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Trio of rookies finding their way in the NFL

San Diego Union-TribuneTheir respectfulness tempers the natural excitement they feel about just being in the NFL. They stay quiet and low-key while sharing the exasperation all around them, which, at 4-6, is considerable.
San Diego Chargers4 hours ago

Struggling Bolts miss key players from last year's squad

San Diego Union-TribuneTIM SULLIVAN: The Chargers are essentially the same team that played for a shot at the Super Bowl last January. But not exactly. Their roster is replete with Pro Bowl players, but the core is less solid than it was last season, or in 2006.
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Bills' hopes sail wide right

Riverside Press-Enterprise
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Mistaken call is costly to bettors

Riverside Press-Enterprise
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Tomlinson not ready to concede season

San Diego Union-TribuneChargers RB and resident realist said Monday he feels the season slipping away with the inconsistent Chargers at 4-6, running out of time to chase down the suddenly resurgent Denver Broncos (6-4).
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Clock ticking on Chargers' ability to control time of possession

San Diego Union-TribuneCHARGERS REPORT: For all the problems – the effects of going four games without a takeaway can't be discounted – the team almost certainly would have won more games if offense had the ball more.
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Chargers welcome home sweet homestand, starting with Colts

San Diego Union-TribuneThe Chargers are counting on three straight home games to reverse their fortunes and climb back into playoff contention, but they know time is running out.
San Diego Chargers1 day ago

Defenders perform better but leave Pittsburgh battered

San Diego Union-TribuneEven as the Chargers were at long last showing signs of improved defense, at least three of that unit's players came away wondering about their availability for next week.
San Diego Chargers2 days ago

By the numbers: Chargers-Steelers

San Diego Union-TribuneBY THE NUMBERS
San Diego Chargers2 days ago

Tennessee 10-0 after big second half

Riverside Press-Enterprise
San Diego Chargers2 days ago

Winter wonderland turns frigid for Chargers

San Diego Union-TribuneChargers drop another last-second, narrow loss Sunday against the Steelers, 11-10. Photos
San Diego Chargers2 days ago

Defense rings Big Ben four times, but needs improvement

San Diego Union-TribuneAfter months of having their inability to pressure QBs cited as a major reason why they are last in the NFL in pass defense, the Chargers finally had a game in which the opposing QB went down with ball in hand. – CHART: Down the stretch they falter
San Diego Chargers2 days ago

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In this Nov. 16, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver H... (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

In this Nov. 16, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward is shown on the sideline during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh. Some Bengals suggested there might be retaliation for Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward's hit that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw last month. Ward says it should be the Bengals who are looking out for him in Thursday night's rematch. »Yahoo! Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu intercepts  a pass by S... (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu intercepts a pass by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.»Yahoo! Sports

Ref error sparks gambler dismay, maybe rule change (AFP/Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)

Troy Polamalu(L) of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs past Kris Wilson of the San Diego Chargers during their NFL clash at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. An errant referee call on a last-play touchdown that brought dismay to American football sports gamblers could spark a National Football League instant replay rule modification.»Yahoo! Sports

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) is hit ... (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark as he goes in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.»Yahoo! Sports