New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has announced that he and wife Abby are expecting their first child.
The couple, who married in 2008, are said to be "so happy" to welcome the child, reports the New York Post.
"They are both so happy and excited. Eli is being very protective of Abby, as it is still early days," a source said.
"Very few people know because Abby is only a few months along and isn't really showing yet."
The baby will be born in spring 2011.
Eli Manning, wife 'expecting first child'
Published Friday, Oct 29 2010, 16:49 BST | By Jennifer Still
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