The Chargers have won three consecutive games, four out of five and six of nine overall this season. They have the NFL’s stingiest defense, a playmaking quarterback who is heating up at just the right moment with his arm and his legs and a coach whose reputation for winning precedes him. So, it wasn’t surprising that the powers that be shifted the Chargers’ game Sunday against … [Read more...] about Chargers’ next challenge is proving they’re ready for primetime
Can the Rams’ offense get back on track against the Patriots?
LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay declined to name a starting center for the Rams’ game Sunday at the New England Patriots. It’s not that he hadn’t already made a decision, just a spot of gamesmanship ahead of the matchup. But regardless who is snapping the ball Sunday, whether it is free-agent acquisition Jonah Jackson for a second game in a row off injured reserve or a reversion to … [Read more...] about Can the Rams’ offense get back on track against the Patriots?
Clippers routed by Rockets in their NBA Cup opener
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — The Clippers got Texas two-stomped in Houston. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five 3-pointers, Alperen Sengun had a triple-double and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in the NBA Cup Group Play opener for both teams. It was Houston’s season-high fourth straight … [Read more...] about Clippers routed by Rockets in their NBA Cup opener
Anthony Davis, Lakers outlast Spurs to win NBA Cup opener
SAN ANTONIO — After running the table in last year’s In-Season Tournament en route to winning the inaugural NBA Cup, the Lakers got off to a strong start in their request to claim back-to-back trophies. Anthony Davis had a season-high 40 points and LeBron James recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double as the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs, 120-115, on Friday night at … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis, Lakers outlast Spurs to win NBA Cup opener
Former Dodger Al Ferrara, a 2-time World Series champion, dies at 84
Former Dodgers outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara died on Friday, the team announced. He was 84. Ferrara was part of the Dodgers’ World Series championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also hit 27 home runs over two-plus seasons with the San Diego Padres from 1969-71. “We are saddened to hear the news of Al Ferrara’s passing today,” Stan Kasten, the Dodgers’ president and CEO, said … [Read more...] about Former Dodger Al Ferrara, a 2-time World Series champion, dies at 84