Monday night Spurs-Lakers matchup confirmed as NBA games scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged LA

The Spurs had to change hotels because of fire concerns after arriving in Los Angeles. INGLEWOOD, Calif. — NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they host the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the … Read more

‘I’m sorry, Houston’ | Rex Ryan apologizes for his comments ahead of Texans, Chargers wildcard matchup

“Who had a worse day, me or Justin Herbert?” Ryan said on ESPN. “It’s probably right there.” HOUSTON — Rex Ryan stirred the pot ahead of the Texans’ wildcard matchup against the Chargers on Saturday. Now he’s apologizing for his comments. The former coach and current analyst called the game a “bye week” for the … Read more

CBS’ Jim Nantz will reach a rare broadcasting milestone when he calls his 500th NFL game Sunday

Nantz will call his 500th NFL game when the Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos in an AFC wild-card round game. WASHINGTON — Jim Nantz has called many signature events during his nearly 40 years at CBS Sports. He’ll reach a milestone on Sunday, though, that only a few NFL announcers have accomplished. Nantz will … Read more

Texans pull off something in win over Chargers that had never been done before in NFL playoffs

D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra-point attempt for a two-point conversation. That had never happened before in the postseason. Houston’s D’Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans’ wild-card playoff game win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday — the first such play in NFL … Read more