... seem to be in better shape than the Chargers. San Diego stars LaDainian Tomlinson (groin) and Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates (ankle) were hurt in the Denver game. While Turner is optimistic they can play, it's anyone's guess how effective ...

... several players who were passed up in the NFL Draft who ended up having stellar careers. San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was passed by NFL teams in 2003, but was signed by the San Diego following a tryout. He has been selected to five ...

... aquired through free agency. That list includes Arkansas' Jason Peters, Tony Romo, Kurt Warner, Warren Moon, Antonio Gates, Priest Holmes, Jeff Garcia, Jake Delhomme, Adam Vinatieri, Rod Smith, Wayne Chrebet and Hall of Famers Willie ...

... with some serious injuries. Quarterback Philip Rivers is doubtful with a sprained right knee and Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is still limited by a dislocated left big toe. Two-time NFL rushing champion LaDainain Tomlinson expects to play ...

... because of a bad knee. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers hung in despite a torn ligament in his knee and star tight end Antonio Gates did his best with a dislocated toe. "From getting it reinjured the first play, I just knew I didn't have it ...

... Sutton would agree with me, and probably a whole lot of other coaches, too." Trevor Huffman scored 20 points, and Antonio Gates had 18 to pace the Golden Flashes, who methodically built a 12-point halftime lead before blowing it open in the ...

... people out there, I don't think we could have stopped them from scoring," Kent State's Andrew Mitchell said. Antonio Gates scored 22 points, and Mitchell added 19 for Kent State (30-6), which was playing in a regional final for the ...

... assistant. "I just couldn't see a new coach coming in here now and not knowing the players," said junior forward Antonio Gates, who along with his teammates attended the news conference to announce Christian's hiring. "I thought coach Christian ...

... Although Satchell and Jones are the tallest returning players at 6-9, Heath is not hung up on height. At Kent State, Antonio Gates, at 6-4, was a force, averaging 16.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Two of his best performances were ...

... and played sharp, too. Drew Brees, the quarterback the front office didn't want, threw two touchdown passes to Antonio Gates, the tight end who played basketball, not football, at Kent State. LaDainian Tomlinson's biggest gains came as ...