 How do you spell relief? R-a-i-d-e-r-s
 K.C. ALFRED / Union-Tribune
Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson pulls in a 59-yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers, giving San Diego an early 24-0 lead Thursday night at Qualcomm Stadium. In a dominating performance, the Chargers coasted to a 34-76 victory over the Raiders, ending a three-game losing streak.
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Burglary case dismissed against Aztecs' Wade
SAN DIEGO, 4:11 p.m. Dec. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A San Diego Superior Court judge Thursday dismissed a felony burglary case against San Diego State basketball standout Lorrenzo Wade.
Judge Charles Rogers said he didn't believe Wade, 23, had criminal intent to assist taking a woman's television from her apartment near SDSU on Sept. 21.
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Chargers
Five things to watch vs. Raiders: Can you really read it anymore and actually believe it, the weekly grind about how the Chargers have to play like their postseason lives depend on it? This time, if they don't win, it really could be their last meaningful game of 2008.
Padres
No arbitration offer to Hoffman: The Padres, as expected, declined to offer salary arbitration to closer Trevor Hoffman on Monday. As a result, another club can sign Hoffman without forfeiting a draft pick.
SDSU Aztecs
Burglary case dismissed against Aztecs' Wade: A San Diego Superior Court judge Thursday dismissed a felony burglary case against San Diego State basketball standout Lorrenzo Wade.
USD Toreros
Senior citizens power Toreros by Bakersfield: Maybe it's a Monday thing. When not on an island, that is. Exhibiting its best overall cohesiveness since an impressive home victory over Nevada two weeks earlier, USD's men's basketball team notched its first road victory of the season here last night, defeating Cal State Bakersfield 77-65 before 1,529 at Rabobank Arena.
High School Sports
Saints fans concerned Dons' stadium too small: Maria Oliver hadn't been in her office 15 minutes yesterday when Cathedral Catholic High students and fans were lined up to buy tickets for tomorrow's football semifinal against rival St. Augustine.
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Whitt stands tall as youngest Midget champion: It must be the water, or maybe the lack of it. For whatever reason, San Diego County is the home of two national driving champions this year. San Diego County, where we have no paved short track.
Outdoors
Hunting together helps strengthen family bonds: (Fourth in a series on hunting whitetail deer in Pennsylvania) WARREN, Pa. – I have to admit that I've been a little envious over the years as I've interviewed countless families hunting together.
Other Sports News
7:36 p.m. Dec. 4 (AP)NHL roundup: Penguins rout 'Canes behind Sykora, Crosby: Petr Sykora scored two goals, Sidney Crosby had four assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed Carolina 5-2 Thursday night to spoil the start of Paul Maurice's second stint coaching the slumping Hurricanes at Raleigh. NEW YORK, 1:28 p.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
Sources: Petty Enterprise in merger talks: Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned. TENERIFE, Canary Islands, 3:08 p.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
Honda set to pull out of F1: Honda will pull out of Formula One unless a new buyer can be found within three months, The Associated Press has learned. NEW YORK, 1:54 p.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
E-mails show NYC played hardball for luxury boxes: When it comes to getting a luxury box at the new Yankees and Mets ballparks, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's aides appear willing to play hardball. NEW YORK, 11:08 a.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
Increase in MLB salary slowed in 2008: Baseball salaries started to slow this year even before the economy cooled. The average salary in Major League Baseball this season was $2.93 million, the players' association said Thursday in its annual report. MINNEAPOLIS, 10:06 a.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
NFL players union seeks to block suspensions: The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday to block five of the six player suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy. TENERIFE, Canary Islands, 9:59 a.m. Dec. 4 (AP)
Armstrong ready to let teammate Contador lead: Lance Armstrong said he wouldn't battle Astana teammate Alberto Contador to be leader at the Tour de France next year.
MOTORSPORTS, Dec. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Whitt stands tall as youngest Midget champion:It must be the water, or maybe the lack of it. For whatever reason, San Diego County is the home of two national driving champions this year. San Diego County, where we have no paved short track.
DALLAS, 5:44 p.m. Dec. 3 (AP)Avery apologizes for comments about ex-girlfriends: Suspended Dallas Stars agitator Sean Avery flew to New York on Wednesday for a meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, and gave a likely sample of what he'll say by apologizing for comments about his former girlfriends. LONDON, 3:20 p.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Sampras beats McEnroe in return to England: A fast court, plenty of fast serves and a straight-sets win. It was all vintage Pete Sampras. The seven-time Wimbledon champion played tennis in England on Wednesday for the first time since 2002, beating John McEnroe 6-3, 6-4 in a seniors match at the Royal Albert Hall. TENERIFE, Canary Islands, 11:43 a.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Armstrong and Contador train together for 1st time: Tour de France champions Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador trained together Wednesday for the first time since the American came out of retirement to join the Astana team. DENVER, 11:35 a.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Avalanche captain Sakic out at least 6 weeks: Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will be sidelined at least six weeks while receiving treatment for a herniated disc. BELGRADE, Serbia, 8:22 a.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Djokovic announces Serbia's first ATP event: Novak Djokovic will host Serbia's first ATP tournament, which will offer $500,000 in prize money. BASEL, Switzerland, 6:51 a.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Federer cuts back clay court schedule for 2009: Roger Federer will play only two clay-court tournaments before the French Open, the only Grand Slam tournament he has never won. NEW YORK, 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3 (AP)
Marbury: Just another disgruntled employee?: Stephon Marbury really isn't any different than the average office worker agitated at his boss.
GOAL!, Dec. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Billionaire turns tiny club into German power:The capacity of Allianz Arena in Munich is 66,000. It is where Bayern Munich will host TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on Friday in a showdown for first place in the famed Bundesliga soccer league as the season approaches its midpoint.
PARIS, 2:23 p.m. Dec. 2 (AP)Tour officials ho-hum about Armstrong's return: Tour de France chief Christian Prudhomme knew last week that Lance Armstrong planned to ride in the 2009 Tour.
Dec. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Leaf it to Hollywood: And so, just when Chargers fans could use a distraction from the awfulness that is the 2008 season, along comes a movie about . . . Ryan Leaf!?
MONTREAL, Dec. 1 (AP)Ex-NHL all-star Hubert 'Pit&' Martin dies in snowmobile accident: Hubert “Pit” Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said. He was 64.
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