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Colts Make Andrew Luck No. 1 Pick

John Johnson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:38:11 CDT

The Indianapolis Colts stuck to the plan tonight in the NFL draft and made Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck this year's No. 1 pick, reports the Indianapolis Star . ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that he will get a four-year deal for $22 million. That's relatively modest by NFL standards, but Bleacher Report...

Peyton Who? Colts to Pick Andrew Luck

John Johnson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:13:05 CDT

Drinking game for next week's NFL draft: Tip one every time the phrase "big shoes to fill" is used in reference to the No. 1 pick: The Indianapolis Colts have decided to select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, report ESPN and the Indianapolis Star . Luck, of course, will replace Peyton Manning,...

Peyton Manning Picks Broncos: Report

Kevin Spak — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:09:30 CDT

Is Tebow-mania on its knees in Denver? Peyton Manning has told his agent to begin negotiations with the Broncos, sources tell Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen of ESPN . In a TV appearance, Schefter said Manning "fully intends" to play in Denver, and has already discussed the parameters of a 5-year,...

Manning Leaving Colts: 'I'm at Peace'

John Johnson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:35:44 CST

The "sources" were right: Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts announced today that he won't be playing for the team next season after 14 years, reports the Indianapolis Star . "It's weighed heavy on my heart," said an emotional Manning. "But I am at peace with it." Colts owner Jim Irsay...

Peyton Manning, Colts to Part Ways

Kate Schwartz — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:11:22 CST

Big, long-expected news out of Indianapolis: ESPN reports that Peyton Manning and the Colts will announce at a news conference tomorrow that the football star and team are parting ways after 14 years. Manning is owed a $28 million roster bonus on Thursday; but the Colts hold the top draft...

Peyton Manning: Ignore Rumors, My Recovery Is on Track

John Johnson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:59 CST

Stories keep circulating that Peyton Manning is done with football in the wake of his spinal surgery— Yahoo Sports had one today based on anonymous sources, and Rob Lowe of all people tweeted a while back that he had the inside scoop that the quarterback's career is over, notes the...

Pats Sink Bills 49-21, Clinch Top AFC Seed

Neal Colgrass — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:01:36 CST

The New England Patriots overcame a 21-point deficit today with 49 unanswered points to rock the Buffalo Bills 49-21, the AP reports. The win earned the Pats home-field advantage and the AFC's top seed. Tom Brady threw for 338 yards and finished with the second-most passing yards in NFL history,...

Colts Owner: Peyton Won't Be Back This Season

Kevin Spak — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:04:36 CDT

Peyton Manning may recover from surgery quickly enough to practice with the Colts by December, but the team doesn’t expect him to actually take the field until next season, owner Jim Irsay told a breakfast for Super Bowl donors this morning, according to the Indy Star . But the AP reports...

Peyton Manning May Miss Entire Season

John Johnson — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:49:03 CDT

Peyton Manning's season is in jeopardy after he had to have his third neck operation in two years, reports ESPN . The Colts QB will be out at least two to three months, though the team is downplaying the seriousness and says it expects him to return at some point. At...