San Diego Chargers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo: Smoking Philip Rivers
Ask and you shall receive.
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.
Durkin: Week 4 NFL Picks
Here’s my take on how Week 4 will shake out.
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.
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.
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.
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.


