...winning the series four games to three and become the 2001 world champions. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

Runyan practices with Chargers

Politics will have to wait for offensive tackle Jon Runyan, who has practiced for the first time with his new team, the Chargers.

Chiefs-Chargers Preview

Chiefs-Chargers Preview

Chargers sign Runyan to replace Clary

The Chargers have placed right tackle Jeromey Clary on injured reserve and signed free agent Jon Runyan.

...Fashion Show in New York. The show will be broadcast December 1, 2009. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

Lochte, Soni honored at Golden Goggles

World champions Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni have won male and female athlete of the year awards at the Golden Goggles honoring the year's top American swimming performances.

Chargers shut down both Broncos' QBs to grab control in AFC West

Philip Rivers and a dominant defense led the Chargers into sole possession of first place in the AFC West with a 32-3 drubbing of the Denver Broncos, who couldn't move the ball effectively behind either QB.

Hardwick (ankle) misses practice

Chargers center Nick Hardwick will not play against the Broncos on Sunday in the showdown between AFC West leaders in Denver.

...shake off the economic doldrums and go trick-or-treating on October 31. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

...Y. The event is being held at the 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

Tomlinison scores two TDs to pull Chargers into tie atop AFC West

LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the career rushing and scoring lists, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a tie atop the AFC West with the slumping Denver Broncos.

...the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend February 16, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AFP PHOTO TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

...Billie Jean King National Tennis Center September 8, 2009 in New York. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

...September. The auction will be held at Christie's, Los Angeles, 19 October. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. Clary (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

...will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series staring 27 October. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images