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FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Nassib on Monday, June 21, 2021, became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib announced the news on Instagram, saying he was not doing it for the attention but because “I just think that representation and visibility are so important.” (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 21, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Colts and Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Football world reacts to retirement of Philip Rivers

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 1992, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder is sacked for a 5-yard loss by San Diego Charger inside linebacker Junior Seau (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. San Diego went for the hometown pick in 1990, selecting Oceanside native and Southern California standout Seau fifth overall. He ended up becoming one of the most popular players in franchise history with 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill, File)
Hall of Famers Seau, Dean stand out as Chargers' top picks

By Joe Reedy Apr. 21, 2020 02:41 PM EDT

Pro football returns to San Diego, along with tailgating

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 17, 2019 10:38 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two years after the Chargers left their home of 56 seasons, pro football returned to San Diego on a cold, rainy winter Sunday, with a different...