DA dismisses Tequila’s accusations against Merriman; star LB won’t be chargedSAN DIEGO — District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis on Friday dismissed reality TV star Tila Tequila’s accusations that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman choked her and threw her to the ground early Sunday while she was trying to leave his suburban home. Report: Raiders send Seymour warning letter as he fails to report following tradeALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders reportedly sent defensive lineman Richard Seymour a letter giving him until Tuesday to report to the team or face a possible season-long suspension. District attorney reviewing Tila Tequila’s battery accusations against Chargers’ MerrimanSAN DIEGO — The District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday began reviewing accusations of domestic violence that reality TV star Tila Tequila brought against star linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers. District Attorney reviewing Tequila’s accusations against Chargers’ MerrimanSAN DIEGO — The District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday began reviewing accusations of domestic violence that reality TV star Tila Tequila brought against star linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers. NFL 2009: Will window of opportunity slam shut for Bolts, or carry them to Super Bowl?SAN DIEGO — They’re the team that always seems to do the least with arguably the most. Headley leads Padres past Giants
Tila Tequila’s attorney: NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman’s description of altercation is ’spin’LOS ANGELES — Tila Tequila’s attorney on Tuesday called San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman’s explanation of an altercation with the reality star that led to his arrest “spin” and predicted it would be discredited. Raiders give Morris starting center job over SateleALAMEDA, Calif. — Chris Morris liked his chances of becoming the Oakland Raiders starting center this season, even as he practiced with the team’s backups nearly all of training camp. Family mourns UC San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting head during practiceLOS ANGELES — The University of California San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting his head during practice followed family tradition by becoming a pole vaulter and died doing what he loved, his sister said Monday. Penny sharp, Uribe homers twice and drives in 5 runs to lead Giants past Padres 9-4SAN FRANCISCO — Pumped-up Brad Penny dazzled in his home debut and Juan Uribe homered twice, tripled and drove in five runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 on Monday. Trujillo throws 2 touchdowns to help San Diego defeat Azusa Pacific 24-12GLENDORA, Calif. — Sebastian Trujillo threw for two touchdowns and J.T. Rogan rushed for another to lead San Diego to a 24-12 victory over Azusa Pacific Saturday night. Forney a surprise cut as Chargers trim 21 players to get to 53-player limitSAN DIEGO — Right guard Kynan Forney, who was the frontrunner to start a few weeks ago, was one of 21 players released by the San Diego Chargers on Saturday to set their 53-man roster. Prince, defense lead the way as UCLA beats San Diego St. 33-14LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — When Arkansas faced Missouri State four years ago, the Razorbacks rushed for nearly 500 yards. Chargers, sans stars, beat Niners 26-7 in exhibition wrapupSAN DIEGO — With all their offensive stars watching from the sideline, the San Diego Chargers closed the exhibition season with a 26-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night. Chargers ILB Kevin Burnett leaves 49ers game with neck stingerSAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Kevin Burnett left Friday night’s exhibition game against San Francisco with a stinger. Tomlinson won’t play in Bolts’ exhibition finale against 49ers; Sproles probably won’t eitherSAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner confirmed what most people already guessed, that LaDainian Tomlinson will not play in Friday night’s exhibition finale against San Francisco. Kevin Correia pitches strong game in Padres’ 7-0 win over NationalsSAN DIEGO — Kevin Correia allowed three hits in 7 2-3 innings, Adrian Gonzalez and Chase Headley hit two-run doubles, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday. Richard has strong outing, Venable makes big catch to lift Padres to 4-1 victory over NatsSAN DIEGO — Clayton Richard took a shutout into the seventh inning and fellow rookie Will Venable drove in a run and made another spectacular catch, helping the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Chargers welcome Little League World Series champions from Chula VistaSAN DIEGO — One after another, the members of the Little League World Series championship team from suburban Chula Vista ran through a tunnel formed by the San Diego Chargers and exchanged high-fives with the NFL players. 49ers-Chargers exhibition to be blacked out after falling well short of selloutSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers say their exhibition finale against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night will be blacked out on local TV. Dodgers make push to lock up NL West by acquiring Thome from White Sox, Garland from D’backsLOS ANGELES — As a kid growing up in the suburbs, Jon Garland always followed the Los Angeles Dodgers and someday hoped to pitch for them. Hernandez loses to Padres for second time in less than a month, despite complete gameSAN DIEGO — Livan Hernandez lost to the San Diego Padres for the second time in less than a month — and with his second team — dropping a 3-1 decision Monday night despite throwing a complete game for the Washington Nationals. San Diego St-UCLA season opener should go on despite fires in hills above Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA plans to play its football season opener while monitoring the wildfires in the Los Angeles hills above the Rose Bowl. San Diego St-UCLA season opener could be postponed by fires in hills above Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA will wait until later in the week to determine whether the wildfires in the Los Angeles hills will postpone the Bruins’ football season opener. Chula Vista, Calif. rallies to defeat Taiwan 6-3 and win Little League World Series titleChula Vista, Calif. beats Taiwan to win LLWS title SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California rallied from a three-run deficit and got out of a bases-loaded jam without giving up a run. Chargers break camp; competition for right guard spot could go down to opening weekSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers broke training camp on Thursday, with two exhibition games still to play and at least one position battle to be decided. No-frills football: Far-flung Pioneer League offsets travel costs by not offering scholarshipsBUIES CREEK, N.C. — Campbell University’s football team will spend plenty of time in airports and on buses this season, with trips scheduled to Iowa (Des Moines), upstate New York (Poughkeepsie) and Indiana (Valparaiso). Merriman sits out both practices but says there are no concerns with his kneeSAN DIEGO — Shawne Merriman isn’t in top form with less than three weeks to go before the regular season — and he’s not worried about it. Chargers RB Tomlinson feeling good, looking to open up offense after 2 preseason games
Chargers QB Rivers gets contract extension to 2015SAN DIEGO — Philip Rivers got his big-money contract extension. Now all he needs to do to keep up with Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger is to win the Super Bowl. Smoltz gets 9 Ks over 5 scoreless innings in Cards debut, leading St. Louis past San Diego
Chris Carpenter, Matt Holliday lead St. Louis Cardinals to 7-0 win over San Diego PadresSAN DIEGO — Chris Carpenter pitched seven crisp innings, Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Saturday night. Padres sign 2B David Eckstein to one-year contract extensionSAN DIEGO — Second baseman David Eckstein and the San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year contract extension on Saturday. OLB English still hurt, expected to miss Chargers’ second exhibition gameSAN DIEGO — Chargers rookie outside linebacker Larry English is expected to be sidelined again when San Diego plays its second exhibition game Saturday night at Arizona. Chargers get good news on injury front regarding Vasquez, EnglishSAN DIEGO — The Chargers received good news Tuesday regarding top draft picks Larry English and Louis Vasquez, both of whom had missed almost two weeks of practice. |