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In what was all but a must-win game for the Bolts Saturday evening in Santa Clara, Rivers willed the Chargers to a wild 38-35 come-from-behind win over the San Francisco 49ers, keeping San Diego (9-6) alive in the AFC playoff hunt.
It's been a rough two weeks for the San Diego Chargers, who not only lost at home to the best two teams in the AFC, New England and Denver, but saw thousands of Patriots and Broncos fans jam into Qualcomm Stadium.
With three games remaining in the regular season, the Chargers really need to win out in order to control their own playoff destiny. Lose a game or two, and they may not even be playing come January.
Senators from both parties warned the National Football League on Thursday to get rid of a four-decade-old TV "blackout" rule or risk congressional action to restrict the league's lucrative antitrust exemption, which allows NFL teams to negotiate radio and television broadcast rights together.
Going into the contest, the Chargers and Ravens were tied in the hunt for an AFC wild card spot at 7-4. With the win, San Diego moves to 8-4 and firmly holds down one of two wild card spots with four games remaining in the regular season. Going into the contest, the Chargers and Ravens were tied in the hunt for an AFC wild card spot at 7-4. With the win, San Diego moves to 8-4 and firmly holds down one of two wild card spots with four games remaining in the regular season.
It is a thought that most Bolt fans care not to think about or even address. Safe to say that Chargers' players and management feel the same way.
Sunday's game for the San Diego Chargers against hated AFC West rival Oakland is essentially a "must-win" game if the Bolts are to remain in the hunt for the division crown or a wild card spot come the end of December.
With the Chargers (5-4) currently in the midst of a three-game slump, here is a look at the remaining seven games and who is likely to be favored going into each of them:
Southland school bus drivers trained Sunday for the worst: gunfire on the job.
While the Bolts are far from out of the playoff hunt, their road to the post-season looks to be much more daunting now then it did about a month or so ago.
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In the latest thrashing, the Chargers gave up 37 points to the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday in a 37-0 blowout in Miami. Keep in mind, that the Dolphins and Ryan Tannehill are not exactly the equivalent of Peyton Manning and the Broncos, or Drew Brees and the Saints when it comes to offensive firepower.
After losses to Kansas City and Denver, San Diego was hoping to use its visit to South Florida to get back on the winning track, but Miami (5-3) had much different plans.
Many vacations are planned around different things, including visiting historical sites, the beach and different wineries. Beer enthusiasts can also have the vacation of their dreams by planning a beercation.
At best, the Bolts would have come out of games with Kansas City (lost 23-20) and Denver (lost 35-21) at 2-0 or even 1-1. At worst, the Chargers would lose both games. As fans know, the latter was the end result.
After rattling off a five-game winning streak, the San Diego Chargers watched the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs come into town and escape with a 23-20 win on a late fourth quarter field goal.
As they demonstrated in thrashing the Jets 31-0 and raising their record to 4-1, the Chargers showed that stats do not always tell the true story.
Before anyone starts buying tickets for the Super Bowl in Glendale (Arizona) in February, take note that San Diego's one quality win this season was at home in the second week against the defending champs (Seattle).
As has been the case for much of his career in San Diego, the Fresno State product has had some glorious moments, but also either fumbled in key situations or failed to bounce back up after a tough hit or a plant of one of his legs during a rush.
Jeremy Poincenot and his friends took part in a 6th annual bike ride over Labor Day weekend to raise awareness and funds for a rare eye disorder.
If before the 2013 season you would tell Bolt fans that Cal rookie Keenan Allen would become the "go-to" guy for much of last season, many may have scratched their head a time or two. When all was said and done last season, Allen emerged not only as the Chargers' top threat, but one of the top wide receiver stories around the NFL.
Authorities say a 23-year-old woman accused of ramming her ex-boyfriend's car and then running over his new girlfriend has been arrested.
These getaways reinforce the benefits of residing in Southern California. With outdoor beauty ranging from beaches, mountains, lakes and vineyards, these destinations don't require a plane ticket, as they are within hours from the OC.
Scientists at the Southern California research center taking on the Ebola virus are encouraged by a potentially paramount discovery.
"...My daughter was found on the side of the road covered in blood with no ID, unconscious. They are unsure what happened to her," the teen's mother wrote.
Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to roll up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay's 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County.
Thousands of runners, walkers and community members gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th annual 5K, an event raising funds to support rehabilitation, reentry and second chances.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Thousands of runners, walkers and community members gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th annual 5K, an event raising funds to support rehabilitation, reentry and second chances.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to roll up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay's 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to roll up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay's 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County.
Thousands of runners, walkers and community members gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th annual 5K, an event raising funds to support rehabilitation, reentry and second chances.
A 34-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a moviegoer for using a cellphone in a Burbank theater.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
The Los Angeles Fire Department evacuated eight Hollywood Hills apartments after flooding caused a partial hillside collapse.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Police say that the 18-year-old student was taken to the hospital after attending a fraternity function on Saturday.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
The crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of Whitewood Road and Meadowlark Lane, Murrieta police said.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
CBS News observed two MS NOW employees being turned away from the White House on Saturday morning.
The executive order does not require a shutoff yet, but asks experts to consider one alongside independent audits.
Qualifying collector cars will gradually become exempt from smog checks beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Derrik Lang, a Westways Senior Features Editor, appeared on CBS News Los Angeles on Saturday to showcase the best of Santa Clara. Rachel Kim reports.
Thousands of runners, walkers, volunteers and families gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for Homeboy Industries' 17th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk and Community Festival. Alys Martinez reports.
The co-owners of A Family Affair: Southern Cuisine Restaurant appeared on CBS News Los Angeles to showcase some of their most popular dishes. The business will be participating in Black Restaurant Week. Rick Montanez and Rachel Kim report.
Thousands of volunteers are expected to roll up their sleeves Saturday for Heal the Bay’s 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day, with cleanup efforts taking place at more than 60 sites across Los Angeles County. Rick Montanez reports.
Temperatures across parts of Los Angeles are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s, while coastal areas will remain cooler in the 70s. Chloe Carlson reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
