NFL | Tom Krasovic: Bears’ Caleb Williams is improving fast; Jim Harbaugh had Chargers ready By Tom Krasovic October 13, 2024 at 6:12 p.m. Football lovers should add the Bears to their list of teams to watch
Los Angeles Chargers | Nick Canepa’s report card: Justin Herbert, special teams make the grade during Chargers’ win over Broncos in Denver By Nick Canepa October 13, 2024 at 8:07 p.m. The Union-Tribune’s Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday’s 23-16 win over the Broncos in...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers overcome Jim Harbaugh’s heart issue plus injuries to defeat Broncos By Elliott Teaford October 13, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had his best game of the season and the Chargers defense...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh leaves sideline temporarily because of an illness By Elliott Teaford October 13, 2024 at 2:07 p.m. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter took over the coaching duties in the absence of Harbaugh.
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers and Broncos face off in battle of former Oregon quarterbacks By Elliott Teaford October 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The Chargers’ Justin Herbert and Denver’s Bo Nix, who played against each other in college...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers at Denver Broncos: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford October 12, 2024 at 7:31 p.m. What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, matchup to watch, TV info, fantasy sleeper, prediction and...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers set to face Broncos without CB Asante Samuel Jr., RB Gus Edwards By Elliott Teaford October 11, 2024 at 6:38 p.m. Safety Derwin James Jr. will return to the lineup after serving the one-game suspension imposed...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers’ transformation underway under defensive coordinator Jesse Minter By Elliott Teaford October 10, 2024 at 8:51 p.m. The Chargers have given up a league low of 12.5 points per game, but they...
Los Angeles Chargers | QB Justin Herbert, Chargers unfazed by their lackluster passing game By Elliott Teaford October 9, 2024 at 5:19 p.m. Herbert, who has been dealing with a sprained ankle, is 31st among all quarterbacks in...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers still looking at NFL’s new kickoff rules as a work in progress By Elliott Teaford October 7, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. “We’ve got the right guys to implement it, but I think we’re still trying to...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs outsmart Chargers to open up AFC West lead By Tom Krasovic September 29, 2024 at 8:23 p.m. The Chiefs outsmarted the Chargers between the headsets and the earholes
Los Angeles Chargers | Swanson: Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is a gamer, and you’ve got to respect it By Mirjam Swanson September 30, 2024 at 8:58 a.m. Despite being limited with a high ankle sprain, the quarterback played the entire game as...
Los Angeles Chargers | Nick Canepa’s report card: Stellar work by Chargers QB, coaches, but Chiefs prevail By Nick Canepa September 29, 2024 at 5:59 p.m. The Union-Tribune's Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers can’t finish what they start in loss to Chiefs By Elliott Teaford September 30, 2024 at 7:21 a.m. Kansas City records its 10th consecutive win with comeback from 10-0 deficit in SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers | Patrick Mahomes has overcome high ankle sprains; can Chargers’ Justin Herbert do same vs. Chiefs? By Tom Krasovic September 30, 2024 at 12:17 a.m. Sunday will reveal if Justin Herbert can do likewise Sunday on the Kroenke Dome’s fake...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford September 30, 2024 at 12:08 a.m. What's at stake, injuries, who's better, top matchup, TV info, fantasy sleeper and prediction for...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers agree to sell stake in franchise to Pistons owner Tom Gores By Elliott Teaford September 27, 2024 at 4:47 p.m. Gores agrees to purchase 27% of the team, including all of Dea Spanos Berberian's 24%...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers confident depth is sufficient if injured tackles can’t play against Chiefs By Elliott Teaford September 26, 2024 at 6:36 p.m. “Next man up. Let’s go. Let’s go to work,” Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman says...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers QB Justin Herbert out of walking boot and ‘progressing’ By Janis Carr September 26, 2024 at 6:05 p.m. The quarterback says his sprained right ankle feels better than it did a week ago...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. suspended 1 game by NFL for illegal tackles By Elliott Teaford September 23, 2024 at 8:34 p.m. James has been assessed five unnecessary roughing penalties in his past 18 games, including one...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers review: Time is now for Justin Herbert to rehab ankle injury By Elliott Teaford September 23, 2024 at 10:28 p.m. Lock him in the athletic trainer’s room, if you must. Allowing the quarterback to play...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Steelers’ performance was the story on Sunday, not Chargers’ injuries By Tom Krasovic September 22, 2024 at 6:55 p.m. Injuries aren’t why, in the second half Sunday, the Chargers got manhandled.
