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That’s what it’s all about, six little letters and one solitary dash, the dateline that raises what was once a sleepy little farming village into the big time. In the old days, say, two weeks ago, before the arrival of the Raiders, Oxnard got its national attention the hard way, in a monologue by Johnny … Read more

The running ability and athleticism of the Chargers’ Justin Herbert is rare for a quarterback his size. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) He’s not just the prototypical passer. To Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, dual-threat quarterback isn’t even the right classification for what Justin Herbert can do. “Justin could play tight end in the National … Read more

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers scrambles during a game against Indiana on Sept. 14. Garbers and the Bruins will need to be in top form to beat Washington on the road Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) 1 By the end of their trip to Seattle, UCLA players might feel like playing Nirvana on … Read more

US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe was fined a total of $120,000 — but will not be suspended — for cursing repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters last month. The ATP said Thursday during its season-ending tournament in Italy that its fines committee handed Tiafoe a penalty of $60,000 … Read more

Donna Kelce has revealed whether her son Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, will be joining their family for Thanksgiving celebrations this year. During an appearance on the “Today” show Thursday, the mom of two was asked what she has planned for the November holiday. “I am going to be at a football game. Travis is playing the … Read more

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua walks on the field before a loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. The Rams face the New England Patriots on Sunday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) 1 After losing to the Miami Dolphins on Monday night, the Rams welcomed a short turnaround to forget about their ineffective … Read more

The Rams’ Kyren Williams is swallowed up by Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks (left) and David Long Jr. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) First came self-reflection, followed quickly by self-correction. After rushing for eight touchdowns in six games, last Monday’s defeat by the Miami Dolphins marked the third consecutive game Rams running back Kyren Williams … Read more

Referee David Coote has been suspended by the PGMOL pending a full investigation (Photo: Getty) Referee David Coote allegedly attempted to organise a ‘drugs party’ while he was officiating a match between Tottenham and Manchester City last month. On Monday, Coote was suspended from domestic refereeing duty by the PGMOL [Professional Game Match Officials Ltd] after … Read more

Mike Tyson showed off his incredible physique ahead of his fight with Jake Paul (AFP via Getty) Mike Tyson’s strength and conditioning coach has revealed the secrets behind the 58-year-old’s training plan for his fight with Jake Paul. The two-time world heavyweight champion showed off his incredible physique at Thursday night’s weigh-in and tipped the … Read more

Gary Lineker will step down from his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the Premier League season (Picture: The Rest is Football) Gary Lineker has refused to name his ideal candidate to succeed him as Match of the Day presenter but has one key piece of advice for whoever does … Read more