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Benjamin Royer

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Chargers leadership focused on renovating team after two playoff breakdowns
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz say they will continue to look for ways to improve the team after another disappointing playoff loss.
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Chargers lament failing to win for Justin Herbert in playoffs: 'I want it bad for him'
A day after their playoff loss to the New England Patriots, Chargers players are short on answers to the team's problems after falling short of expectations
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Chargers understand they can't afford to underestimate Patriots: 'It's do or die'
Ahead of their AFC wild-card showdown with the New England Patriots, the Chargers are trying to stay focused and confident, but will Omarion Hampton play?
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Anthony Banda, Alex Call, Brock Stewart agree to terms with Dodgers, avoiding arbitration
Outfielder Alex Call, and relief pitchers Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart each avoided arbitration, coming to an agreement with the Dodgers before Thursday's MLB arbitration deadline.
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Justin Herbert is the Chargers' MVP. But can he win in the playoffs?
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said his star quarterback and the rest of the team have been gladiators and warriors for making it to the postseason despite numerous injuries.
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Dodgers and Brusdar Graterol reportedly agree to terms, avoid arbitration
Brusdar Graterol reportedly agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a one-year, $2.8-million deal before Thursday's deadline to avoid an arbitration hearing.
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Rams hope Quentin Lake provides the 'extra juice' they need to shut down Panthers
Quentin Lake has proven to be a stabilizing force in the Rams' secondary, and the team is hopeful he can help them stop 'explosive' plays by the Panthers in the wild-card playoffs.
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Chargers rookie Oronde Gadsden II looking to fine-tune his game before playoffs
Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II has had a strong rookie campaign, but a gaffe against the Texans has left him motivated to do better moving forward.
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Chargers' persistent offensive line issues threaten to derail their season
The offensive line has been a weak point for the Chargers all season, and the Houston Texans showed that it appears nowhere close to being playoff ready.
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Justin Herbert isn't letting his injured hand compromise Chargers' lofty ambitions
Justin Herbert isn't shying away from the challenge of facing a Houston Texans team that embarrassed the Chargers in the playoffs last season.
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Veteran leadership and talent at the forefront of Chargers' late-season surge
Denzel Perryman, Derwin James Jr. and Tony Jefferson reflect on how they are preparing their younger Chargers teammates for the looming playoff challenge ahead.
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Justin Herbert optimistic about hand injury heading into Chargers-Chiefs showdown
The Chargers are looking to sweep the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time since 2013, but will Justin Herbert's hand injury complicate matters?
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Justin Herbert listed as questionable for Chargers vs. Eagles on Monday night
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who underwent surgery on his non-throwing hand Monday, is listed as questionable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Los Alamitos falls to San Diego Cathedral in Division 1-AA regional football game
The Dons score 28 unanswered points in the second half to pull away from the Griffins, who overcame the odds to make it to the state playoffs.
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Oxnard Pacifica defeats Palos Verdes to win Division 3 football championship
A year after winning the Southern Section Division 4 championship, the Tritons defeat the shorthanded Sea Kings in a low-scoring contest.
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