The Los Angeles Rams faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, with running back Saquon Barkley scoring two long touchdowns. The defeat prompted Rams coach Sean McVay to challenge his players to give their best effort for the rest of the season, leading to five consecutive victories. The Rams are now preparing to face Barkley and the Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs.
In other sports news, the USC basketball team overcame challenges caused by wildfires and managed to secure their first ranked road win in 15 years. The Dodgers are looking to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to strengthen their roster and international brand. The Lakers returned to work after wildfires affected Southern California, while the Ducks suffered a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Additionally, Bohemian FC in Dublin is thriving by promoting causes on their jerseys instead of corporate advertising, while various sporting events and milestones from this date in history were remembered. For more sports updates, subscribe to the Los Angeles Times newsletter.
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