Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:people/ladainian_tomlinsontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/18/Tomlinson_retires_after_seasons_f33f

LaDainian Tomlinson, the NFL's fifth all-time leading rusher, made it official Monday, announcing his retirement after rejoining his long-time team the San Diego Chargers.

2012-06-18T21:25:22ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/06/17/Tomlinson_retire_after_seasons_d670

LaDainian Tomlinson, fifth on the National Football League's all-time rushing yardage list, will rejoin the San Diego Chargers on Monday and then retire, the Chargers announced on Sunday.

2012-06-17T20:12:33ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/05/11/Linebacker_mourned_private_funeral_883f

Family and friends said goodbye to former NFL linebacker Junior Seau at a private funeral service on Friday, including former San Diego Chargers teammate LaDanian Tomlinson.

2012-05-11T21:34:50ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/12/11/Jets_blast_Chiefs_37-10_keep_b2b2

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New York Jets roared to a 37-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday that boosted their hopes of landing a berth in the National Football League playoffs.

2011-12-11T23:08:48ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/12/11/Jets_blast_Chiefs_37-10_keep_523c

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New York Jets roared to a 37-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday that kept alive their hopes of landing a berth in the National Football League playoffs.

2011-12-11T21:17:41ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/28/27update1ART_34fb

Records: Bills 5-5 (4-5-1 vs. spread), Jets 5-5 (4-6 vs. spread).

2011-11-27T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/27/26nflrdpART_6791

NFL

2011-11-26T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/24/23nflnotesART_f7d7

NFL NOTEBOOK

2011-11-23T00:00:00ZThe Boston GlobeBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/14/Patriots_down_Jets_seize_East_0aa4

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New England Patriots pounded the New York Jets 37-16 on Sunday to snap a two-game losing streak and reclaim the outright lead in the AFC East title race.

2011-11-14T06:14:16ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/07/Texans_trample_over_Browns_Saints_14a8

(Reuters) - In a win that evoked their Super Bowl triumph from the 2007 season, the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in dramatic fashion on Sunday with a touchdown pass from Eli Manning in the final seconds.

2011-11-07T14:58:45ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsSimon Evanstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/11/07/High-flying_Jets_shut_down_rival_fbc6

ORCHARD PARK, New York (Reuters) - The high-flying New York Jets bombed the Buffalo Bills 27-11 on Sunday, soaring back into contention for top spot in the AFC East.

2011-11-06T23:15:00ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsSteve Keatingtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/19/Jets_Holmes_eager_Pittsburgh_payback_0c79

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - To some Jets, a trip the AFC Championship may feel like an annual rite, so New York elders LaDainian Tomlinson and Jason Taylor on Thursday preached the importance of seizing the opportunity.

2011-01-21T00:21:41ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/17/Jets_upset_Pats_Bears_maul_fe1f

Mark Sanchez threw for three touchdowns and the New York Jets defence sacked Tom Brady five times en route to a 28-21 upset win over New England in the second round of the NFL playoffs.

2011-01-17T13:19:22ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/17/Jets_upset_Pats_Bears_maul_6617

Mark Sanchez threw for three touchdowns and the New York Jets defence sacked Tom Brady five times en route to a 28-21 upset win over New England in the second round of the NFL playoffs.

2011-01-17T05:51:27ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/09/Jets_faced_with_treacherous_flight_4ef4

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The tough-talking New York Jets must endure a treacherous flight path to reach the Super Bowl this year, perhaps a fitting challenge for a team that spent much of the NFL season bragging about their talent.

2011-01-09T21:17:42ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsSteve Keatingtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/09/Seahawks_playoff_shocker_Jets_edge_d7e6

Matt Hasselbeck passed for 272 yards and four touchdowns and Marshawn Lynch scampered 67 yards for a touchdown as the Seattle Seahawks upset defending Super Bowl champs New Orleans 41-36.

2011-01-09T06:23:12ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/03/Jets_Ryan_says_wanting_beat_27c0

Jets coach Rex Ryan says wanting to beat Peyton Manning and Colts is 'personal' this time. Look out, Peyton. Rex says this time, it's personal.

2011-01-03T22:01:59ZAP NewsDENNIS WASZAK Jr.tag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/03/Seahawks_Colts_Falcons_Steelers_titles_f192

Seahawks, Colts, Falcons and Steelers win division crowns, while Packers grab NFC wild card. Yep, those were championship hats the Seattle Seahawks were wearing.

2011-01-03T12:30:06ZAP NewsThe Associated Presstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/02/Today_Week_6a27

NFL Today, Week 17. _Philip Rivers, Chargers, passed for 313 yards in San Diego's 33-28 win over Denver.

2011-01-03T04:51:22ZAP NewsThe Associated Presstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/01/02/Jets_close_regular_season_routing_00b1

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The New York Jets, playoff bound as an AFC wildcard team, regained their dominant form with a 38-7 battering of the Buffalo Bills in their regular season finale on Sunday.

2011-01-02T23:58:49ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERS