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IN BRIEF

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Peyton Manning might have a few years left in his record-breaking right arm.

Riding into retirement with another Super Bowl ring? Well, that's not even a thought for the Denver Broncos quarterback.

“If I can't produce, if I can't help the team, that's when I'll stop playing,” Manning said Sunday. “If that's next year, maybe it is, but I certainly want to continue to keep playing.”

The AFC champion Broncos arrived in New Jersey on Sunday night for the start of preparations for the big game next week against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Manning, at a news conference aboard the Cornucopia Majesty cruise ship docked outside the team hotel, said he has no plans beyond next Sunday's Super Bowl.

MIAMI — Tampa Bay Buccaneers executive Dennis Hickey was hired as general manager of the Miami Dolphins, ending an arduous search that lasted nearly three weeks.Hickey has been with the Buccaneers for 18 seasons, including the past three as director of player personnel.The hiring came after the Dolphins were rebuffed by several candidates.

SAN DIEGO — In a tournament that was up for grabs, Scott Stallings hit a 4-iron worthy of a winner Sunday in the Farmers Insurance Open.Stallings was in a five-way tie for the lead when he hit his second shot on the par-5 18th hole as hard as he could. It was enough to barely clear the water, and he took two putts from 40 feet for birdie and a 4-under 68 at Torrey Pines. That was enough for a one-shot victory.

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Jessica Korda won the season-opening Bahamas LPGA Classic for her second tour title, holing a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat Stacy Lewis by a stroke.

Jake Coker is going from backing up Jameis Winston to trying to replace AJ McCarron. The former Florida State quarterback is transferring to Alabama and will be eligible to play next season.Coach Nick Saban announced Sunday that Coker has signed with the Crimson Tide.

MILWAUKEE — Free agent pitcher Matt Garza signed a four-year contract with Milwaukee on Sunday, strengthening the top of the rotation and boosting the Brewers' hopes following a disappointing season.The Brewers said the contract included a vesting option for 2018.

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