Peyton Manning wins Sports Emmy for ‘ManningCast’ again | Colorado Sunshine
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning walks the field before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Peyton Manning might have a future in football.
The former Broncos quarterback was presented the Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst award when the Sports Emmys were announced Tuesday. It’s the second time in three years he’s won the award for his work on the “ManningCast,” which is filmed in Denver.
Co-host Eli Manning chimed in via X: “Big congrats to Peyton on the Sports Emmy. Amazing what a guy can accomplish with a solid co-host carrying him every week.”
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