The Chargers were facing a fourth-and-2 on their own 46-yard line with 1:13 left in the game and the Browns out of timeouts. Many assumed that Los Angeles would put the ball away and forced Cleveland and Jacoby Brissett to drive into range for a potential game-winning field goal. Staley had other ideas. Staley, who is known as one of the most aggressive coaches in the NFL, opted to go for it....

Speaking Thursday on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn confirmed the star running back will play a role in Los Angeles’ game plan Sunday against the Broncos but said the team doesn’t want to push him too soon. “He’s getting more work [in practice] this week, and he’s definitely going to have a workload this week, but not too big,” Lynn said. “I want to work him in, but I don’t want to overdo it....

Seahawks defensive tackle Jordan Hill had already sacked Rivers for a 9-yard loss when Clark, a defensive end from Michigan, supposedly jumped in the pile to punch Rivers. MORE: Seahawks fly high in SN power rankings | A collection of Philip Rivers faces “That’s our quarterback,” right guard D.J. Fluker said after the Chargers 16-15 loss to Seattle, via The San Diego Tribune. “We’re going to protect the jewel of our offense....

Daniel Carlson kicked the game-winning field goal with no time left on the clock in OT. The Raiders (10-7) will open the wild-card round Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati against the Bengals. Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr completed 20 of 36 passes for 186 yards with two touchdowns. Running back Josh Jacobs led on the ground with 26 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert completed 34 of 64 passes for 383 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for the Chargers....

Last week, the luxury fashion brand was under scrutiny after releasing a holiday ad campaign that showcased children holding BDSM-clad teddy bear handbags. The campaign has since been removed from all platforms, and a number of public figures spoke out against the images, including Kim Kardashian, who is a Balenciaga brand ambassador. Balenciaga apologized for the campaign, which has been criticized as “child porn.” Charlamagne tha God, host of Comedy Central’s Hell of A Week with Charlamagne Tha God, spoke about the Balenciaga scandal on his show Thursday night....

But Turner Sports basketball analyst Charles Barkley, who is never afraid to share an outside-the-box opinion, had a different take on these three results. “Dayton was better than Ohio State and Harvard was better than Cincinnati,” Barkley said. “Oklahoma’s loss to North Dakota State was the first true upset of the tournament.” What Barkley is alluding to is that both Ohio State and Cincinnati have difficulty scoring. Neither the Buckeyes nor the Bearcats are in the top 100 nationally in offensive efficiency, and the teams that beat them Thursday had far greater results offensively all season....

During TNT’s postgame show on Thursday night, studio host Ernie Johnson threw over to Barkley in what was meant to be a bit of cross-promotion for the Turner family. You see, CNN is gearing up for its next Republican debate on Dec. 15. And Barkley likes to weigh in on politics. A Match.com love story of corporate synergy if there’s ever been one. PHOTOS: When politics and sports collide | Athletes who became politicians...

How is that possible on a television studio, you ask? Well, it’s simple. With the help of a painted fairway, several long corridors and some made up rules, the trio ran around hacking at a ball to see who could return to the set first. Strokes weren’t counted and the quickest to finish won the round. MORE: Walton calls Jordan ‘average’ | Barkley rants about analytics | Jordan and Bugs Bunny are back...

That's what happened during TNT's "Inside the NBA" halftime segment on Tuesday night. The panel was discussing the upcoming Spurs-Blazers matchup when Barkley veered off onto a tangent about the women in San Antonio. "There some big ol' women down there," he said. "That's a gold mine for Weight Watchers." Perhaps his best line was when he was talking about Victoria's Secret. "And Victoria definitely a secret! They can't wear no Victoria's Secret down there!...

As part of a press run in conjunction with the release of his new book “The Enforcer,” Oakley had some bold takes surrounding Lakers forward LeBron James, who he claims could take his talents to another destination as soon as he gets the chance. MORE: Oakley’s new book explains why LeBron never joined the Knicks “You know LeBron, his legacy right now is he definitely wants to win a championship before he retires,” Oakley said during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio....

