NFL

The Indianapolis Colts advanced to the Divisional Round Playoffs after beating the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-10 on Sunday

The Baltimore Ravens advanced to the AFC divisional round playoffs after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-17 in the wild card game on Saturday.

Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27-16 in the NFL NFC Wild Card game. They'll face the Seattle Seahawks or Green Bay Packers in the next round.

Jarryd Hayne was warned by Fox Sports of the Detroit Lions' penchant for experimenting with players outside of American football. Rugby ace Carlin Isles, who was cut in 2013, is the latest example of how the Lions had kept athletes from other sports anticipating an NFL deal.There was reportedly also a German and a Norwegian athlete spotted on youtube who were asked to try out as wide receiver and as kicker, respectively, only to be cut later.

Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church has more than playing on his mind when takes the field against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He is also eager to exact revenge against the Lions Golden Tate a 2012 hit on teammate Sean Lee.

An MRI test revealed that Pittsburgh Steelers' Le'Veon Bell did not suffer ligament damage following a hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Reggie Nelson last Sunday. However, he is experiencing soreness and pain and the team decided to sign Ben Tate as an insurance at running back.

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping that linebackers Anthony Hitchens and Rolando McClain and right tackle Doug Free will be healthy enough to play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The team's top players DeMarco Murray, Tony Romo and Jason Witten are also bothered by current or recent injuries.

The Detorit Lions are appealing suspension on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh by the NFL and hopes to get him ready for Sunday's wild card game against the Dallas Cowboys. The appeal will be heard by ex-NFL player and assistant coach Ted Cottrell.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that in due time they will be able to determine what personnel changes are needed. They are currently looking for a replacement to fired head coach Mike Smith.

The Atlanta Falcons are rebuilding starting with firing their head coach Mike Smith

Many were speculating that Tampa Bay Buccaneers deliberately blowing a 13-point fourth-quarter against New Orleans Saints to secure the top pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. The Buccaneers were said to be planning an upgarde at quarterback and have their sights set on Florida State University's Jameis Winston and University of Oregon's Marcus Mariota.

The National Football League playoffs will begin on Jan. 3

The Chicago Bears, as expected, have fired general manager Phil Emery and head coach Marc Trestman. Bears assistant coaches have been anticipating the firings after the team posted its worst season finish in ten years.

Seattle Seahawks defeated the St. Louis Rams

Jim Harbaugh and San Francisco 49ers have parted ways

Jim Harbaugh will meet with Michigan Wolverines officials this weekend

Jeremy Maclin mentioned the likes of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Chip Kelly as the guys he looks up to in the organisation and that he wants to spend the rest of his career in Philadelphia.

Peyton Manning is thinking about extending his NFL career and not retirement

Johnny Manziel was put in the injured reserve list and have played his last game in his rookie season in the NFL

The Dallas Cowboys plan to use the "franchise tag" on star wide receiver Dez Bryant

The players who will play in the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl has been named

Former National Rugby League star Jarryd Hayne came close to signing with an NFL team two weeks ago but visa problems hindered the plan. Hayne was forced to temporarily fly back home and arrived at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning. Hayne said that he was already in the facility of the said NFL team when the visa problems came up. Since he can't even be in an NFL facility for longer than 24 hours without having signed a contract, he then decided to get a rest.

Cincinnati Bengals defeated Denver Broncos, 37-28

Dominic Raiola was suspended by the NFL after a dirty play where he stepped on an opponent's ankle

The Seattle Seahawks routed the Arizona Cardinals, 35-6 on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts, 42-7

Washington Redskins defeated Philadelphia Eagles, 27-24 on a late field goal.

The Chicago Bears are expected to bench quarterback Jay Cutler against the Detroit Lions in Week 16

Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers could move to college football with the Michigan Wolverines