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| Chargers' Jackson arrested on suspicion of DUI |
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01/06/2009 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Tuesday morning. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jackson was pulled over on state Route 52 just past 2:30 a.m. in the Clairemont section of San Diego, following an observed traffic violation. He was booked and later released. Jackson could be facing misdemeanors on the alleged DUI itself in addition to violating probation for a prior DUI charge. Jackson releas |
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| Colts will be a beast again in '09 |
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01/06/2009 |
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| quarterback Tom Brady makes a triumphant return, either. Even if head coach Tony Dungy steps down, the Colts will have plenty of steam left from their impressive 2008 run that came to a screeching halt with last Saturday's 23-17 overtime loss to the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Why wouldn't Dungy want to return after the club ripped off nine straight regular-season wins to finish 12-4 and capture a playoff berth for a seventh consecutive year? Is he possibly burned out? "We'll pray about it and see wha |
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| Time to Applaud Chargers' Turner |
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01/06/2009 |
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| re as the Chargers' defensive coordinator, Ron Rivera was forced to issue a statement regarding his potential status for any head coaching opportunities that might come his way. The entirety of the statement released by the Chargers on Monday read: "San Diego Chargers Defensive Coordinator Ron Rivera has declined overtures from several NFL teams to interview for their open head coaching position. Rivera is not interested in talking to other teams until the Chargers have finished their season. 'My sole focus and c |
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| Steelers' LB Harrison wins Defensive Player of the Year award |
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01/05/2009 |
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| ague in fewest points allowed this season. Harrison earned 22 of the 50 votes turned in by a nationwide panel of sports writers. Dallas' DeMarcus Ware earned 13 to finish second in the voting. The Steelers won six of their final seven games to capture the division crown and will host the San Diego Chargers this Saturday. Ware, meanwhile, led the NFL with 20 sacks this season for the Cowboys, who failed to earn a playoff berth after getting blown out by Philadelphia in their final regular season game of the year. |
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| Chargers RB Tomlinson's status up in the air vs. Steelers |
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01/04/2009 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who sat out the entire second half of the team's wild card win over the Colts with a groin injury, is not a guarantee to play next week against the Steelers. Chargers head coach Norv Turner said his status for the game will be determined later in the week, and he pointed out that Tomlinson's injury is not any worse than it was last week. Turner added that it was obvious to the coaching staff that Tomlinson could not play the wa |
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| Chargers' Tomlinson, Gates active for Colts game |
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01/04/2009 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The San Diego Chargers had two of their most potent offensive weapons active for Saturday's wild card playoff tilt with Indianapolis, as running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates had been listed as questionable leading up to the game. Tomlinson, who was dealing with a groin strain after battling through a toe injury all season, had just five carries for 25 yards with a touchdown before sitting out the entire second half. The loss of the former MVP did not matte |
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| NFL Inactives (Saturday, January 3, 2009) |
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01/03/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The following is a list of inactive players for today's NFL games. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, 8:00 P.M. (ET) Colts - RB Lance Ball, DB Jaime Silva, LB Gary Brackett, G Jamey Richard, G Mike Pollak, WR Pierre Garcon, DT Daniel Muir, DE Curtis Johnson Chargers - 3rd QB Charlie Whitehurst, FB Billy Latsko, FB Mike Tolbert, LB Brandon Siler, G Kynan Forney, T Corey Clark, WR Malcolm Floyd, DT Ian Scott ATLANTA FALCONS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS, 4:30 P.M. (ET) Falcons - 3 |
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| Chargers' Tomlinson, Gates questionable for Colts game |
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01/02/2009 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The San Diego Chargers are dealing with injuries to two of their most potent offensive weapons, as running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates are questionable for Saturday's wild card playoff tilt with Indianapolis. Tomlinson is dealing with a groin strain after battling through a toe injury all season, while Gates has an ankle injury. Neither were able to participate in practice this week leading up to Saturday. In addition, linebacker Brandon Siler is doubtful |
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| Colts LB Brackett ruled out for playoff tilt with San Diego |
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01/02/2009 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Indianapolis Colts linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett has been ruled out for Saturday night's wild card playoff tilt with the San Diego Chargers due to a lingering right leg injury. Brackett originally suffered the fibula injury November 30 in a 10-6 win against Cleveland and has been sidelined since. He had started all 12 games to that point and recorded 99 tackles over that span. The Colts have two other starters banged up coming into Saturday, as right guard Mik |
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| Pair of Win Streaks on Line in Colts-Chargers Contest |
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01/02/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After making history with an unprecedented four-week run to the postseason, the San Diego Chargers will have another chance to carve their names in the record book when they open the playoffs on Saturday night. Norv Turner's club, which will play host to the Indianapolis Colts in a Wild Card Weekend showdown, can become the first AFC team with a record of .500 or worse to win a postseason contest, and the first 8-8 team to prevail in a playoff game since the Rams and Vikings both did so in 200 |
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