Chargers remain hopeful of stadiumSAN DIEGO — In a last-ditch effort to end their long, bitter push for a new stadium, the San Diego Chargers have joined a diverse group that includes some polarizing figures and civic lightning rods who have been involved in various issues in a city known for political dysfunction and an inability to get big projects done.The Chargers are collaborating on a citizens’ initiative started by Donna Frye, a former city councilman who champions open government, and attorney Cory Briggs, who has excelled at beating City Hill. The two, who want the public to have a say in how tax dollars are spent, oppose an expansion of the bayfront convention center and are championing a joint-use stadium and convention center expansion a few blocks inland, near Petco Park, the home of baseball’s Padres.

Minnesota women upset Ohio StateMINNEAPOLIS — Rachel Banham put on another dazzling show in her final game at Williams Arena and Carlie Wagner made sure her backcourt buddy went out a winner.Banham had 35 points and Wagner scored with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Minnesota to a 90-88 victory over No. 5 Ohio State.Wagner scored 26 points, the last on a pullup from the baseline after Banham had fouled out, and the Golden Gophers picked up a much-needed signature win to strengthen their case for an NCAA tournament bid.

Nominees added for NASCAR HOFDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ron Hornaday Jr., Jack Roush, Ricky Rudd, Ken Squier and Waddell Wilson are joining 15 holdovers as nominees for the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame class.The returning nominees are Buddy Baker, Red Byron, Richard Childress, Ray Evernham, Ray Fox, Rick Hendrick, Harry Hyde, Alan Kulwicki, Mark Martin, Hershel McGriff, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons, Larry Phillips, Mike Stefanik and Robert Yates.From the 20-person nominee list, five inductees will be elected on May 25.