http://www.cbs8.com/category/154786/chargers en-us Copyright 2000 - 2017 WorldNow and CBS 8 San Diego Sport - National 15 chargers http://www.cbs8.com/story/34277498/la-chargers-introduce-anthony-lynn-as-coach Category34277498 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:12:00 EST The Los Angeles Chargers formally introduced Anthony Lynn as their coach Tuesday, and even he initially had trouble remembering which city the team will be playing in next season. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34255191/la-chargers-hire-anthony-lynn-as-head-coach-a-day-after-move Category34255191 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 13 Jan 2017 23:51:00 EST The Chargers hired Anthony Lynn as their head coach Friday night, one day after announcing their relocation to Los Angeles. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34250267/chargers-next-move-chasing-respect-in-sports-saturated-la Category34250267 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:40:00 EST The Chargers were the biggest story in Los Angeles for about four hours. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34241193/chargers-make-it-official-theyre-moving-to-los-angeles Category34241193 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:40:00 EST Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos confirmed Thursday the team will be moving to Los Angeles. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34241880/current-and-former-chargers-tweet-after-reports-of-teams-move-to-la Category34241880 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:06:00 EST As reports surfaced Wednesday night that the Chargers will announce their departure from San Diego to Los Angeles, current and former Chargers players took to Twitter to express themselves.  Paco Ramos Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34247821/fans-take-to-social-media-with-reactions-to-chargers-move Category34247821 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:58:00 EST  Fans took to social media with reactions Thursday morning as the Chargers rolled out a new logo and name on sites like Twitter and Facebook.  Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/34234822/chargers-future-nfl-extends-chargers-deadline-for-la-move Category34234822 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:15:00 EST The deadline for the San Diego Chargers to exercise their option to relocate to Los Angeles has been extended for two days. CBS News 8 Team Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34186522/chargers-stadium-update-nfl-committees-to-meet-on-jan-11 Category34186522 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 4 Jan 2017 20:34:00 EST The NFL's finance and stadium committees will meet in New York next Wednesday to discuss the potential relocation of the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34176443/chargers-ponder-la-move-while-hiring-a-new-coach Category34176443 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 4 Jan 2017 09:22:00 EST As the Chargers' brain trust wades into the search for the replacement for fired coach Mike McCoy, they won't be able to tell early interviewees whether the team will be playing In San Diego or Los Angeles next season. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34176676/tomlinson-and-coryell-are-pro-football-hall-of-fame-finalists Category34176676 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 3 Jan 2017 20:36:00 EST First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34166639/chargers-management-answers-questions-about-firing-of-mccoy Category34166639 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 3 Jan 2017 02:36:00 EST Chargers President of Football Operations John Spanos and General Manager Tom Telesco spoke to the media Monday afternoon and answered questions about the firing of head coach Mike McCoy.  CBS News 8 Team Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34163798/chiefs-clinch-afc-west-title-with-win-over-chargers-37-27 Category34163798 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 2 Jan 2017 03:49:00 EST Alex Smith, Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs have goals far bigger than simply winning the AFC West. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34162916/chargers-fire-head-coach-mike-mccoy-following-home-loss-to-chiefs Category34162916 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 2 Jan 2017 02:50:00 EST The Chargers fired head coach Mike McCoy Sunday less than two hours after the team finished its National Football League season with a 37-27 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34144030/nfl-clash-should-he-stay-or-should-he-go-in-7-cities Category34144030 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:44:00 EST Should he stay or should he go? That's the clash some teams are considering as the NFL season winds down. Sport http://www.cbs8.com/story/34133643/mccoy-remains-upbeat-with-reeling-chargers Category34133643 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 27 Dec 2016 00:48:00 EST Mike McCoy remained the Chargers coach on Monday, despite losing to the winless Cleveland Browns. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34123800/chargers-to-lease-property-in-costa-mesa-for-team-headquarters Category34123800 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:44:00 EST The San Diego Chargers have agreed to lease office space and 3.2 nearby acres in Costa Mesa for a team headquarters and practice facility, team officials confirmed Friday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34127115/christmas-gift-browns-get-first-win-beat-chargers-20-17 Category34127115 CBS 8 San Diego Sat, 24 Dec 2016 17:28:00 EST On the verge of infamy and more embarrassment, the Browns triumphed. Forget 0-16. Two losses from an imperfect season, the Browns survived a last-second field goal attempt and got their first victory of the season after 14 losses on Saturday by beating the San Diego Chargers 20-17. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34084449/janikowski-raiders-beat-bolts-19-16-to-earn-playoff-berth Category34084449 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 18 Dec 2016 21:13:00 EST Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 44-yard field goal with 2:40 left, his fourth of the game, and the Oakland Raiders beat the San Diego Chargers 19-16 in the Relocation Bowl on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2002. