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Fans Embrace Rodgers as Packers Open Camp Practice

Aug. 1, 2009
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is entering his second season as a starter more comfortable, more confident and fully embraced by the fans.
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NFL: Carolina 35, Green Bay 31

GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- DeAngelo Williams ran for four 1-yard touchdowns, including one with 1:30 to play Sunday, leading the Carolina Panthers past the Green Bay Packers 35-31.

Rodgers expected to start Sunday

GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday quarterback Aaron Rodgers would likely start Sunday despite missing a third straight day of practice.

NFL: Tampa Bay 30, Green Bay 21

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay defense, led by Derrick Brooks and Jermaine Phillips, held Green Bay to 178 total yards Sunday in a 30-21 Buccaneers' win over the Packers.

NFL: Green Bay 24, Minnesota 19

GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Aaron Rodgers, who replaced Brett Favre as Green Bay quarterback, led the Packers Monday to a 24-19 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL: Green Bay 27, Denver 24

DENVER, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A 1-yard touchdown run by Kregg Lumpkin with 3:15 to play was the game-winner for Green Bay Friday in a 27-24 pre-season victory over the Denver Broncos.
Report: Favre, Packers at 'stalemate'

Report: Favre, Packers at 'stalemate'

GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Record-setting quarterback Brett Favre has told ESPN that he asked for his release from the Green Bay Packers.

Favre reportedly sent reinstatement letter

NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- Quarterback Brett Favre reportedly sent a reinstatement letter to the NFL Tuesday to officially end his recent retirement from the Green Bay Packers.

McCarthy: 'Rodgers is our quarterback'

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 26 (UPI) -- Brett Favre will be a backup at quarterback this season if he decides to apply for reinstatement and rejoin the Packers.

Packers QB Rodgers out for season

GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to be out for the rest of the season after breaking his foot playing the New England Patriots.

Packers ink Aaron Rodgers

DE PERE, Wis., July 30 (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers Saturday signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team's first-round pick in the 2005 NFL draft.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch