Topic: San Diego Chargers

Chuck Muncie dies, leaves legacy as NFL star who fought drug abuse

Chuck Muncie dies: A former NFL running back, Chuck Muncie went to jail for selling cocaine. But later, Chuck Muncie helped at-risk kids with his story of drug abuse. "His most impressive work was done in the second chapter of his life," says his former wife.

20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:

NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks

Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.

Peyton Manning: Denver hopes he's 'comfortable' as NFL preseason kicks off

Peyton Manning debuts in a Broncos uniform Thursday night for an NFL preseason game in Chicago. John Elway says the veteran QB will play 'one or two series.'

Seau's suicide forces hard questions on head injuries

He is not the first football player to have committed suicide, and experts worry that it may be linked to repeated concussions.

Seau's death a shock, friends say

Friends and former team-mates say they never would have expected the player's suicide. 

Junior Seau remembered as fierce NFL competitor

The former Charger, Dolphin and Patriot linebacker died at his California home on Wednesday.

Biggest Super Bowl shocker: a tight end could determine who wins

In 50 years, the position of tight end has been revolutionized – to the point that the health of Rob Gronkowski could be central to the New England Patriots' chances to win the Super Bowl.   

Peyton Manning vs. Andrew Luck: why the Indianapolis Colts can't have both

Peyton Manning is starting the road to recovery, but the Indianapolis Colts will have to see much more progress. They can't afford to keep Peyton Manning and draft Andrew Luck. 
12/18/2011 07:51 am

Tim Tebow notches another victory for Denver Broncos

Tim Tebow is now 5-1 as the Denver Bronco's starting quarterback. Tim Tebow led Denver to a 16-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers. A look at the other NFL games Sunday.
11/27/2011 10:04 pm

Al Davis: a football maverick remembered

During his many years as the coach and chief executive of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis had one simply stated motto: 'Just win, baby.'
10/11/2011 10:51 am

Kentucky Derby 2011: Five fantastic finishes of the past

It will take the winning horse just two minutes to run the 1-1/4 mile track during the Kentucky Derby 2011. Here are five of the most exciting Kentucky Derby finishes from the past 137 years. With 19 horses raring to go, some photo finishes are inevitable.
05/07/2011 11:43 am

Heisman Trophy: Top 10 winners who succeeded in pro football

The Heisman Trophy was awarded Saturday night to Auburn QB Cam Newton, as the most outstanding college football player in 2010. But a Heisman is not a guarantee of success in the NFL. Some of the 74 winners since 1935 didn't make the transition, some didn't live up to their potential due to injury. With help from heisman.com and nfl.com, we compiled a list of Heisman winners who went on to have the most success on the professional gridiron.
12/11/2010 03:54 pm

In Pictures Football fanatics

Brandon Tate: Does he help Patriots forget Randy Moss?

Brandon Tate is no Randy Moss. But, with reports of locker room problems, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may have had no choice but to send Moss away.
10/06/2010 04:01 pm

The Vote Desiree Rogers out, Julianna Smoot in (but scandal has nothing to do with it)

Julianna Smoot is replacing Desiree Rogers as the new White House social secretary but it has nothing to do with the gate crashers incident.
02/27/2010 05:57 pm

Opinion Who dat! New Orleans Saints fans are ready to finish strong.

At the Super Bowl, the Saints will serve as ambassadors and symbols of a city reborn.
02/05/2010 10:56 am

Jets vs. Colts: Rex Ryan's crusade against pretty-boy football

In the Jets vs. Colts AFC championship game Sunday, the New York Jets and Head Coach Rex Ryan will be trying to prove that smashmouth football can still succeed in today's NFL.
01/24/2010 12:32 pm

Global News Blog Haiti earthquake: NFL, NBA show solidarity

To promote Haiti earthquake relief efforts, CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend.
01/15/2010 10:26 am

Horizons Twitter slur lands Larry Johnson in hot water

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson faces suspension after he used a homophobic slur on his Twitter account.
10/28/2009 01:00 am

Jack Kemp, football star and politician, dies

05/03/2009 01:00 am

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