EL SEGUNDO — They’re going to play a football game Saturday in Houston and I hope it’s a good one. Forgive me Chargers fans who would prefer a cakewalk, but what I want is a down-to-the-wire instant classic, edge-of-our-couch-cushion sports distraction at its finest. I’d like to see C.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans’ slumping sophomore quarterback from Rancho Cucamonga, … [Read more...] about Swanson: Chargers-Texans prediction? I just hope everyone has fun
Why Rams-Vikings was moved to Arizona, and how Rams will move forward amidst wildfires
LOS ANGELES — It was eerily similar to 2018, when the Woolsey fire ripped through Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein heard a teammate point out a new cloud of smoke on the horizon, and his heart dropped at the thought of another blaze in the community. Then, as he stared to the west, a new, horrible thought crossed his mind. “You’re like, wait a … [Read more...] about Why Rams-Vikings was moved to Arizona, and how Rams will move forward amidst wildfires
Emotional JJ Redick reflects on losing home, says Lakers want to play, ‘give people hope’
EL SEGUNDO — Lakers coach JJ Redick wasn’t prepared for what he saw when returned to his home in Pacific Palisades on Wednesday morning after the team’s two-game trip in Texas. Redick’s rental home in Pacific Palisades was one of the structures lost to the Palisades fire, which started around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday – while Redick and the team were still in Dallas ahead of their … [Read more...] about Emotional JJ Redick reflects on losing home, says Lakers want to play, ‘give people hope’
Flyers fans not expected to give Cutter Gauthier a warm welcome
Smarting from a lashing in St. Louis that was over not long after it began on Thursday, the Ducks moseyed along for a weekend double dip in the Metropolitan Division. They will exchange some Brotherly Love with the Flyers on Saturday before dealing with a Storm Watch in Carolina on Sunday. Saturday, they’ll face what’s sure to be the most hostile Philly crowd they’ve … [Read more...] about Flyers fans not expected to give Cutter Gauthier a warm welcome
Chargers at Texans: Who has the edge in their AFC wild-card game?
CHARGERS (11-6) at TEXANS (10-7) When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Where: NRG Stadium, Houston TV/radio: CBS (Ch. 2)/98.7 FM; 105.5 FM/94.3 FM (Spanish) Line: Chargers by 2.5 points Notable injury designations Chargers: OUT: WR Joshua Palmer (foot). DOUBTFUL: DB Ja’Sir Taylor (rib). QUESTIONABLE: CB Eli Apple (hamstring), RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), WR Quentin … [Read more...] about Chargers at Texans: Who has the edge in their AFC wild-card game?