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Chargers drop yet another close game against Kansas City
Chargers fail to slow down the Chiefs offense while L.A. can only find the end zone once in the second half.
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1. Chargers drop yet another close game against Kansas City
For the second week in a row, the Chargers were close to finishing off a very good team on national television. But as The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez writes, “Keywords ‘were close.’” The Chargers dropped to 5-5 after a 30-27 loss to the 8-2 Kansas City Chiefs and Ramirez has all the details on the Chargers’ latest thrilling loss.
2. Raiders’ Carr and Adams are a blockbuster duo
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 22-16 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos looked like a climactic scene from a movie. The Sporting Tribune’s Tony Capobianco was in Denver to watch the drama play out as Derek Carr and Davante Adams led the Raiders to a Hollywood-like comeback victory over the Broncos.
3. Rams QB Matthew Stafford leaves game vs. Saints in concussion protocol
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford — cleared Saturday from the concussion protocol — left in the third quarter of Sunday’s 27-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints for a concussion evaluation. The defending Super Bowl champion Rams are now 3-7, tied for the second fewest win in the league. The Sporting Tribune has the latest on the Rams’ nightmarish season.
4. No. 8 UCLA falls to No. 5 Baylor for second straight loss
After falling to the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, the UCLA Bruins had a redemption opportunity against the No. 5 Baylor Bears. However, they failed to capitalize, losing 80-75 in the Continental Tire Main Event consolation game, finishing the tournament 0-2. The Sporting Tribune’s Kamran Nia has the latest on UCLA’s forgettable trip to Las Vegas.
5. USMNT are a global melting pot of experience
A melting pot of heritage, culture, and international training has built the U.S. Men’s National Team representing the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup into a blend representative of America and one that might lift the country further into the tournament than ever before. The Sporting Tribune’s Chandrima Chatterjee has the latest on the United States at the World Cup in Qatar.
6. Anthony Davis leads Lakers to rout of hapless Spurs
Anthony Davis recorded 30 points and 18 rebounds as the Lakers dominated the San Antonio Spurs 123-92 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday to win their season-best third straight game. The Sporting Tribune has the latest on the suddenly streaking Lakers.
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