Peyton Manning has held an emotional press conference confirming his retirement from the National Football League.The 39-year-old quarterback had already informed the Denver Broncos - the team he guided to victory at Super Bowl 50 last month - of his decision to retire on Sunday.At a press conference held at the Broncos training facility on Monday, Manning, who wore the No 18 jersey throughout his NFL career, insisted it was the right time to end his playing career. Theres something about 18 years, said Manning, who was the first pick in the 1998 draft. Eighteen is a good number. Today I retire from pro football.When someone thoroughly exhausts an experience they cant help but revere it. I revere football. I love the game, so you dont have to wonder if I will miss it. I will absolutely. Heres a brief look at the career of the great Peyton Manning When I look back on my NFL career, I know without a doubt that I gave everything I had to help my teams walk away with a win.There are other players who are more talented but there was no one who could out-prepare me. Because of that I have no regrets. To all of my Denver team-mates, thank you for what youve done for this old quarterback.Manning, leaves the NFL as its all-time leader in passing touchdowns and passing yards and as the leagues only five-time winner of the Most Valuable Player award. Manning bowed out after winning his second Super Bowl He noted during the press conference that he still owns the NFL record for 28 interceptions as a rookie and said: Every year I pull for a rookie to break that record.Manning began his pro career with the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent 14 years and guided the team to two Super Bowls, winning one. Manning (second right) also won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts You cant fathom how much I enjoyed my 14 years there, or the warmth my family feels for you, he said addressing fans of the franchise.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my football race and after 18 years, its time.Manning became the oldest starting quarterback in Super Bowl history last month after guiding Denver past the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50, his final game. A look at Peyton Mannings final season in the NFL It was extremely gratifying to finish with a world championship, Manning added. It was a great day in San Francisco, one Ill always cherish.It was his second NFL crown, having also taken the title in 2007 with the Colts, the team for which he played from 1998 to 2011. 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Veteran right-hander Kyle Lohse was designated for assignment, and outfielder Jared Hoying was optioned to Round Rock.Manager Jeff Banister said Gallo, 22, provides a big left-handed bat with power potential in the lineup, which is without Prince Fielder (pending neck surgery) and Shin-Soo Choo (lower back inflammation).Gallo was hitting sixth and playing first base in his return. He was with the team for four games in late May and had a flyout as a pinch hitter in his only action. He hit six homers in 36 games last season for the Rangers.Martinez (1-2, 6.45 ERA) was recalled to make his first start for the Rangers since July 4 at Boston. He had been optioned to Round Rock soon after that when Lohse was brought up from the minors, but Martinez replaced him in the rotation.Lohse, 37, lost both his starts and had a 12.dddddddddddd54 ERA for Texas since being called up just before the All-Star break. He allowed 15 hits and 13 runs in 9? innings with three strikeouts and five walks for the Rangers, after going 2-5 with a 5.06 ERA in 10 starts for Round Rock.Gallo hit .246 with 19 homers and 47 RBIs in 70 games at Round Rock, with homers in three of his last five games.Hoying hit .241 with five RBIs in 17 games over two stints with the Rangers this season. He also pitched an inning July 8 against Minnesota.The Rangers also transferred outfielder Drew Stubbs (left little toe sprain) from the Arizona League to Round Rock to continue his injury rehab assignment, and outfielder Justin Ruggiano was released from his minor league contract with Round Rock. He was on the Rangers Opening Day roster, but played only one game before getting designated for assignment and outrighted to Round Rock on April 10. ' ' '