“San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is accused of choking model and MTV reality show hostess Tila (Tequila) Nguyen and physically restraining her from leaving his home, according to the reports. The San Diego Union-Tribune described Nguyen as Merriman’s girlfriend. She signed a citizen’s arrest complaint at the scene charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, and was taken to a hospital, according to the reports.” Link

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“Next week, a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders will be broadcast live in 3-D to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. It is a preliminary step on what is likely a long road to any regular 3-D broadcasts of football games. The idea is a ‘proof of concept,’ says Howard Katz, NFL senior vice president of broadcasting and media operations. ‘We want to demonstrate this and let people get excited about it and see what the future holds.’” [Link]

“Ben Roethlisberger stayed away from the mistakes that cost the Steelers their previous two home games, Willie Parker ran for 115 yards and Jeff Reed’s third field goal won it – a 32-yarder with 11 seconds remaining – as Pittsburgh rallied to beat the Chargers on Sunday.” Link

“Coach Norv Turner doesn’t know if Tomlinson will practice on Friday. ‘He’ll come out like he did today, move around a little bit, get treatment, do exercises inside, and I’m sure if he feels like he can go, he will,’ Turner said.” [Link]