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The New York Giants underwent some major changes this NFL offseason. However, they made it clear that quarterback Eli Manning will be under center until for the time being. Manning has essentially been granted a clean slate to prove himself after a tumultuous 2017 campaign. In a lot of ways, it is similar to when his […]

After a disappointing 2017 season, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning faces major doubts as to whether he can still be a top QB at the age of 37. Eli’s brother, Peyton, faced similar doubts at that age after he missed a year due to neck surgery. Peyton silenced those doubts by putting up arguably […]

The last 20 years could’ve been completely different for the Indianapolis Colts had the team not picked Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. The former went on to become the greatest player in the franchise’s history, while the latter turned out to be one of […]

New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees has continued to move up the ranks on the all-time passing yards list, and he is now within an earshot of future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning for the number one spot. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Brees could break the all-time record […]

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning retired as the most prolific passer in NFL history thanks to his countless number of records. However, he is well-aware that it is only a matter of time before they are claimed by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Brees is on the verge of breaking several notable NFL passing […]

In 2015 the Al Jazeera America released a documentary called “The Dark Side: Secrets of the Sports Dopers,” which insisted that Peyton Manning along with Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman had used performance-enhancing drugs during their career. At the time Manning denied all reports saying he would never take PED’s and the story seemed to just go […]

The stars were aligned over the weekend at the PGA’s Memorial Pro-Am. The most notable pairing at the event was former Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and star golfer Tiger Woods. Woods has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence recently as he continues to recover from a back fusion surgery. According to TMZ, Manning […]

Peyton Manning knows a little bit of what Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is going through. Manning also missed a whole year in 2011 due to a neck injury which eventually ended his time with the Colts and started Luck’s. While Manning acknowledges that their situations aren’t completely the same, based on his experience, he […]

Peyton Manning’s last act as an NFL player was to lead the Denver Broncos past the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 back in 2016 and win his second career title. A couple years later, he could be part of the group that ends up buying the Panthers. Per Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, […]

Despite overtures from both FOX and ESPN to become their new high-profile color analyst, Peyton Manning has decided to stay away from the broadcast booth for now. Apparently, the reason for his decision is a little close to home. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Manning specifically did not want to call […]

Ever since former Denver Broncos star quarterback Peyton Manning retired in 2016 after winning his second Super Bowl title, the team has had a revolving door at the quarterback position with Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler, and 2016 first-round selection Paxton Lynch. With the signing of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum to a two-year deal […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Houston Texans. Following their tumultuous search for a franchise quarterback, they finally got what they were looking for in Deshaun Watson. Watson’s success was one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2017 season. However, former college teammate Dorian O’Daniel said the expectations for the young quarterback […]

It’s like Peyton Manning is the big man on campus while each of these networks represents spurned-off lovers left with a broken heart only to bide time, regroup and go after that big man again. Oops. Manning did it again. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, the walking Pro Football Hall of […]

There has been some speculation regarding former star quarterback Peyton Manning’s return to the NFL. At this point, it seems to be a matter of whether or not he wants to go through with it. Manning’s football knowledge and colorful personality make him a perfect candidate as the next great broadcaster. According to Michael McCarthy […]

The battle between sports media giants ESPN and Fox Sports continues as both attempt to bring aboard former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. According to an article written this week by Michael McCarthy of Sporting News, ESPN and Fox Sports are both willing to pay Manning over a whopping $10 million per […]

It feels like 1998 all over again for Peyton Manning and his NFL suitors. Much like the year in question two decades ago, the NFL is clamoring for the service of the University of Tennessee product. Instead of chucking pigskins, he’ll be hurling football vocabulary at the viewers this time around. According to Andrew Marchand […]

Following Jon Gruden’s decision to become the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders, it has put ESPN on the market looking for his replacement on the Monday Night Football broadcast team. According to Richard Deitsch of SI.com, the company is expected to speak with the former two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning about the open […]

The New Orleans Saints are in the thick of one of the most heated playoff races in all of football. However, that did not stop star quarterback Drew Brees from etching his name into the NFL history books once again. The Saints got off to a solid start in their crucial divisional matchup against the […]

The New England Patriots continue their quest to repeat as Super Bowl with another successful regular season about to wrap up. New England heads into Week 16 the defending champions hope to take down the division rival Buffalo Bills with Tom Brady on the verge of yet another impressive milestone. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, […]

There has been a ton of rumors over the years that Peyton Manning would eventually land a job with the Cleveland Browns. However, despite all the rumors forever hanging around the legendary gunslinger, he’s yet to do anything other than shill some products on TV. According to Jimmy Haslam of the Cleveland Browns, this isn’t […]

