May 21, 2013

NFL: Manti Te’o makes first impression on Chargers veterans

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Story Highlights QB Philip Rivers said Te’o ‘didn’t standout, which was a good thing’ The team prevented Te’o from speaking with reporters after his first day practicing with veterans SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers thought Manti Te’o had a decent first interaction with San Diego Chargers veterans. “It didn’t seem like he was lost [...]

NFL: Chargers deny fates of Norv Turner, A.J. Smith determined

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(Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights ‘The San Diego Union-Tribune’ reported coach, GM will be fired at season’s end Chargers haven’t reached playoffs since 2009 Smith’s recent draft picks, free agent signings have not panned out 8:54PM EST December 6. 2012 – If the San Diego Chargers have already determined the futures of [...]

NFL Thursday Night: Chargers beat struggling Chiefs 31-13

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Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers scores a touchdown against Eric Berry # 29 of the Kansas City Chiefs on November 1, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (October 31, 2012 – Source: Donald Miralle/Getty Images North America) SAN DIEGO — Norv Turner can breathe a little easier after his San [...]

NFL Monday Night: Manning’s 3 TD passes spur Broncos’ comeback

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Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks to make a pass play against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on October 15, 2012 in San Diego, California. (October 14, 2012 – Source: Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America) SAN DIEGO (AP) — It took a quarterback of Peyton Manning’s caliber [...]

NFL Roundup: Colts rallied in the second-half to beat Packers 30-27

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Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 7, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 6, 2012 – Source: Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck capped a second-half comeback by throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass [...]

NFL Week 5 storylines: Brady-Manning one of many QB showdowns

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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws to Rob Gronkowski #87 at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 30, 2012 in Orchard Park, New York. Gronkowski scored a touchdown on the play.New England won 52-28. (September 29, 2012 – Source: Rick Stewart/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — We talk a lot about [...]

NFL: Ravens and Chargers win on Monday Night Footbal

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Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball in the first half as defensive end Robert Geathers #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes in at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (September 9, 2012 – Source: Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) Ravens 44, Bengals 13 BALTIMORE (AP) — [...]

NFL: Rivers throws for 3 TDs in Chargers’ big win over Jaguars

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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers warms up prior to playing the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 5, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida. (December 4, 2011 – Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — JACKSONVILLE – After a season full of miscues, Philip Rivers reverted to [...]

NFL: Week 9 Evaluations from Peter King – SI

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Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants passes agaisnt the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on October 30, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (October 29, 2011 – Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — I usually write about one game of the week in this column, trying to dissect [...]

MNF: Succop’s FG in OT lifts Chiefs over Chargers

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Place kicker Ryan Succop #6 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a 36-yard field goal against the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter on October 31, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (October 30, 2011 – Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images North America) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Up and down the [...]