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The Sparks nearly overcome a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit against Dallas but end up losing 87-84, ending their season at 12-20.

Cristian Arango extends his scoring streak to five matches, but it’s not enough to deliver a fourth consecutive win for LAFC.

Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

Here are some of photos of Sunday’s showdown between the Chargers and Dallas Cowboys from photographers Gina Ferazzi and Allen J. Schaben.

Derek Carr threw for 382 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Las Vegas Raiders to a 26-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

The Chargers, losers of 16 games by one score or less the previous two seasons, lost to the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 on Sunday on a last-second field goal.

The Matthew Stafford-Cooper Kupp connection again delivered and the Rams’ defense twice stopped the Indianapolis Colts inside the 5 without surrendering a score to go 2-0. Here is a recap of the game.

L.A. Times readers voice opinions on USC’s firing of football coach Clay Helton. Most think it was time for him to go; others wonder about the future.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a spectacular rookie season. His continued development and success depend on him mastering the mundane.

When the Chargers play the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, key matchups along each offensive line is like to be the key to the game.

Look for Rams coach Sean McVay to expand the offensive playbook Sunday against an Indianapolis Colts defense that struggled in a season-opening loss.