The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... His Bronc riding days are over; the last rodeo is done. Manning is saying goodbye; it's been lots of fun. According to two sources, Manning will acknowledge his decision by the end of this week.

Diehards Line: So wrote Post columnist Woody Paige, lending further credence to the notion that Manning, who will turn 40 on March 24, will indeed announce his retirement from the NFL. We'll continue to follow up and watch for more, but the writing appears to be on the wall.