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City awards $350,000 settlement to woman who was beaten by police officers during a Chargers game
City council to give woman $350,000 for injuries she suffered at the hands of police officers during a Chargers game.
On Monday, September 9, city councilmembers will write a $350,000 check to a woman who was beaten by police officers during a Chargers game in 2012. The woman filed a lawsuit back on May 2 of this year after she …
Family of former Chargers player, Lewis Bush, sues NFL in federal court
Lawsuit is one of many from families against the NFL for misleading the public and players about the dangers of the game.
The family of former Chargers player Lewis Bush has joined the growing list of families suing the National Football League for failing to disclose the risks of the game. Bush, who played on the famed, at least in San Diego, …
Woman sues City of San Diego for excessive force by police officer during a Chargers game
Woman claims she suffered a broken jaw, concussion, and was shot with a stun gun during her first Charger game.
As if it wasn't painful enough seeing a Chargers game last year, throw in a broken jaw, a concussion, and two teeth getting knocked out, and it gets even more worse. On May 2, a 30-year old woman filed a …
Chargers clarify invitation to LaDainian Tomlinson
Team denies inviting former running back to return for 2013 season
Longtime San Diego Chargers star running back LaDainian Tomlinson recently told Yahoo! Sports that the team had invited him back for one last bout of punishing runs up the middle. He claimed to have met Chargers Executive Vice President John …
2013 Chargers draft report
"What's that? April is too early to be talking about football? What are you gonna do - watch the Padres?"
PICK #1: D.J. Fluker, offensive tackle out of Alabama! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/29/44565/ "As a committed Catholic," says Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, "I believe what Paul writes in his letter to the Romans: "All things work together for good for those who love …
8,000-gallon ethanol spill next to Qualcomm absolutely not part of attempt to burn down stadium, insist Chargers officials
"That's just crazy talk."
RETHINKING MY DECISION TO LIGHT UP AND ENJOY A SMOKE BREAK, MISSION VALLEY - Last night, a tanker carrying over 8,000 gallons of highly flammable ethanol flipped over on its side in dangerous proximity to Qualcomm Staidum and began spilling …
Will Chargers leave for LA? Which newspaper d'ya read?
LA Times, U-T, Denver Post have different views on what Anschutz doing
Denver multi-billionaire Philip Anschutz on Thursday decided not to sell his Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). The bids were too low. Anschutz also fired AEG chief executive Tim Leiweke, who has been dealing with the National Football League, LA politicians, state …
Chargers hawking combined convention center/roofed stadium
Trouble is, experience says they don't work out
A judge begins hearing a case next week on the legality of hotel room rate surcharges to pay for the proposed expansion of the convention center. Later, the Coastal Commission will decide if the expansion should go ahead. Mark Fabiani, …
Breaking! New Chargers coach "Mike McCoy" revealed to be Chargers counsel Mark Fabiani
Leaked memo outlines "new strategy" in struggle for new stadium
Change the part on the hair, plump the nose, tweak the ear angle, clean up the eyebags, and voila! Documents obtained by SD on the QT have revealed that new San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy is not, as …
Bob Filner, stand-up guy
Mr. Mayor considers the Balboa Park Earth Day proposition for 2012
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City proposes new site for Chargers stadium
Filner: "We think this is more in keeping with their current level of performance."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/07/37967/ Site features ample room for parking, innovative integrated-landscape design.
Will Chargers hire coach with L.A. star power?
Media speculate next team coach may have to have L.A. glamor
Yahoosports, quoting "multiple sources with an understanding of the Los Angeles and Chargers situation," says the Chargers — now that they have fired coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith — may look for a new coach that will …
Exeunt Turner, stage left
An excerpt from The Tragedy of Turner, now playing in San Diego
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/dec/31/37694/ Turner lifts the helmet of QB Philip Rivers and considers it. NORV Alas, poor Philip! I coached him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite grins, of most excellent passes: he hath led me to victory a thousand times; and now, …
Disgusted Norv Turner tears Chargers emblem from windbreaker, tosses it onto end-zone turf
Fired coach-provocateur, abandoned and rejected by the very people he sought to entertain, echoes Gary Cooper's famed gesture from ending of High Noon
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/dec/31/37693/ He turned back the blackhearted, vicious Raiders who rode into town, but the damage was done.
Scapegoat Norv
The Chargers are likely headed toward a major housecleaning, but the bulk of the blame for the team’s failures is misplaced. Last week, the U-T San Diego’s Kevin Acee reported that according to “sources,” both Chargers head coach Norv Turner …
Turner on Ryan: "Spoilsport!"
Chargers' Coach-Provocateur slings slur at Jets' Jellicose General after Ryan benches hapless quarterback Mark Sanchez prior to Sunday's matchup. "You don't see me benching hapless quarterback Philip Rivers, do you?"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/dec/19/37194/ Turner disappointed: "I have worked very hard this season to turn a Pro Bowl quarterback into a bad joke. Ryan has clearly done the same with Sanchez - though he needed to bring in a little Tebow drama to …
Charger’s Head Coach- Norv Turner and GM AJ Smith
According to the sources, Kevin Acee reported that the chargers head coach Norv Turner and GM AJ Smith would be fired at the season conclusion. Owner Dean Spanos had made up his mind and is waiting until the season's over …
Chargers Park-Time For A Change
Chargers Park was once a place where neither the players nor the staff wanted to leave at the end of the work day, but it seems just the opposite: workers want to finish their jobs and leave by 5 pm, …
Koan Korner!
The Zen question for the day: How many Chargers are required to stop a Raven running back on 4th and 29 with 1:50 to go in the game?
The answer is, of course, is unknowable. Seek instead for understanding of your own desire to keep the Chargers in San Diego.
Ersatz News Source: Chargers Use Psychic; Ostrich Breakout
Chargers Use Psychic (11/2/12) The San Diego Chargers finally won a game at home on Thursday night, beating the Chiefs and improving their season win/loss record to 4-4. An assistant coach who asked for anonymity divulged the back-story on the …