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Healthy Chargers Ready For Jets: San Diego hosts New York Sunday at 1:40 p.m.

Last updated Fri, Jan 15th, 2010

Norv Turner has a healthy team.

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Good news for Charger fans came midweek when the Chargers injury report was released. It was about as clean as it can get. The list had only Mike Scifres listed as “probable” for an injured groin.

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One Step Closer For Don Coryell: San Diego's coaching innovator is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Last updated Fri, Jan 8th, 2010

“It’s only proper that [Don Coryell] gets into the Hall of Fame,” says former Chargers wide receiver John Jefferson. “It is not about if he won the Super Bowl—not in his case.”

 

Don "Air" Coryell.

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Many also believe the legendary San Diego coach belongs in the Hall of Fame for his far-reaching influence and impact on the National Football League. This is demonstrated in the design of his offense, the defense developed to match it, the nurtured talent of many powerful players, and the style and decision-making techniques passed down to generations of coaches.

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The Return of the Sockers 7th Man: The Sockers 8-0 in league play and advance to semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup

Last updated Wed, Jan 6th, 2010

“What a great atmosphere! They haven’t gone home. They are still here. Normally, it is quiet at this time,” exclaims San Diego Sockers Head Coach Phil Salvagio with an excited, hoarse voice.

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Chargers Power Into Postseason: A 23-20 victory over the Redskins solidifies their playoff position

Last updated Wed, Jan 6th, 2010

“We weren’t in there very long,” said Philip Rivers, following the San Diego Chargers (13-3) 23-20 victory over the Washington Redskins (4-12). “We got done what we wanted to get done.” Both the starters and the backups had quality playing time while extending the Chargers win streak to 11 in row, making the Chargers the hottest team in the NFL going into the playoffs.

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Undefeated Sockers Now 7-0: Team is perfect in league play; also advance in U.S Open Cup

 
Last updated Tue, Jan 5th, 2010

“Anything can happen at any time really quick,” says Dan Antoniuk. “It can go either way. You have to be really sharp on both sides of the ball. We have a lot of talent on this team. We have a lot of good players, and we can score a lot of goals really quick.”

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Chargers Clinch Playoff Bye: On Christmas, San Diego demolishes Tennessee Titans, 42-17

Last updated Mon, Dec 28th, 2009

On Christmas Day, the San Diego Chargers (12-3) played the role of Santa Claus by easily beating the Tennessee Titans (7-8), 42-17. This gave Chargers fans the present that they wanted: the second seed in the playoffs and, with it, a first-round bye and at least one home playoff game.

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Fans Make Noise As Chargers Clinch Division: Last-minute field goal beats a Cincinnati Bengals team reeling from the death of Chris Henry

Last updated Mon, Dec 21st, 2009 

“It was loud,” says Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, referring to the fan noise on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium during the team’s thrilling 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. “The fans were unreal. We definitely had a home field advantage out there.”

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The Chargers at Doorstep of the Playoffs: San Diego defeats Dallas 20-17

Last updated Mon, Dec 14th, 2009

The San Diego Chargers (10-3) have not accomplished anything yet. However, with a 20-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys (8-5), the Chargers have now won eight games in a row and stand on the doorstep of the playoffs and their fourth consecutive AFC West Championship. Additionally, the Chargers could claim the second seed in the playoffs as early as this week.

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The 2010 LPGA Tour Starts in San Diego: La Costa Resort and Spa will host the ladies golf stars

Last updated Fri, Dec 11th, 2009

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced it will add the LPGA Classic to its tour. The Classic will be presented by J Golf on March 22-28 at the La Costa Resort and Spa and will mark the start of the 2010 LPGA season.

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Bolts Win; LT Climbs Career Charts: The Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns, 30–23

Last updated Mon, Dec 7th, 2009

Aside from the undefeated New Orleans Saints (12-0) and the Indianapolis Colts (12-0), the San Diego Chargers (9-3) have the hottest win streak in the NFL. Sunday marked their 7th in a row, this time against the Cleveland Browns (1-11). In the 30-23 win over the Browns, the Chargers offense played a clean, consistent game while reaching more milestones.

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