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Tim Duncan retiring after 19 seasons

July 11, 2016 Brandon King

2016 is the year of legends and all-time greats hanging them up. This year has seen Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, Calvin Johnson, and soon to be Tony Stewart all call it careers. We can now add Tim Duncan to that list. Arguably the greatest power forward to play the game , and surefire first ballot Hall of Famer, announced his retirement after a stellar 19 season career that included 15 All-Star teams, 2 regular season MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards, and 5 NBA Championships. Duncan was voted to the…

Peyton Manning to announce retirement

March 6, 2016March 7, 2016 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, all-time great Peyton Manning is expected to announce his retirement on Monday, closing one of the great careers in League history. There has been speculation, and recommendation by some, that this would be his last year most of this past season. If he hangs them up tomorrow here are the NFL records he walks away with: NFL career passing touchdown record: 539 Most passing yards, career: 71,940 Single season touchdown record (2013): 55 Most passing yards, season (2013): 5,477 Most wins (including playoffs):…