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Signing Day: Tebow Autographs Fetch $160 Each

In an effort to raised some money for his newly-formed Tim Tebow Foundation, former Gators standout Tim Tebow was back in Jacksonville this weekend in what was billed as his first ever public signing. A porition of the proceeds were going to the foundation. I hope it was a good portion, too. [...]

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Several Activities Set for NFL Community Tuesday

Players across the NFL will spend their only day off participating in community service activities as part of “NFL Community Tuesdays.”
Several teams will host fundraising events in support of their local Courage Houses, facilities that help abused and at-risk children and families in crisis in NFL cities nationwide. Other teams will continue the NFL-United Way [...]

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Jay Cutler Tossing Touchdowns for Diabetes

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has partnered with Eli Lilly and Company and the American Diabetes Association to help send children with diabetes to summer camps through the Touchdowns for Diabetes camp scholarship program. For every touchdown pass Cutler throws during the 2009 season, Lilly will send a child to diabetes camp by donating [...]

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Fire Dept Halts Burger Joint’s Favre Bonfire

Apparently, a Eau Claire fire department decided the Brett Favre bonfire “wasn’t kosher,” as reported by the Pierce County Herald. There had been a lot of buzz around Milwaukee Burger Co.’s decision to hold a halftime fire for distraught Packers fans to burn their Favre memorabilia. For every piece burned, $10 would have [...]

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Steve McNair’s Suicide PSA Released

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities has released the PSAs featuring late Steve McNair addressing suicidal youths. The tapes were released earlier this week in response to a public records request.
The former NFL QB participated in the PSA shortly before being tragically killed in a murder-suicide. In July, [...]

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NFL Goes Pink with Crucial Catch Campaign

The NFL, its clubs and players are supporting the fight against breast cancer. The “A Crucial Catch” campaign, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, is focused on the importance of annual screenings, especially for women who are over the age of 40.
Throughout October, NFL games will feature players, coaches and referees wearing pink [...]

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Chad Ochocinco to Wear Pink Throughout October

Sports organizations and teams have always been good at recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness month every October. In the NFL, players will be allowed to wear pink cleats and/or pink gloves to promote breast cancer awareness during Week Four, which is this weekend. The allowance is only for Week Four.
However, Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad [...]

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Would You Like Your Favre Jersey Well Done?

The day that Brett Favre announced that he would play for the Minnesota Vikings this season, fans in Minnesota and Green Bay were quick to circle October 5th on their calendars. This Monday night, Favre will face his old team for the first time since retiring from the Packers after the 2007 season. [...]

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Brigance Celebrates 40th With Charity Fundraiser

The Brigance Brigade Foundation is hosting a special 40th birthday party for its founder, O.J. Brigance, tonight. The event, which doubles as a charity fundraiser for the foundation, is dubbed “Two Rings for O.J.” Brigance is the only player to win an NFL Super Bowl (in 2000 with the Baltimore Ravens) and a [...]

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Boldin, Harvin and Johnson Headline Make a Play Foundation’s Yards for Youth Campaign

Three of the state of Florida’s most talented football alumni are playing for a little more than a shot at the Super Bowl this season. Through the Make a Play Foundation, Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (Florida State), Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (Florida) and Houston Texas WR Andre Johnson (Miami) are playing for [...]

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Muñoz Foundation Launches Redesigned Web Site; Looks Toward Youth Leadership Seminar

The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has launched a redesigned MunozFoundation.org. The Web site’s design is reflective of the Foundation’s new logo, colors and graphical identity.
“Once again our family of partners have helped make our Foundation better,” said Muñoz. “We think the new design will be more user-friendly beginning with high schools registering for the Youth Leadership [...]

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Seahawks’ Mora Emphasizing Foundation in Seattle; Saints’ Brees Hosting Charity Concert

Now that he is at the helm of the Seattle Seahawks, coach Jim Mora is ramping up his foundation’s efforts in the state of Washington. Also, Saints QB Drew Brees paying tribute to New Orleans’ own Fats Domino with a charity concert. The Dolphins’ Vonnie Holliday roots run deep in his South Carolina hometown, [...]

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