Thuc Nguyen

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Jim Harbaugh taking a new approach to evaluating Chargers' rookie talent

4 days ago | thederrick.com | Thuc Nguyen |Thuc Nguyen

LOS ANGELES — Before the Chargers put diamonds in any Super Bowl rings, Jim Harbaugh is looking for diamonds on the practice field. "Rare gems, they don't just hop out of the ground and into your pocket," the Chargers coach said as the team began rookie minicamp Friday. "You gotta dig." Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
March Madness women’s tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Thuc Nguyen |Thuc Nguyen |Iliana Romero |Ryan Kartje |Anthony De Leon |Iliana Limón Romero

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket is set. Here’s a rundown of the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and game previews for every region in the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Chargers signing former Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott

Jan 6, 2025 | modbee.com | Thuc Nguyen

LOS ANGELES - Former Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott will be signed to the Chargers' practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the deal not authorized to speak publicly. Elliott played 15 games for the Cowboys this season, rushing for 226 yards and three touchdowns before he asked to be released.
Kristian Fulton is back in Chargers lineup and ready for Chase against Bengals

Nov 13, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

They call him the best receiver in the NFL. They say he’s always open. Whatever praise has been heaped upon Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase, Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton has already heard — and seen — it firsthand. The childhood friends, high school teammates and national champions at Louisiana State will line up against each other Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the Chargers host the Cincinnati Bengals in a critical prime-time game.
Chargers vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

Oct 24, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

While the Chargers (3-3) are trying to recover from another deflating defeat on a short week, the New Orleans Saints will be well-rested and trying to snap a five-game losing streak. The Saints (2-5) have had more than a week to regroup after scoring a season-low 10 points in 23-point loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17.
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says he won't slow down despite receiving heart treatment

Oct 14, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

Sitting in the next seat over on the Chargers’ plane returning from Denver, Jim Harbaugh elbowed Ben Herbert. Harbaugh wasn’t in need of help from the team’s executive director of player performance after the head coach had suffered a worrisome issue with an irregular heartbeat during the 23-16 win. The Chargers coach just wanted Herbert to watch a spectacular third-down play quarterback Justin Herbert made during the game.
Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Most of L.A.'s Mile High goals were fulfilled

Oct 13, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

The Chargers ended a two-game losing streak and vanquished their Mile High demons with a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos. It was the Chargers’ first win in Denver since 2018, the year Derwin James Jr. was drafted in the first round. “Wow,” the star safety said of ending the road losing drought against their AFC West rival.
'He's just that type of freak': Chargers have the NFL's only two-way player

Oct 10, 2024 | aol.com | Thuc Nguyen

October 11, 2024 at 5:00 AMScott Matlock, who wore No. 99 with the Chargers earlier in his career, now wears the 44 that was retired by his high school. (Associated Press)Matt Holtry had no inside knowledge or crystal ball when he made the decision. The football coach at Homedale (Idaho) High had multiple options when choosing which of Scott Matlock’s jersey numbers to retire this summer.
Justin Herbert misses Chargers practice again: 'Thankfully it's only Friday'

Sep 20, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old did not practice Friday on the campus of University of North Carolina-Charlotte after he was a limited participant Thursday. He had a thick layer of athletic tape wrapped over his right cleat on the field Friday as he worked with trainers on exercises off to the side.
US women’s basketball edges France for 8th straight Olympic gold

Aug 11, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Thuc Nguyen

The United States survived a scare from France to win an unprecedented eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal Sunday with a 67-66 victory at Bercy Arena. The Americans trailed by 10 in the third quarter, never led by more than eight and won by inches as French star Gabby Williams momentarily thought she knocked down a three-point shot at the buzzer to send the game to overtime. When referees said her toe was on the line, she covered her mouth in disbelief. Her eyes started filling with tears.