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Legendary quarterback, Brett Favre, will appear at a 2:30 p.m. EDT press conference in which he is expected to announce that he will return to the NFL for a 20th season. Did Brett Favre really plan to retire this time as he has done so many times in the past or was he just holding our for a better deal?

Brett Favre is back with MN Vikings. Photo Credit: Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT

According to NFL sources, the Minnesota Vikings plan to increase Favre’s base salary for this season to $16.5 million instead of the originally planned $13 million he was due under the two-year contract he signed last August. ... Read Full Story

Brett Favre celebrates The Vikings 34-3 win over Dallas by singing his version of ‘Pants On The Ground’ after beating the pants off the Dallas Cowboys yesterday. The win advances The Minnesota Vikings to the NFC title game against The New Orleans Saints.

Brett Favre and The Minnesota Vikings crush The Dallas Cowboys 34-3

TwinCities.com pointed out, that Favre can be heard saying “I told Percy [Harvin] I’d do this” — right before he led the victory chant in the Minnesota locker room.

Watch Brett Favre sing ‘Pants On the Ground’

The question is who will be singing ‘Pants On the Ground’ next week -  Brett Favre or Saints Quarterback Drew Brees?

“Pants On The Ground” is a viral video that started when American Idol contestant, Larry Platt, auditioned with a song he wrote.

Watch Larry Platt American Idol audition “Pants OnThe Ground”

If you would like to find out how to hire Brett Favre for a speaking engagement, appearance, endorsement, autograph signing or special event, request Brett Favre booking agent information from PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. PFP is a top celebrity booking agent for American Idols, entertainers, sports stars and celebrities. Call 800.966.1380.

The NFL is doing its part to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer by supporting October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The league has placed pink on players’ shoes, gloves, arm bands and hats. There’s a pink ribbon on the field, pink towels on the bench and ribbons on the shirts of the referees. Coaches and game staff personnel will wear pink ribbon/NFL shield pins on the sidelines while the league and teams will run breast cancer awareness messages during the month with pregame and in-stadium initiatives.

NFL supports breast cancer awareness by turning pink

Although the NFL is a man’s game, many of its members have been touched by the disease, including…

• Brett Favre…Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings…Wife is a breast cancer survivor
• DeAngelo Williams…Running Back, Carolina Panthers…Mother is a breast cancer survivor
• Bradie James…Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys…Lost Mother to breast cancer
• Ronde Barber…Defensive Back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers…Mother is a breast cancer survivor
• Ryan Denney…Defensive End, Buffalo Bills…Mother is a breast cancer survivor

Brett Favre & wife Deanna

Along with Favre’s wife Deanna, arguably the most publicized case of breast cancer to hit the NFL family occurred when Hall of Fame coach Don Shula lost his wife Dorothy to the disease in 1991.

Said Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter about wearing pink, “I’m more than comfortable with my manhood to wear pink shoes. I know we’re going to auction them off and send the money from the proceeds of that. So whatever I can do to help in that situation is good. And I think it’s a good cause.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that each year more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease and 40,000 will die from it. Because the disease touches so many people, cancer survivors are popular speakers at fundraisers, survivor conferences, medical meetings, etc.

A couple of the more popular cancer speakers and breast cancer survivors are….

• Dorothy Hamill…The 1976 Olympic gold medal figure skater was diagnosed in 2008
• Ann Jillian…A three-time Emmy nominated and Golden Globe winning actress and singer, Jillian was diagnosed in 1985
• Robin Roberts…The ABC “Good Morning America” co-host and former ESPN anchor was diagnosed in 2007
• Peggy Fleming…The 1968 Olympic gold medal figure skater was diagnosed in 1998
• Marcia Wallace…The longtime actress best known for her role on “The Bob Newhart Show” was diagnosed in 1985
• Linda Ellerbee…The award-winning journalist was diagnosed in 1992
• Olivia Newton-John…The four time Grammy-winning singer was diagnosed in 1992

Cancer effects everyone in one form or another. It’s great to see the NFL use its platform to raise awareness and hopefully save lives in the process.

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Brett Favre won his debut in Minnesota as the Vikings beat Cleveland 34-20 behind Adrian Peterson’s 180 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The opening game, Minnesota vs Cleveland, has been billed as the Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson Show.

Brett Favre passes to Sidney Rice Vikings vs Browns Sept 13, 2009 (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

“I haven’t played with an offense like this,” Favre said. “It starts with 28 [Peterson], but I’ll tell you what — that offensive line is pretty impressive.”

Erik Kramer & Brian Webber of FOXsports Online OT recap Brett Favre Viking’s debut, show highlights and more. Watch video.

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Brett Favre Minneota Vikings QB

Brett Favre has apologized for the illegal block he committed against Safety Eugene Wilson during last Sunday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans.

Favre, Minnesota Viking’s newly acquired QB, blamed the penalty on being rusty.

Favre drew an illegal crackback block on Houston Safety Eugene Wilson, who is now unable to play. Wilson is now listed as day-to-day.

Favre complained earlier today of pain when he takes deep breaths and said he thinks he might have a cracked rib.

Favre said, “My intentions were not to hurt anyone including myself… I hope he’s ok… I’m sorry if he was injured, but that was not my intention.”

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Brett Favre  illegal crackback block against defender Eugene Wilson.  Watch video.

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Brett Favre signs with Minnesota Vikings according to ESPN

Looks like Brett Favre is heading back to the Minnesota Vikings according to FoxSports. Although Favre turned the Vikings down several weeks ago, that didn’t stop Favre and Childress from continuing to talk.

One player had previously told FOXSports.com: “I’m telling you it’s already done … I don’t think anyone here doesn’t think that.” It now seems that the player could be right on the money.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress began informing the team of Favre’s imminent arrival on Tuesday morning, saying, “It’s a done deal,” one source told FOXSports.com’s Alex Marvez.

Asked if the plan was to sign Favre on Tuesday, Childress replied: “In a perfect world.”

Despite Favre’s decision to retire in July — Vikings players told FOXSports.com that Favre is in fact on his way to Minnesota and they believe a deal could be done as early as Tuesday night.

Brett Favre Signs with Minnesota Vikings

A source close to Brett Favre said the quarterback, pending a physical, will sign a contract with the Minnesota Vikings for between $10 million to $12 million, according to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Favre’s mother, Bonita, told the Biloxi Sun Herald that her son would be working out with the Vikings on Wednesday. ESPN analyst Cris Carter reported Tuesday that Childress already has told the Vikings that Favre will be starting in Friday night’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I have mixed emotions, but I have always loved to watch him play,” she told the Sun Herald. “This time, however, I thought he would stay retired and stay home. I guess he could not do it.

“They [Minnesota] seem to have a good team in place, and he liked that. I guess I need to get a Vikings jersey now.”

Green Bay Packers Respond to Favre Deal

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said after practice Tuesday he was not surprised by Favre’s return.

“I don’t think anybody should be surprised by it,” McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Aaron Rodgers, who inherited the starting quarterback position after Favre retired — then unretired — said, “I don’t have a reaction,” the Journal Sentinel reported. “It doesn’t pertain to me. It has absolutely nothing to do with me. It doesn’t change anything. It has nothing to do with the Green Bay Packers.”

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