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34056023/nfl-approves-chargers-stadium-lease-deal-in-los-angeles Category34056023 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:03:00 EST NFL owners have approved a lease to let the Chargers play in the stadium the Los Angeles Rams are building in Inglewood. Kyle Kraska Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34042408/city-council-members-offer-chargers-1-a-year-lease-deal-in-stadium-saga Category34042408 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:51:00 EST Four city council members are offering San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos a lease of $1 a year for 99 years for the Qualcomm Stadium site as a starting point for negotiations for a new stadium. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/34026157/panthers-force-5-turnovers-beat-chargers-28-16 Category34026157 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:51:00 EST Carolina's defense forced five turnovers by Philip Rivers, recorded five sacks and a safety, and the Panthers defeated the San Diego Chargers 28-16 on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33864754/winston-tandy-lead-bucs-to-4th-straight-win-28-21-vs-bolts Category33864754 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 4 Dec 2016 20:00:00 EST Jameis Winston threw a go-ahead, 12-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Brate midway through the fourth quarter and Keith Tandy intercepted Philip Rivers in the end zone with 2:56 left to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their fourth straight victory, 28-21 victory against San Diego on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33863841/chargers-game-kicks-off-with-annual-toys-for-tots-toy-drive Category33863841 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 4 Dec 2016 16:17:00 EST The 27th annual San Diego Chargers Toys for Tots toy drive will be conducted at Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with members of the U.S. Marine Corps accepting new unwrapped toys at white collection boxes located throughout Qualcomm Stadium's inner ring parking lot. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33801334/rivers-tosses-3-tds-to-help-chargers-over-texans-21-13 Category33801334 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:46:00 EST Philip Rivers threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns to give the San Diego Chargers a 21-13 win over the mistake-prone Houston Texans on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33698695/alonsos-pick-6-of-rivers-lifts-dolphins-to-wild-31-24-win Category33698695 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:38:00 EST Kiko Alonso intercepted Philip Rivers' pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown with 1:01 left to give Miami a wild 31-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, the Dolphins' fourth straight. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33673715/voters-overwhelmingly-reject-chargers-plan-for-new-stadium Category33673715 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 9 Nov 2016 20:18:00 EST Voters have called the San Diego Chargers' bluff, leaving the NFL team to decide whether to try one more time to get a new stadium built here or pack the moving vans for the trip up Interstate 5 to Los Angeles. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33657621/measure-c-chargers-stadium-measure-defeated Category33657621 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 9 Nov 2016 13:53:00 EST City of San Diego voters delivered a powerful electoral blow to a ballot measure that would have raised hotel room taxes to partially fund a downtown football stadium for the Chargers, with support falling well short of the two-thirds that was required. Political http://www.cbs8.com/story/33654160/downtown-stadium-plan-san-diegans-vote-on-measure-c Category33654160 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 8 Nov 2016 11:02:00 EST Measure C and D are two of the biggest issues on the ballot for City of San Diego residents. CBS News 8 Team Political http://www.cbs8.com/story/33643414/gordon-defense-lead-chargers-over-mariota-titans-43-35 Category33643414 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 6 Nov 2016 20:02:00 EST Melvin Gordon ran for a career-high 196 yards and scored the go-ahead TD on a 1-yard run, and defensive backs Dwight Lowery and Brandon Flowers scored on turnovers by Marcus Mariota to lead the Chargers to a 43-35 victory Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, who still haven't won in San Diego since 1990. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33635961/san-diego-mayor-pushes-for-measure-c-amid-low-poll-numbers Category33635961 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 4 Nov 2016 18:47:00 EDT With polls showing support far below the two-thirds threshold needed for victory, Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos and Mayor Kevin Faulconer Friday called on San Diegans to vote in favor of Measure C. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33581231/chargers-players-visit-patients-at-rady-childrens Category33581231 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:40:00 EDT Several Chargers players spent their day off Tuesday visiting with patients at Rady Children's Hospital.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33517449/chargers-fall-to-broncos-in-27-19-loss Category33517449 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:25:00 EDT The Denver Broncos took turns picking off and pummeling Philip Rivers in a 27-19 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33490626/yes-on-measure-c-dean-spanos-fred-maas-join-mike-slater-in-studio Category33490626 KFMBAM Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:31:00 EDT Election day is fast approaching and one of the most talked about local items on the ballot is Measure C - the Chargers' initiative to build a stadium and convention center annex in downtown San Diego. Station 2 http://www.cbs8.com/story/33467505/startup-incubator-added-to-downtown-stadium-plan Category33467505 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:49:00 EDT The proposed new Chargers stadium and convention center annex downtown would also be the home to a local startup incubator.