Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal
With the Roki $asaki $igning, the Dodgers are edging into Evil Empire territory. Yes, ability and willingness to spend big money are no guarantee of…
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh requires two medical procedures
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh will have a cardiac ablation this offseason as well as hip replacement surgery.“Soon,” Harbaugh said.During the Chargers’ road game in Week…
Chargers takeaways: Help needed at edge, receiver, interior line
The Chargers’ Ladd McConkey (15) runs to complete an 86-yard touchdown catch as the Texans’ cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) trails. McConkey, who had an…
Wildfire relief: L.A. teams donate $8 million; set Friday supply distributions
Los Angeles sports teams committed $8 million toward wildfire relief and announced three events to provide supplies to those affected by the fires, the teams…
Khalil Mack mulling over whether to return to Chargers or retire
After a devastating 27-point playoff collapse two seasons ago nearly sent Khalil Mack into sudden retirement, the Chargers’ star edge rusher plans to revisit the…
The Sports Report: Chargers are one and done in the NFL playoffs
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. With the Chargers in a playoff game Saturday, here’s a special Sunday edition of The Sports Report. Newsletter Go…
Houston is not the ‘Big Easy’ as Texans blow away the Chargers
HOUSTON — Remember all that talk about how fortunate it was that the Chargers secured the AFC’s fifth seed so they could start their postseason march…
Texans’ four interceptions help eliminate the Chargers
HOUSTON — Texans safety Eric Murray had a wide-open running lane to the end zone. Justin Herbert could do nothing but turn away solemnly. Somehow the…
L.A. sports teams, Fanatics launch ‘L.A. Strong’ fire relief campaign
In an effort to aid recovery from the Southland’s devastating wildfires, the Los Angeles sports community has united in an “L.A. Strong” merchandise collection.The “L.A.…
Derwin James Jr. held together Chargers’ decimated secondary
A second safety went on injured reserve in as many weeks. The Chargers were calling on practice squad players who hadn’t even had a week’s…
NFL to ‘closely monitor’ L.A. County fires ahead of Vikings-Rams
Five days before the Rams host the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild-card playoff game, the NFL said it was keeping an eye on the…
Chargers fortify offense with return of Edwards, addition of Elliott
For the first time in two weeks, the Chargers had both of their leading rushers on the practice field Tuesday, and the team didn’t stop…
The Sports Report: Playoff opponents are set for Rams and Chargers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott signing with Chargers
Former Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be signed to the Chargers’ practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the deal not…
NFL wild-card playoff schedule: Chargers play first, Rams last
The Chargers will open the NFL’s wild-card weekend, and the Rams will close it.The Chargers will play at Houston at 1:30 p.m. PST Saturday, and…
Chargers beat Raiders, earn No. 5 seed, playoff game at Houston
LAS VEGAS — Justin Herbert flailed his arms in mock frustration as teammates pulled him to his feet. Even a 41-yard scramble couldn’t satisfy the Chargers…
Chargers Khalil Mack, Derwin James Jr. and Rashawn Slater named to Pro Bowl
Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack, safety Derwin James Jr. and offensive tackle Rashawn Slater were selected to the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Thursday.Mack earned…
Derius Davis’ game-changing skills proving critical for Chargers
One was clutch. The other was acrobatic.Both of Derius Davis’ touchdown catches have been electrifying.The second-year receiver has sparked the Chargers’ offense at just the…
Chargers’ playoff opponent depends upon outcome in AFC North
Jim Harbaugh doesn’t care for complicated playoff scenarios. With teams still vying for divisional titles and playoff seeding, the Chargers coach, whose team clinched its…
Chargers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins’ return a big help to offense
The Chargers’ Quentin Johnston (1) finds running room after a catch against the Patriots. (Kathryn Riley / Getty Images) While the defense has remained consistent…