The picture for the NFL playoffs became a little clearer after Week 14. The Carolina Panthers (13-0) are already in, having clinched the NFC South division title with their Week 13 victory over the Saints. Yesterday’s blowout victory over the Falcons ensured a first round bye for the team. Looking …

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred informed the career hits leader Pete Rose that his permanent ban from baseball will stay in place. Rose’s plea for reinstatement was rejected citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Rose was initially banned …

The New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 27-6 in Houston on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots clinch a playoff spot with the rout of the Texans and are the first team in the AFC to secure its spot in the postseason. RESPECT. #NEvsHOU #SNF pic.twitter.com/tsXpMbgTHq — Sunday Night Football …

Cincinnati Bengals (10-3) quarterback Andy Dalton suffered a thumb injury on his throwing hand during the first quarter of this past Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5). The Steelers defeated the Bengals 33-20. The injury took place on the final play of the Bengals opening drive. The play concluded …

Carolina still reigns in the NFL as the undefeated giants with a 13-0 record.  Sunday, the Panthers faced the Atlanta Falcons, which ended in a lopsided score (38-0).  During the game, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton experienced more injury having left the game in the fourth quarter due to numbness in …