The Los Angeles Chargers were 0-2 heading into their Sunday morning matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. They won the must-win game 28-24. Fourth-year safety Alohi Gilman and rookie outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu both stood out for a much-maligned Chargers defense. Keenan Allen had a historic day, reeling in 18 catches for a career-best 215 yards […]
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Chargers Defense Saves Brandon Staley’s Inconceivable Decision That Almost Dropped LA to 0-3
The Los Angeles Chargers SURVIVE! LA escapes with a thriller road win over the Minnesota Vikings to move to 1-2 and grab a much-needed victory. The offense and defense did their job, in particular QB Justin Herbert and WR Keenan Allen. It was a nail-biting game from beginning to end; however, just when you think […]
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Chargers Notes: Possible Fatal Flaw in Justin Herbert’s Game, Chargers Dip In Power Rankings
A key storyline coming into the season was the stability of Brandon Staley’s head coaching job. The Chargers just so happened to bring in one of the hottest names in the head coaching market to be their offensive coordinator, and many believed it was a move to have a backup plan just in case this […]
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ESPN, ‘First Take’ ratings crush FS1, ‘Undisputed’ with Shannon Sharpe switch
Shannon Sharpe’s move to ‘First Take’ continues to produce early wins for ESPN. Sharpe joins Stephen A. Smith on Mondays and Tuesday every week, averaging 671,500 viewers over the two-day period. In comparison, Sharpe’s former show, FS1’s ‘Undisputed’, averaged 151.5 million viewers during the same two-day period. Related: ‘First Take’ social media numbers boom due […]
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Chargers News: Brandon Staley Under Fire Once Again
The Los Angeles Chargers entered this season ready to prove everyone wrong about them. After the collapse in the postseason last year, many were calling for the job of head coach Brandon Staley. But the Bolts organization decided to give him another chance to prove himself. The team brought in a new offensive coordinator, Kellen […]
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Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian, the founder of Reddit, sounds off on critics of women’s sports
There are still plenty of internet warriors who detract the continuous growth of women’s sports — and Serena Williams’ husband went off on them. Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder and former CEO, recently received backlash from users on X after tweeting about the growth of women’s ratings of the US Open which saw the women’s […]
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Mark Cuban has a rational take on new NBA resting rule
Mark Cuban is one of the most outspoken NBA governors, and he’s given his thoughts again on a huge new NBA rule. The NBA’s new rule, which was approved by the team governors on Sept. 13, will fine teams for resting star players in certain circumstances as the league attempts to lessen the rest periods […]
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Walmart CEO says pricier groceries are here to stay
If your trips to the grocery store lately have you shaking your head over how much more expensive things are than they used to be, no one could blame you — food prices are up 10.9% from just a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent Consumer Price Index. Folks looking […]
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Chargers Get Passing Grade For Decent Performance Against Miami Despite Loss
As the new NFL season got going on Sunday, it was a chance for the Los Angeles Chargers to make an early season statement. They were hosting another playoff team from last season in what was seen as a matchup with potential playoff implications down the line. The Bolts came in confident that they had […]
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Chargers on The Wrong Side of History Yet Again
Week one was not kind to the Los Angeles Chargers as the team dropped its first game to the Miami Dolphins, 36-34. To make the loss feel worse, the Chargers did something that hasn’t been done in 23 years. The Bolts became the first team since 2000 to rush for 200 yards, allowed fewer than […]
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Chargers Lose Season Opener in High-Scoring Battle with Dolphins
The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their 2023 season in an electrifying showdown against the Miami Dolphins. Still, despite a thrilling performance, they came up just short, falling 36-34 in a high-scoring affair. final pic.twitter.com/GlBYChFRDl — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 10, 2023 This matchup was a stark departure from their 2022 meeting, where they […]
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Beaches reopen in Coronado as sewage water flows from Mexico decrease
The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant near the U.S-Mexico border is stabilizing, and transboundary flows of sewage water down the Tijuana River are decreasing, as the storm has passed, the agency reported Monday morning.
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Rules for a penalty-free higher education expense withdrawal
If you’re facing the unpleasant prospect of paying college bills for the fall semester, you may be thinking of tapping into your retirement savings to help with the costs. If you’re under age 59 ½, there is an exception to the 10% early distribution penalty for higher education expenses. But there are several rules you […]
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ESPN host Sage Steele leaves after settling COVID vaccine-related case
Sage Steele is leaving ESPN after settling a lawsuit with Disney. Steele spent 16 years with ESPN, filed a lawsuit against the company in 2022 alleging that the network violated her First Amendment rights and Connecticut’s free speech protections. Steele was reportedly suspended in late 2021 after she made comments on former NFL player Jay […]
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ESPN chooses new trio for its morning radio crew
ESPN has reportedly found its new trio to lead its morning radio show. Super Bowl-winning defensive end Chris Canty will be alongside SiriusXM’s Evan Cohen, and Michelle Smallmon, replacing the previous trio of Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Max Kellerman, according to a report by the New York Post. DON’T MISS: ESPN Is Reportedly Trying […]
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McDonald’s menu adds new meals based on media appearances
McDonald’s transcends popular culture. Nearly every American has eaten there and even celebrities succumb to the chain’s popular fast-food offerings. Over the past few years, the No. 1 burger chain has capitalized on that posiition by offering “Famous Orders,” meals picked by big-name celebrities. A 2021 collaboration with rapper Saweetie, for example, led to the […]