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Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos has popped up in a landmark collusion grievance featuring NFL owners and involving the contracts of star quarterbacks.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 25

NFL players exploring legal options after collusion ruling

Multiple NFL players are exploring their legal options after the revelation of a 61-page arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the league regarding fully-guaranteed contracts, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 24

Chargers owner congratulated Cardinals owner on Murray extension

Chargers owner congratulated Cardinals owner on Kyler Murray extension

Last month, we learned an independent arbitrator concluded that NFL owners (and the league office) did not collude in an effort to reduce contract guarantees, especially in regards to quarterback contracts.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 24

Chargers owner Dean Spanos accused of colluding over Justin Herbert’s deal

Even when the Los Angeles Chargers have one of the best quarterbacks in the league at their disposal in Justin Herbert, penny-pinching ownership will not try to stop saving every last cent they can.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / June 5

Chargers returning to San Diego for pair of training camp practices

The Los Angeles Chargers will be back in San Diego for two training camp practices this summer, the team announced Thursday. The Chargers will hold the pair of practices at Torero Stadium on the University of San Diego's campus on July 22-23.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 21

Chargers speak out after sale of stake in franchise to firm involved with Bills, too

The Los Angeles Chargers issued a statement after this week’s news that the NFL granted permission for the team to sell an eight-percent stake in the franchise to private equity firm Arctos.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 15

Chargers seek NFL approval to sell off stake in franchise

The Los Angeles Chargers and owner Dean Spanos have requested approval to sell an eight percent stake in the team. According to The Athletic’s Daniel

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / May 15

Dean Spanos takes huge step toward doing what every Chargers fan dreams of

LA Chargers owner Dean Spanos is not very popular among the fan base. Spanos was already on thin ice and it was amplified when he decided to move the team to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Chargers award international marketing rights for first time in franchise history in country that has never hosted an NFL game

As a part of the NFL Global Markets Program, the Los Angeles Chargers have been granted international marketing rights in the country of Greece. This is a continued effort by the league to build its brand all around the world.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 18

Former player throws scathing accusation at Chargers

As the Los Angeles Chargers continue to build for the 2025 season, one glaring concern remains — the presence of Dean Spanos. The owner and chairman of the organization isn’t exactly trusted by the fanbase, and is often accused of overstepping.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / March 18

Chargers rejected franchise icon's attempt to finish career with Bolts

Dean Spanos has grown a reputation among LA Chargers fans for some of the decisions he has made over the years. Highlighted by moving the team from San Diego to Los Angeles, Spanos has made several decisions that have provoked ire from the fanbase.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / February 26

NFLPA Report Card Reveals Stunning Grade For Los Angeles Chargers Ownership

The NFLPA just released its annual team report cards for 2025, and the Los Angeles Chargers scored extremely well in almost every category. Per the NFLPA,

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Chargers’ Dean Spanos sends heartwarming gesture amid LA wildfires

Wildfires have ravaged Southern California in the last 24 hours, with the Los Angeles Chargers among the affected. The Pacific Palisades and Altadena blazes have spread at an alarming rate since Tuesday.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 31

Chargers’ Dean Spanos embarrassed Patriots' Robert Kraft in Week 17

The Los Angeles Chargers' beatdown of the New England Patriots in Week 17 is one that will resonate in Foxborough for a long time. It’s also one that exemplifies the turnaround for the Chargers under Jim Harbaugh. Exiting that 40-7 master class (or disaster class, depending on one’s perspective), the Boston Sports Journal’s Greg A.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / October 17, 2024

Billionaire Tom Gores buys 27 percent of Chargers, ends sibling squabble

Private equity mogul Tom Gores purchased a 27 percent stake of the Los Angeles Chargers from the Spanos Family, the NFL confirmed on Thursday. Owners voted in favor of the transaction to bring to a close a years-long tiff between siblings.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28, 2024

Pistons owner to buy a limited share of Chargers

Tom Gores, the owner of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons has a deal in place to buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers. While the exact dollar figure of the deal is not yet known, Forbes estimates the value of the Chargers at $5.1 billion in 2024, making 27% of the franchise worth around $1.3 billion.

Pistons Owner Tom Gores to Buy Stake in Chargers

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a report from ESPN on Friday. This deal includes 24% owned by Dea Spanos Berberian and 1% each from her three siblings, Dean, Michael, and Alexis Spanos Ruhl.

Pistons owner Tom Gores buys stake in NFL team a little closer to home

Gores is purchasing a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores is expanding his professional sports portfolio after agreeing to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 27, 2024

Chargers Set to Sell 27% Stake of Team to NBA Owner

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has a deal in place to purchase 27 percent of the Los Angeles Chargers, per Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 31, 2024

Chargers Hall of Famer Returns to Hype Up 2024 Team

Hall of Fame former San Diego-era Chargers running back LaDanian Tomlinson spoke to the current Los Angeles Chargers team at training camp Tuesday. Tomlinson, who remains involved with the Chargers organization as a special assistant to owner Dean Spanos, was on the field at The Bolt facility in El Segundo, California.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / July 11, 2024

Chargers officially opened their new training facility today

The Chargers officially opened their new training facility and corporate headquarters on Thursday, the team announced. The Bolt, as its known, is located in El Segundo within four miles of LAX and SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 5, 2024

Former Chargers Owners Named to Team's Hall of Fame

The Los Angeles Chargers have named two new members to the team's Hall of Fame — former owners Alex and Faye Spanos. The late Alex Spanos, father of current Chargers' owner Dean Spanos, originally purchased the team back in 1984.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 11, 2024

Chargers owner history: Full list and timeline

LA Chargers fans had a shared disdain for the team's ownership prior to the 2024 offseason. However, the Bolts then went out and hired Jim Harbaugh before opening a brand-new state-of-the-art training facility to completely squash the "cheap" allegations.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL Analysis Network / February 7, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Make Wild Prediction For Jim Harbaugh

In his inaugural press conference with the Los Angeles Chargers, newly appointed head coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words, boldly stating his intention to guide the team to “multiple, multiple championships.” This ambitious declaration reflects the high aspirations held not only by Harbaugh but also by the Chargers organization.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24, 2024

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh hire draws strong Dean Spanos message

Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos got his man, and he couldn’t sound more excited to have Jim Harbaugh back with the organization that once employed Harbaugh as a player.