FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When it was done and Justin Herbert had thrown three touchdown passes, and the Chargers had routed the New England Patriots, 40-7, and clinched an AFC wild-card berth, coach Jim Harbaugh sought out general manager Joe Hortiz inside a boisterous locker room Saturday. Harbaugh laid a bearhug on Hortiz. “I love you, man,” he said, smiling as he thumped Hortiz … [Read more...] about Chargers thrash Patriots to clinch AFC wild-card berth
Rams defense finds redemption in win over Cardinals
Wide receiver Michael Wilson #14 of the Arizona Cardinals drops pass in the end zone against cornerback Darious Williams #24 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs for yardage … [Read more...] about Rams defense finds redemption in win over Cardinals
Shohei Ohtani and wife expecting first child
Shohei Ohtani is a three-time MVP and a World Series champion. Now he’s about to add another title. Daddy. Ohtani posted to his Instagram account Saturday, announcing the upcoming birth of his and wife Mamiko’s first child. “Can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon!” he posted under a photo of a pink onesie and baby shoes – with the family dog, Decoy, lying next … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani and wife expecting first child
Flyers ground Ducks in return from Christmas break
Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) shoots against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.) Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost (48) brings the puck upice against the Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in … [Read more...] about Flyers ground Ducks in return from Christmas break
Quinton Byfield leads Kings’ OT triumph over Oilers
LOS ANGELES –– ‘Twas the season for mirth, merriment and grudge matches as the Kings prevailed over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Crypto.com Arena in overtime Saturday afternoon in their first game after the holiday break. Edmonton eliminated the Kings in each of the past three postseasons, all in the first round, but the Kings won the first of their four scheduled clashes in … [Read more...] about Quinton Byfield leads Kings’ OT triumph over Oilers