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San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers agrees to 6-year extension

Aug. 24, 2009
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who has thrown for more than 10,000 yards over the past three seasons, has agreed to a new contract extension with the club.
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Rivers extends contract with Chargers

Rivers extends contract with Chargers

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers announced Monday that quarterback Philip Rivers had signed a contract extension through 2015.

NFL: San Diego 41, Tampa Bay 24

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers, led by Philip Rivers' four touchdown passes, thumped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-24 Sunday, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Report: Chargers' QB listed as doubtful

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers' status is uncertain as the Chargers prepare for their Sunday AFC Championship game against New England.

NFL: San Diego 17, Tennessee 6

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Philip Rivers threw for 292 yards and one score Sunday to help the San Diego Chargers come from behind for a 17-6 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Schottenheimer to coach San Diego in 2007

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Marty Schottenheimer will return as the coach of the San Diego Chargers in 2007 but has turned down a contract extension for the '08 season.

NFL: San Diego 27, Arizona 20

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Philip Rivers passed for 231 yards and two touchdowns Sunday as the San Diego Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 27-20.

Chargers trade for QB Volek

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers have acquired quarterback Billy Volek from the Tennessee Titans for a conditional choice in the 2007 NFL draft.

Drew Brees 'franchised' by Chargers

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers announced Thursday they had used their "franchise player" designation for 2005 on quarterback Drew Brees.

Chargers name Brees starting QB

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers Monday named Drew Brees as the team's starting quarterback for their regular-season opener on September 12 against Houston.

Chargers reach terms with Philip Rivers

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers confirm they have reached contract terms with quarterback Philip Rivers on a six-year contract.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler