Hanukkah Miracle saves the Raiders
Chandler Jones intercepted a lateral and ran 48 yards for a touchdown as time expired to give to the Raiders one of the most improbable wins in NFL history.
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1. Hanukkah Miracle saves the Raiders
Chandler Jones intercepted a lateral and ran 48 yards for a touchdown as time expired to give the Raiders a 30-24 win over New England Sunday. It was one of the most improbable wins in NFL history and kept the Raiders’ flickering playoff hopes alive. The Sporting Tribune’s Steve Carp has more one of the craziest endings ever.
2. Chargers defense steps up in ugly win over Titans
The Chargers defense stepped up in an ugly win over the Tennessee Titans as the team returned to playoff seeding after the win. The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez has the latest on the Chargers keeping their playoff hopes alive.
3. Fresno State onto the next chapter with LA Bowl win
Fresno State completed a historic turnaround this season with a victory over Washington State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. The Sporting Tribune’s Kamran Nia has more from SoFi Stadium.
4. Beavers hit jackpot in Vegas
Oregon State shuts down Florida 30-3 to win the Las Vegas Bowl in impressive fashion as the SEC debuts at Allegiant Stadium. The Sporting Tribune’s Steve Carp has the latest on a new era of postseason college football in Las Vegas.
5. Lakers squeak out a win in the last seconds against Wizards
Thomas Bryant scores the game-winning dunk off a broken play as the Lakers win their second straight game. The Sporting Tribune’s Rey Moralde has more from Crypto.com Arena.
6. Chargers face favorable path to playoffs but must avoid past errors
The Chargers blew an opportunity to make the playoffs in 2021 but Brandon Staley says the teams has learned from it as they aim to clinch a postseason berth this year. The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez has more on the Chargers closing out their season strong.
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Here are the game times and television channels for professional teams in the region today:
5:15 p.m. – Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers – ESPN
6:00 p.m. – Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns – Spectrum SportsNet
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