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3 days, 12 hours ago

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. Cameron Dicker made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976, connecting from 57 yards right before halftime against the Denver Broncos. With the penalty, I thought it would happen.” The Chargers seized the opportunity created when Denver’s …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed

LA Times

Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seeding but also reinforce Harbaugh’s first-year turnaround of the much-maligned franchise, the Chargers delivered a thrilling second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos, winning 34-27 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos

LA Times

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker walks off the field at halftime after making a fair catch kick field goal as time expired in the first half Thursday against the Broncos. The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch free kick from Cameron Dicker that cut the Chargers deficit to 21-13 entering the …

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2 months ago

Chargers’ loss to Cardinals was about far more than late-game officiating

New York Times

GLENDALE, Ariz. — To focus on the officiating would be missing the point. “Kept waiting for the running game to pop,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “but we weren’t able to.” And so the offensive production fell on Herbert’s shoulders. The Chargers settled for a 47-yard field goal two plays later to cut the Cardinals’ lead to two points. “It’s a …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pioneering trucker Howard Dicker clocks up 85 years at the wheel of transport empire

ABC

Howard Dicker was just eight years old the first time he climbed behind the wheel of his family's Oldsmobile truck and discovered what would be a lifelong passion. "With the new truck, and the war coming at the same time, I missed more school than I went to," Howard said. Road ahead still calls Looking back on a long life …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers sign kicker Cameron Dicker to a 4-year extension worth $22.04 million, AP source says

Associated Press

Kicker Cameron Dicker signed a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Dicker has made 50 of 53 field goal attempts since joining the Chargers midway through the 2022 season. Combined with the two he made earlier that season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dicker’s 94.5% accuracy rate …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers start bouncing around ideas about new kickoff rules for practice with Rams

LA Times

The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker will need to work on different styles of kickoffs because of the new NFL rule. “We’re going to get work in … whether that be against the Chargers, the Rams or whoever it may be,” special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken said. “It was good to see two different teams go at it and observe what they’ve …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ 13-12 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs by the numbers

LA Times

Chargers quarterback Easton Stick runs away from Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 13-12 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday: 5 Consecutive losses for the Chargers, who finished the season with a 5-12 record — 3-5 on the road and 2-7 at home. Summary Kansas City 7 3 0 3 …

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1 year ago

Chargers’ 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills by the numbers

LA Times

The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals against the Bills and has made 19 attempts in a row. Summary Buffalo 0 14 7 3 — 24 CHARGERS 3 7 3 9 — 22 First Quarter CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 20, 6:32. Third Quarter CHARGERS — Field goal Dicker 40, 7:22. Key plays: J.Allen 17 pass to Knox, J.Allen …

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1 year ago

Watch Chargers kicker play an accident attorney. Cameron Dicker makes Pro Bowl case in spoof ad

LA Times

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has excellent stats this season but lags behind several others in Pro Bowl fan voting. He then lets out another scream and adds, “So go to chargers.com/vote to send me and my leg to kick for you.” The clip touts Dicker’s impressive stats from this season. “Rain, sleet or snow, this leg is ready to go!” …

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1 year ago

Chargers’ 63-21 road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders by the numbers

LA Times

Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 63-21 road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday: 63 Most points scored in a game in Raiders history. Summary CHARGERS 0 0 7 14 —21 Las Vegas 21 21 14 7 — 63 First Quarter Las Vegas — White 1 run, 8:10. Las Vegas — Meyers 22 pass from O’Connell, …

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1 year ago

Chargers’ 6-0 road win over the New England Patriots by the numbers

LA Times

The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker accounted for all the points against the New England Patriots with two field goals. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 6-0 road win over the New England Patriots on Sunday: 3 Consecutive games with multiple sacks for Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack. Summary CHARGERS 0 6 0 0 — 6 New England 0 0 0 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to Green Bay Packers by the numbers

LA Times

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates his touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday: 27 Consecutive games without 300 yards passing for the Packers before they faced the Chargers, who have the NFL’s last-ranked pass defense. Summary CHARGERS 3 7 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ 41-38 home loss to the Detroit Lions by the numbers

LA Times

Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown slips the tackle of Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr.. St. Brown finished with a career-high 156 yards receiving. Key plays: Goff 46 pass to St. Brown, Gibbs 11 run on 3rd-and-23. Key plays: Goff 24 pass to Gibbs, Goff 13 pass to J.Williams, Goff 14 pass to St. Brown. Key plays: Herbert 15 pass to …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ 30-13 home win over the Chicago Bears by the numbers

