Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday.

Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in the state and was also an investor in a biotech company with ties to the case. The biotech firm has said it was developing concussion treatments.

The former football star told the committee that he lost his investment in the company “that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others.”

“As I’m sure you’ll understand, while it’s too late for me — I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s — this is also a cause dear to my heart,” Favre said.

What causes Parkinson’s disease is unknown, and it is unclear if Favre’s disease is connected to his football career or head injuries. He said in 2022 that he estimates he experienced “thousands” of concussions in his two decades in the NFL.

NBA

Warriors cut Plowden to clear spot for Post >> The Warriors officially waived Daeqwon Plowden, per the team’s transaction log, clearing a two-way roster spot for rookie center Quinten Post.

Plowden, a 6-foot-6 wing, played so well in the Summer League that he earned a two-way contract with the Warriors. In eight Summer League games, Plowden averaged 14.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 39.6% from 3.

But teams only have three two-way spots, so Golden State waived Plowden just as fast as they signed him. Before Tuesday, the Warriors had Plowden, Pat Spencer and Reece Beekman signed to two-way deals. Waiving Plowden gives Golden State the opportunity to sign their 52nd overall draft pick, Post, to a two-way contract.

Originally from Netherlands, Post projects as a stretch-center as a 7-footer with range. He didn’t play in the Summer League due to a minor leg injury, but practiced with the team.

— Danny Emerman

Women’s soccer

Bay FC to build training facility at Treasure Island >> Bay FC is playing its home games in the South Bay, but the club’s new training facility will be in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.

The team announced that it plans to build a new privately financed training ground on Treasure Island, the human-made island built in the 1930s.

Construction is expected to begin next year and the team aims to operate from the facility beginning in 2027. The site will feature three full-size soccer fields, as well as team offices and player amenities.

The team intends to lease 8.5 acres on the island, which is already undergoing major redevelopment to make it more residential with housing, sporting fields and other neighborhood amenities.

Bay FC has played games in its inaugural season at San Jose’s PayPal Park, owned by the San Jose Earthquakes.

— Michael Nowels

WNBA

Ionescu’s 36 lifts liberty to series win >> Orinda’s Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record with 36 points and the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 to advance to the semifinals.

Sparks cut ties with coach >> Curt Miller is leaving as coach of the Los Angeles Sparks after the WNBA franchise missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and second under him.

The team said the sides had “mutually agreed to part ways.”