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the NL Championship Series to Game 7 Womens Kellen Winslow Jersey , bolting to a big lead and handing it to their dominant bullpen in a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.Aguilar hit a two-run double in the Brewers' four-run first inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu and added a late RBI single that helped the Brewers even the matchup at three games each.Game 7 is Saturday night in front of the same frenzied crowd that booed Manny Machado vociferously after he tangled with Aguilar in Los Angeles. Dodgers rookie Walker Buehler faces journeyman Jhoulys Chacin, with rested relief ace Josh Hader looming in the bullpen for Milwaukee after a surprise day off.FOOTBALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) 鈥?The Arizona Cardinals have dismissed offensive coordinator Mike McCoy a day after the team was blown out at home by the Denver Broncos on national television.The team said in a statement Friday quarterbacks coach Byron Leftwich will take over the job for a club that is 1-6 and has the worst record in the league.Coach Steve Wilks is to discuss the move later in the day.The Cardinals lost 45-10 on Thursday night, trailing 21-3 after one quarter and 35-3 at the half. Wilks called the effort "embarrassing."The Cardinals have lost their first four home games for the first time since 1979, nearly a decade before the franchise moved from St. Louis to the desert.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) 鈥?The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Cleveland running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, adding a proven starter while Leonard Fournette progresses slowly from a strained right hamstring.The Browns (2-3-1) will get a 2019 fifth-round draft pick from the Jaguars in exchange for Hyde, who has 382 yards rushing and five touchdowns in his first season in Cleveland. Hyde signed a three-year, $15.25 million contract in March.The Jaguars (3-3) were willing to take on the financial commitment because leading rusher T.J. Yeldon will become a free agent at the end of this season.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) 鈥?A former Ohio State University football player has been acquitted of rape charges.The Columbus Dispatch reports 25-year-old Bri'onte Dunn wept after the jury verdict was read Friday in a Columbus courtroom. He faced two counts of rape after a woman alleged Dunn forced her to have sex at her apartment last year.Dunn testified Thursday that he routinely had casual but consensual sex with the woman, whom he'd met on a dating app.The woman testified that she had broken up with Dunn and had only allowed him into her apartment that night so he could call Uber.His attorney said Dunn refused to accept a plea deal.Dunn was a backup running back for Ohio State from 2012 to 2015.PHILADELPHIA (AP) 鈥?A Philadelphia Eagles fan who stumbled into fame as a viral video star after running into a subway pillar earlier this year is back in the spotlight.Jigar Desai is now the subject of an NFL digital short feature, shot ahead of the Oct. 28 Eagles game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.In the short, he's surprised with tickets for him, his wife and two kids to attend the game in England.Desai says the ticket giveaway was a total surprise.In January, Desai was trying to rally subway passengers for the NFC Championship game. He was filmed running along the train, and then slamming into a pole.AUTO RACINGKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) 鈥?Kyle Larson's appeal of a rules violation from last week's race at Talladega was denied Friday, a blow to the Chip Ganassi Racing driver's chances of advancing in NASCAR's playoffs.Larson was docked 10 points, crew chief Chad Johnston was fined $25,000 and car chief David Bryant was suspended for Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway after officials determined the team used unapproved metal tabs in violation of NASCAR's policy on damaged vehicles.The penalty dropped Larson from 26 points behind the playoff cutoff to 36, meaning the elimination race at Kansas to trim the field to eight is practically a must-win for him.SOCCERSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) 鈥?Conmebol says it has removed the former head of the Uruguayan soccer federation from his FIFA council role.South American soccer's ruling body announced the decision to remove Wilmar Valdez on Friday during a meeting in the Chilean capital. It has named Argentine Football Federation President Claudio Tapia as Valdez's interim replacement.Valdez had been on the FIFA role since 2016. He quit the presidency of the Uruguayan soccer federation in July http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-lance-alworth-jersey , just a day before he was to stand for re-election amid a scandal over the release of secret audio recordings where he spoke about bribes. Authorities are investigating the case, which has also ensnared other soccer and government officials.CYCLINGCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) 鈥?Derek Bouchard-Hall is resigning as chief executive of USA Cycling at the end of the year and less three years after getting the job.The chairman of USA Cycling's board of directors, Bob Stapleton, will help run the organization while a replacement is found. Stapleton said Friday the search has already begun.Bouchard-Hall plans to take over an undisclosed company with close ties to USA Cycling.BOBSLEDJamie Greubel Poser, who won a bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Games and was a two-time member of the U.S. Olympic women's bobsled team, retired Friday.She announced her decision through USA Bobsled and Skeleton.Greubel Poser started bobsledding 11 years ago, narrowly missed making the 2010 Olympic team as a push athlete. She enjoyed enormous success once she transitioned to the driver's seat. She won six World Cup races and was a 27-time medalist on that circuit, was the 2016-17 