Their support for DeSantis, a Republican, comes just two weeks before voters will pick between the two candidates in the Sunshine State’s hotly contested gubernatorial race. DeSantis has risen to prominence in the GOP, receiving support from Republicans who rallied behind his brand of at-times brash conservative politics. However, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and support for controversial policies such as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill has drawn a deep rebuke from Democrats, who hope to unseat him in the state that narrowly backed former President Donald Trump in 2020....

After all, this is only the third time in U.S. history that a president has been impeached (at least as soon as Speaker Pelosi decides to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate). On the other hand, the entire charade has been incredibly boring and the outcome is all but predetermined. The most compelling question that remains is this: Should the Democrats’ Stalin-esque impeachment effort succeed in influencing the 2020 election, then it will be the greatest political coup in modern American history....

Elliott, the 20-year-old replacement for Jeff Gordon in the No. 24, became the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 pole. He had a speed of 196.314 mph in his second, single-lap time-trial run. Kenseth clocked in at 196.036 mph and will start on the outside of Row 1 for the Great American Race. MORE: Expect plenty of crashes in Daytona 500 | Speedweeks schedule “This is a very, very cool day,” Elliott told Fox Sports after qualifying....

Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, competing in the final race of his career, recognized the 24-year-old in a real-life passing of the torch moment. Elliott, Johnson and Rick Hendrick later shared an embrace next to the desert track. “This car’s going to the Hall of Fame, man,” Johnson said of Elliott on his radio. “Burn that thing down.” MORE: Highlights from Phoenix The level of respect Elliott received was perhaps unusual for someone of his experience, considering drivers often don’t enter their primes until they’re 10 years older than he is right now....

Comic-Con@Home will be held from July 22 through July 26, presenting more than 350 panels virtually, rather than from Comic-Con’s traditional seat at the San Diego Convention Center. But the big day for Trekkers will be Thursday, July 23, which will be dominated by a sprawling Star Trek panel, details for which were shared by Deadline on Thursday. The marquee Star Trek event scheduled for Comic-Con@Home will include Stewart’s July 23 appearance in support of Star Trek: Picard, the first season of which premiered in January on the CBS All Access streaming service....

That’s what happened during the 2005 NBA Finals. While Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and the defensive-minded Pistons looked to stifle the Spurs, Detroit coach Larry Brown was already lining up his next job. Brown was in talks to become the next coach of the Knicks, even with the Pistons only a few wins away from back-to-back championships. He ultimately took the helm in New York shortly after the Pistons fell to the Spurs in seven games....

When you’re on a limited budget, higher-priced skincare products like Proactiv may not be within your means. But that doesn’t mean that you’re out of luck. Proactiv isn’t the only skincare line that is made for acne-prone skin. There are many other options, and less expensive alternatives can be just as effective. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get good results. It just takes a little know-how....

The Spain international made his competitive debut as a 74th-minute substitute in the clash with Arsenal at Wembley and missed from 12 yards as his side lost 4-1 to the Gunners in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw. Morata to be Premier League top scorer boosted to 10/1 Morata, who joined from Real Madrid for a reported initial fee of £58million, had only made two International Champions Cup appearances for Chelsea prior to last Sunday’s encounter following a lengthy transfer saga....

Christensen was an unused substitute in last week’s win over West Ham but will make his 25th Premier League appearances at St Mary’s as he replaces Antonio Rudiger to partner Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahill in the three-man defence. Zappacosta, meanwhile, makes his first appearance since the Champions League elimination at the hands of Barcelona last month and lines up on the right flank in place of Victor Moses....

The Blues were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur in the new year after a 13-game winning streak, but they recovered in the league against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. The two teams had mixed experiences in the FA Cup recently, with Liverpool falling victim to a shock home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers as Chelsea hammered Brentford 4-0. Fabregas aims dig at Liverpool Antonio Conte’s men could strike a fatal blow to Liverpool’s title hopes on Tuesday, but they will be mindful of the fact that they lost 2-1 when the two sides met at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season....