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The Los Angeles Chargers have officially designated rookie Jake Slaughter as their starting center for the upcoming season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Kyle Shanahan's 49ers spent more than a week Down Under adjusting body clocks. Sean McVay's Rams land at dawn with roughly 28 hours before kickoff - and neither side casts the contrast as a referendum on jet lag.
Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-4 with three RBI, including a two-run single in a six-run eighth, as San Francisco beat St. Louis 7-6 and completed its first home sweep.
Vancouver Whitecaps secured a decisive 3-0 victory over LA Galaxy at BC Place on Thursday, with Brian White, Ryan Gauld, and Bruno Caicedo finding the net.
Niko Tsakiris opened the scoring and finished with three shots as the visiting Earthquakes defeated San Diego FC 3-2 on Thursday. The visitors took an early lead that they never relinquished despite a late rally by the hosts.
Niko Tsakiris opened the scoring and led the charge as the visiting San Jose Earthquakes defeated San Diego FC 3-2 at Snapdragon Stadium on Thursday.
LAFC beat Red Bull New York 2-0 at home in MLS action on September 10, 2026.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto recorded 10 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings, anchoring a 14-1 victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday, powered by a barrage of five home runs that included a three-run shot by Neto.
Merrill hits three home runs as the San Diego Padres defeat Washington 9-2 at Petco Park.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Oracle Park. Matt Wilkinson earned the win, while Trent Harris secured the save.
Henry Bolte hit a solo home run and a wild pitch scored the other run as the Sacramento Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday.
Jack Jones is cleared to play in the 49ers' season opener after a hand injury.
Myles Garrett was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
The Chargers announced their first injury report for the 2026 season ahead of Week 1.
Defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a torn patellar tendon during practice.
The Los Angeles Chargers unveiled their first unofficial depth chart for Week One.
Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers will manage Nick Bosa and George Kittle snaps in the Melbourne opener against the Rams, with both expected to play after major knee and Achilles recoveries.
The 49ers reported one non-participant and nine limited players in their first practice report.
Myles Garrett is set to play for the Rams in their Week 1 matchup despite a knee injury.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Charlie Kolar to a $24.3 million contract.