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33456096/chargers-beat-falcons-33-30-in-ot-on-lambos-42-yard-fg Category33456096 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:43:00 EDT Josh Lambo said kicking his game-winning field goal — his fourth of the game — was no more difficult than an extra point. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33418142/downtown-stadium-rally-leaders-and-chargers-urge-a-yes-on-measure-c Category33418142 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:11:00 EDT City and team officials Tuesday emphasized the importance of the Chargers football team to San Diego in encouraging residents to vote in the upcoming general election, and especially to support plans for a downtown stadium. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33389193/rivers-leads-chargers-to-21-13-victory-against-broncos Category33389193 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:43:00 EDT Music blared louder than normal in the San Diego Chargers' locker room, and there was a sense of relief Thursday night after a victory over the Denver Broncos. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33384227/chargers-debut-color-rush-uniform-for-thursday-night-game Category33384227 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:06:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers advised fans to arrive early for Thursday's 5:25 p.m. game against the Denver Broncos, with Qualcomm Stadium's parking lot opening at 1 p.m. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33378160/rivers-chargers-hope-theyre-done-finding-new-ways-to-lose Category33378160 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:20:00 EDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ever the optimist, Philip Rivers has chosen to laugh to keep from crying as the pratfalls pile up for the San Diego Chargers, although he did seem misty-eyed as he tried to explain a particularly brutal collapse against New Orleans two weeks ago. Is there more pain in store for the Chargers, who have led at halftime in all five games and at the two-minute warning in their first four games, and have scored at least 31 points three times, yet are 1-4? If so, it ... Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33369327/chargers-lambo-sorry-for-laughing-with-raiders-kicker-after-loss Category33369327 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:51:00 EDT Kicker Josh Lambo apologized to fans for laughing with Oakland’s Sebastian Janikowski moments after the Chargers’ latest pratfall. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33359825/chargers-mccoy-says-his-focus-is-on-broncos-not-job-status Category33359825 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:22:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers keep finding new ways to lose, which keeps alive the uncertainty surrounding coach Mike McCoy's job status. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33351753/raiders-take-advantage-of-chargers-mistakes-in-34-31-win Category33351753 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:25:00 EDT The Oakland Raiders keep finding new ways to win late in games, while the San Diego Chargers somehow manage to find even more painful ways to lose. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33335026/george-pernicano-restaurant-and-original-chargers-owner-dies-at-98 Category33335026 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 7 Oct 2016 00:40:00 EDT Chargers minority owner George Pernicano, a longtime San Diego restaurateur, died Thursday at the age of 98, the team announced. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33326736/chargers-cb-verrett-out-for-season-with-torn-acl Category33326736 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 5 Oct 2016 20:06:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers have lost cornerback Jason Verrett to a season-ending knee injury even as it appears that rookie defensive end Joey Bosa is finally ready to make his NFL debut. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33302573/faulconer-endorses-chargers-downtown-stadium-opponents-sound-off Category33302573 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 4 Oct 2016 09:15:00 EDT Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Monday endorsed Measure C, the Chargers' initiative to build a stadium and convention center annex in downtown San Diego, hours before opponents held a news conference to reiterate their fight against it. CBS News 8 Team Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33307509/mccoy-says-his-job-is-safe-despite-another-chargers-collapse Category33307509 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 3 Oct 2016 18:57:00 EDT Chargers coach Mike McCoy feels his job is safe despite another fourth-quarter collapse by his team. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33299145/brees-saints-stun-chargers-in-final-minutes-for-35-34-win Category33299145 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 3 Oct 2016 13:17:00 EDT When the New Orleans Saints came to Qualcomm Stadium to stretch their legs after a long flight Saturday, Drew Brees walked to the spot in the west end zone where he suffered a career-changing injury on the last day of 2005, and said a prayer. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33298002/chargers-honor-breast-cancer-awareness-month-during-sundays-game Category33298002 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 2 Oct 2016 20:51:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers used pink equipment and game balls with pink ribbon decals and pink kicking tees during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints at Qualcomm Stadium in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Heather Hope Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33271683/invitation-only-debate-over-downtown-stadium-plans Category33271683 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:14:00 EDT Two San Diego political leaders who reiterated their opposition to a ballot measure on the downtown stadium plan are scheduled to publicly explain their positions Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33261707/chargers-players-spend-time-with-local-students Category33261707 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:50:00 EDT Some of the Chargers are stepping off the field and into a local school to teach kids about the importance of having pride in their communities.  Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33234469/chargers-teo-out-for-season-with-torn-achilles-tendon Category33234469 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:49:00 EDT San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy says linebacker Manti Te'o will miss the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33187163/luck-hilton-hook-up-to-rally-colts-past-chargers-26-22 Category33187163 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:07:00 EDT Andrew Luck shook off a sore throwing shoulder, then watched T.Y. Hilton break a tackle on a 63-yard touchdown pass with 1:17 to play Sunday, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 26-22 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33140892/chargers-sign-running-back-dexter-mccluster Category33140892 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:58:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers announced Tuesday that they have signed running back Dexter McCluster.  Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33130488/chargers-rb-woodhead-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-torn-acl Category33130488 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:45:00 EDT Versatile running back Danny Woodhead went on season-ending injured reserve Monday with a torn ACL in his right knee, the second San Diego Chargers playmaker to be lost in as many weeks. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33124288/rivers-throws-4-td-passes-as-chargers-rout-jaguars-38-14 Category33124288 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:27:00 EDT Philip Rivers matched his career-high with four touchdown passes, including two to Travis Benjamin, Melvin Gordon ran for one score and had his first 100-yard game in the San Diego Chargers' 38-14 victory against the mistake-prone Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Sport http://www.cbs8.com/story/33122903/white-hot-sunday-for-chargers-home-opener Category33122903 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:55:00 EDT The Chargers will play their season opener Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars amid continued uncertainty over their future in San Diego. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33098244/bolts-bosa-misses-practice-again-unlikely-to-play-sunday Category33098244 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:21:00 EDT Rookie Joey Bosa missed Wednesday's padded practice, increasing the likelihood that he'll miss the San Diego Chargers' home opener against Jacksonville on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33075960/chargers-keenan-allen-has-acl-injury-out-for-the-season Category33075960 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:58:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers have placed wide receiver Keenan Allen on season-ending injured reserve with what's believed to be a torn ACL in his right knee, and activated rookie Joey Bosa a day after a stunning loss at Kansas City. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33068243/chiefs-overcome-21-point-deficit-beat-chargers-33-27-in-ot Category33068243 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:44:00 EDT  It took the biggest rally in franchise history for the Kansas City Chiefs to win their opener. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/33033020/san-diego-chargers-support-physical-education Category33033020 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:49:00 EDT The Chargers have been instrumental in giving back all over San Diego.  Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/33018105/bosa-sits-out-chargers-practice-with-leg-injury Category33018105 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 6 Sep 2016 15:08:00 EDT It was a familiar scene at Monday's San Diego Chargers practice: Joey Bosa wasn't working. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32969995/first-pro-chargers-convadium-ad-to-hit-airwaves Category32969995 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 1 Sep 2016 19:30:00 EDT The first television advertisement in favor of the Chargers' plans to build a downtown San Diego stadium and convention center annex is set to begin airing Thursday, according to the team. Political http://www.cbs8.com/story/32864520/chargers-sign-rookie-joey-bosa-to-4-year-deal Category32864520 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:41:00 EDT Defensive end Joey Bosa ended his month-long holdout Monday when he signed a four-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32858653/bridgewater-vikings-beat-chargers-23-10-in-stadium-opener Category32858653 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:53:00 EDT Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in his return from a sore arm, completing 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the first half for the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-10 exhibition victory Sunday over the San Diego Chargers in the official unveiling their new stadium. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32861500/chargers-rb-branden-oliver-injures-achilles-vs-vikings Category32861500 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:41:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers fear they have lost running back and kick returner Branden Oliver for the season after he injured his right Achilles tendon in the exhibition game against Minnesota on Sunday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32846034/chargers-coach-mike-mccoy-on-bosa-we-all-want-him-here Category32846034 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 25 Aug 2016 23:38:00 EDT A day after the Chargers took their contract dispute with rookie defensive end Joey Bosa public, San Diego coach Mike McCoy had nice things to say about the former Ohio State star. Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/32833208/with-no-deal-chargers-withdraw-offer-to-first-rounder-bosa Category32833208 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:48:00 EDT Joey Bosa's holdout turned ugly Wednesday when the San Diego Chargers pulled their contract offer to the first-round draft pick and said they'll restructure a new deal that would reflect him playing less than a full season. