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San Diego Chargers stories: 39 news summaries

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 No Charges 
 for Merriman 
 in Tequila 
 Incident: DA 

'Insufficient evidence' against Chargers linebacker accused by reality-TV star

Sep 11, 09 10:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - San Diego’s district attorney said today there is “insufficient evidence” to charge NFL star Shawne Merriman in an alleged domestic dispute with reality-TV star Tila Tequila, the Union-Tribune reports. “I’m happy,” said Chargers linebacker Merriman, 25, who was arrested early Sunday at his suburban home.... More »

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reality TV • NFL • domestic violence • San Diego Chargers • linebacker • Shawne Merriman • Tila Tequila • Tila Nguyen

Tila: I'm Allergic to Booze; Bartender: Truth, More Like

Reality star savages NFL player via Twitter

Sep 7, 09 10:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - Reality star Tila Tequila turned to Twitter today to tell her side of Saturday’s run-in with NFL star Shawne Merriman, writing that she’s “allergic” to alcohol and so couldn't have been drunk at the time he allegedly choked her. She also takes a jab at Chargers linebacker... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • alcohol • domestic violence • San Diego Chargers • Shawne Merriman • Tila Tequila

 I Didn't Choke 
 Tila Tequila: Merriman 

Chargers linebacker says reality-show star was too drunk to leave safely

Sep 7, 09 3:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Shawne Merriman denies choking Tila Tequila and says he was trying to keep her from leaving his home because she was so drunk he was worried she would hurt herself, the Los Angeles Times reports. The San Diego Chargers linebacker released a statement after being arrested yesterday when the reality-TV ... More »

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California • alcohol • assault • San Diego Chargers • drunk • Tila Tequila

Chargers Player Arrested in
Tila Tequila Beating

Shawne Merriman accused of choking her

Sep 6, 09 3:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Police arrested San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman today after he allegedly choked his reality-TV star girlfriend, Tila Tequila, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. She signed a complaint charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, and said he choked her when she tried to leave their house this morning. Tequila,... More »

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reality TV • battery • San Diego • San Diego Chargers • domestic abuse • Shawne Merriman • Tila Tequila

nfl playoffs

 Steelers Unplug 
 Feisty Chargers 


Jan 11, 09 7:07 PM CST
(AP) - Electrifying early and too late, the San Diego Chargers just didn't have enough juice, the AP reports. They scored on a gorgeous touchdown pass from Philip Rivers to Vincent Jackson just four plays and barely two minutes into today's game, but the Chargers couldn't sustain their fast-and-furious start and had... More »

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NFL • Pittsburgh Steelers • San Diego Chargers • NFL playoffs

 NFL Playoffs Feature Rematches

Each game this round is a rematch, but don't expect similar results

Jan 5, 09 2:26 PM CST
(Newser) - All four match-ups for next weekend's NFL playoffs are been-there, done-that this season, but the outcomes aren't necessarily givens, USA Today reports:
  • Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco's interceptions helped the Titans as much as Kerry Collin's 80-yard touchdown drive in defeating the Ravens, but Flacco's seen a lot of play
... More »

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sports • NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Tennessee Titans • Carolina Panthers • football • Pittsburgh Steelers • New York Giants • Philadelphia Eagles • Baltimore Ravens • San Diego Chargers • NFL playoffs

nfl playoffs

 Chargers Beat Colts in OT 


Jan 3, 09 10:53 PM CST
(AP) - The San Diego Chargers ended the Indianapolis Colts' nine-game win streak in nail-biting fashion tonight with a 23-17 overtime win in their wildcard playoff game. Darren Sproles ran for a 22-yard touchdown after the Chargers won the coin toss and marched downfield in OT. They got there by tying the... More »

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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • San Diego Chargers

UPDATED

 Titans Clinch; Jets Fall Short 

Tennessee upsets the Steelers' shot at top playoff berth

Dec 21, 08 5:10 PM CST
(Newser) - In NFL games today, New York Jets likely blew their playoff chances in a snowy loss to Seattle, while Tennessee clinched home-field advantage, AP reports:
  • Seattle coach Mike Holmgren topped his former star player Brett Favre as the Jets missed several scoring chances and lost their bid to stay
... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Tennessee Titans • Pittsburgh Steelers • Detroit Lions • New Orleans Saints • New York Jets • Baltimore Ravens • San Diego Chargers • Seattle Seahawks • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Tweaks Rules on
Instant Replay

One official will look under hood, another will be stenographer

Nov 21, 08 11:11 AM CST
(Newser) - The NFL is modifying its instant-replay policy after yet another botched call in a game, the New York Daily News reports. This much stays the same: Only one official will go under the hood to look at the replay. But another official will tag along with him, stand nearby, and... More »

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NFL • football • Pittsburgh Steelers • referee • instant replay • San Diego Chargers • bad calls

 NFL Cracks Down 
 on Zebra Abuse 

Commish ponders fine for Burress as league shows shorter fuse on public criticism

Oct 24, 08 2:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - The NFL has long been sensitive about criticism of its officials, but commissioner Roger Goodell is more often going after the wallets of players for ripping refs, particularly on the field during games, USA Today reports. Chicago’s Brian Urlacher was fined for such an incident last week, and Goodell... More »

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NFL • Roger Goodell • New York Giants • San Diego Chargers • Plaxico Burress • referees • Ed Hochuli

