Louis Vasquez News

It's been a tale of two halves for the Chargers this season: the first five games, in which they went 2-3, and the past five games, in each of which they have emerged victorious.

LaDainian Tomlinson arrived at his locker under Qualcomm Stadium yesterday to find a small package and the growing whispers that his best days as an NFL running back were far behind.

The Coach There are first times for everything, including seeing Norv Turner smile on the sidelines.

Goal-line execution not being executed By Kevin Acee 9:44 p.m. October 29, 2009 LaDainian Tomlinson was stopped several times inside the 5-yard-line at Kansas City, an ongoing issue with the Chargers offensive line.

" Mike Scifres fell to ninth in the league in net average after his three punts Monday.

The Chargers have released starting strong safety Clinton Hart in order to sign defensive tackle Ian Scott.

The Bears were off onSunday. They play at Atlanta on Sunday night at 7:20 on Ch.

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh due to a groin injury, while running back LaDainian Tomlinson is expected to return after missing the last two games.

October 2, 2009, 12:33 p.m. While Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson appears ready to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, linebacker Shawne Merriman's status is still a concern.

It was not, as Churchill rightly said of the England vs. Germany decision after Munich, a total and unmitigated defeat.

The San Diego Chargers, notoriously slow starters in recent seasons, consider their 2-1 record a major stride.

September 30, 2009, 2:01 p.m. LaDainian Tomlinson, who sprained his ankle in the season opener and has not played since, is practicing today.

LaDainian Tomlinson was back at practice for the first time since spraining his right ankle during the season opener, an encouraging sign for a San Diego Chargers team that's struggled to run the ball.

LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers' home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the second straight game he'll miss due to a sprained right ankle.

The Associated Press 1:22 p.m. September 27, 2009 SAN DIEGO - Rookie right guard Louis Vasquez joined running back LaDainian Tomlinson on the San Diego Chargers' inactive list for Sunday's game against Miami.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, I had the opportunity to write a feature story on San Diego Chargers rookie guard Louis Vasquez.

Tomlinson was hurt in a season-opening win at Oakland and missed last Sunday's home-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens .

Guard Louis Vasquez is the only rookie in San Diego's starting lineup. Back when Fabian Vasquez and his brothers would put on the gloves and box in a makeshift ring in their backyard, their wild dreams were never about the gridiron.

Will be UPDATED. By BERNI[ WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO Seven San Diego Chargers players missed practice on Thursday, including running back LaDainian Tomlinson, outside linebacker Shawne Merriman and rookie right guard Louis Vasquez.

Nose tackle Jamal Williams is sidelined with a torn triceps, which he injured at Oakland.