overall World Cup champion and won a bronze medal at the 2017 world championships.HORSE RACINGVISTA, Calif. (AP) 鈥?Famed former jockey Patrick Valenzuela has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence for slapping his girlfriend at a Southern California restaurant.The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the seven-time Breeders Cup winner entered the plea earlier this week, was fined nearly $900 and ordered to take domestic violence recovery classes.Prosecutors say Valenzuela slapped his girlfriend last month for hugging a bartender at a Carlsbad restaurant.Valenzuela told the Union-Tribune by phone Friday that he is "very saddened" by the situation and added: "I will continue to strive to be the best person I can be."COACHINGCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) 鈥?A prominent youth basketball coach in Iowa has admitted to possessing nude photos and videos of 400 boys, including former players and their friends.Former Iowa Barnstormers Coach Greg Stephen pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually exploiting minors and possessing and transporting child pornography.He acknowledged in a plea agreement that police discovered files on his hard drive with the names of 400 different minors. As the first wave of free agency has passed, Louis Gorini grades the recent moves of the Los Angeles Chargers"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorLatest NewsLos Angeles Chargers NewsChargers OffseasonGrading the Chargers off-season movesNew,69commentsAs the first wave of free agency has passed, Louis Gorini grades the recent moves of the Los Angeles ChargersPDTShareTweetShareShareGrading the Chargers off-season movesBob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsThe NFL free agency period is an exciting time for both teams and fans alike; well unless you are supporters of the Los Angeles Chargers.You see, a lot of teams use this time to either plug-up some major roster holes, completely overhaul their team identity, go all-in and make a run for the Super Bowl, or even tear down their roster to start the rebuilding process. However, the Los Angeles Chargers have a different type of philosophy.As NFL teams are actively wheeling-and-dealing and acquiring notable names; the Chargers for the most part, find themselves on the sidelines avoiding the big free agent signings. The Chargers believe in an (outdated Dan Fouts Jersey , if you ask me) philosophy to build through the draft and then go bargain bin shopping for free agents with the leftovers. And yes it has worked out in the past, but L.A. has NEVER deviated from that strategy. This year was a perfect example of a time when the Chargers should have been more aggressive with their free agency plans. This past season, they finished two games away from the Super Bowl. They have a talented roster with an aging quarterback who, although he is still elite, is clearly towards the end of his career. But after the first week of free agency, it is safe to say the Chargers are sticking to their guns and doing business as usual.So, as I digress, I take it upon myself to hand out the ever so popular free agency grades after the first week of signings. And before I bestow myself the power to either provide validation or criticism of the following acquisitions, I would like to explain my grading system. Growing up an “A” meant you did a phenomenal job, a “B” was for a good performance, a “C” was just average work, a “D” was below average, and finally, “F” meant you failed. So let’s take a look and see what kind of student the Chargers were during week one.Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsLB Thomas DavisChargers GM Tom Telesco stated earlier this year that one of his biggest priorities was to“heavily focus” on the linebacker core this off season. So it was no surprise that one of L.A.’s first move this offseason targeted that position group. Los Angeles’ first external signing this year was former-Carolina Panther, Thomas Davis, who was signed to a 2-year, $10.5 million deal (with $5.25 million guaranteed).Now, Davis wouldn’t have been my first choice when it came to upgrading the makeup of the linebackers for the Chargers as there were many younger/higher-ceiling options out there (Jamie Collins and Zach Brown). Couple that with the fact that the 35 year old backer hasn’t played a full season since 2016, and has a history of injuries (3 ACL injuries!!), it is easy to see why some fans probably weren’t jumping for joy.That being said, the move itself was not a bad one. Thomas Davis can play both WILL and middle linebacker at an elite level. With a grade of 74.2 by Pro Football Focus, Davis was the 19th ranked LB in 2018 with 79 total tackles and 3 tackles for a loss. The 35 year old vet will give the Bolts some flexibility at the second level and be a great presence in an already strong locker room. All in all Joey Bosa Jersey , this was a solid signing by the Chargers.GRADE: C+Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLB Denzel PerrymanOne of my least favorite sports cliches’ is the saying, “Player X is a great player, WHEN HEALTHY*.” A player can’t be great if he is always on the sideline. Never has a phrase been so accurate when describing the Chargers next signing, Denzel Perryman. Outside former Charger Jason Verrett, Perryman has to be one of the most polarizing players on the team for fans. When he is on the field, number 52 has proved to be a physical, punishing MLB that patrols the middle of L.A.’s defense.The former second-round selection is a real difference maker especially when stuffing the run. However, during his tenure with the Chargers, Perryman has never played a full 16-game season. So at first the re signing of Perryman was concerning; that is until the numbers came out. Los Angeles was able to re sign the talented Perryman to a low-risk, high-reward deal (2-year, $12 million, $4.9 million guaranteed). This gives the Chargers some stability and consistency among their linebackers, all