Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders

The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future. More

Man, Texans really like their football

There are things in life you have to experience to fully understand. Others try to describe them, but words aren't enough. A day game at Wrigley. Amen Corner at Augusta. How 120 degrees is tolerable because it's a dry heat. More

Chargers now tied for AFC West lead

Motivation came in different forms for the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, from Denver's loss to the little surprise LaDainian Tomlinson's wife left in his locker. More

Belichick's bad decision

Bill Belichick’s decision to go for it on fourth down at New England’s 28-yard line goes down as one of the NFL’s worst coaching decisions this decade. More

Colts win on gamble

Bill Belichick risked everything on one play Sunday night. It cost him a victory, and it may wind up costing him a trip back to Indianapolis for a rematch with Peyton Manning later this season. More

Stanford's onslaught stuns USC

About an hour after yet another blowout loss, USC coach Pete Carroll stood in the middle of the locker room and tried to survey the shambles that pass for his football program. "I'm not really of a clear mind right now,'' Carroll said. "I'm not really sure how to deal with this.'' More

Ouch: USC vs. Stanford

Each day, a member of The Desert Sun sports staff takes a biting look at the big story of the day in sports. Today, copy editor Stefan Arnold talks about USC's loss to Stanford. More

Do you care about college football anymore this year?

SoCal fans: Do you care about college football anymore this year? More