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Peyton among doubters of Favre retirement
http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2008/05/peyton-among-do.html
Among the many things noted multi-tasker Peyton Manning enjoys doing is sending respectful congratulatory letters to NFL notables who have retired, like Steve McNair, Curtis Martin and Frank Wycheck in recent seasons.
But this just in: Manning elected not to waste a postage stamp on Brett Favre.
Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports Manning held off on penning a note to Favre, who still hasn't filed his official retirement papers with the NFL.
"Like everybody else, I guess we'll see what happens this fall,'' Manning told the Star. "In a lot of ways I kind of hope (he returns). Brett's a guy that's been such an influence on me and all young quarterbacks . . . I guess part of it is kind of hope, maybe, that he finds his way back in the NFL this year.''
USAtoday.com
5/20/08
Barry Bonds, Justine Henin Toil as Bummed Jocks: Scott Soshnick
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_soshnick&sid=a2Q9Q7WnqjE4
Commentary by Scott Soshnick
May 20 (Bloomberg) -- It must be difficult for sports radio junkies to understand that not every professional athlete finds fulfillment in fame and fortune.
Justine Henin, for instance, walked away from professional tennis as the No. 1 player in the world, saying she no longer derived even a hint of happiness from roaring crowds and backhand winners. She's 25 going on 50.
``I have the impression I've already lived three lives,'' she said.
Simply put, Henin was spent. Worn out, mentally and physically. Another suitcase. Another city. Another trophy. None of it mattered anymore.
Barry Bonds says he hasn't played baseball since college. Back then it was a game. Then it became work. And golfer Sergio Garcia told Sports Illustrated he feels like an old man. He's 28.
Bloomberg.com
5/20/08
