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Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre’s charity donated to University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation while he pushed for state funds

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Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s charity, Favre 4 Hope, donated more than $130,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation from 2018 to 2020, according to tax records obtained by ESPN Wednesday. During this same period, Favre was trying to raise money for a new college volleyball stadium, where he played football and his … Read more

Brett Favre’s Charity for Needy Kids Gave $60K to His Daughter’s High School for Volleyball Facility

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Before Brett Favre allegedly embezzled $5 million from Mississippi welfare funds to build a new volleyball facility at Southern Miss — his alma mater and where his daughter played the sport — his nonprofit for “Disadvantaged Kids” helped fund a new volleyball facility at its top-performing high school, The Daily Beast has learned. Lately, the … Read more

Steve Cook confirms ‘plans are underway’ for his testimonial at Cherries

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CHERRIES legend Steve Cook has confirmed that “plans are underway” to have his testimonial staged next summer. Cook spent over a decade on the South Coast, making 388 appearances, before leaving the club in January to join Nottingham Forest. Speaking after the centre-back’s exit, Cherries chief executive Neill Blake said: “Steve is a legend at … Read more

Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis says undisclosed wrist injury hurt long-range shooting last season

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — On the Los Angeles Lakers’ road to the 2020 title, Anthony Davis showed the versatility of his game, shooting nearly 40 percent over 3 in the playoffs in the NBA bubble. Last season, Davis’ outside shooting fell off a cliff, with his 3-point percentage dropping to 18.6 percent, helping the Lakers … Read more

Former Chelsea defender training with Reading FC in search of deal

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Former Reading and Chelsea defender Michael Hector trained with the club, according to the Reading Chronicle. The 30-year-old has been without a club all summer since leaving Fulham. Linked to his former club in recent weeks, it is understood the centre-back played a behind-closed-doors friendly with Brentford on Friday. Available on a free agent, both … Read more