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers backup QB Taylor Heinicke prepared for whatever comes next By Elliott Teaford September 22, 2024 at 6:34 p.m. He said he is prepared to start if quarterback Justin Herbert's ankle isn't sound enough...
Los Angeles Chargers | Nick Canepa’s report card: Average performance from QBs, RBs sink Bolts in Pittsburgh By Nick Canepa September 22, 2024 at 3:03 p.m. The Union-Tribune’s Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Under Harbaugh, Chargers share philosophy with Steelers By Tom Krasovic September 21, 2024 at 7:02 p.m. Jim Harbaugh has turned the Chargers into a team like the Steelers, their opponent on...
Sports Columnists | Nick Canepa: Running has always mattered in the NFL, whether backs are valued or not By Nick Canepa September 21, 2024 at 4:36 p.m. What wins championships? Defense and controlling the ball on the ground
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers face the Steelers in toughest challenge yet By Elliott Teaford September 22, 2024 at 5:47 p.m. In a battle of 2-0 teams, the Chargers travel to Pittsburgh and might be without...
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford September 22, 2024 at 5:48 p.m. What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, a key matchup to watch, TV info, a fantasy...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: In Justin Herbert, Chargers have a QB who is suited to contact By Tom Krasovic September 16, 2024 at 5:10 p.m. Unlike Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert appears to have the size, instincts to hold up
Los Angeles Chargers | Chargers review: Just how good are these guys after a 2-0 start? By Elliott Teaford September 16, 2024 at 3:18 p.m. The Chargers haven’t given up a touchdown in seven quarters since the Raiders’ first-quarter TD...
NFL | Tom Krasovic: Don’t turn a blind eye to Chiefs’ pressing need during their 2-0 start By Tom Krasovic September 15, 2024 at 8:26 p.m. Kansas City is having a hard time protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes
Los Angeles Chargers | Nick Canepa’s report card: Running backs get an A+ in Chargers’ win over Panthers By Nick Canepa September 15, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. The Union-Tribune’s Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday’s 26-3 win over the Panthers:
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Joe Alt is already a good NFL offensive tackle for lucky Chargers By Tom Krasovic September 14, 2024 at 5:35 p.m. The baby-faced long-armed son of former Chiefs standout left tackle John Alt kept Maxx Crosby...
NFL | Tom Krasovic: Raiders need to pull a Chargers — lose often and luck into a star QB By Tom Krasovic September 10, 2024 at 5:45 p.m. Gardner Minshew is the Raiders' starting QB. He's a good backup, but not a long-term starter.
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Jim Harbaugh already has transformed the Chargers into winners By Tom Krasovic September 9, 2024 at 4:27 p.m. This meant more than just one game, and more than just another Chargers opene
Los Angeles Chargers | Nick Canepa’s report card: Chargers’ running backs, linebackers make the grade in season-opening win By Nick Canepa September 8, 2024 at 5:36 p.m. The Union-Tribune’s Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday’s 22-10 win over the Raiders
Sports Columnists | Nick Canepa: Chargers open 2024 with another road game in Inglewood By Nick Canepa September 7, 2024 at 3:11 p.m. Want to know what a distraction is? It's a visiting team making themselves at home...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Chargers have boosted Chiefs dynasty that will kick off NFL season on Thursday By Tom Krasovic September 4, 2024 at 7:03 p.m. By now, the tastiest Kansas City brisket, ribs and sauce should be headed to One...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Sid Gillman’s pass-happy legacy cannot be allowed to fade By Tom Krasovic July 29, 2024 at 3:11 p.m. Sid Gillman was a muse to Don Coryell; coaches Al Davis and Chuck Noll served...
