Chargers Beat 49ers 31-15 in Rivers' Debut
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Philip Rivers looked like an overmatched rookie in the first half. But once he got the chance to play against San Francisco's backup defenders, he showed signs of why the San Diego Chargers believe he's their quarterback of the future. Rivers completed his first 13 passes of the second half and the Chargers finished the preseason with a 31-15 victory over the 49ers on Thursday night.
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A lot has changed for the San Diego Chargers since the mid-September afternoon when Drew Brees threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and sustained a concussion in a home loss to the New York Jets.
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Michael Robinson admits it wasn't easy giving up his dream of playing quarterback in the NFL. Maybe it helps that his transition to running back is going very smoothly. Robinson ran for two touchdowns in the second quarter to help the San Francisco 49ers end the preseason with a 23-14 victory Friday night over a San Diego Chargers team still searching for a backup quarterback.
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CLEVELAND -- One season after a league-worst 4-12 mark, the San Diego Chargers won their eighth straight and captured the AFC West title, which earned them a postseason berth for the first time since 1995.
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Third-string quarterback Shaun  Hill led the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-13 home victory over  the Cincinnati Bengals in his first NFL start on Saturday.
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The Chargers took control of the AFC West by hanging on to beat Denver, 20-17, on a rainy, cold afternoon. LaDainian Tomlinson ran for two touchdowns, and San Diego&#39;s defense saved the day by intercepting Jake Plummer four times.
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SAN DIEGO -- Backup quarterbacks Doug Flutie and Philip Rivers each threw a touchdown pass and the San Diego Chargers warmed up for their first playoff game in nine seasons by beating the Kansas City Chiefs, 24-17, yesterday in what was little more than an exhibition. Having clinched the AFC West title two weeks earlier and the AFC's No. 4 ...
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The San Diego Chargers finally reached a contract agreement last night with quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers, the fourth overall choice in April&#39;s draft, agreed to a six-year deal worth about $40 million, including
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The surprising San Francisco 49ers put on the greater show on turf, making just enough big plays for another win over the St. Louis Rams. Antonio Bryant caught a 72-yard touchdown pass from Alex Smith, and San Francisco's defense stood strong in the final minutes of its second straight home-opening win over its oldest rivals, 20-13 Sunday.
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SAN DIEGO - For a guy who figuratively got thrown under the bus by his own organization, Drew Brees emerged without a scratch. Brees kept his job as starting quarterback of the San Diego Chargers on Monday
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Coach Doc Rivers had to have liked what he saw in the first half of last night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Rookie quarterback Phillip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, signing a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.
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LaDainian Tomlinson took over the N.F.L. rushing lead and helped the Chargers beat the Broncos, 23-3, on Monday.
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They went no-huddle to open the game, electing to set a quick pace. Seven flawless plays later, the Patriots had marched 69 yards for a touchdown, opening the first wound in a bloody beating of the Chargers.
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CARSON, Calif. - Rookie quarterback Phillip Rivers ended his lengthy holdout, signing a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.
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SAN DIEGO - Drew Brees was selected the starting quarterback of the San Diego Chargers on Monday, a move that was expected after he followed last seasonâs miserable performance with a solid exhibition season.
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Bronson Arroyo pitched his first   career shutout as the Cincinnati Reds kept their wild card   hopes alive with a 3-0 win over San Francisco on Tuesday.