The New England Patriots’ 19-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday was a bit more meaningful for Tom Brady than his close to 200 other regular season wins. With the victory, Brady managed to tie Brett Favre and Peyton Manning for the most regular season wins by a quarterback, with 186. That means […]

Although Peyton Manning rounded out his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 2015, he will always be an Indianapolis Colts legend through and through. And to honor Manning, the Colts organization commissioned a statue based on Manning’s likeness and unveiled it on Saturday outside of the legendary quarterback’s old stomping grounds, Lucas Oil Stadium. […]

Tim Duncan hasn’t always been fond of adapting to the trend. Just look at how he used to dress up prior to games back in his NBA career. But even way back in college, Duncan wasn’t always quite a follower of what’s in the fashion. While most No. 1 prospects like him would forego using […]

Peyton Manning and Brett Favre will be both attending the same college football game this weekend. This is not a shocker, as the Tennessee Volunteers are set to do battle with Georgia. The reasons both are going, however, happen to be pretty different. For Peyton Manning, he is a strong supporter of Tennessee football. Having […]

The football world was shocked to find out earlier this week that one of the sport’s all-time greats, Peyton Manning, was reportedly considering running for office. On Tuesday, Republican Representative, Scott DeJarlais, mentioned that Manning was a possible candidate for a seat in Tennessee’s Senate. However, the following day when that news broke out, the […]

Peyton Manning was a proven leader in the 18 seasons he spent playing quarterback in the NFL. But, is he also suited to be leader of men off the gridiron? We ask that question because Joe Perticone of Business Insider reported that Tennessee representative Scott DesJarlais told him that the future Hall of Fame signal-caller is […]

The Denver Broncos won a Super Bowl back in February of 2016 with an aging Peyton Manning leading the way. Now, the team is hoping to get back to their dominant ways after missing the playoffs entirely last season. If the Broncos want to get back to elite status in the NFL, the team needs […]

Legacy. We hear this word get tossed around a lot, especially in the world of sports. But what does it mean? If you really think about the term, it is very subjective and relative. The only way to figure this out is to use a point of reference. Before we get into that, let’s address […]

Gordon Hayward is officially a member of the Boston Celtics, but that doesn’t mean he has to embody being a true-blooded Bostonian, especially when it comes to football. Hayward, who was born and raised in Indiana, is understandably an Indianapolis Colts fan. So, when the Butler product took part of Champs Sports’ ice bath-slash-trivia challenge titled […]

The biggest joke of last night’s 25th ESPY Awards was apparently all a well-orchestrated plan. Host Peyton Manning had the joke of the night, taking a playful jab at Kevin Durant and saying the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team was so dominant that even he would consider joining them. Kevin Durant ain't feeling Peyton Manning joke.. […]

Following the roasting of the day, provided by ESPY‘s host Peyton Manning, Kevin Durant got a little cheer from U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman, who tweeted at the Golden State Warriors forward shortly after he was the butt of one of Manning’s many jokes during the ceremony. .@KDTrey5 YOU CAN JOIN OUR TEAM ANY TIME YOU […]

The ESPYs were in full display on Wednesday night and even in the opening minutes of the sports festivities, it was evident that choosing Peyton Manning to host the event was the absolute right choice to make. The former All-Pro quarterback took a sly dig at Kevin Durant, getting the entire crowd to laugh and […]

One of the best calls of Peyton Manning‘s career just came after his playing days. An elementary school teacher named Rhonda Jacobs has been a fan of Manning since his time at Tennessee. She followed his entire NFL career, and over time, she developed a desire to meet Manning one day. That plan was put […]

There’s no doubting that Carson Wentz‘ rookie year is off to an impressive start. Through three games, he’s yet to throw an interception while leading the Eagles to a 3-0 record. A lot has been made of his preparation. Backup quarterback Chase Daniel spoke earlier this season about how he and Carson have developed study […]

The New England Patriots have looked just fine without Tom Brady through the first two weeks of his suspension. After taking down the Cardinals on the road, a Super Bowl contender in the minds of many, the Pats held off the Dolphins yesterday afternoon. However, it came at a big price. After leading New England […]

Add another award to their trophy cases: sports legends Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning, and Abby Wambach will all receive the 2016 ESPY Icon Award. ESPN announced Monday that Justin Timberlake will present the three storied athletes with the award. The honor, which goes to a retiring star each year, has never been given to three […]