Los Angeles Chargers | Tom Krasovic: Take the over on Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay; not so much with Broncos By Tom Krasovic July 22, 2024 at 3:12 p.m. Jim Harbaugh should increase effectiveness and decrease confusion in his first season as the Chargers'...
Sports | Chargers’ trip to Camp Pendleton carries extra meaning for Alohi Gilman, Jim Harbaugh By Joe Reedy June 13, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marine 2nd Lt. Jawaun Stanley has closely followed Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi...
Sports | Jared Goff could lead ‘San Diego Lions’ to Super Bowl by emulating Tom Brady By Tom Krasovic June 3, 2024 at 9:31 p.m. Jared Goff doesn’t need my advice on how he can lead the “San Diego Lions”...
Sports | Aaron Rodgers, like him or not, will have a very nice season with Jets By Tom Krasovic May 25, 2024 at 5:31 p.m. One more season worth watching.That’s what football lovers will get from Aaron Rodgers.Talking about Rodgers...
Sports | A.J. Smith will forever be known for his spine, stubbornness – and success By Nick Canepa May 18, 2024 at 11:11 p.m. Sez Me …A.J. Smith was Scotch he distilled himself. Not everyone imbibed. An acquired taste,...
Sports | Falcons weren’t wrong to draft Michael Penix By Tom Krasovic May 20, 2024 at 12:16 a.m. By marching to a tune most folks couldn’t hear, the Atlanta Falcons shook up the...
Sports | As Chargers’ GM, A.J. Smith brought club achingly close to a Super Bowl By Tom Krasovic May 19, 2024 at 3:14 a.m. A.J. Smith presided over a tantalizing era of Chargers football that engrossed, thrilled and frustrated...
Sports | 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early first-round projections By Eddie Brown May 8, 2024 at 8:03 p.m. I can guarantee you three things about next year's NFL Draft.First, we won't have to...
Sports | Tom Telesco’s first Raiders draft made sense, but it doesn’t solve a huge problem By Tom Krasovic May 1, 2024 at 1:51 a.m. Tom Telesco experienced firsthand last week how rough it can be to get a desirable...
Sports | Kevin O’Connell needs to coach up Sam Darnold, buy time for draft pick J.J. McCarthy By Tom Krasovic April 30, 2024 at 12:50 a.m. Carlsbad's Kevin O'Connell would be wise to slow the hype train that comes with drafting...
Sports | 2024 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams: What were the Falcons thinking? By Eddie Brown April 29, 2024 at 12:45 a.m. Which teams fared the best this past weekend in Detroit and which teams missed an...
Sports | Jim Harbaugh, Steelers, Kevin O’Connell feasted in NFL Draft By Tom Krasovic April 28, 2024 at 8:39 a.m. Thin-slice judgments regarding the 2024 NFL draft that concluded Saturday in Detroit, home to the...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft: Best undrafted priority free agents By Eddie Brown April 27, 2024 at 11:46 p.m. Talent always finds its way through the cracks. Here are my best available priority free...
Sports | Jim Harbaugh’s fingerprints all over first Chargers draft By Nick Canepa April 27, 2024 at 10:41 p.m. Sez Me …The Real NFL Draft begins on Day 2. When Super Bowl fat is...
Sports | Top 100 prospects available for Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft By Eddie Brown April 27, 2024 at 5:07 a.m. The NFL Draft continues after an exciting second day in Detroit. Here are my top...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft: Top 50 remaining prospects entering Day 2 By Eddie Brown April 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. There are plenty of talented players left after an exciting first day of the NFL...
Sports | Chargers, Raiders, Jaguars, Daniel Jones have good NFL Draft night By Tom Krasovic April 26, 2024 at 7:36 p.m. Ineptitude and a string of good luck paid off Thursday, when the no-longer-irrelevant Los Angeles...
Sports | 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Eddie Brown’s final first-round projections By Eddie Brown April 25, 2024 at 4:01 a.m. Happy Draft Day!There's still plenty of uncertainty (outside of the first pick), but some things...
