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Chargers pummel Chiefs as win streak hits six

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The Chargers turned four turnovers into touchdowns, including a 40-yard fumble return for a score by safety Paul Oliver, to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-14 on Sunday and run their winning streak to six games.
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Five things to watch: Eagles at Chargers

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The Chargers have 6-foot-5 Vincent Jackson, just about the hottest receiver around, plus 6-foot-5 Malcom Floyd and 6-foot-4 Antonio Gates. The Eagles start a pair of 5-foot-10 cornerbacks, plus a 5-10 nickel back. Somewhere in there should be an advantage for the Chargers.
>> www.signonsandiego.com/news/20...
 

Brees, Saints take long view on Pats

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When most comparison are drawn between the 2007 Patriots and 2009 Saints, it's the offenses that are contrasted. If Drew Brees has his way, there'll be more to it than just that. Brees said last night, speaking to ESPN's...
>> feeds.boston.com/click.p...
 

Drew Brees shares first memory of Welker

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METAIRIE, La. -- Saints quarterback Drew Brees crossed paths with Wes Welker in 2004. Brees was with the San Diego Chargers and Welker was an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech. "Wes was awesome," Brees said. "... He was...
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Chargers place Jyles Tucker on injured reserve

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San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Jyles Tucker has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season after seven games.It's been a disappointing season for the 26-year-old Tucker, who missed two games and played sparingly in others. He recorded only four...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

McDaniels to Chargers: “We own you.”

Back in October, with camera crews mere feet away, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos players got in a well-publicized verbal and semi-physical exchange as they warmed up for their Monday Night Football outing. Before Sunday’s Broncos-Chargers tilt, many noted that there didn...
>> broncotalk.net/2009/11...
 

Blitzing Brees can be a risky strategy

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No team this season has discovered a way to stop quarterback Drew Brees , which is the challenge the Patriots face this week leading up to their Monday night showdown against the Saints. The most important step might be a strong pass rush.
>> feeds.boston.com/click.p...
 

Mina Brees' Death Ruled A Suicide

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Drew Brees' mother died three months ago at the home of a friend in northern Colorado. A coroner now says she killed herself by ingesting "a large quantity of prescription medications." [Austin American-Statesman]
>> deadspin.com/5406596...
 

Chargers drub Broncos for AFC West lead

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A month ago, the Chargers trailed the Broncos by 3½-games. Now the AFC West is back in Philip Rivers' hands after crushing Denver.
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Weddle appeals fine on Boss hit

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Chargers safety Eric Weddle is appealing the $7,500 fine he received from the league on Friday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants tight end Kevin Boss. Weddle’s agent, David Canter, told ProFootballTalk.com that he and Weddle have already filed an appeal with the NFL...
>> www.nydailynews.com/blogs/g...
 

San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos Injury Report

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Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP LP LP Questionable T Ryan Harris Toe DNP DNP DNP Out RB Lamont Jordan Back...
>> broncotalk.net/2009/11...
 

Drew Brees - CNN/SI Sportsman of the Year

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Drew Brees - CNN/SI Sportsman of the Year After pouring over his stats every week, we should step back and realize how lucky we are to have Drew in our community.
>> www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2009/11...
 

Chargers in control against the Eagles

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In a battle of teams fighting for playoff berths in their respective conferences, the San Diego Chargers have taken control over the Philadelphia Eagles.Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has passed the ball effectively against the Eagles' secondary and spread the ball...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Video: Video: How is Vince winning, and should Colts lose?

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Nov. 29: Dan Patrick, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison think Vince Young is benefiting from a more versatile offense and from a higher level of confidence. (NBC Sports)
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Chargers investigate report of Cromartie assault

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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego police say they're investigating a claim that Chargers defensive back Antonio Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/fo...
 

Coroner rules death of Brees' mother a suicide

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The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while visiting Colorado. This week, Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded that she died of a prescription drug overdose and...
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McDaniels’ trash talk strikes chord across NFL

Opposing players and coaches are up in arms over verbal jabs made by Denver coach Josh McDaniels before the Broncos' game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3416...
 

Chargers at Broncos: The BT GameBlog

vs. Broncos (6-3) vs. Chargers (6-3) Sunday, November 22, 2009 INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:00 p.m. MT GameBlog starts at 1:45 p.m. The Denver Broncos (6-3) and San Diego Chargers (6-3) will meet for the 100th time on Sunday with the winner moving into sole possession of first place...
>> broncotalk.net/2009/11...
 

Chargers Hold On to Beat the Birds 31-23

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Another trip to the West Coast, another disappointing loss. This time the Eagles played a much better team, but unfortnately the result was the same, a 31-23 loss to the San Diego Chargers that dropped their record on the year to 5-4. The only bright spot of the day was the fact that...
>> www.dontboothebirds.com/charger...
 

The truth is no defense to a jailhouse shanking

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“A padlock attached to a belt? Damn, and here I am using a Moët bottle like a chump.” –Antonio Cromartie   Authorities say NFL trash talk led to the murder of a Florida prison inmate. Willie Smith reportedly taunted fellow inmate Vincent Lee, repeatedly shouting “Dolphins...
>> kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2009/11...
 

Cromartie probed in flying champagne bottle injury

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San Diego police say they're investigating a claim that Chargers defensive back Antonio Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar.
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Too little, too late: Eagles fall short in San Diego

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(AP Photo/Denis Poroy)You want to know what makes the Eagles such a frustrating team to follow? They start off the game playing terrible, falling way behind, and just when you think they are going to get completely blown out in a game, they wake up and mount a furious comeback to get...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

More of the same: Philadelphia Eagles fall to San Diego Chargers 31-23

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More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP about 1 hour ago: San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson slips through the Philadelphia Eagles defense while scoring on a 20-yard run during the third quarter of a NFL football...
>> www.bleedinggreennation.com/2009/11...
 

Can Birds Defense Weather Injury Storm?

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Right about now would be a good time for a vacation in San Diego (...), but we don't envision the Eagles having too much fun traveling cross country to take on the Chargers. The injuries are beginning to mount, and the burden it's placing on the defense could dictate how Sean...
>> www.the700level.com/2009/11...
 

Red Zone Issues Spoil Birds In San Diego

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The Eagles dropped an ugly but wild one out west today, which had Donovan McNabb attempt 55 passes for 450 yards and nearly rally the team from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately it was too little, too late for a club that failed to convert touchdowns on three...
>> www.the700level.com/2009/11...
 
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