Tube 2, Boobs 0 in Weekend Sports Viewing Snafus

Technical issues keep baseball playoff, NFL game off air long enough to drive fans nuts

Oct 20, 08 2:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Power problems had fans hoping to catch the baseball playoffs and the NFL on TV this weekend howling, the AP reports, with a malfunction at TBS headquarters keeping the first 20 minutes of Tampa Bay’s Game 6 loss to visiting Boston off the airwaves Saturday. Yesterday, balloons snagged a... More »

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television • NFL • CBS • MLB • Boston Red Sox • Buffalo Bills • American League • San Diego Chargers • Tampa Bay Rays • TBS

nfl roundup

 Rams Shock No-Romo 'Boys 


Oct 19, 08 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - The St. Louis Rams shocked a leaderless Dallas Cowboys today, as the Green Bay Packers deflated the Indianapolis Colts and the Oakland Raiders came back to life:
  • Even at an away game, Cowboys fans cheered for injured Tony Romo—but got 40-year-old Brad Johnson, who tossed three interceptions in
... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Dallas Cowboys • Buffalo Bills • Chicago Bears • Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers

 Incomplete? Fumble? 
 Controversy Is 
 Only Sure Thing 

Replay bites Chargers, though Denver makes most with gutsy late conversion

Sep 15, 08 12:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - The controversy surrounding Denver’s 39-38 victory over San Diego yesterday seems likely to linger, USA Today reports, with the call that allowed the Broncos to hang onto the ball overshadowing coach Mike Shanahan’s all-or-nothing 2-point conversion attempt in the final seconds. “It was a fumble. I think... More »

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NFL • Denver Broncos • Mike Shanahan • instant replay • San Diego Chargers • referees • Jay Cutler • Norv Turner • Eddie Royal

(Newser) - Shawne Merriman of the Chargers says his season is over. The Pro Bowl linebacker, a perennial NFL sack leader, says he will instead have surgery on torn ligaments in his left knee, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Merriman played well in Sunday's loss but didn't appear to be his old... More »

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NFL • San Diego Chargers • Shawn Merriman

 Winners, Losers in Brady Injury 

San Diego, AFC East teams rejoice; Belicheck, NFL not so much

Sep 9, 08 11:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Brady’s season-ending injury sent shockwaves through the NFL —and not everyone was celebrating. Don Banks breaks down the winners and losers in Sport Illustrated:
  • Winner: The Chargers —The Patriots always seem to knock San Diego out of the playoffs.
  • Loser: The
... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Buffalo Bills • Tennessee Titans • Tom Brady • New York Jets • San Diego Chargers • knee injury • AFC East

Chiefs' Gonzalez Saves Choking Man's Life

After Heimlich connection, SD fan will root for KC tight end

Jul 8, 08 12:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kansas City tight end Tony Gonzalez gained his most devoted fan in the middle of a quiet dinner in an Orange County, Calif., restaurant. When Ken Hunter began to choke at the next table, Gonzalez sprang into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the man's life, AP reports. "... More »

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California • choking • Kansas City Chiefs • San Diego Chargers • hero • Tony Gonzalez • Heimlich maneuver

Patriots Stay Perfect

21-12 win over Chargers moves them to 18-0 and into the Super Bowl

Jan 20, 08 5:39 PM CST
(Newser) - The '72 Dolphins must be nervous after New England stayed perfect today by defeating an injured Chargers crew, 21-12, and advancing to a fourth Super Bowl in seven years. The Patriots had to work for it, suffering a lackluster effort from Tom Brady, and riding rusher Lawrence Maroney for 122... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Randy Moss • Tom Brady • San Diego Chargers • LaDainian Tomlinson • Philip Rivers • Lawrence Maroney

Rivers Says
He Will Play
for Chargers

Team still lists QB as doubtful for AFC title game vs. Patriots

Jan 19, 08 12:13 AM CST
(Newser) - As far as Philip Rivers is concerned, he is the San Diego Chargers quarterback in Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, reports the Associated Press. "The way I felt Monday morning, I didn't think I'd feel as good as I do right now," said Rivers.... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • San Diego Chargers • LaDainian Tomlinson • Philip Rivers

If Pats Win, So Do Networks, NFL

Super Bowl ratings would be even better than normal

Jan 18, 08 12:59 PM CST
(Newser) - Sorry, San Diego, but the NFL is rooting for the Patriots. New England and its pursuit of perfection have racked up historic ratings all season: the Patriots' final regular-season game was the most watched TV program of the season, and the highest-rated NFL game since 1995.  If they beat... More »

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television • NFL • New England Patriots • Brett Favre • Green Bay Packers • New York Giants • Tom Brady • TV ratings • San Diego Chargers

Depleted Chargers Shock Indy

San Diego loses star to injury, faces unbeaten New England next

Jan 13, 08 5:20 PM CST
(Newser) - San Diego lost its starting quarterback and star rusher today but still clinched an upset over the Indianapolis Colts, 28-24, the AP reports. Backup QB Billy Volek led a 78-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter and the Chargers' D stiffened against Indy's passing attack. But San Diego running... More »

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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Peyton Manning • Marvin Harrison • San Diego Chargers • LaDainian Tomlinson • Reggie Wayne • Philip Rivers

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