How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small-town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

Chargers rookie receiver Ladd McConkey never impressed with his stature, but his unique abilities always has made him a big threat on the football field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 hours ago

Ladd McConkey's 2 touchdowns propel Chargers to 26-8 victory over Saints

Ladd McConkey had two touchdown catches, including a 60-yard score in the third quarter, and became the first Chargers rookie receiver in 11 years to have a 100-yard receiving game as Los Angeles ...

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Ranking NFL Week 8 rookie performances: Bo Nix efficient and effective, Ladd McConkey nabs touchdowns

A Hail Mary uplifted Washington over Chicago in battle of rookie quarterbacks

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - 3 days ago

How the WNBA went from an ‘existential’ moment to record success

In spring 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the country, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was locked down in her New Jersey home. The league was facing a season on the brink right as its ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion

Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.

Business - Inc. - October 16

How the Houthis Went From Ragtag Rebels to Global Threat

The Gaza war has allowed the Iran-backed Yemeni militants to broaden alliances with Iraqi militias, African jihadists and Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom. He’s Ready to Talk About It.

In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health. Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

How Steve Ballmer went from selling brownie mix to owning the LA Clippers

Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he's focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers' new home — and on getting an NBA title.

How Yankees closer Luke Weaver went from journeyman starter to dominant reliever

Luke Weaver had a 6.40 ERA with three teams as a starter in 2023, now he's a lights-out closer for the Yankees

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

How Dodgers' Freddie Freeman went from injured uncertainty to World Series MVP favorite vs. Yankees

Freeman, who was not hitting for power in the playoffs, has homered in all three games of the World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Column: How an 'American Cholo' went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter

Welcome to 'American Cholo,' a podcast Gill Tejada has hosted since 2018 that initially aired stories about gang life and Chicano culture but has now turned full Trump bro.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Broncos vs. Chargers odds, picks, spread, how to watch, stream: Model reveals 2024 Week 6 NFL predictions

SportsLine simulated Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season 10,000 times

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

NFL winners from Week 7, grades for every game, plus 'MNF' picks for Ravens-Buccaneers, Chargers-Cardinals

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Oct. 21

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Cardinals vs. Chargers odds, spread, line, prediction: Monday Night Football picks from NFL model on 11-3 roll

SportsLine's model has simulated Los Angeles vs. Arizona on Monday Night Football 10,000 times and revealed its MNF picks and predictions

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Monday Night Football prediction, NFL odds, line: Chargers vs. Cardinals picks from L.A. expert on 32-15 run

R.J. White, on a 32-15 run on Los Angeles Chargers picks, has revealed his Monday Night Football expert picks for the Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Chargers matchup

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Saints vs. Chargers prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 8 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its Week 8 NFL picks, predictions, and best bets for the New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

From Italy to Boise, Ashton Jeanty's unorthodox path to college football stardom has Broncos back in limelight

Jeanty waved off the transfer portal to become a Heisman Trophy contender as Boise State eyes a CFP bid

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Florida-Georgia rivalry moving away from Jacksonville in 2026, 2027 while NFL stadium undergoes renovations

The historic rivalry has been played in Jacksonville all but two years since 1932

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene

Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

A small town in Jamaica watches Harris campaign with pride – and wariness

The Democratic nominee is proud of her Jamaican roots. Her story inspires some but others wonder if her presidency would benefit the country. Brown’s Town, in the Jamaican parish of St Ann – where ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Pilot killed, passenger injured in small plane crash in Savannah, Georgia

A plane crash in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday left the small aircraft's pilot dead and a passenger injured, officials said.

How Callaway’s bet on driving range chain Topgolf went off course

The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his first Knicks signature performance, with some help from Jalen Brunson

Towns was averaging just nine shots per game entering Wednesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 17 hours ago

How to Build an Exceptional Small-Business Brand

Remember, the brand is what pays the bills.

Business - Inc. - October 19

‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?

It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan. From the rooftop of the castle where I’m ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

From the gridiron to center stage: How Georgia's Jalon Walker was destined for greatness at an early age

The projected first-round pick is a vocal presence, so much so he's been singing national anthems at minor league games

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

I visited a small, struggling, climate-ravaged town in Louisiana. Why is Donald Trump certain to win here? | Oliver Laughland

It has been called ‘the great paradox’ – when communities who most need government support vote for a Republican party hell-bent on dismantling it. A few hundred yards from the shoreline – where ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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