 Bolts lose another must-win
 JOHN R. McCUTCHEN / Union-Tribune
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is bottled up by the Atlanta Falcons' defense, which held the Bolts to one offensive touchdown on the way to a 22-16 victory over San Diego. The Chargers, despite numerous opportunities, fall to 4-8, possibly snuffing their slim playoff chances.
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Watercraft ban pits surfers, environmentalists
Nov. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
One of the surf world's most contentious debates came to a head a week ago, as federal officials decided to disallow tow-in surfing within the boundaries of three Central California marine sanctuaries.
The ban pitted big-wave surfers, who use personalized watercraft (or PWCs) to propel themselves into waves that are too large to be caught by paddling a board, against environmental groups who believe the motorized vehicles have no place in a marine sanctuary.
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Chargers
Chargers running game hobbled by poor blocking, penalties: When the gun sounds, LaDainian Tomlinson is no more elusive than a bulldozer. He's a cutback runner, but a straightforward speaker: direct, succinct, all eye-contact all the time.
SDSU Aztecs
Gay, Spain lead Aztecs in rout: Setting a Great Alaska Shootout championship record for margin of victory, San Diego State pummeled Hampton 76-47 last night to win the title.
USD Toreros
USD beats fatigue, then Hawks: There is always an agenda, hidden or obvious, behind a Division I basketball team scheduling a lower-division program from the same general area.
High School Sports
Fleet-est feet gold in Fresno: Mac Fleet thought he had blown it. Making his move with more than a half-mile remaining in the race, Fleet had major doubts.
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Watercraft ban pits surfers, environmentalists: One of the surf world's most contentious debates came to a head a week ago, as federal officials decided to disallow tow-in surfing within the boundaries of three Central California marine sanctuaries.
Outdoors
Hunters in county cash in big bucks during deer season: Deer hunting season and the fall turkey hunt, which overlapped for the first time in San Diego hunting history this year, ended last Sunday.
Other Sports News
Dec. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Phelps isn't poker-faced about his new girlfriend:Michael Phelps has taken another lap with his girlfriend – a big one. She was reported to be spending Thanksgiving in Baltimore with him and his family, according to People magazine.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 4:51 p.m. Nov. 30 (AP)Cutler, Hillis lead Broncos past Jets 34-17: Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos stopped the surging New York Jets, and showed they might also be a team to reckon with in the wide-open AFC. 4:05 p.m. Nov. 30 (AP)
Armstrong plans to have program running by January: With the first training camp of his comeback set to start, Lance Armstrong guaranteed the drug-testing program he arranged with America's top anti-doping expert will be in place by the time he rides in his first official race in January. CLEVELAND, 1:51 p.m. Nov. 30 (AP)
Colts top Browns for 5th straight win: Often overlooked and always overshadowed by their star-studded offense, the Indianapolis Colts' defense found the end zone on a day Peyton Manning couldn't. INDIAN WELLS, 1:37 p.m. Nov. 30 (AP)
K.J. Choi wins at Skins Game, takes home $415,000: K.J. Choi holed an 11-foot birdie putt worth $270,000 on the 18th hole Sunday to win the 26th Skins Game with $415,000. LAKE LOUISE, Alberta, 1:44 p.m. Nov. 30 (AP)
Austrian Maier wins World Cup super-G in Canada: Hermann Maier of Austria won a super-G on Sunday for his 54th career World Cup win. Maier, who last won a World Cup race in January 2006 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, won in 1 minute, 29.84 seconds. Nov. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Sports letters: Shabby treatment: Most SDSU fans and alumni would agree that Chuck Long was not the right head coach for the Aztecs. He did not, however, deserve the shabby and unethical treatment he received from SDSU Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel and SDSU President Stephen Weber. Chuck Long is an upstanding and honorable man.
Nov. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
2008 'Mr. Irrelevant' gets his shot with Rams:The St. Louis Rams will have a new face in the lineup when the Miami Dolphins visit the Edward Jones Dome today.
Nov. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
CSUSM women have their eyes on the prize:Two years ago, junior Kelly Wherry never thought she'd be in Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona is where the NAIA women's soccer championship takes place.
ST. LOUIS, 10:30 p.m. Nov. 29 (AP)NHL Capsules: Shawn Horcoff had a goal and an assist in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 8:41 p.m. Nov. 29 (AP)
Somebeachsomewhere wins Breeders Crown race: Somebeachsomewhere clinched Horse of the Year honors with a dazzling victory in the Breeders Crown on Saturday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 12:25 p.m. Nov. 29 (AP)
Retiring record-setter Curlin honored at Churchill: Horse of the Year Curlin closed out his record-setting career at Churchill Downs on Saturday during a parade on the final day of the track's Fall Meet. 8:49 a.m. Nov. 29 (AP)
Fore! Woods' split with GM a warning for athletes: Turns out, Tiger Woods wouldn't really rather have a Buick. At least not anymore. When Woods ended his nine-year relationship with General Motors Corp. 7:50 a.m. Nov. 29 (AP)
Smaller ski resorts look to weather recession: Hard knocks at Marquette Mountain apply to more than just tumbling skiers. The ski area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has seen its share of weather-related and other challenges in recent years. And like the clients, officials are dusting themselves off for the next ride – getting through a winter in a recession. BIRMINGHAM, England, 7:18 a.m. Nov. 29 (AP)
American Friedel breaks Premier League record: American goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Aston Villa made a record 167th consecutive Premier League appearance Saturday against Fulham.
Nov. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Alpine's Whitt, 17, wins Midget Car title:Cole Whitt, 17, became the youngest driver in the history of the U.S. Auto Club to win the National Midget Car Championship late Thursday night by finishing 11th in the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale.
HORSE RACING, Nov. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Frankel seeks 5th straight win at Matriarch Stakes:En route to his 1995 election to the Hall of Fame, trainer Robert Frankel showed he could dominate a stakes race by saddling the winner of Del Mar's Pacific Classic four years in a row.
Nov. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Wildcats, Clark hope third pro basketball season's the charm:Greg Clark came to play and stay when the San Diego Wildcats of the American Basketball Association were formed.
Nov. 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
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