NFL Schedule 2012 Released: Chargers to Face Raiders in Game One

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The NFL schedule was released, showing that for the San Diego Chargers the season will begin and end with a face-off with the Oakland Raiders. Last year the Chargers failed to clinch the AFC West division title or make the playoffs, but the team has been gearing up for 2012 and fans are ready.

Syracuse VS SDSU at USS Midway

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On November 9, San Diego will have its very own Battle on the Midway. The opponents: Syracuse and San Diego State. The two schools will be competing in a basketball game on the Midway’s flight deck.

Tebow Time up? Peyton Manning to join the Denver Broncos

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Peyton Manning has left the Indianapolis Colts and is officially a Denver Bronco. On Monday, ESPN reports that Peyton Manning has pushed his agent Tom Condon to finalize his negotiations with Denver, an agreement to a five-year contract that initiated when Manning met with the Broncos Vice President of Operations, John Elway, on March 9, a deal worth $95 million.

NCAA Basketball March Madness at San Diego’s favorite sports bars

Photo Courtesy of Bub's @ The Ballpark

NCAA March Madness is in full effect and San Diego has the hottest spots to watch the games. Bub’s @ The Ballpark located downtown at East Village, Kristy’s MVP Sports Bar and Grill located by the Sports Arena, and The Local, a hot spot downtown. Where ever you are raise a toast to celebrate your favorite college team, or drink your sorrows away for losing the office pool, let the March Madness in San Diego begin!

San Diego Chargers say farewell to wide receiver Vincent Jackson; Hello to Meachem

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The NFL free agency period opened at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 and the San Diego Chargers have made nationwide headlines by replacing Vincent Jackson with New Orleans Saints Robert Meachem.

Planning on streaming March Madness 2012 at work? Think again

March Madness 2012

March Madness also known as “The Big Dance” begins Tuesday, March 13 and ends April 2, but don’t plan on watching the games at work as a recent survey found that nearly 2/3 of IT departments take specific action to block their employees from streaming March Madness content.

Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers brings hope to abandoned youth of San Diego

Philip Rivers brings hope to San Diego

Pro-Bowl Quarterback Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers was nominated as a finalist for the prestigious NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, thanks to his efforts to promote awareness of orphaned and abandoned children across San Diego County through the Rivers of Hope Foundation.

Steve Fisher reaches 250th win with SDSU Aztecs

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SDSU head basketball coach, Steve Fisher, achieved his 250th win with the Aztecs after a 52-42 win over Wyoming, marking a remarkable career in San Diego. This year the Aztecs have numerous reasons to be proud of wearing red and black. The team has a Mountain West Champion title, SDSU alum, Kawhi Leonard, was recruited as a shooting guard for the Spurs, and the student section is ranked in the top five student sections in the nation.

Twining’s Take on the week in sports: Hot topics in the sports world for those too busy shopping.

Albert Pujols courtesy Evanna Chung via Flickr

With big moves in the NBA and drug busts in the NFL there is a lot of extra activity in sports. Chris Paul to the Clippers, Pujols to the Angels, Sam Hurd’s drug dealing and the new “Colt McCoy rule.” are just a few hot events. Enjoy Twining’s take on sports and Happy Holidays!

NBA Roundup – League hinders success of league-owned team, Lakers trade Odom to Dallas

Chris Paul, photo courtesy Tulane Public Relations via Flickr

The Hornets reached an agreement with the other Los Angeles team, the Clippers. The NBA wanted young guard Eric Bledsoe included in the deal and was seeking a second first-round draft pick. Other players that would have been sent to the Hornets included center Chris Kaman and forward Al-Farouq Aminu.