LA Times

Chargers receiver Simi Fehoko gets past Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson for a first-quarter touchdown, one of three TD passes thrown by Justin Herbert. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 30-13 home victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday: 30 Touchdown receptions for Austin Ekeler in his career, the youngest back since 1960 to reach the mark. Summary Chicago …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ 20-17 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys by the numbers

LA Times

Chargers Keenan Allen presses for more yards after a catch against the Cowboys. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday: 1.9 Yards per carry for Chargers running back Austin Ekeler in his first game back from injury. Summary Dallas 7 3 0 10 — 20 CHARGERS 7 0 3 7 — …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ 24-17 home victory over the Raiders by the numbers

LA Times

Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 24-17 home victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday: 6 Sacks for Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, one short of the NFL record set by the Kansas City Chiefs’ Derrick Thomas in 1990. His 12-yard scoring run against Las Vegas made him the fifth player in NFL history to have at least …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Developer Intrapac uses sunset 'date' to cancel 47 contracts for Ballina land sales in NSW

ABC

The dreams of 47 potential home owners have been dashed after a developer reneged on land sale contracts, leaving them priced out of the market. Key points: The sales contract for 47 prospective buyers was terminated this week The developer, Intrapac, has used what it called a "sunset date" to cancel the sales Many buyers have waited three years for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ 28-24 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings by the numbers

LA Times

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen is tackled by Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans after catching a pass. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 28-24 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday: 30 Consecutive games with at least 20 completions for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the second longest streak in NFL history. Chargers Chargers finally make big plays down the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Browns replace kicker Cade York, trade for veteran Dustin Hopkins. York to be cut, AP source says

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Cade York is being kicked aside by the Browns. After a rough exhibition season for the highly touted second-year kicker, York is being released by Cleveland after the team acquired veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. With the Sept. 10 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Cameron Dicker is Chargers’ kicker; Dustin Hopkins is traded to Browns for draft pick

LA Times

Dustin Hopkins will be wearing a Cleveland Browns uniform this season because the Chargers traded the placekicker Monday. The Chargers traded placekicker Dustin Hopkins to Cleveland for a 2025 seventh-round pick Monday, as they opted to go with Cameron Dicker to start the season. Dicker hit three extra points and field goals of 22, 23 and 50 yards in the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Browns acquire kicker Dustin Hopkins from Chargers: Why both teams made the trade

New York Times

By Zac Jackson, Jeff Howe and Daniel Popper The Los Angeles Chargers have traded kicker Dustin Hopkins to the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday. York made his first eight field goal tries to start his rookie season before slumping badly the rest of the year. Hopkins joined the Chargers midway through the 2021 season and made 18 of his …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers, 23-12, on Friday night at Levi’s Stadium to close out the preseason. Using everything I have seen and heard during training camp and the preseason, this is my best and final attempt at predicting the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster. Running backs Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6

New York Times

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their sixth practice of training camp Wednesday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. The defense had its best practice of camp so far and won all three of the live 11-on-11 periods: a move-the-ball period, a red zone period and a two-minute drill. mike dub + herbo are locked in pic.twitter.com/cquq0o88LF …

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Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos

Chargers’ loss to Cardinals was about far more than late-game officiating

Pioneering trucker Howard Dicker clocks up 85 years at the wheel of transport empire

Chargers sign kicker Cameron Dicker to a 4-year extension worth $22.04 million, AP source says

Chargers start bouncing around ideas about new kickoff rules for practice with Rams

Chargers’ 13-12 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs by the numbers

Chargers’ 24-22 loss to the Buffalo Bills by the numbers

Watch Chargers kicker play an accident attorney. Cameron Dicker makes Pro Bowl case in spoof ad

Chargers’ 63-21 road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders by the numbers

Chargers’ 6-0 road win over the New England Patriots by the numbers

Chargers’ 23-20 road loss to Green Bay Packers by the numbers

Chargers’ 41-38 home loss to the Detroit Lions by the numbers

Chargers’ 30-13 home win over the Chicago Bears by the numbers

Chargers’ 20-17 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys by the numbers

Chargers’ 24-17 home victory over the Raiders by the numbers

Developer Intrapac uses sunset 'date' to cancel 47 contracts for Ballina land sales in NSW

Chargers’ 28-24 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings by the numbers

Browns replace kicker Cade York, trade for veteran Dustin Hopkins. York to be cut, AP source says

Cameron Dicker is Chargers’ kicker; Dustin Hopkins is traded to Browns for draft pick

Browns acquire kicker Dustin Hopkins from Chargers: Why both teams made the trade

Chargers 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers

Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6