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32825906/chargers-release-stadium-economic-study Category32825906 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:35:00 EDT The downtown convention center and stadium created by Measure C will have a "major positive impact" on San Diego’s convention and hotel industry, with more than $750 million in new hotel room revenue over the first 10 years of operation, according to a new independent economic study released by the Chargers Wednesday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32815134/chargers-future-group-says-stadium-tax-measure-is-a-bad-deal-for-san-diego Category32815134 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:11:00 EDT  The Chargers' plan to finance construction and operations of a downtown stadium and convention center annex would leave the city on the hook for more than $400 million, even if the team's estimates were realized, according to an analysis released Monday by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Abbie Alford Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/32785395/chargers-cards-wrap-up-practices-arians-briefly-returns Category32785395 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:15:00 EDT The Arizona Cardinals and San Diego Chargers got through two days of joint practices without one fight. Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/32765634/chargers-put-stevie-johnson-sean-lissemore-on-ir Category32765634 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:27:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers placed wide receiver Stevie Johnson and nose tackle Sean Lissemore on injured reserve on Monday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32754845/police-review-surveillance-video-of-hit-and-run-involving-chargers-intern Category32754845 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:39:00 EDT A San Diego Chargers intern injured in a hit-and-run last week in Pacific Beach remains hospitalized, as police continue their investigation now reviewing recently released surveillance video. Brandon Lewis News http://www.cbs8.com/story/32754469/murrays-long-td-run-helps-titans-beat-chargers-27-10 Category32754469 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 14 Aug 2016 01:56:00 EDT DeMarco Murray ran for a 71-yard touchdown and rookie Derrick Henry also scored and the Tennessee Titans' new-look rushing attack delivered an impressive debut Saturday in a 27-10 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32749472/chargers-release-new-downtown-convedium-proposal Category32749472 CBS 8 San Diego Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:57:00 EDT The Chargers released a four-minute video -- narrated by Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts -- showcasing its so-called downtown "convedium" - a stadium and convention annex proposal. Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/32739384/chargers-lose-receiver-stevie-johnson-for-the-season Category32739384 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:56:00 EDT San Diego Chargers wide receiver Stevie Johnson will miss the season with a knee injury, coach Mike McCoy confirmed Thursday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32733759/study-cost-of-downtown-chargers-stadium-not-justified Category32733759 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:51:00 EDT The Chargers' proposal to build a stadium and convention center annex in downtown San Diego would generate only $2.3 million in additional annual hotel room tax revenue, while costing $67 million a year in public investment, according to a report made available Wednesday. Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/32732567/long-stadium-initiatives-making-ballots-too-heavy Category32732567 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:20:00 EDT  The San Diego City Council on Wednesday rejected a cost- saving plan to place the texts of two lengthy citizen initiatives online, which means officials will mail to voters pamphlets containing the information. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/32697499/chargers-fan-fest-is-saturday Category32697499 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 7 Aug 2016 14:11:00 EDT With their long-term future in San Diego still in doubt, the Chargers held their annual FanFest Saturday to allow fans to watch practice and take part in activities at Qualcomm Stadium. Abbie Alford Sport http://www.cbs8.com/story/32564686/chamber-of-commerce-supports-chargers-downtown-stadium-plan Category32564686 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:39:00 EDT The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced its support for the Chargers Initiative to build a multi-use sports complex and convention facility downtown. Shannon Handy Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32449765/group-comes-out-against-chargers-stadium-plan Category32449765 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:36:00 EDT A group of civic leaders opposed to the Chargers proposal to build a downtown stadium and convention center annex announced Thursday that they're lobbying the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce to reject the team's plans. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/32408918/chargers-secure-enough-signatures-to-qualify-for-november-ballot Category32408918 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:06:00 EDT The Chargers have submitted enough signatures in support of its downtown stadium and convention center annex plan to the city of San Diego to qualify it for the November ballot, the City Clerk's Office announced Saturday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32293252/new-plan-for-privately-funded-chargers-stadium Category32293252 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:50:00 EDT Former Councilman Carl DeMaio and a group of developers and contractors released a plan Thursday morning for a $1.5 billion football stadium in San Diego that they say will not depend on tax increases or public financial contributions. Ashley Jacobs Dominic Garcia News http://www.cbs8.com/story/32229903/fans-getting-their-first-look-at-mini-camp Category32229903 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:29:00 EDT The Chargers are back in action and getting ready for the upcoming season.  Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32233052/rb-danny-woodhead-gives-chargers-scare-with-sprained-ankle Category32233052 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:58:00 EDT Minutes before the San Diego Chargers broke for summer vacation a day early, running back Danny Woodhead went down in a heap with a sprained left ankle. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32220356/chargers-first-round-draft-pick-bosa-skipping-minicamp-due-to-contract-dispute Category32220356 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:20:00 EDT A person with knowledge of the situation says San Diego Chargers first-round draft pick Joey Bosa is skipping this week's minicamp after a dispute arose in contract negotiations. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32194055/chargers-collect-110k-signatures-for-stadium-ballot-initiative Category32194055 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:59:00 EDT The Chargers announced today that they submitted nearly 110,800 signatures in support of its downtown stadium and convention center annex plan to the city of San Diego. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/32066572/san-diego-chargers-thank-you-san-diego-day Category32066572 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 26 May 2016 00:53:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers declared May 25, "Thank You San Diego Day." Paco Ramos Shawn Styles Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31985780/chargers-fans-call-for-boycott-of-hotels-opposing-downtown-stadium-plan Category31985780 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 17 May 2016 10:23:00 EDT A coalition of Chargers fan groups called Monday for a national boycott of certain San Diego hotels that they claim are standing in the way of plans to build a downtown stadium. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31856156/nfl-draft-chargers-select-michigan-state-g-donavon-clark-in-7th-round Category31856156 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 1 May 2016 15:20:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers have taken Akron linebacker Jatavis Brown in the 5th round, Texas A&M Punter Drew Kaser and Wisconsin FB Derek Watt in the 6th round and Michigan State G Donavon Clark in the 7th round. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31853834/fans-asked-to-draft-a-new-pet-into-the-family Category31853834 CBS 8 San Diego Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:29:00 EDT As the Chargers continue to build their team through the NFL draft, they are also trying to help you expand your family at home. During Saturday's Chargers Draft Fest at Qualcomm Stadium, Petco will host the first ever Chargers Dog Draft. Dominic Garcia Promotion 15 http://www.cbs8.com/story/31853242/nfl-draft-chargers-select-te-hunter-henry-from-arkansas-in-round-2 Category31853242 CBS 8 San Diego Sat, 30 Apr 2016 03:07:00 EDT In round 3 of the NFL draft, the Chargers selected USC C Max Tuerk in the 66th overall pick.  Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31844732/nfl-draft-chargers-choose-ohio-state-de-joey-bosa-as-top-pick Category31844732 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:07:00 EDT With the third overall pick, the Chargers selected Ohio State DE Joey Bosa Thursday in the National Football League draft in Chicago. Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31825632/backers-of-citizens-plan-for-san-diego-turn-in-signatures Category31825632 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:51:00 EDT Backers of a proposed ballot measure that would direct the future of the tourism industry in San Diego turned in more nearly 101,000signatures to the county Registrar of Voters Office Wednesday.  Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31799398/chargers-launch-signature-drive-for-new-stadium Category31799398 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:02:00 EDT Hundreds of San Diego Chargers fans turned out Saturday morning for the team's signature drive kick-off event to qualify a stadium ballot measure at the East Village site of the proposed 61,500-seat facility. Kelly Hessedal Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31792391/labor-agreement-for-new-stadium-announced Category31792391 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:54:00 EDT The Chargers and leaders of the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council are scheduled this morning to announce a project labor agreement for a proposed downtown stadium and convention center annex. Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31787841/chargers-release-new-renderings-of-proposed-downtown-stadium-project Category31787841 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:55:00 EDT The Chargers released concept renderings Thursday on their website of the type of stadium-convention center facility that would be built with the passage of the citizens' initiative.  Brandon Lewis Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31765474/chargers-to-launch-signature-drive-for-new-stadium-on-saturday Category31765474 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:50:00 EDT The Chargers will begin their signature drive to qualify a stadium ballot measure on Saturday at the proposed site of the facility, the team announced Tuesday.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/31730288/chargers-2016-schedule-released Category31730288 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:38:00 EDT The Chargers released their 2016 schedule on Thursday as they play another year in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31651411/sdsu-ready-to-take-over-qualcomm-if-chargers-bolt Category31651411 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 6 Apr 2016 10:31:00 EDT A proposed expansion of San Diego State University onto the current Qualcomm Stadium site ``could alter the trajectory of (theschool's) history for the next several decades,'' SDSU President Elliot Hirshman said Tuesday.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/31595954/chargers-unveil-initiative-for-downtown-stadium Category31595954 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:15:00 EDT Mayor Kevin Faulconer said Wednesday he will evaluate a downtown stadium initiative proposed by the Chargers through the prism of protecting jobs and San Diego taxpayers. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31552060/how-the-chargers-plan-to-pay-for-a-new-stadium Category31552060 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:22:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers are hoping hotel guests will help foot the bill for a new downtown stadium, according to a financing plan the team is seriously considering.  Steve Price Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31475072/chargers-agree-to-3-year-contract-with-cornerback-hayward Category31475072 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:08:00 EDT The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms of a three-year contract with former Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31465202/safety-eric-weddle-ravens-reach-agreement-on-4-year-contract Category31465202 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:47:00 EDT The Baltimore Ravens and safety Eric Weddle agreed to terms Monday on a four-year contract. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31426833/gates-and-chargers-agree-to-new-2-year-deal Category31426833 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 9 Mar 2016 14:48:00 EST Star tight end Antonio Gates has agreed to a new two-year deal that will allow him to retire as a member of the San Diego Chargers, the team he joined as an undrafted rookie in 2003. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31399871/pre-auditions-for-the-2016-charger-girls-squad Category31399871 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:57:00 EST The new class of Charger cheer leading hopefuls are already gearing up for the new season.  Ashley Jacobs News http://www.cbs8.com/story/31389759/chargers-players-read-to-kids-at-walker-elementary Category31389759 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 4 Mar 2016 17:01:00 EST Chargers players are shifting gears Friday and reading to kids as part of National Read Across America.  Ashley Jacobs Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31380045/chargers-release-linebacker-donald-butler-3-others Category31380045 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 3 Mar 2016 16:37:00 EST The San Diego Chargers released linebacker Donald Butler on Thursday. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31322602/spanos-meets-with-save-our-bolts-and-civic-groups Category31322602 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:02:00 EST Charger fans trying to “save our bolts” are optimistic about a game plan moving forward after a meeting face-to-face with Dean Spanos. Abbie Alford Sport - NFL http://www.cbs8.com/story/31308138/plenty-of-lightning-rods-in-chargers-stadium-storm Category31308138 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:00:00 EST In a last-ditch effort to end their long, bitter push for a new stadium, the San Diego Chargers have joined a diverse group that includes some polarizing figures and civic lightning rods who have been involved in various issues in a city known for political dysfunction and an inability to get big projects done. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31297172/chargers-will-focus-efforts-on-downtown-stadium-plan Category31297172 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 24 Feb 2016 09:31:00 EST The San Diego Chargers announced that they will pursue a stadium project in downtown San Diego, rejecting the proposed replacement for Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley.  Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31182178/spanos-and-city-officials-meet-after-chargers-special-adviser-hired Category31182178 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:11:00 EST Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos met with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and county Supervisor Ron Roberts on Monday, just a couple hours after announcing the hiring of a longtime civic leader to push a stadium project forward. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31168756/charging-forward-kyle-kraskas-one-on-one-interview-with-dean-spanos Category31168756 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 9 Feb 2016 16:49:00 EST Watch CBS News 8 Sports Director Kyle Kraska's one-on-one interview with Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos to discuss "Charging Forward." Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31171353/chargers-hire-special-adviser-for-prospective-ballot-measure-for-new-stadium Category31171353 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 9 Feb 2016 12:04:00 EST Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos met with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and county Supervisor Ron Roberts Monday, just a couple hours after announcing the hiring of a longtime civic leader to push a stadium project forward. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31171851/chargers-stepping-up-to-stop-teen-dating-violence Category31171851 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 8 Feb 2016 21:08:00 EST  The Chargers are teaming up with San Diego County in an effort to stop violence in teen relationships. Heather Hope News http://www.cbs8.com/story/31154082/nfl-keeping-chargers-in-san-diego-is-priority Category31154082 CBS 8 San Diego Sat, 6 Feb 2016 14:12:00 EST National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that keeping the Chargers in San Diego is a priority, and the league will do what it can to help build a new stadium for the team. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31094006/chargers-to-stay-in-san-diego-for-2016-season-despite-deal-with-rams Category31094006 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 31 Jan 2016 14:14:00 EST Chargers owner Dean Spanos announced Friday that the team will play the 2016 season in San Diego, and hopes to work out a long-term deal with the franchise's home of 55 years. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31085723/chargers-apply-for-interim-training-facilities-headquarters-in-santa-ana Category31085723 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:25:00 EST The Chargers submitted plans this week for approval by the City of Santa Ana for an interim team headquarters and practice facility which would be built if the team relocated to Inglewood. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31044387/longtime-chargers-season-ticket-holder-left-in-limbo Category31044387 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:00:00 EST With the Chargers move to Los Angeles looming, longtime season ticket holders are finding themselves in limbo over whether they should renew their tickets. Heather Hope Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31024872/la-mayor-talks-nfl-wants-chargers-to-work-it-out-with-san-diego Category31024872 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:20:00 EST In an interview with ESPN Radio's Capital Games podcast Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti talked about the return of an NFL franchise (and possibly two) to Los Angeles. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/31004560/chargers-apply-for-la-chargers-and-los-angeles-chargers-trademark Category31004560 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:28:00 EST The Chargers have applied for trademarks for the terms "Los Angeles Chargers" and "LA Chargers."  Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30995047/chargers-and-la-rams-meetings-will-be-kept-private Category30995047 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:15:00 EST Representatives of the San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams held their first meeting Monday about possibly sharing a future stadium in Inglewood, but didn't share details. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30979739/faulconer-and-spanos-have-cordial-phone-conversation Category30979739 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:17:00 EST Chargers owner Dean Spanos spoke by phone Thursday with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and county Supervisor Ron Roberts in what a team spokesman Friday characterized as "cordial" conversations. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30980354/column-hard-to-feel-sorry-for-spanos-and-the-chargers Category30980354 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 17 Jan 2016 14:16:00 EST It's hard to feel sorry for Dean Spanos, even if he looked like someone had just kicked his dog the other day in Houston. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30971300/nfl-owners-had-to-act-on-la-now-and-kroenke-had-the-goods Category30971300 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:31:00 EST Painted into a corner by their own doing, NFL owners came up with a semi-solution to the hole in their roster that was Los Angeles. Sport http://www.cbs8.com/story/30939182/nfl-vote-rams-move-to-los-angeles-chargers-have-option-to-join Category30939182 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:29:00 EST The Rams belong to Los Angeles once again. Kyle Kraska Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30937514/nfl-owners-set-for-another-round-of-la-relocation-talks Category30937514 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:45:00 EST NFL owners will try again to settle the issue of relocation to Los Angeles, this time knowing that Commissioner Roger Goodell has declared the stadiums inadequate in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30929102/goodell-oakland-san-diego-st-louis-stadiums-inadequate Category30929102 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 10 Jan 2016 20:33:00 EST  Roger Goodell says the existing stadiums in St. Louis, San Diego and Oakland are "inadequate and unsatisfactory," and the proposals the Rams, Chargers and Raiders received to remain in their current cities lacked certainty.     Brandon Lewis Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30919752/chargers-give-mccoy-1-year-contract-extension Category30919752 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 8 Jan 2016 19:20:00 EST With the Chargers impending move to Los Angeles, they are making sure their head coach isn't a lame duck. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30887435/chargers-file-petition-with-nfl-for-relocation Category30887435 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 6 Jan 2016 12:58:00 EST The San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams each submitted applications Tuesday to move to the Los Angeles area beginning with the 2016 season, the NFL announced Monday night. Gene Kang Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30880022/chargers-keep-mike-mccoy-as-head-coach-for-2016 Category30880022 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 5 Jan 2016 09:50:00 EST The San Diego Chargers announced Monday Mike McCoy will be retained as coach, despite a 4-12 record in the just-completed season, while offensive coordinator Frank Reich and five assistant coaches will not. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30874480/manning-leads-broncos-past-chargers-27-20 Category30874480 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 5 Jan 2016 09:27:00 EST Peyton Manning replaced Brock Osweiler in the third quarter Sunday and led the Broncos a 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers that clinched the top seed in the AFC playoffs for Denver. Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/30874434/fans-rally-around-chargers-after-bittersweet-season Category30874434 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 3 Jan 2016 21:07:00 EST It was a bittersweet day for fans cheering for the final game of the Chargers season.  Richard Allyn News http://www.cbs8.com/story/30849283/city-submits-chargers-stadium-plan-to-nfl Category30849283 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:42:00 EST San Diego city officials submitted to the National Football League the municipality's proposal for building a new stadium and keeping the Chargers. Brandon Lewis Sport - National http://www.cbs8.com/story/13514952/ultimate-pigskin-picks-contest Category13514952 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 30 Aug 2016 03:00:00 EDT CBS 8 invite you to play along with other San Diego football fans each week and pick the winners!  See how you do against CBS News 8's Sports Director, Kyle Kraska and win weekly prizes! Contests http://www.cbs8.com/story/9495194/kyle-kraska Category9495194 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 9 Jan 2014 16:17:00 EST Weeknights, 5PM, 6:30PM & 11PM"My dream job in my dream city...sometimes I wonder how on earth I'm getting paid for this." News http://www.cbs8.com/story/9495181/john-howard Category9495181 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:01:00 EDT Weekends, 5PM, 6:30PM & 11PM"I like to make a story come alive for sports fans and for the everyday viewer, too!" News