INGLEWOOD – This is what good teams do. They take advantage of the downtrodden teams on their schedule. They keep pounding until the other side cracks. They’re relentless in all three phases. And yes, these Chargers are a good team. Maybe even good enough to stand up to the still undefeated and defending champ Kansas City Chiefs, and we’ll find out more about that challenge for … [Read more...] about Alexander: Chargers don’t let their guard down
Cam Reddish adjusting his game to fit role with Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Lakers sixth-year wing Cam Reddish is making the transition that several NBA players before him have. Going from “The Guy” in high school and college, and being a highly-featured offensive option early in their NBA career, to a player who has to star in the role that’s needed of them. After a start to his career that featured inconsistency and being traded … [Read more...] about Cam Reddish adjusting his game to fit role with Lakers
Chargers catch a break from video replay that wiped out Titans’ touchdown
INGLEWOOD — There were only 25 seconds remaining in the first half when Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert dropped to pass. The Chargers had the ball on their own 23-yard line and Coach Jim Harbaugh wasn’t content with a 13-7 lead at halftime. Harbaugh wanted more. The Tennessee Titans pressured Herbert and defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons grabbed the quarterback’s right arm … [Read more...] about Chargers catch a break from video replay that wiped out Titans’ touchdown
Anthony Davis exits early, Lakers beat Raptors for fifth consecutive home win
LOS ANGELES — Despite Anthony Davis leaving the game early with an eye injury, the Lakers’ home winning streak on Sunday, picking up a 123-103 win over the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena. With Davis absent for the final 17-plus minutes, LeBron James dialed up his intensity in the latter stages of the third quarter and early in the fourth, helping the Lakers turn a … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis exits early, Lakers beat Raptors for fifth consecutive home win
Ducks overcome Blue Jackets, snapping a four-game losing streak
ANAHEIM –– The Ducks snapped a four-game winless skid and earned the first victory of this homestand with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Honda Center on Sunday. There was no shortage of punch-trading and close calls, but the Ducks ultimately blended resilience and opportunism to send Columbus, who also entered the evening without a win in its past four games, to … [Read more...] about Ducks overcome Blue Jackets, snapping a four-game losing streak