AVENGERS VS. LAS VEGAS.

Byline: -- Tom Hoffarth

Time: 7:30 p.m., Staples Center

TV/Radio: No TV, 570-AM, 1330-AM (Spanish)

Matchup: A frustrating seventh season for the Avengers (4-11) comes to a merciful end against the equally disappointed Gladiators (5-10). The Avengers ended a six-game losing streak with a 73-56 win over Nashville at home last Saturday. The Avengers have won four of six meetings against Vegas. Their offense has received a nice boost from rookie quarterback Sonny Cumbie, who has started the past 11 games and thrown for 57 TDs with only eight interceptions. This could be the final game of Greg Hopkins' career. The 11-year AFL veteran receiver/linebacker is running for office in Pennsylvania (50th District state representative) with the primary election Tuesday.