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NEWS ABOUT: Peyton Manning

Tom Brady Talks Football, Life

Throwing a football 'doesn't matter to God'

(Newser) - Tom Brady knows he's a talented quarterback, but he's pretty sure that doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things. "Look at the attention I get: It's because I throw a football," he says in the September issue of Esquire. "But that's what society values. That's... More »

Sorry, Ladies: Eli's Officially Off the Market

Giants' QB weds college sweetheart in Mexico

(Newser) - Sorry gals, Giants quarterback Eli Manning is no longer a free man. He and college sweetheart Abby McGrew wed in a sunset ceremony last night in Mexico, the New York Post reports. A few dozen family and friends gathered at a seaside resort, where the well-tanned couple said their vows... More »

Biggest Busts of the NFL Draft

The top prospects who could have, but didn't

(Newser) - Hype is mounting for this year's NFL draft class, but plenty of hopes are dashed each year.  ESPN catalogs the top 50 picks who fizzled:
  1. Ryan Leaf: drafted No. 2, behind Peyton Manning, but racked up 14 TDs to 65 sacks in 4 seasons
  2. Lawrence Phillips: had troubles with
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QB McNair Retiring From NFL

Co-MVP in 2003, injuries had plagued 35-year-old recently

(Newser) - Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement today, the Baltimore Sun reports. The 13-year veteran surprised his teammates with his decision this morning at a team mini-camp. After leading Tennessee to a Super Bowl, he spent the past two seasons with Baltimore, and injuries limited him to only six... More »

Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

Peyton Manning was only sure-thing No. 1, coaches say

(Newser) - In less than two weeks, the Miami Dolphins will make the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft—and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan is the likely candidate, the Houston Chronicle reports. Seven of the past nine No. 1s have been QBs, but for every Carson Palmer there's a... More »

Meet Tonight's Superdelegates

All 3 White House contenders to appear on 'American Idol'

(Newser) - Tonight’s "American Idol" will boast cameos from Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, and both the Manning and Jonas brothers—but the most anticipated appearances could be by Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Barack Obama, the New York Post reports. The charity episode is exhibition-only (no candidate will actually score... More »

Sports Stars Endorse Little League Facebook

Youth sports social site has big-time friends

(Newser) - Want to see Peyton Manning’s Pop Warner games? Derek Jeter playing Little League? They’ll be on WePlay.com, alongside some game film from a lot of other not-yet-famous players. WePlay, which is launching today, is a youth sports social-networking site—a kind of little league Facebook. Athletes, coaches,... More »

Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

Peyton confident this won't be Eli's last trip to the big game

(Newser) - The NFL marketing department would love this scenario—Manning vs. Manning for the league title. Peyton won't rule it out as he praised the work ethic and noted the bright future of his younger brother, writes the New York Times. "I feel very strongly this will not be the... More »

Depleted Chargers Shock Indy

San Diego loses star to injury, faces unbeaten New England next

(Newser) - San Diego lost its starting quarterback and star rusher today but still clinched an upset over the Indianapolis Colts, 28-24, the AP reports. Backup QB Billy Volek led a 78-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter and the Chargers' D stiffened against Indy's passing attack. But San Diego running... More »

Titans Fell Colts as Starters Sit

Tennessee pulls out 16-10 win to nail final playoff spot

(Newser) - Colts stars Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne played long enough last night to cement individual benchmarks for the season, and no more, the Indianapolis Star reports. In a game of little consequence to Indianapolis, and everything at stake for Tennessee, the Titans pulled out a 16-10 win, earning the AFC's... More »

Peyton, Colts Blow by Houston

Balanced offense, solid defense lead defending champs

(Newser) - Indianapolis, firmly entrenched in the No. 2 spot in the AFC, didn't take the day off as Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns and the Colts rolled up 458 yards of offense in a 38-15 thrashing of Houston. Two of the Colts' scoring drives exceeded 90 yards. "We got our... More »

Manning Outduels Garrard, 28-25

Colts take three-game division lead with four games to play

(Newser) - David Garrard's late-game rally fell just short, and his Jaguars fell three games behind the Colts in the ferocious AFC South with four games to play. With a gappy defense and an ineffective running game, Peyton Manning held his team above water with a typically prolific air game (288 yards,... More »

Colts are Thankful for Manning's Arm

QB gets his groove back in 31-13 crushing of the Falcons

(Newser) - After blundering their way into a 10-0 hole, the Indianapolis Colts began to look more like the team that won last year's Superbowl. Surging to three touchdowns in the second quarter to get the Falcons on the run, the injury-plagued Colts finished up with a 31-13 win over Atlanta and... More »

Indy's Stars Crumple in Clutch

Manning lobs 6 picks, Vinatieri shanks 2 kicks in 23-21 loss to Chargers

(Newser) - Drizzle and disbelief filled the air for most of the San Diego Chargers's 23-21 defeat of the Indianapolis Colts, the Indianapolis Star reports. Peyton Manning threw a career-worst six interceptions, yet managed to dig his team out of a 23-0 hole, only to be foiled when one of the most... More »

Pats Take Super Bowl XLIS

Brady leads comeback over Colts in matchup of unbeatens

(Newser) - The Roman number for "1/2" is "S" and today's game between the Patriots and Colts, falling midway between Super Bowls XLI and XLII, had all the makings of a regular season title game. There were huge momentum swings, incredible individual plays, and a classic comeback by the road... More »

Pats, Colts Are Breaking Records—for the Bookies

Undefeated matchup is raking in record wagers

(Newser) - If fans are excited about this Sunday's showdown between the undefeated Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, it's nothing to what sports bookies are feeling. The game has already racked up four times the usual number of bets, and those in the know expect "the most wagered-on game of... More »

Colts, Pats Stay Perfect as Matchup Looms

Manning breaks Unitas' Colts record; Brady notches 5 TDs

(Newser) - New England and Indianapolis guaranteed a rare Week 9 clash of unbeatens, as the two best teams in the NFL routed their opponents. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw two scores; his second gave him 288 for his Colts career, breaking Johnny Unitas's record. Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady tossed three and... More »

Colts 6-0 After 29-7 Jacksonville Rout

Indy defense dominates, knocks Jaguars QB from the game

(Newser) - A 29-7 blowout of Jacksonville last night left the Indianapolis Colts undefeated, and the third team in NFL history to start three consecutive seasons 6-0, reports the Indianapolis Star. Determined to make up for last season's breakdown against the Jaguars, the Indy defense clamped down, picking off three interceptions, bagging... More »

OJ Memorabilia Almost Worthless

That OJ Simpson Memorabilia? Practically Worthless Market collapses for ex-footballer's gear

(Newser) - After O.J. Simpson's debacle stealing back his own signed footballs and photographs in Las Vegas, the Washington Post asks, just who would want it anyway? While the multibillion-dollar market for sports memorabilia booms, material from Simpson's career is nearly worthless—in fact, a Simpson-signed helmet will run you less... More »

Colts Trample Saints in NFL Opener

Manning goes 288 with 3 TDs in Super Bowl defense

(Newser) - After a stultifying first half, the Indianapolis Colts pounded the New Orleans Saints—and former teammate Jason David—in the second. The score at halftime in Indianapolis was 10-10; by the end of the game it was 41-10. "We kind of stayed in what we call 'in phase,'"... More »

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