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Shawne Merriman. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Report: Shawne Merriman Hospitalized After Drug Overdose

According to a report from Andrew Blankstein of the Los Angeles Times, former Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has been hospitalized after an apparent drug overdose at an LA nightclub.

670 The Score–2013/06/10

Manti Te'o. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Manti Te’o Off-Limits To Media But Not Maxim Party

The San Diego Chargers are keeping Manti Te’o off-limits to the media — for now.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/20

Manti Te'o. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Favorite Manti Te’o Tweets From NFL Draft

Twitter has become a hotbed for comic activity surrounding events of national interest, especially those related to sports.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/30

Mike McCoy. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Chargers To Name McCoy Head Coach

The 40-year-old McCoy replaces Norv Turner, who was fired along with general manager A.J. Smith after the Chargers finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/15

Lovie Smith. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Report: Lovie Smith Interviewing With Chargers Today

Former Bears head coach Lovie Smith will interview with the San Diego Chargers Friday, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/11

Lovie Smith. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Seven Head Coaches Get Gate; Most For Good Reason

While it basically comes down to winning and losing, there are specific reasons each of the seven coaches were dismissed.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/02

Norv Turner. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Chargers Fire Coach Norv Turner, GM A.J. Smith

The San Diego Chargers have fired general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner after missing the playoffs for the third straight season.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/31

Adrian Peterson. (Photo by Andy King/Getty Images)

Durkin: Week 16 NFL Picks

Huge games in Seattle and Baltimore, and Adrian Peterson steps closer to history. Here’s my take on how this weekend’s action will shake out.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/21

Aaron Rodgers. (Credit: Getty Images.)

Durkin: Week 15 NFL Picks

It’s officially crunch time in the NFL, and Week 15 is chock-full of crucial games with playoff implications. Four current playoff teams in the NFC square off and there’s a potential Super Bowl preview in Foxboro. Here’s my take on how this weekend’s action will shake out.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/14

Nick Lachey. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for Tide)

Nick Lachey Gets Kicked Out Of NFL Game

When he’s not acting as the front man for 98° or divorcing Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey is actually a pretty big Bengals fan.

670 The Score–2012/12/03

Peyton Manning. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Durkin: Week 11 NFL Picks

With Week 11 upon us, contenders are starting to separate themselves from pretenders. There are a few heavyweight bouts in the Sunday and Monday night games, featuring four very physical teams. Here’s my take on how this weekend’s action is going to play out.

CBS Chicago–2012/11/16

Eli Manning. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Durkin: Week 10 NFL Picks

Week 10 features some intriguing matchups, none larger than the Sunday Night match-up at Soldier Field featuring two 7-1 squads.

670 The Score–2012/11/09

Jay Cutler

Durkin: Week 8 NFL Picks

The NFL is looking to create parity across the league, but 2012 is starting to look a lot like 2011.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/26

Philip Rivers talks with head coach Norv Turner. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Photo: Smoking Philip Rivers

Ask and you shall receive.

670 The Score–2012/10/16

Phil Mickelson.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Phil Mickelson To Attempt $1 Million Shot On ‘Monday Night Football’

During the Broncos-Chargers game in Denver on Monday night, Mickelson will attempt his first public shot on a football field.

670 The Score–2012/10/15

Jay Cutler.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)k

Durkin: Week 4 NFL Picks

Here’s my take on how Week 4 will shake out.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/28

Aaron Rodgers.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Durkin: Week 1 NFL Picks

Football fans, rejoice, the NFL is back! Week 1 features a few intriguing divisional matchups, as well as a heavyweight bout between two elite NFC teams. Here’s my take on how all of this weekend’s action will shake out.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/07

LaDainian Tomlinson

Silverman: Legendary Tomlinson Illustrates Bears’ Dilemma With Forte

Which brings us to Matt Forte. The Bears’ primary running back has been a good-to-excellent back through his first four years in the league. He is currently engaged in a nasty bit of gamesmanship with the team.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/21

Tommie Harris

Pompei: Bears Should Consider Bringing Harris Back

Harris spent 2011 with the Chargers, and now one Bears expert thinks the team should consider bringing Harris back in a back-up role.

670 The Score–2012/05/10

Junior Seau. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Wisch: Would You Let Your Son Play Football?

When the news of Junior Seau’s tragic death by apparent suicide broke on Wednesday afternoon, the tweets about the potential perils of playing pigskin started flowing soon after.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/03

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