Quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning talk about fatherhood and "Manningcasts"
Eli and Peyton Manning remain active after their playing careers, but in a way that allows them plenty of time with family. They talk to Dana Jacobson about their unique "Manningcast" on ESPN 2, the joys of being around for their kids, and the competition they feel as they prepare to each coach in this year's Pro Bowl.
news.yahoo.comHow to Watch the 56th Annual CMA Awards for free
The Country Music Association Awards broadcast tonight at 8/7c on ABC. Stream the 56th annual ceremony for free when you register for FuboTV and DIRECTV Stream. Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, this year’s CMA Awards will recognize excellence throughout the country music genre, honoring those who have swept the fanbase with impressive vocals, sold out shows, well-produced videos, and more. Dedicated to spreading their love for country music around the United States and the world, the Country Music Association hosts their annual awards ceremony to uplift the artists who represent their organization. Watch the 56th Annual CMA Awards tonight at 8/7c on ABC.
mlive.comNFL ditching Pro Bowl for skills competitions, flag football game
The NFL Pro Bowl as we know it is no more. The league announced Monday that it will replace the annual, end-of-season all-star game with a week of events dubbed “The Pro Bowl Games.” The events, which include skills competitions and a flag football game will take place in Las Vegas. The flag football game will be held at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 5, 2023 and will air on ABC and ESPN. Unlike other all-star games such as Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic, the NFL Pro Bowl has become increasingly unwatchable due to lack of effort from players unwilling to risk injury and vanilla schemes on both sides of the ball. The NFL will provide the week-long schedule and additional details surrounding the 2023 Pro Bowl Games later in the season.
mlive.comNFL ends Pro Bowl; skills competitions, flag game instead
The NFL is replacing the Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game, The Associated Press has learned. It will be renamed “The Pro Bowl Games” and will feature AFC and NFC players showcasing their football and non-football skills in challenges over several days. The 2023 Games will be held in Las Vegas, and the flag football game at Allegiant Stadium is Sunday, Feb. 5.
news.yahoo.comThomas, Revis, Freeney headline 1st time Hall candidates
Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
QB Arch Manning, No. 1 recruit in 2023 class, commits to Texas
Manning, the nephew of former NFL quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, grandson of Archie Manning and son of former Ole Miss wide receiver Cooper Manning, committed to the University of Texas on Thursday. “Entering his fourth season as a starter as a senior at Newman, Manning figures to be prepared to make an immediate impact at the next level. 1 overall player in the 2023 class, according to the 247Sports. 1 player in the 2022 class and a generational talent in his own right, transferred to Texas in December 2021. Of course, as a verbal commit, Manning could change his mind at any point before National Signing Day.
mlive.comLEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut
Rachel Balkovec is set to become the first woman to manage a minor league affiliate of a major league team Friday when her Class-A Tampa Tarpons in the New York Yankees’ organization face the Lakeland Flying Tigers in the Florida State League.
Recruiting update for 5-star QB Arch Manning, nephew of Eli and Peyton Manning
The quarterback, a five-star prospect, is the son of Cooper Manning, who’s the brother to former New York Giants star Eli Manning and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. All three are the sons of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. Eli and Archie Manning went to Ole Miss while Peyton Manning attended Tennessee. Uncle Peyton Manning was a five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion. Uncle Eli Manning was a two-time Super Bowl MVP.
mlive.comWe tasted Peyton Manning's bourbon brand Sweetens Cove
If you thought football was the only thing NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning could dominate, think again. Driving the news: The former Denver Broncos quarterback and current Mile High City resident is now behind the top-shelf Tennessee bourbon brand Sweetens Cove, deemed some of the smoothest whiskey around. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeWhy it matters: Colorado is one of less than a dozen states where Manning's limited-edition
news.yahoo.comSkeptics wonder whether Denver Broncos' new quarterback Russell Wilson could be a gamble
The hype is real following yesterday's bombshell that the Denver Broncos traded for Seattle Seahawks' veteran, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson. Why it matters: The blockbuster deal represents one of the most significant trades in NFL history and the biggest get for the Broncos since Peyton Manning, industry experts say. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Yes, but: Questions remain as to whether the 33-year-old Seattle old-timer could make the
news.yahoo.comThe Rock and Halle Berry Give the Super Bowl a Big, Bizarre Hollywood Opening
Rob Carr/GettyAs everyone knows, the Super Bowl is the biggest event in Hollywood—er, I mean sports.The gradual evolution of the championship game into a night-long bonanza of showbiz spectacle reached its inevitable apex Sunday night with a Super Bowl that took place in Los Angeles, allowing the lines between sporting event and entertainment to finally blur completely.Fittingly, the official telecast on NBC kicked off with an homage to Hollywood, with Halle Berry welcoming the TV audience to th
news.yahoo.comHow Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow compare to the other QBs who went from No. 1 draft pick to the Super Bowl
In fact, no first overall pick who has started in the Super Bowl has taken longer than him to get there. Jared GoffCollege: CalDrafted: 2016 (Rams)Years until first Super Bowl start: ThirdBreakdown: That’s right. And that move has now paid off with a trip back to Super Bowl LVII. And Plunkett led the Raiders to another Super Bowl title, completing 16 of 25 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown in a 38-9 romp against Washington in Super Bowl XVIII. Terry BradshawCollege: Louisiana TechDrafted: 1970 (Steelers)Years until first Super Bowl start: FifthBreakdown: The No.
