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LOS ANGELES -- When the Rams poured down the tunnel in their blue-and-yellow-gold vintage uniforms and emerged in the 90-degree California sunshine, a sold-out Coliseum crowd loosed a long-suppressed Sunday scream.After two decades of fan frustration and a year of anticipation building to this regular-season home opener, Los Angeles really, truly had pro football again.That was really, really cool, Rams quarterback Case Keenum said. I made sure, in the tunnel and as Im running out, just to look around, to savor that moment and remember it. Im going to write stuff down, because I want to remember that forever.And since this is LA, the cathartic moment came with a West Coast touch: The Rams entered the stadium with Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, shirtless in yellow uniform pants, yelling their introductions to the crowd.The Rams hadnt played a football game that mattered in Southern California since Dec. 24, 1994, when they left Angel Stadium in Anaheim and moved to St. Louis.Returning in front of 91,046 fans ardently hoping this Hollywood sequel is better than the original, the Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 9-3 in a game that made up for its tepid offensive performances with a thrilling late defensive stand by the home team, capped with a fumble recovery by middle linebacker Alec Ogletree.Those fans did an amazing job keeping us going, Rams defensive end William Hayes said. I cant lie to you, I didnt know it was going to be loud like that. It was so hot, but I couldnt even think about the heat with because they were so into the game.Not many pro sports franchises would choose their first game in a new hometown to wear vintage uniforms, but the Rams arent the normal new kids on any block.The jerseys arent the only throwbacks being sold this season by the Rams, who are rekindling the love of the nations second-largest city for a sport and a team returning from 21 seasons away.The Rams are still three years away from moving into their billion-dollar new home in Inglewood, and any LA fan with a television probably knows they havent had a winning season since 2003.If nostalgia is a big part of what these Rams are selling, theyre in the perfect stadium for it now: The packed Coliseum was their home for their first 34 years in LA, and the venerable home of the first Super Bowl was rocking once again.The tailgate parties began at dawn. West Coast rap and grilled meat aromas drifted among the fans gathered in the nearby parking lots and neighborhoods for a ritual confined to college games in LA for the past 21 years.USC fans have kept the Coliseum busy on fall Saturdays, but the Trojans -- particularly their struggling teams of the past half-decade -- dont command the same passion in a town that lives for the biggest events on the grandest stages.Fans packed into the rows of seats near the famed Coliseum tunnel two hours before kickoff, cheering wildly for the Rams taking the field for warmups and booing the Seahawks -- even Richard Sherman, the star cornerback who grew up just a few miles away in Compton.The Rams hadnt played a real game in the Coliseum since a loss to New Orleans on Dec. 16, 1979. That Rams team still rallied for two road playoff wins to make the franchises only Super Bowl during its Southern California era.They spent the next 15 years playing in Anaheim before steadily diminishing crowds. Although Eric Dickerson created excitement with his record rushing season, the Rams lost some fan devotion in Los Angeles to the Raiders.Theyre all back now, eager to make new memories. Dickerson, the Rams greatest star of their Anaheim era, was surrounded by a crowd of bubbling fans as he walked around the concourse before the game. After the Chili Peppers show, six Hall of Famers -- Dickerson, Jack Youngblood, Orlando Pace, Marshall Faulk, Jackie Slater and Tom Mack -- gathered on the famed peristyle end of the Coliseum for a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic torch.After CeeLo Green sang the national anthem, the showbiz festivities continued during the game: Late-night talk show host James Corden performed with the Rams cheerleaders between quarters, his gut protruding rudely from his uniform.The crowd included Magic Johnson, several current Los Angeles Lakers and several more Los Angeles Kings. Even LeBron James watched with approval on the sideline -- while fans chanted Kobe! Kobe!By the time Ogletree jumped on Christine Michaels fumble to seal a win without a touchdown, scarcely anyone had left the Coliseum in a town infamous for its fans late arrivals and early exits.The fans were incredible, Los Angeles native Jeff Fisher said. They made it a tough place to play. Theyve been great since Day One of this thing.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Cleveland Browns Jerseys . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Ozzie Newsome Youth Jersey . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. http://www.brownsrookiestore.com/Browns-Sheldrick-Redwine-Jersey/ . -- Canadian Andrew Wiggins got the ball on the wing, made a nifty spin move and then let go with a soft floater from about 10 feet that swished through the net in Allen Fieldhouse. Austin Seibert Browns Jersey . 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He has been out since a surgical procedure in September, with the Blue Devils willing to bring him along at a conservative pace.Coach Mike Krzyzewski said mid-December was a logical time to consider that Giles might be ready for game action.Duke (10-1) has won eight games in a row but hasnt played since demolishing UNLV 94-55 on Dec. 10.Junior guard Grayson Allen scored a career-high 34 points in the game against UNLV, a rather premature outburst in some respects because he has been dealing with an array of ailments.I think over the exam period is a time where, and then maybe Christmas, where we can get him closer to 100 percent and then hopefully work these guys in a little bit, Krzyzewski said.Freshman Jayson Tatum has averaged 15 points and seven rebounds in the three games he has played for the Blue Devils since a preseason foot injury. Post player Marques Bolden also has played in three games in a more limited capacity.Everyone has to be able to contribute and help us, but right now I think we can smile a little bit and be happy that we got some of our guys back, Duke forward Amile Jefferson said.Sophomore guard Luke Kennard leads Duke in scoring at 20 points per game.As more players become available, it will be a juggling act of soorts as Krzyzewski has two games remaining before the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule kicks in.ddddddddddddWeve got to keep finding minutes for these guys, Krzyzewski said. Weve got to put this thing together while were playing games.This game marks Dukes only home outing during a five-game stretch. This is the last nonconference home as the Blue Devils try to tack one more on their NCAA-best 131 home out-of-conference winning streak.This is the third of four road games this month for Tennessee State (8-2).Tigers coach Dana Ford said its obvious Duke has a special operation.I think they are the best team in America, Ford said. ... Everything is first class. Theyre champions. You dont even have to know people inside the program to tell what you are dealing with.Tennessee State is off to an 8-2 start for the second season in a row. However, the Tigers are winless in nine previous meetings against teams in the ACC.That includes a 67-55 overtime loss on Dec. 10 at North Carolina State. Since then, the Tigers whipped Alabama State 68-46, allowing only 13 first-half points.This will be the first meeting between Tennessee State and Duke. The Tigers are 1-33 all time against Top 25 opponents in Division I.Well try to put together the best game plan available to give our guys the best chance to go out there and win the next game, Ford said. We are just very appreciative, our entire university, our program and our alums, that we are going to have the opportunity to play at Cameron Indoor Stadium against a first-class program. ' ' '