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The Chargers bolt for Los Angeles

After a 55-year stint in San Diego, the Chargers return to L.A. where they kicked off their inaugural season

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Chargers to Relocate to Los Angeles News Release: http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/01/12/chargers-relocate-los-angeles … pic.twitter.com/9Xrt8rYpmc
Los Angeles Chargers @Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:53:47
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https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/819588193687212033
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers)Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:53:47
Joshua Perry (JEP53)@RIP_JEP
I want to say thanks to the city of #SanDiego for showing us love. Today we start a new chapter in #LosAngeles Hey #LA ⌚👞👔💼 #Chargers
@Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:48:54
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https://twitter.com/RIP_JEP/status/819603489747677184
— Joshua Perry (JEP53) (@RIP_JEP)Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:48:54
Casey Hayward @show_case29
LA chargers does not change our main goal and thats winning. LA let's make this year great. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #LaLaLand
@Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:17:50
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https://twitter.com/show_case29/status/819593872049205248
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29)Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:17:50
Hunter Henry @Hunter_Henry84
Thankful to our fans, supporters and the city of San Diego for everything my first year. You made it a special first year and place to live!
@Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:55:34
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https://twitter.com/Hunter_Henry84/status/819634170821390336
— Hunter Henry (@Hunter_Henry84)Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:55:34
Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny
Just spoke to Dean Spanos, he's heartbroke about turning page on San Diego but beyond excited about the challenge awaiting him in L.A.
Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:14:33
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https://twitter.com/DailyNewsVinny/status/819608522233102338
Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:14:33
A letter from Dean Spanos pic.twitter.com/rTNIvrsN1A
Los Angeles Chargers @Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:04:57
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https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/819575906196824065
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers)Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:04:57
Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny
Spanos understands there will be challenges ahead, but believes he's got a long-range plan in place to make this work
Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:26:17
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https://twitter.com/DailyNewsVinny/status/819611473513185280
Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:26:17
Jim Alexander @Jim_Alexander
This is what Los Angeles is in for: http://www.pe.com/articles/most-823000-angeles-need.html …
Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:46:12
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https://twitter.com/Jim_Alexander/status/819631584911331328
— Jim Alexander (@Jim_Alexander)Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:46:12
Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny
They've been prepared to push the button for awhile now. They were holding out hope they wouldn't have to push it, but felt they had to https://twitter.com/Rad78Duran/status/819600241359892480 …
Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:43:09
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https://twitter.com/DailyNewsVinny/status/819600617274482688
Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:43:09
And from the desk of Roger Goodell, FWIW ... pic.twitter.com/NbM2JaXVzE
Jim Alexander @Jim_Alexander
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:32:50
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https://twitter.com/Jim_Alexander/status/819598022287835136
— Jim Alexander (@Jim_Alexander)Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:32:50
Michael Gehlken @sdutGehlken
Dean Spanos just arrived at San Diego airport, the deed done. He's heading to Los Angeles. The Chargers' new home.
@Jim_Alexander
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:15:26
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https://twitter.com/sdutGehlken/status/819593724325871616
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken)Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:15:26
Here is what we do know about the Los Angeles Chargers for the 2017 season:
Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny
Los Angeles #Chargers have launched a website at: http://www.fightforla.com/ Ticket information can be found there
Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:58:29
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https://twitter.com/DailyNewsVinny/status/819589376976048135
Thu, Jan 12 2017 16:58:29
OFFICIAL: @StubHubCenter will serve as the temporary home stadium for the @Chargers: http://laglxy.com/2jc8ZQj pic.twitter.com/MHTpVd4HVF
LA Galaxy @LAGalaxy
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:32:59
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https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/819617805834194944
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy)Thu, Jan 12 2017 18:32:59
Below is a look at the Chargers' road game opponents and mileage for 2017.
We're racking up the mileage in 2017 to face our road opponents✈️ pic.twitter.com/i3ZYuAPVdo
San Diego Chargers @Chargers
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Wed, Jan 11 2017 16:38:20
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https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/819221917378850816
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers)Wed, Jan 11 2017 16:38:20
Here is what we don't know about the Chargers for 2017. The head coach.
An updated look at the candidates in the running for #Chargers head coach after recent news. INFO: http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/01/11/confirmed-chargers-head-coach-candidates … pic.twitter.com/aaY0og9XfY
Los Angeles Chargers @Chargers
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Wed, Jan 11 2017 22:40:44
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https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/819313118635376640
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers)Wed, Jan 11 2017 22:40:44
S/O to the loyal fans willing to make this move with us. Thank you for the best year of my life… https://www.instagram.com/p/BPLRFYNglLW/
Joey Bosa @jbbigbear
@Chargers
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:28:06
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https://twitter.com/jbbigbear/status/819627796125229056
— Joey Bosa (@jbbigbear)Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:28:06
As the move became official, the reaction continued:
Rich Hammond @Rich_Hammond
This probably isn't going the way the Chargers dreamed... https://twitter.com/DallasStars/status/819628587712126979 …
Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:39:33
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https://twitter.com/Rich_Hammond/status/819629910016671746
— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond)Thu, Jan 12 2017 19:39:33
Dominatus Maximus @Dom_C02
@JHWreporter @Chargers By the looks of the new logo, @ClaytonKersh22 is gonna start at QB
Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:18:43
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https://twitter.com/Dom_C02/status/819639769307185154
— Dominatus Maximus (@Dom_C02)Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:18:43
JT @Tolleywood20
The new Chargers logo....wow. Someone got paid a lotta cash to basically scribble at the bottom of a Dogers logo. #ChargersToLA
Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:33:39
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https://twitter.com/Tolleywood20/status/819643524916375554
— JT (@Tolleywood20)Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:33:39
Sir Danny Finley @Dannyfinley21
Now that the chargers are gone, time for the @Padres to take over the MLB 👍🏻☝🏼️☝🏼️☝🏼️☝🏼️☝🏼️☝🏼️☝🏼️ #WorldSeriesbound
Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:33:51
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https://twitter.com/Dannyfinley21/status/819643578007711744
— Sir Danny Finley (@Dannyfinley21)Thu, Jan 12 2017 20:33:51
And this, from what is now San Diego's lone major league franchise: pic.twitter.com/bcIC5CY7ZC
Jim Alexander @Jim_Alexander
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Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:05:10
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https://twitter.com/Jim_Alexander/status/819591059600646144
— Jim Alexander (@Jim_Alexander)Thu, Jan 12 2017 17:05:10

The Chargers bolt for Los Angeles

After a 55-year stint in San Diego, the Chargers return to L.A. where they kicked off their inaugural season

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