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?
Ducks’ 6-game trip begins with a lopsided loss in St. Louis
By WARREN MAYES The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — The Ducks started their longest road trip of the season with a forgettable night in St. Louis. Robert Thomas scored twice and the St. Louis Blues hammered the Ducks, 6-2, on Thursday night. Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich each had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Tucker and Dylan Holloway also scored for the Blues. Brayden … [Read more...] about Ducks’ 6-game trip begins with a lopsided loss in St. Louis
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. named AFC Defensive Player of the Month
EL SEGUNDO — Derwin James Jr. was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Month on Thursday, because, of course he was. Over the final weeks of the regular season, the Chargers’ standout safety had 28 tackles, three sacks, seven tackles for loss, an interception and a fumble recovery. It was an added bonus after James was selected last week to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time … [Read more...] about Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. named AFC Defensive Player of the Month
Fires cause NFL to move Rams’ playoff game with Vikings to Arizona
The NFL announced on Thursday that it is moving the Rams’ playoff opener against the Minnesota Vikings from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, as yet more fires broke out across Southern California. The decision came Thursday afternoon shortly after the Kenneth fire broke out in West Hills, mere miles away from the Rams’ practice facility in Woodlands … [Read more...] about Fires cause NFL to move Rams’ playoff game with Vikings to Arizona
Dodgers sign 4 arbitration-eligible players to 1-year contracts
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers reached contract agreements with four of their five remaining arbitration-eligible players on Thursday. Relievers Michael Kopech, Brusdar Graterol, Evan Phillips and Anthony Banda agreed to one-year contracts. The lone remaining unsigned arbitration-eligible player is left-hander Alex Vesia. Thursday was the deadline for teams to reach agreements with … [Read more...] about Dodgers sign 4 arbitration-eligible players to 1-year contracts