advance in NFL playoffs

(Newser) - Green Bay running-back Ryan Grant was questioning himself after fumbling twice to hand the Seattle Seahawks a 14-0 lead yesterday. Fortunately for Grant, Brett Favre had no questions to answer, as he led the Packers to 21 straight points en route to a 42-20 win in the NFL playoffs, the...

AP Votes Tom Brady Most Offensive

Jan 9, 2008 5:58 AM CST

AP Votes Tom Brady Most Offensive

Welker, Moss also receive votes for AP offensive player of 2007

(Newser) - Exactly no one should be surprised by the news that Tom Brady, the protagonist of New England's record-setting 16-0 season, won the AP's Offensive Player of the Year award. Green Bay's resurgent Brett Favre and two other Patriots, Randy Moss and Wes Welker, were the only others to receive nods,...

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dec 30, 2007 7:14 PM CST

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dolphins' loss to Cincy ends sorry season; Eagles beat Bills

(Newser) - Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz,...

Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

Dec 23, 2007 7:30 PM CST

Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

Elsewhere, Lions break 6-game losing skid and Eagles damage Saints' run at the playoffs

(Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune. The...

Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Dec 16, 2007 7:12 PM CST

Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Steelers outmuscled by Jags; Packers blow away Rams

(Newser) - Browns Stadium looked better suited for the Winter Olympics, but instead hosted football today, and its tenants defeated Buffalo 8-0. Cleveland's formula was simple: hand off to running back Jamal Lewis instead of throwing into 40-mph winds. Kicker Phil Dawson somehow managed to make two field goals as the Browns...

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Dec 9, 2007 7:33 PM CST

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Green Bay pounds Oakland while the Dolphins drop to 0-13

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches....

Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

Dec 5, 2007 2:34 AM CST

Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

Recognizing Favre's impact on and off the field

(Newser) - Brett Favre is Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, a title earned due to his astounding resurrection on the field, and for his many charitable and social efforts off it, the magazine says. The player teammates call "the ultimate warrior" has already surpassed Dan Marino's records for touchdown passes...

Favre Falls, Packers Fail 37-27

Nov 30, 2007 4:52 AM CST

Favre Falls, Packers Fail 37-27

Romo and Owens do their thing, win battle of the 10-1 teams

(Newser) - The bright side for Packers fans is knowing Aaron Rodgers can quarterback a solid game of football. But solid wasn't enough to get past Tony Romo and the Cowboys, reports the New York Times. And worse, Rodgers was on the field because the unthinkable had happened to Wisconsin's favorite ironman:...

Favre Carves Up Lions for Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2007 9:58 PM CST

Favre Carves Up Lions for Thanksgiving

QB notches 20 straight completions, 381 yards in 37-26 romp

(Newser) - Thanksgiving for Brett Favre was another career day in a surprising year filled with them; the signal-caller was 31-for-41 for 381 yards and three scores, at one point completing 20 straight passes. His fumble on the opening snap was his only gaffe, and even his opposite number conceded he was...

Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp

Nov 11, 2007 8:42 PM CST

Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp

Fellow aging quarterbacks McNabb, Warner also prevail in NFC games

(Newser) - Grizzled gunslinger Brett Favre became the second quarterback in history (after Dan Marino) to pass for 60,000 career yards as his Packers blew out the Vikings in Lambeau, 34-0. Favre had 351 yards and three touchdowns. Minnesota's rookie phenomenon Adrian Peterson was injured one week after his NFL-record 296-yard...

In Bad Week for Denver, It's Packers in OT

Oct 30, 2007 2:50 AM CDT

In Bad Week for Denver, It's Packers in OT

Favre's arm is the main attraction as Green Bay bests Broncos 19-13

(Newser) - One day after Denver saw their World Series dreams obliterated by Boston, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Broncos at home with an overtime win in a contradictory game dominated by Brett Favre. Together, the teams put up 680 yards in regulation, making 40 of their 60 combined passes, yet...

Bears Come Back Against Packers

Oct 8, 2007 5:36 AM CDT

Bears Come Back Against Packers

Green Bay crumbles, 27-20, to leave the ranks of undefeated

(Newser) - Until the third quarter of last night's game, Brett Favre looked as dominant as he has in the Packers' first four wins this season. But two critical interceptions gave the game away to the Chicago Bears in a second half that saw them scoring 17 unanswered points after a fiery...

Pack 3-0
as Favre
Doesn't Fade

Sep 23, 2007 6:50 PM CDT

Pack 3-0 as Favre Doesn't Fade

Brett ties Marino's TD record, lifts Green Bay over Chargers, 31-24

(Newser) - The Green Bay Packers pulled off a surprise 31-24 comeback win over the San Diego Chargers, scoring twice in the last two minutes of play. But the big news from Lambeau was Brett Favre's 420th career touchdown pass—a 57-yard bomb to Greg Jennings—which tied Dan Marino's all-time record,...

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Sep 17, 2007 2:56 AM CDT

Favre Grabs Most Wins Ever in QB History

Grizzled gunslinger helps Packers rout Giants 35-13

(Newser) - Grizzled Green Bay gunslinger Brett Favre passed John Elway to claim the most wins in NFL quarterback history with 149 victories under his belt. He did so with a characteristic second-half performance featuring 14 straight completions and two of his three touchdowns, which brings him within three of Dan Marino's...

Packers Hunt for Next Top Cheesehead

Sep 8, 2007 8:00 AM CDT

Packers Hunt for Next Top Cheesehead

Outgoing CEO revitalized franchise, but left a void

(Newser) - A frenzied effort is underway in Green Bay to fill a key position on the Packers, and it's not to replace Brett Favre, Forbes reports. The coaching staff may need a new quarterback next year, but for now focus is centered on the storied NFL team’s search for a...