ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — His voice cracking with emotion, Peyton Manning said good bye to the game he loved at a news conference packed with friends, family and laughter.
He threw in some Scripture, some fond memories and even a dig at Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, whom he thanked for taking a break "from your celebrity tour to be here today."
He ended it with his signature "Omaha!" and then posed for pictures with more than a dozen of his former teammates with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, each of whom he helped win a Super Bowl.
Manning, who turns 40 this month, said the timing was simply right to call an end to his 18-year NFL career.
"I thought about it a lot, prayed about it a lot ... it was just the right time," Manning said. "I don't throw as good as I used to, don't run as good as I used to, but I have always have had good timing."
He came to Denver on March 20, 2012, for the chance to win another title in the twilight of his career and GM John Elway had the blueprints.
Four years later, he hobbles away a champion just like his boss did 17 years ago.
Elway thanked Manning for coming to Colorado for the second chapter of his brilliant career, saying he made his own job easier, noting that with Manning living here, free agents were basically asking Elway "where do I sign?"
Manning went 50-15 in Denver, leading the Broncos to four AFC West titles, two Super Bowl trips, one championship and in 2013 guided the highest-scoring offense in league history — all after retraining himself to throw after a series of neck fusion surgeries forced him to miss all of the 2011 season and led the Colts to cut him.
Team president Joe Ellis told Manning, "If there is a list of achievements needed to attain greatness you've checked every box. ... We will miss watching you play quarterback. You have been a joy."
Elway was equally emotional when he walked away from the game after winning his second championship in 1999, and on Monday he said, "Having been through it, I know it's a hard day for him."
Indeed, Manning choked up several times, especially when he listed all the things he'd miss about football, the flights home after a big win, his teammates.
Coach Gary Kubiak talked about how Manning missed six weeks with a foot injury and how he worked his way back to regain his starting job in time to lead Denver on its historic playoff run.
Manning said if there's one thing he learned in his most trying season was how to be a good teammate in trying times. He said it's easy to be a good teammate when you're the starter and things are going well, but when you're trying to regain your health and your starting job it's tougher.
Manning declined to address in detail a recent rehashing of a sexual harassment claim from his days at Tennessee.
"This is a joyous day and nothing could overtake this day. I think it is sad that some people don't understand the truth and the facts. I did not do what has been alleged. And I am not interested in relitigating something that happened when I was 19 years old. Kind of like my dad used to say when I was in trouble, 'I can't say it any plainer than that.' So, this is a joyous day. It's a special day. And like Forrest Gump said, 'That is all I have to say about that.'"
Well known Artist from Los Angeles Cory Bux releases a smooth flowing song called "These Days" telling you about situations going on in today's generation.
A man who answered a Craigslist ad for baseball cards wound up with an even greater find when he also got his hands on unreleased material from Tupac Shakur. Turns out the seller's father had worked with the rapper for years.
The items include unreleased songs and several notebooks full of lyrics, notes and ideas for a "Point Tha Finga" music video. The song is from 2Pac's 1993 "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z." album. Official visuals were never shot.
TMZ reports that the items will be sold at auction by Moments in Time. The "Point the Finga" notes are expected to fetch a minimum of $35,000.
However, there could be one major stumbling block. The Shakur family does not want the items sold. Afeni Shakur is very protective of her son's intellectual property and may attempt to prevent the sale.
Katt Williamsjust released a video detailing his version of eventsfrom the fight he was involved in at aBeanie Sigelconcert in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 6.
He admits that he took a couple of L's, but insists he dished out a few himself and wasn't robbed as some reports have suggested.
"Ain't no nigga popped me in my motherfucking mouth 'cause I'm talking just as reckless as I was at the show." he says in the video. "Now let's get to the important part. If you did rob that nigga, I'm gonna suggest to you that you missed maybe a $75K-$85K rollie. If you did rob me ... I will let you know that nigga walked in the club with 2 chains and walked out that bitch with 2 chains. I ain't gon' say all I took was W's in that club tonight. I ain't gon' say satan ain't land a few L's on a nigga. [But] every nigga I hit lost a piece of jewelry"
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DJ Necterr recalls a few years back DJing Fader Fort with The Games artist Marcus Black. Just years later he is coming into his own shoes and booking his own shows in Austin Texas. With the current release of the new single "On The Way" with Tory Lanez and Tasman Holloway his buzz is truly growing. Just half a year ago DJ Necterr wasn't on any ones radar. Now half a year later he has a major part in one of the hottest songs in the country. This "On The Way" single is getting played on multiple radio stations and currently being played on every media out let there is. With this recent success, "what is next," we ask? He tells us, "he took a break from the night life to prepare for Austin Texas." The biggest week in music and DJ Necterr plans to shine a light with his new single. He tells us, "him self and Tasman Holloway are really here to prove a point and show the world they have next." Is DJ Necterr and Tasman Holloway the black version of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis? One Djs one raps!!! With the buzz their current single is receiving with the help of Toronto rapper Tory Lanez we will soon see. DJ Necterr gives us a list of shows he claims are big for him in the city of Austin. He talks Nerve Djs and how the come up of this dj coalition is coming and how they are a great dj crew to work with. Any artist knows its important to befriend Djs and what better showcase to DJ then a NerveDjs event. He also talks several other events that are likely to be successful with a ton of media and bloggers across the country. We look forward to seeing what this DJs live show is all about.
DJ Necterr live in Austin Texas March 14th through the 21st.
Rochester and Philadelphia connect as Rigz of Da Cloth recruits Original Block Hustlaz (OBH) recording artist Dark Lo for a new heater titled "Philly Streets." Check out the official visuals.
Remember R&B Songstress SaraStokes From The Hit TV Show "Making The Band" & Group "Da Band"? She Has Released Her New Single "Sneak Peek" Which Features Babs Who Was Also Seen On The MTB TV Series. She Teamed Up With James A Worthy To Produce This Monster Hit As Her Comeback. It Is Now Available On iTunes & Via Youtube.
Something doesn't seem right with Katt Williams at the moment. He was in the news last week for alleged altercations in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Gainesville, Georgia.
On Sunday, March 6, the 44-year old comedian and actor showed up at a Beanie Sigel and Jahlil Beats' concert at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia.
Williams, real nameMicah Sierra Williams, was onstage during most of the show behaving erratically. He gyrated wildly to music, did push ups, grabbed the mic and rapped incoherently and then attacked a man.
He paid dearly for that last act because he ended up getting stomped out. It's unclear if he was being provoked because the loud music made it impossible to hear if words were being exchanged.
Williams has vehemently denied the use of hard drugs in the past. He claims that his blood is tested every 3 months and has never come back positive for any substance other than weed.
At this point we're not sure what is going on with him. Watch the madness from last night below.
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