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Sproles' TD at :18 boosts Chargers past Raiders

Sep. 15, 2009
Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers opened the season doing what they do best: beating the Oakland Raiders.
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Rivers extends contract with Chargers

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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.

NFL: San Diego 34, Oakland 7

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes Thursday, LaDainian Tomlinson ran for a score and the San Diego Chargers cruised past Oakland 34-7.

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.

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.

NFL: San Diego 27, Oakland 0

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 12 (UPI) -- The San Diego Chargers stepped all over the Oakland Raiders Monday, beating them 27-0.

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.

NFL: San Diego 42, Oakland 14

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Drew Brees passed for 281 yards and five touchdowns Sunday to lead the San Diego Chargers to a 42-14 vict over the Oakland Raiders.
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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