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Sometimes, it just takes a few years for a player's true colors to shine through. Unfortunately for the San Diego Chargers, Robert Meachem's colors are now proving to be rather dull.
You have a three-point lead with less than two minutes left and your opponent has a fourth and 27...and you lose? How is that even possible? Oh, it is if you're the 2012 San Diego Chargers.
Creating your own signature style is almost as fun as meeting in the parking lot for pre-game bliss. Where to start? Here is your guide to mixing and matching San Diego Chargers paraphernalia so that game day is speckled with fashionable team spirit.
San Diego has a number of key players nursing injuries, and this just isn't the time to have to deal with them as the strong Ravens are coming to town.
If the desperate San Diego Chargers are to save their season, they'll have to do it against the blue-collar AFC North.
You can do so much more than a cold vegetable tray with ranch dressing to fill out the menu for a tailgate party. Football season marks the tail end of fresh corn season, so get this on your menu soon.
San Diego doesn't have a lot going for them as they head into this weekend's game, and morale surely has to be low in the locker room. Well, it doesn't appear as if it will be too much higher after the game as the Ravens are pushing for a high playoff seed and won't let the faltering Chargers stand in their way.
The Chargers need a win this week for more pride than anything, but a weak and injured offensive line may end up hurting them again. If not careful, that same line could also be the reason that Philip Rivers gets hurts as well.
While waiting for the gridiron grill to heat up in readiness for the classic tailgate food of burgers and brats, the hunger bunnies still have to be satisfied. A delicious accompaniment to your beverage of choice while you wait are these two-bite morsels.
Over the next three weekends, the San Diego Chargers face the 8-2 Baltimore Ravens, 5-5 Cincinnati Bengals, and 6-4 Pittsburgh Steelers (on the road). Yes, the good mathematician will tell you that those three teams are a combined 19-11, so there are no easy games during that three-week stretch.
As the San Diego Chargers head into the final six games of what is shaping up as a third straight season of missing the playoffs, one can't help but think if the days of Antonio Gates in a Chargers' uniform are winding down, too.
For those that had the stamina to watch Sunday's tilt in Denver against the Broncos, the same old problems came back to bite the San Diego Chargers when all was said and done.
The Pasadena City Council will discuss a proposal on Monday night to host an NFL team at the Rose Bowl while a permanent stadium is being built.
Good news for tailgaters is that the Q is equipped with bathrooms conveniently located and easily accessible throughout the parking lots and stadium – you just need to know where to go. If you park it right, running to the little boys' or girls' room won't put a damper on your tailgating gala.
So, as the two get set to meet Sunday afternoon in the Mile High City, essentially the season is on the line for the Chargers, who limp into Denver losers of four of their last five games.
If the San Diego Chargers lose to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Bolts all but end their hopes of catching Denver (6-3) for first place in the AFC West.
When the weather dips, tailgating calls for hot soups. Check out these recipes.
With a win, the Chargers remain in the hunt for the AFC West title. Drop their fifth game in their last six contests, and the Bolts might as well start thinking about the 2013 campaign.
Losers of four of their last five games, the San Diego Chargers (4-5) head into the Mile High City this Sunday with one objective and one objective only, win.
In the belly-filling fare of potluck football parties, who knew a man-pleasing dish could have secret nutritional value? Enter the Chili Cheese Haystack.
On a day where quarterback Philip Rivers threw one of his most horrific interceptions during his tenure in San Diego, Rivers did hook up with his new acquisition for five receptions and 134 yards.
Thanks to San Diego's 34-24 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chargers (4-5) now sit two games behind the Denver Broncos (6-3) in the AFC West race, with a trip to the Mile High City this coming Sunday.
Although the weekend forecast predicts only a 20 percent chance of rain, the weather can sometimes be temperamental. San Diego Chargers fans always need to be prepared so that the change in temperature or precipitation won't rain on their tailgating parade.
Along with some physical injuries that the Bolts are dealing with, getting healthy mentally is also key.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says there's a 69% chance that a historic El Niño event could exceed the strength of previous events dating back to 1950.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped.
Los Angeles County veterans were outraged after thieves stole a bronze statue from a memorial in Paramount.
Wanting to do the right thing, a Texas man mailed $50 to Langer's Deli after he couldn't remember if he tipped his server.
Lineage rolled back the percentage of rotten food removed from its Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday after posting that it had cleaned up 104.1% of the biohazardous waste.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a burglary suspect near South LA.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
A Fullerton youth soccer coach was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly used Instagram to solicit a minor for sexual activity.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
Loved ones say that 19-year-old William Leapart was a standout football player and person with a big heart.
The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes except the carpool lane along the westbound 10 Freeway after two semi-trucks collided near Montclair.
California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off.
Wildlife activists named the new eagle that has been seen accompanying Shadow through the treetops and skies of Big Bear.
Newly proposed state legislation seeks to separate the Riverside County Sheriff's and Coroner's offices in order to eliminate potential conflicts of interest regarding in-custody death investigations. Sheriff Chad Bianco says the move could impact more than 600 jobs.
More than 120 boxes of McLaren F1 LEGO sets were discovered inside an abandoned van in Barstow. Police said they're connected to a recent boxcar theft.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
In what has become a debate garnering national attention over whether standardized testing should continue to be administered in schools, California legislators are urging the state's public universities to reconsider their policies on SAT and ACT scores.
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed $11 billion bond aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing and homelessness crises.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown, Eddy Pineiro kicked a pair of field goals and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 on Thursday night in a preseason game.
Joseph Paintsil scored a short-handed goal in the 79th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mookie Betts homered and capped a three-hit night with an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Nico Hansen finished with one save and had his third consecutive shutout to help the Colorado Rapids beat Los Angeles FC 1-0.
Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian Vázquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
The FBI added a man named "No Name Given Kamal" to their Most Wanted list.
A possible shooting near Los Angeles Southwest College caused panic during a high school football game on Friday night.
Desmond Shaw flies to Mission Hills for tonight's Look At This!
California lawmakers are considering new legislation to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms with "addictive features." Tom Wait reports.
After receiving a thymus implant almost a year ago, little Syanne Landron is back in the hospital after her body's immune system didn't develop as much as doctors hoped. Laurie Perez reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
