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Freeney signs with Chargers, not yet in camp

Freeney signs with Chargers, not yet in camp

SAN DIEGO — With the Chargers entering their second week of organized team activities the goal for head coach Mike McCoy continues to be searching for the best 53 players to fill the roster.

SeaLions open season with win

POWAY — The San Diego SeaLions opened their 2013 season with a 4-0 win against Ajax American Women on the road at Nansen Field.

Beach Soccer Festival to unite international, local teams

Beach Soccer Festival to unite international, local teams

OCEANSIDE — From May 18 to May 20, 300 beach soccer teams will face off on sand soccer fields at Oceanside Harbor.Competing in the 1,600-seat soccer stadium will be eight professional teams including past festival champions the San Diego Sockers, SoCal Beach FC Oceanside, Portugal National, and Oros Mexico. The total prize purse for professional [...]

Te’o, Fluker run with the ones in OTAs

Te’o, Fluker run with the ones in OTAs

SAN DIEGO — The Chargers began their search for the best 53 players Monday with the opening of OTAs.

Local athlete aims for Paralympics

Local athlete aims for Paralympics

CARLSBAD — Having competed internationally in paratriathlons for the past few years, Jamie Brown said that between swimming, biking and running his favorite part of every race is the finish line.

Chargers finish draft; bring Te’o into the mix

Chargers finish draft; bring Te’o into the mix

SAN DIEGO — “It’s a tremendous opportunity for me to fulfill my dream of being an NFL player. I’m looking forward to it; I’m really excited to start this new journey of my life here in San Diego and just excited to help us win a Super Bowl.”

Chargers make sizeable moves in the draft

Chargers make sizeable moves in the draft

SAN DIEGO — D.J. Fluker has hands the size of small frying pans, a shoe size of 22. On Thursday, the Chargers made a sizeable choice, literally, using their 11th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft to select the 22-year-old, 6 foot 5 inch, 339 pound offensive tackle.

After a series of successes, GM, coach set new goals

After a series of successes, GM, coach set new goals

COAST CITIES — As far as general manager/head coach relationships go, this one they describe as “wonderful.” 

Chargers wrap mini camp; will open season on Monday Night Football

Chargers wrap mini camp; will open season on Monday Night Football

SAN DIEGO — The Chargers wrapped up another round of firsts under the new regime of head coach Mike McCoy and general manager Tom Telesco with the completion of voluntary mini camp Thursday.It was a mini camp that McCoy succinctly described as “a good start.”McCoy’s terse and direct style was something that newly acquired cornerback [...]

Column: Pulling a complete 180

Column: Pulling a complete 180

Kenzie Kessler chose surfing over school, now she’s back in class, fully committed