Rivera: Panthers sticking with Allen as starting QB vs 49ers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera ended any suspense over his quarterback situation, saying Kyle Allen will remain the starter when Carolina visits the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Allen is 4-0 as Carolina’s starter this season since taking over for the injured Cam Newton.
Rivera says Newton will work with trainers this week at practice, but isn’t sure how much — if at all — the 2015 league MVP will practice. Newton has missed four games wi