Peyton Manning confirms retirement - Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning has confirmed his retirement from the National Football League, the Denver Broncos said on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 18-year career just weeks after becoming the oldest quarterback to win the Super Bowl. The 39-year-old had vowed to take his time over a decision about his future after helping the Broncos to an upset victory over the Carolina Panthers on February 8. In a statement on the Broncos website confirming the move, Denver general manager John Elway