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Leagues, Favre, McNair, Serena contribute

Updated: September 2, 2005, 12:53 PM ET
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Brett Favre, Steve McNair and Serena Williams are among the athletes contributing to relief for Hurricane Katrina victims as pledges roll in from across the country.

Louisiana native Warrick Dunn -- the NFL Man of the Year in 2004 -- made an emotional plea to his fellow players before the Atlanta Falcons' game with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night to contribute at least $5,000 apiece to relief efforts, saying players have a moral obligation to help. He said the Saints ...

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