while giving them a second look to see if a high-ceiling player can remain on the field. And if he is incapable of doing so, the Chargers can easily get from out of this short-term contract next year without any serious financial implications. Once again, another good deal for the Chargers.GRADE: BDavid Dermer-USA TODAY SportsQB Tyrod TaylorThe last time the Chargers had a competent backup quarterback for Rivers was way back in 2011 with Billy Volek. Since then, the Bolts have rolled out a bunch of misfits and expendables (Charlie Whitehurst, Kellen Clemens, Cardale Jones, and Geno Smith). This brings us to L.A.’s next signing, Tyrod Taylor.I won’t even get into contract details because, frankly, it’s a moot point and doesn’t matter. This is perhaps one of Los Angeles’ best signings so far Womens Austin Ekeler Jersey , and I’ll explain why.Tyrod Taylor is still fairly young (29 years old) but has tons of real game experience and has been adequate, to say the least. In addition, Taylor’s style of play is in stark-contrast of Rivers’. Number 17 is a straight-up, drop back quarterback with almost no mobility. Taylor, on the other hand, has shown time-in and time-out to be extremely elusive when faced with pressure. So god forbid if Rivers ever had to come out of the game, the opposing defense will now have to adjust and have a completely different gameplan to account Taylor and his mobility.GRADE: BRon Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsDT Brandon MebaneTom Telesco was doing pretty good up until this point. This off-season, NFL analysts and draft aficionados have consistently paired L.A. with the top free agent or draft defensive tackle prospects. Los Angeles had a bunch of question marks in the middle of their defensive line with Brandon Mebane, Corey Liuget, and Darius Philon all becoming free agents for the 2019 season. The possibilities to reconfigure the interior of the Chargers’ defensive line was exciting and limitless! So what did Los Angeles wind up doing to address one of their most pressing needs? They re-signed Brandon Mebane, their 34-year old defensive tackle, to a two-year $10,550,00 deal with $5,250,000 guaranteed. Mebane was not terrible in 2018, though. Last year, the Chargers interior defensive lineman racked up 40 total tackles, one sack, and three tackles for a loss giving him a Pro Football Focus grade of 65.8. However, there was an abundance of other younger, and more promising options for L.A. to target.Whether it was Malik Jackson http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-derwin-james-jersey , Sheldon Richardson, or even more cost-efficient options like Darius Philon or Malcolm Brown, the Chargers had a real shot this year to dramatically improve their weakness and failed to do so. Instead of injecting the middle of the defensive line with youth and talent, Los Angeles ultimately decided to keep the same problem on the field while expecting different results. Now if the Chargers wanted to keep Mebane to be that strong veteran leader in the locker room I would have totally understood. But, Tom Telesco addressed that leadership attribute he constantly looks for in the Thomas Davis signing. So let’s recap this signing: Los Angeles elected to not only bring back a 34-year old defensive lineman over younger and more talented options, but they actually gave him a raise from his last contract as well! This is where being to loyal and constantly focus on signing your own bites the Bolts in the ass!GRADE: FKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsS/LB Adrian PhillipsJust when I think Tom Telesco couldn’t get any dumber, he goes ahead and does something like this... AND TOTALLY REDEEMS HIMSELF! Adrian Phillips was a much needed Swiss Army knife for the Chargers last year. His contributions every Sunday were one of the main reasons why the “Bolt Gang” was so successful in 2018.The term versatile gets thrown around sports too often, if you ask me. Being versatile does not mean being able to play multiple positions and schemes. What being versatile really means is the ability to play multiple positions and schemes, AT A HIGH LEVEL. Adrian Phillips was a versatile defender for the Chargers last year.Every week he would have a different assignment, whether it was playing both safety spots, or being a linebacker when L.A.’s linebackers were ravaged by injuries. He showed fantastic instincts and closing speed play-after-play and was rewarded by being voted to the All Pro Team as a special teamer (not to mention he also earned his first Pro Bowl bid). Many thought Phillips would leave Los Angeles for greener pastures, and by greener pastures I mean more money. But the market was never there for him this off-season and Tom Telesco scooped him up on a one year deal to keep the “Jack Boyz” fully intact.GRADE: B+Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsGM Tom TelescoI had to slip this one in. Yes, one of the biggest signings for the Los Angeles Chargers was their general manager, Tom Telesco. The Chargers signed Telesco to a multi-year extension at the completion of a successful 2018 season. Where Telesco excels is evaluating draft prospects as he consistently done well over the last couple of years. Another area of strength for the Chargers GM is his ability to attract solid veterans at a discount price which has lead to his nickname: “The Coupon God.”All that being said, Telesco does have some flaws in his approach to assembling a team. Even though he does a good job at acquiring players at a good deal, he fails to show creativity when it comes to salary cap manipulation. In addition, the longtime Chargers GM has never thrown caution to the wind to go for the jugular during free agency. His “build through the draft only” mantra makes him avoid going all-in with one or two big time free agent signings. Nonetheless, extending Tom Telesco was absolutely the correct move as he created a fantastic football culture, to go along with his young and talented squad.GRADE: B+