Sports | Bolts set up well for NFL draft, thanks to well-timed Chargering By Tom Krasovic May 19, 2024 at 3:17 a.m. We should all be as fortunate as the Chargers when we goof up.By losing 12...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft: First-round primer with three possibilities for every pick By Eddie Brown April 25, 2024 at 12:48 a.m. "Someone once told me, 'Time is a flat circle.' Everything we've ever done or will...
Sports | Broncos need to eat their vegetables in NFL draft, not overpay By Tom Krasovic April 24, 2024 at 5:59 p.m. John Elway and Peyton Manning being long retired, the Denver Broncos stand in dire need...
Sports | Despite NFL’s technological, analytical advances, drafting a QB remains risky By Tom Krasovic April 22, 2024 at 11:19 p.m. Sorry to be an NFL draft buzzkill regarding a featured aspect of Thursday's first-round lollapalooza...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Eddie Brown’s Top 100 Prospects By Eddie Brown April 22, 2024 at 9:11 p.m. Part of my weekly mock draft preamble explains it is an attempt at figuring out...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Quarterbacks By Eddie Brown April 20, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | In first draft with Raiders, will Tom Telesco change his Charger ways? By Tom Krasovic April 21, 2024 at 12:48 a.m. No one referred to Tom Telesco as "Trader Tom" in his 11 years as general...
Sports | Chargers could sway stacked draft, depending on what they do with No. 5 pick By Nick Canepa April 20, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. Sez Me …The draft is the NFL’s recovery room.Players finally get off the operating table,...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Wide receivers By Eddie Brown April 20, 2024 at 12:31 a.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Running backs By Eddie Brown April 19, 2024 at 12:37 a.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Six quarterbacks selected in first round By Eddie Brown April 18, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. We're officially one week away from the NFL Draft (April 25-27) kicking off in prime-time...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Tight ends By Eddie Brown April 17, 2024 at 10:20 p.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Offensive tackles By Eddie Brown April 17, 2024 at 9:36 a.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Interior offensive linemen By Eddie Brown April 16, 2024 at 12:19 a.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Safeties By Eddie Brown April 15, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | LT’s allegations that OC threw playoff game still resonate in San Diego By Nick Canepa April 14, 2024 at 7:43 a.m. Sez Me …I did not look directly at the eclipse, which is how I watch...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Cornerbacks By Eddie Brown April 13, 2024 at 11:49 p.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Linebackers By Eddie Brown April 12, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Edge rushers By Eddie Brown April 11, 2024 at 11:27 p.m. Editor’s note: The U-T’s Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up to...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: Defensive tackles By Eddie Brown April 10, 2024 at 10:16 p.m. Editor's note: The U-T's Eddie Brown is breaking down prospects, position by position, leading up...
Sports | April is liar’s month, and the biggest whopper involves Chargers dealing Justin Herbert By Nick Canepa April 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Sez Me ... New Jersey will have a 4.8 earthquake on the Les Richter scale before...
Sports | Busy Texans aim to do with C.J. Stroud what Chargers couldn’t pull off with Justin Herbert By Tom Krasovic April 6, 2024 at 11:31 p.m. Like few other NFL teams this offseason, the Houston Texans are as acquisitive as Richard...
Sports | 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Three-round projections after first wave of free agency By Eddie Brown March 20, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. Free agent signings, trades and compensatory picks, oh my!We're a long ways away from where...
Sports | Keenan Allen insisted the Chargers pay him what he was owed, and got traded as a result By Tom Krasovic March 18, 2024 at 10:07 p.m. Once news broke that Keenan Allen refused the Chargers’ request to take a pay cut,...
Sports | Consistent Keenan Allen will go down as San Diego (and LA) Chargers great By Tom Krasovic March 19, 2024 at 6:46 p.m. Keenan Allen did his part. And then some.If the folks who ran the Chargers in...
Sports | Tom Krasovic: Kirk Cousins’ signing means at least three more Atlanta triumphs By Tom Krasovic March 12, 2024 at 2:04 a.m. The top story of NFL free agency’s kickoff Monday was this one:The Atlanta Falcons improved...
