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An LA story...

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 11h

The Chargers and Rams have become perennial playoff teams, but in L.A., that isn't always enough.

Now, armed with high-profile coaches and star quarterbacks, both teams are starting to get some traction in a crowded marketplace.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

January 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Mike Silver

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Like many L.A. residents, long-suffering Browns fan @tedlieu.bsky.social has embraced the Chargers and Rams as they head into the playoffs. My latest for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

The Rams and Chargers are playoff bound again. Is L.A. into it?

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January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Mike Silver

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The Rams and Chargers are headed to the playoffs. I went to LA for a vibe check. My story for @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Ron Filipkowski

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This was also what Charles Manson was saying before his arrest. Almost word for word.

January 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Dianna Russini

@diannarussini.bsky.social

A quarter of the NFL's teams now have head coaching vacancies:

◽️ Titans
◽️ Giants
◽️ Falcons
◽️ Raiders
◽️ Browns
◽️ Cardinals
◽️ Ravens
◽️ Dolphins

January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM

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Dianna Russini

@diannarussini.bsky.social

BREAKING: The Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel, per source.

McDaniel finishes with a 35-35 record in four seasons, including two playoff losses.

January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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Mike Hixenbaugh

@mikehixenbaugh.com

Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.

January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Mike Silver

@mikesilver.bsky.social

Katy Tur and Cheryl Hines... yooooooooo

January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM

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Oliver Darcy

@oliverdarcy.bsky.social

The rollout of Tony Dokoupil's rebooted "CBS Evening News" is not going over well inside the network. It's a "total disaster," as one insider put it. Or a "total shit show," as another told me.

Much more in @status.news: www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...

The Dokoupil Debacle

A chaotic on-air rollout, cringe social media posts, and MAGA-friendly editorial choices have turned Tony Dokoupil’s “CBS Evening News” debut into a source of embarrassment and growing alarm inside th...

www.status.news

January 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM

Mike Silver

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This guy is hard to believe

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 3d

Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.

January 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Mike Silver

@mikesilver.bsky.social

There are seven openings. All six teams (besides the Ravens) could presumably have interest in Harbaugh. There may also be teams who don't have vacancies that try to get into the mix. Stay tuned.

January 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM

Mike Silver

@mikesilver.bsky.social

The coaching cycle just got way more intense

Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: The Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh, per source.

Harbaugh won Super Bowl XLVII and six division titles with Baltimore in 18 seasons.

January 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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The Athletic

@theathletic.com

“I play for my teammates. And I love playing for 14.” ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

After throttling the 49ers, the Seahawks had something to say about Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold's unflappable performance in the Seahawks' season-closing win over the 49ers should permanently retire his big-game stigma.

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January 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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The Athletic

@theathletic.com

All that talk about “Sham Darnold”?

Forget all that, @mikesilver.bsky.social writes.

January 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Mike Silver

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My story from Levi's...

Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 6d

Great access and thoughts from Seattle on their real feelings about Sam Darnold by @mikesilver.bsky.social.

“Everybody’s been talking s—,” Jaxon Smith-Njigba said. “Everybody. Let me tell you something: Sam led us today.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Sam Darnold chased off the critics, and the ghosts, with one unshakable showing

Sam Darnold's unflappable performance in the Seahawks' season-closing win over the 49ers should permanently retire his big-game stigma.

www.nytimes.com

January 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Mike Silver

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Great win for the Golden Bears

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 6d

Notre Dame lost at California 72-71 on Friday night in one of the most bizarre officiating calls of the season, prompting Fighting Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry to pursue a referee aggressively after the game concluded.

January 4, 2026 at 1:07 AM

Mike Silver

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 7d

NEW from me:

Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.

Take that, elites!

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot

EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...

www.independent.co.uk

January 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM

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The Athletic

@theathletic.com

For a rabid and disarmingly loyal fan base that has enjoyed two playoff appearances (and zero victories) over the past 23 seasons, this would be a very welcome sight.

More from @mikesilver.bsky.social on why Brady should be running the show in Las Vegas ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...