mlive.comDenver Broncos announce they are officially on the market
The Denver Broncos are looking for a new owner in what’s expected to be the most expensive team sale in U.S. sports history. The Pat D. Bowlen Trust announced Tuesday it's in the “beginning of a sale process” for a franchise that's valued at $4 billion and is expected to draw heavy bidding that could push the sale price well beyond that figure. The last NFL team that went on the market was the Carolina Panthers, whom David Tepper bought for $2.275 billion.
news.yahoo.comNFL rumors: Peyton Manning could bolt ESPN to become part-owner of former AFC power
Another week, another rumor about the future of Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. Last week, Front Office Sports reported Amazon wants to steal the “ManningCast,” ESPN’s alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football which is anchored by Manning and his brother, former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. This week, it’s the Denver Broncos which could come calling for Peyton Manning, according to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora. Sources said former Broncos star quarterback Peyton Manning, who is very interested in a potential ownership piece in the franchise and a possible role in serving in a management position as well, has already had discussions with several of the groups expected to be favorites to land the team, and his strong ties to Denver, where his family has lived since his playing days, and universal respect throughout the football world, would be a boon to any potential ownership group aligned with him. La Canfora reports the sale of the Broncos “could be fast-tracked to be completed by the spring, with a formal vote not out of the question by the March league meetings.
mlive.com‘MannnigCast’ on the move? New bidder emerges for Eli and Peyton Manning, report says
Front Office Sports reports Amazon wants to steal the “ManningCast,” ESPN’s alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football which is anchored by former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. As part of its push into live sports, Amazon Prime Video is eyeing Peyton and Eli Manning for a “Thursday Night Football” MegaCast when Omaha Productions’ 3-year deal is up with ESPN. “Amazon could just come in with a ton of money for the show — plus Amazon Prime content deals for Omaha — then move ManningCast over in two years,” said the source. As part of their deal with ESPN, the Mannings cover 10 Monday Night Football games per season. Amazon will be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football beginning in 2022.
mlive.comCan Broncos' great rookie class help them end Chiefs' spell?
Vic Fangio didn't pay much attention when the Kansas City Chiefs stumbled to a 3-4 start. The same juggernaut that's won the AFC West every year since 2016 while piling up a cumulative 73-28 record while the Broncos had stumbled to a 38-53 mark since winning Super Bowl 50. The Chiefs (7-4), fresh off a bye, opened as 9½-point favorites, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
news.yahoo.comGiants’ Eli Manning flips off America during Eagles-Cowboys game on ‘Monday Night Football’
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to ESPN’s alternate broadcast of “Monday Night Football” with his brother, Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. During the Dallas Cowboys’ 41-21 beatdown of the Philadelphia Eagles, Eli Manning reminisced about his days playing against Philadelphia. “You’re getting the double bird right in your face from a 9-year-old kid. You do not want to know.”According to The Big Lead, Eli Manning apologized coming back from the next commercial break. In Week 2, Eli gave it back to Peyton, trashing him for guessing wrong on a play call.
mlive.comHighlights from Peyton and Eli’s ‘Manning Cast’ of the Lions-Packers Monday Night Football game
The Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers meeting on Monday Night Football received some special coverage in the form of ESPN’s “Manning Cast,” with Peyton and Eli Manning talking over the action. After going into the break with a surprising lead, Detroit lost 35-17 to the Packers, getting blanked in the second half. Despite the lackluster showing down the stretch, Peyton Manning likes what he sees foundationally speaking with Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes, Jared Goff and company. Manning focused mainly on the changes in terminology, crediting the Lions for giving Goff some input in that department. Jared gets traded to a team he knows nothing about -- it’s a punch to the gut,” Manning said.
mlive.comBridgewater has the Broncos riding high after long slide
Maybe it's time for the Denver Broncos and their fanbase to start viewing Teddy Bridgewater as more than just a bridge over the team's turbulent quarterback waters. Thanks to his excellent start, the Broncos are one of two AFC teams that are unbeaten after two weeks. The other is division rival Las Vegas, meaning the Broncos and Raiders are both looking down at the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in what feels like forever.
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