The Chargers have been befuddled for most of the season.
The Indianapolis Colts' season was at a crossroads just a few short weeks ago, until a resurgence led by their legendary quarterback put the annual postseason participants back in the playoff mix. The San Diego Chargers are now faced with a similar juncture at this point of their 2008 campaign.
With their backs squarely against the wall, the Chargers return to Qualcomm Stadium this Sunday for a pivotal showdown with a red-hot Colts team that has its sights set on a fourth consecutive win.
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Red Bulls, Crew both gunning for first MLS Cup
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
When the dust settles on the Major League Soccer title game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, one of the two combatants - the New York Red Bulls or the heavily favored Columbus Crew - will be hoisting their respective franchise's first ever MLS Cup Trophy.
Sunday will mark the first time since the league's inaugural season that two teams who have never before played in the MLS Cup Final will meet for the league championship. Columbus will be looking to be the first Supporters' Shield winner since 2002 to win the MLS Cup while New York will aim to match the 2005 Los Angeles Galaxy as the lowest seed (No. 8) to win the league title game.
The game will feature two of the brightest stars in MLS, with New York striker Juan Pablo Angel and Columbus attacker Guillermo Barros Schelotto.
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