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There are plenty of men and women rising through the ranks. Who could be next in line for the league’s most coveted front-office jobs?

HARTFORD, Conn. — Steve Blass had just pitched the game of his life, of any pitcher’s life, beating the Orioles, 2-1, in Game 7 of the World Series. After the championship Pirates of 1971 boarded their plane home in Baltimore, MVP Roberto Clemente stood up in front.

The Panthers ran the white-hot Lions into the freezing turf at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday.

PITTSBURGH — Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett traveled with the Steelers to Carolina over the weekend when he was in the NFL’s concussion protocol. He watched from the sideline with a headset on, listening to the communication between backup Mitch Trubisky and offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Joe Pavelski doesn’t make much of the numbers he’s accumulated in his 17-year career.

The game wasn't the result Ohio State fans wanted, but the colors and setting still made for some great high-resolution photos. #GoBucks

The Panthers don't have the best history against Mike Tomlin and the Steelers. But a Week 15 win over Pittsburgh would assure the Super Bowl-winning coach of a career first.

Matt Rhule was persona non grata at Charlotte Hornets games towards the end of his tenure in Carolina. But that's certainly not the case for Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks.

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook(O/U = over/under). Last week's record 10-6 (.625); season 108-71-1 (.603). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-8 (.500); season 84-92-4 (.477).…