Sports | 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Combine shakes up two-round projections By Eddie Brown March 6, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. The year's NFL Scouting Combine didn't disappoint.A very talented group of wide receivers and offensive...
Sports | Broncos’ disastrous trade for Russell Wilson will hinder them for years By Tom Krasovic March 6, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. Four decades after the Denver Broncos pulled off one of the great NFL trades to...
Sports | Ken Zampese and ex-pupil will need QB luck to help Falcons take flight By Tom Krasovic March 2, 2024 at 8:54 p.m. Decades ago, the name Zampese evoked touchdowns.Ernie Zampese, assistant coach, helped to get flashy results...
Sports | Kevin O’Connell’s QB riddle may lead Vikings to Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy By Tom Krasovic March 3, 2024 at 3:50 a.m. Before we dive into the quarterback search by Carlsbad’s own Kevin O’Connell, please take this...
Sports | 2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 100 Prospects Pre-Scouting Combine Edition By Eddie Brown February 29, 2024 at 2:01 p.m. With the NFL season in our rear view, I've had more time to study tape...
Sports | USC’s Caleb Williams has ‘elite tools’ that should get him up to speed as a rookie By Tom Krasovic March 3, 2024 at 3:47 a.m. Interesting times abound for USC’s Caleb Williams, and not only because he's projected to go...
Sports | Daniel Jeremiah sees shades of Patrick Mahomes, Alex Smith in ’24 NFL draft class By Tom Krasovic February 24, 2024 at 6:17 p.m. USC's Caleb Williams brings to mind Patrick Mahomes with his improvisational ability and track record...
Sports | 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams tops two-round projections after the Super Bowl By Eddie Brown February 17, 2024 at 7:39 p.m. With another victory over the San Francisco 49ers, this time in Super Bowl LVIII, the...
Sports | San Marcos’ Fred Warner gets a second Super Bowl crack at Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs By Tom Krasovic February 11, 2024 at 3:23 a.m. If there’s a San Diego subplot to Sunday's Super Bowl, it’s this one: San Marcos'...
Sports | NFL DFS Super Bowl LVIII Optimal Lineup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs By Eddie Brown February 10, 2024 at 7:58 p.m. Devising the perfect Daily Fantasy Sports strategy for the NFL can be a challenge, which...
Sports | For 49ers’ offense, Super Bowl begins with ground game, Brock Purdy’s extended plays By Tom Krasovic February 8, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. If you’d like to learn the “why” behind NFL play outcomes, dig into former NFL...
Sports | Andy Reid, stadium stability enabled Chiefs to leave old San Diego Chargers way behind By Tom Krasovic February 6, 2024 at 8:12 p.m. It'll be four Super Bowl appearances in five years for Andy Reid's Chiefs when they...
Sports | Monday’s Salute to the Champions will honor LJCD’s Terri Bamford, coach of girls basketball powerhouse By John Maffei February 5, 2024 at 1:34 a.m. Of course, Terri Bamford loves to win.The La Jolla Country Day School girls basketball coach...
Sports | Hard to measure greatness when so many NFL teams are mediocre By Nick Canepa February 3, 2024 at 11:43 p.m. Sez Me …“Great teams aren’t always great … just when they have to be.” —...
Sports | ‘Super’ Chargers had misfortune of facing great 49ers, leading to SF’s most recent Lombardi Trophy By Tom Krasovic February 3, 2024 at 11:10 p.m. If the 49ers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday, they’ll raise the franchise’s first...
Sports | QB puzzle, Lions and Packers pose growing challenges for Carlsbad’s Kevin O’Connell By Tom Krasovic February 3, 2024 at 12:03 a.m. In today’s edition of “you can take the NFL out of San Diego, but you...
Sports | Jim Harbaugh’s yes means the Spanoses wised up By Tom Krasovic February 1, 2024 at 7:58 a.m. For diehard Chargers fans in San Diego, football feels fun again.Mr. Khaki Pants is coming...