ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Jim Irsay won’t let Peyton Manning walk away from the Indianapolis Colts next season — no matter the cost.
The owner reiterated that he intends to make Manning the NFL’s highest-paid player even if it takes the prohibitive franchise tag to keep the only four-time MVP in league history.
Manning signed his current deal worth $98 million in 2004. The 34-year-old is one of four players to throw for more than 50,000 yards, is third all-time in career TD passes with 366 and holds all of the Colts’ career passing records.
Cubs’ Coleman is 3rd generation MLB player
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs reliever Casey Coleman made his major league debut against Milwaukee, making his family the fourth to have three generations play in the big leagues.
Coleman, who was called up before the game, is the third generation of the Coleman family to pitch in the majors, an MLB first. His grandfather Joe pitched in the majors from 1942-55 and his father Joe from 1965-79, including a stint with the Cubs in 1976.
They are the fourth family to have three generations of major league players, joining the Bells, Boones and Hairstons.
Coleman pitched 2 1-3 innings, allowing eight hits and six runs in an 18-1 loss.
Armstrong’s attorney calls it ‘sweetheart deal’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong’s attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a “sweetheart deal” if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping.
If those riders have been caught doping, the deal from USADA could result in a reduced ban from competition and other incentives, attorney Tim Herman told The Associated Press.