{"id":6108,"date":"2015-12-28T09:02:39","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T17:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spijue.wpengine.com\/news\/manning-angrily-denies-report-he-obtained-peds\/"},"modified":"2015-12-28T09:02:39","modified_gmt":"2015-12-28T17:02:39","slug":"manning-angrily-denies-report-he-obtained-peds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/manning-angrily-denies-report-he-obtained-peds\/","title":{"rendered":"Manning angrily denies report he obtained PEDs"},"content":{"rendered":"

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.<\/strong> \u2014 Peyton Manning said a report by Al Jazeera set to air Sunday that suggests he obtained performance-enhancing drugs was \u201ccompletely fabricated, complete trash, garbage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning angrily denied allegations to ESPN on Sunday morning that he used HGH in 2011.<\/p>\n

The report is based on secret recordings made by a former intern at an Indianapolis anti-aging institute who now says he fabricated the allegations.<\/p>\n

Al Jazeera sent British hurdler Liam Collins undercover to expose performance-enhancing drug use in sports. Collins made secret recordings of Charles Sly, a former intern at the Guyer Institute, where Manning was treated in 2011 following four neck surgeries.<\/p>\n

Sly has recanted the claim that Manning used HGH. Sly, who also named other high-profile athletes on the secret recordings, told Al Jazeera the statements attributed to him \u201care absolutely false and incorrect.\u201d Sly told ESPN that he fabricated the allegations to test Collins\u2019 legitimacy.<\/p>\n

Manning denied ever using PEDs and blasted the report for suggesting he got drugs that were shipped to his wife, Ashley.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t speak for any other athlete. I know what I\u2019ve done, I know how hard I\u2019ve worked in my 18 years of playing in the NFL. There are no shortcuts in the NFL. I\u2019ve done it the long way, I\u2019ve done it the hard way. And to insinuate anything otherwise is a complete and total joke, it\u2019s defamation and it really ticks me off,\u201d Manning told ESPN.<\/p>\n

The Broncos and Colts also issued statements Sunday morning in support of Manning.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing Peyton Manning and everything he stands for, the Denver Broncos support him 100 percent,\u201d the team said. \u201cThese are false claims made to Al Jazeera, and we don\u2019t believe the report.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Colts, whom Manning played for from 1998-2011, issued a statement calling the report \u201cutterly ridiculous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thoroughly familiar with Peyton\u2019s tireless work habits, his medical history, and, most importantly, his integrity,\u201d the Colts said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also note that the \u2018source\u2019 of this allegation has since recanted his story.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning joined the Broncos in 2012 and had a record-setting run, going 47-15 until he tore the plantar fascia in his left foot on Nov. 15. That was the same day he broke Brett Favre\u2019s NFL record for most career passing yards.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s been sidelined ever since, and backup Brock Osweiler will make his sixth straight start Monday night when the Broncos (10-2) host the Bengals (11-3).<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout his NFL career, particularly during his four seasons with the Broncos, Peyton has shown nothing but respect for the game,\u201d the Broncos said. \u201cOur organization is confident Peyton does things the right way, and we do not find this story to be credible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manning said he sought holistic treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen and nutrient therapy at the Guyer Institute with the consent of the Colts training and medical staff.<\/p>\n

Al Jazeera\u2019s report claims Manning received HGH from the Indianapolis anti-aging clinic in 2011 while he was still with the Colts. It said the drug, which was later banned by the NFL in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, was delivered to his wife so that the quarterback\u2019s name was never attached to the shipments.<\/p>\n

Manning told ESPN he\u2019s never taken anything that was ever sent to his wife nor has he ever used PEDs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely not. And what hurts me the most about this is whoever this guy is, this slapstick trying to insinuate that in 2011, when I more or less had a broken neck,\u201d he said. \u201c… But I had a broken neck and I busted my butt to get healthy, put in a lot of hard work. I saw a lot of doctors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report names other high-profile athletes as having obtained PEDs.<\/p>\n

The attorney for Phillies slugger Ryan Howard said his client will fight claims made in the Al Jazeera report that his client received performance-enhancing drugs.<\/p>\n

William Burck called the claims made against Howard and Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals \u201coutright lies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s inexcusable and irresponsible that Al Jazeera would provide a platform and broadcast outright lies about Mr. Howard and Mr. Zimmerman,\u201d Burck said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe extraordinary reckless claims made against our clients in this report are completely false and rely on a source who has already recanted his claims. We will go to court to hold Al Jazeera and other responsible parties accountable for smearing our clients\u2019 good names,\u201d Burck said.<\/p>\n

Manning said he had to take time off from his throwing session inside the Broncos\u2019 field house to address this story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI plan to go throw today a little bit harder. My ball has a little extra heat on it today. I\u2019ve got some built-up anger as you might understand,\u201d Manning said.<\/p>\n

Manning said he\u2019s had a good week of work without the soreness that developed in his injured foot last week and hopes to return to practice next week. As for when he might play again, he said that he\u2019ll do whatever coach Gary Kubiak thinks is best.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they need me to play and be in there, then I\u2019ll be ready,\u201d Manning said. \u201cBut if they don\u2019t feel that\u2019s the best for the team, then I\u2019ll respect that decision and do what I can to help the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com\/AP_NFL<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http:\/\/twitter.com\/arniestapleton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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