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SAN DIEGO -- Ever the optimist, Philip Rivers has chosen to laugh to keep from crying as the pratfalls pile up for the San Diego Chargers, although he did seem misty-eyed as he tried to explain a particularly brutal collapse against New Orleans two weeks ago.Is there more pain in store for the Chargers, who have led at halftime in all five games and at the two-minute warning in their first four games, and have scored at least 31 points three times, yet are 1-4?If so, it will be on display for a national TV audience when the Chargers host the five-time AFC West champion Denver Broncos (4-1) Thursday night.Rivers sure hopes not, although he knows the Chargers arent trying to fumble, throw interceptions, miss tackles and otherwise botch games.Its the mental challenge, really, now, Rivers said. Are we going to find a way to win, or are we going to find a new way to lose?Hopefully weve ran out of ways.The Chargers blew late leads in losses at Kansas City and Indianapolis, and at home against the Saints.Then came last week, when another fumble by Melvin Gordon and another shank by rookie punter Drew Kaser allowed the Raiders to take the lead with almost 13 minutes to play. A botched hold by Kaser on a potential tying field goal with 2:07 left sealed the face-plant.Coach Mike McCoys job could be on the line, and the Chargers arent helping their already longshot chances of getting voters to approve a $1.1 billion public handout for a new stadium on Election Day.The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos have problems of their own. Coach Gary Kubiak was ordered by doctors to sit this one out because of a migraine condition that mimics strokes.Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis was named acting head coach for this game. Trevor Siemian is expected to return as quarterback for Denver after rookie Paxton Lynch struggled in a loss to the Falcons.Here are some things to look for as the Broncos try for their 16th straight division road victory while the Chargers try to end their division losing streak at 10:HEAD COACH: Denvers DeCamillis said hed love to be a head coach in the NFL someday, but hes not viewing this as an audition. You always think about it. I interviewed for the Chicago job so you think about it, he said. I dont really look as this opportunity as that, to be honest with you. I look at helping an organization and helping a friend and a coach. Thats what Im doing. Im going to try everything that I can to help this organization get through this little bump in the road then well go from there.QB QUANDARY: Siemian, who bruised his left A.C. joint in Denvers 27-7 win at Tampa Bay, was expected to get the starting nod against Atlanta, but the Broncos deemed he wasnt ready and went with rookie Paxton Lynch instead. Lynch was the one who showed he wasnt ready. His poor footwork cost him a touchdown throw to a wide open Emmanuel Sanders and he constantly held onto the ball too long. It didnt help that RG Ty Sambrailo was a turnstile, allowing three sacks before being benched. Siemian is expected to return to the starting role.HOT SEAT: McCoy was Denvers offensive coordinator when he was hired by the Chargers in January 2013 to replace the fired Norv Turner. McCoy turned in two 9-7 seasons, including a playoff win and loss after the 2013 season, before the Bolts collapsed to 4-12 last season. The Chargers are 24-31 under McCoy and general manager Tom Telesco, also hired in January 2013. The last time the Chargers fired a coach during a season was when Kevin Gilbride lost his job six games into the 1998 season. The Chargers also fired legendary coach Don Coryell eight games into the 1986 season. The Chargers are 5-16 since John Spanos, the grandson of owner Alex Spanos, was promoted to president of football operations in May 2015. John Spanos had a big hand in hiring Telesco and McCoy.SATISFIED QB: Some pundits have suggested the Chargers should trade Rivers rather than continuing to waste his career. Rivers disagrees, saying hes been blessed to play in San Diego and raise his family here. There doesnt need to be any sympathy for me, said Rivers, who led the Chargers to the playoffs in his first four years as a starter. 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Tony Bradley Jazz Jersey .Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo.Liverpool Ladies duo Martha Harris and Rosie White visited St John Bosco School on Tuesday to meet members of the LFC Foundation College. The Reds pair visited the school to meet members of the LFC Foundation College before the pupils travel to Dubai for their end of season tour. After participating in a Q&A with the youngsters, Harris and White joined in with a coaching session at the school in Croxteth.The college, which is for 16-19 year olds, provides academic provision in a football setting which caters for both boys and girls.The college is also an inclusive college which offers a range of courses and clear pathways into higher education, employment and scholarships.On the visit to St John Bosco, New Zealand international White said: The Foundation College is a great initiative which offers pupils with not only a chance to play football but to also gain an education of the game.The upcoming trip to Dubai iss really exciting for those involved and highlights what a great job everyone associated with the College is doing.ddddddddddddCarl Giles, head of education and sport at the Liverpool FC Foundation College added: We are delighted to be able to welcome Martha & Rosie to St John Bosco as they are fantastic role models, especially for our aspiring female footballers.The college offers students the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level with unique opportunities to train and play abroad, such as the imminent trip to Dubai.The LFC Foundation College are now recruiting students for the girls programme for September 2016-17 with the next open day on Monday 16 May at Wyncote Sports Ground in Liverpool. 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