Steve Conner/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Dean Spanos, Alexis Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos have stated they will not be selling any aspect of the team and disagree with their sisters stance about the franchise. Whoops! Dea Spanos Berberian wants to sell the team due to financial mismanagement. Dean and Michael Spanos and another sibling, Alexis Spanos Ruhl, have engaged in a public quarrel with Berberian. Coming into the league, that's what I wanted. ", "It's been a quick turnaround with getting picked and coming here, super quick. The Chargers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday at 5:15pm at Lucas Oil Stadium. Darron Cummings/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson). I wanted the best to learn from, and, man, Joey Bosa and Khalil [Mack]? While Forbes valued the Chargers at $2.6 billion last year, Berberians petition described the team as a rare trophy asset and noted that the price a buyer is willing to pay is often not dictated by any economic metric. The NFL recently finalized massive new media rights deals that could be worth more than $10 billion per year, something the filing asserts will certainly attract potential buyers., The petition noted reports that Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, worth an estimated $180 billion, is interested in becoming an NFL owner and said the Chargers could be a perfect opportunity.. It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in continuing to participate in the familys businesses, has resorted to leveling false and provocative charges in an attempt to impose her will on the rest of the family, the statement read. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy. Nearly four decades ago, the family patriarch, Alex Spanos, purchased a majority interest in the San Diego Chargers for $40 million. Dean Spanos, for what it's worth, has long insisted he will never sell the Chargers. On drafting two players that participated in the club's local pro day and the quality of football in Southern California: "I know that Southern California is one of the premier places in the country to play football. The move resulted in money shifting from the trust to themselves personally.. To step in and watch guys who have done it and done it at a high level that are really masters of their craft, I think is really going to help them.". Dean has failed to present any plan to address the Trusts bleak financial picture, because there is no other plan than the one urged by [Berberian]. Someone that you definitely have to double, and if you don't, you're going to lose. To kind of step out of that, I feel like this is the best place for me, for sure. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. That's a big part of it.". The Chargers left San Diego at the end of the 2016 season after more than 50 years in the region. Inability to pay off charitable obligations. Maybe this is what I thought his role would be, and then some things happen and this is what it becomes. We'll see when we get on the field. Our free newsletter is delivered at 8 a.m. daily. Then, we had a photo shoot. I plan to make an impact on every down. Spanos, Berberian and their siblings Michael Spanos and Alexandra Spanos Ruhl each own 15% of the Chargers franchise, with 36% managed by the family trust and the remaining 4% owned by non-family members. Chargers Register and the Southern California News Group. The AG has the right to support our petition or to file its own petition seeking to compel the sale. That included mediation with a retired L.A. County Superior Court judge that didnt work. We put in a lot of hard work, early mornings. (AP Photo/LM Otero), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 fifth-round Draft pick OL Jordan McFadden, from Clemson. On the seventh episode of ALL IN Season 2, learn about Khalil Mack's journey to the Chargers and his fight to prove his doubters wrong as the veteran edge rusher holds down the Bolts defense after Joey Bosa is sidelined with a groin injury. from Spanos siblings' court battle over Chargers I'm like, 'Alright, whatever.' ", "Before I start, I want to say thank you to the Spanos Family, [General Manager] Tom Telesco and [Head] Coach [Brandon] Staley for having me here and keeping me home. go earlier, and there was a lot of excitement to be a part of this franchise, to go out and be in L.A. and be with this group people. ", "Obviously, there's still process from now until the draft and after the draft so we'll see where it goes, but we feel really good about our football team. His four adult children Alexandra Spanos Ruhl, Michael Spanos, Dean Spanos and Berberian each owns 15% of the Chargers. All rights reserved. I feel like I need to come in, as a young guy, as a sponge, taking in as much information as I need to. It was, obviously, a special experience for me and also my family, as well. 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I thought we were able to just draft players that we felt like fit what we're trying to join up with, create depth and competition at other positions. With the generous support of readers like you, Times of San Diego publishes timely and accurate news coverage for a better-informed community. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. That's why I was always available for special teams and why I will be available here for special teams because I feel like there's a joy, there's an art to it. The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. Chargers (AP Photo/Steve Conner). Clemson offensive tackle Jordan McFadden answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He had an outstanding college career, meant a lot to TCU. I saw the call pop up and I'm like, 'OK, that's a great quarterback to be playing under.' All rights reserved. The ownership dispute within the Los Angeles Chargers is now seeing involvement from the California Attorney General. I wasn't really sure who I would be picked by or where I would go. He isn't one of these kids that played five or six years with the COVID rule. The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1:05pm at State Farm Stadium. LM Otero/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. A page was dog-eared for quick reference. On Henley learning from LB Eric Kendricks: "What a wealth of knowledge. All rights reserved. The lawsuit also states that Dean and Michael "believe to their cores that, regardless of what their parents intended and their wills specified, men are in charge and women should shut up.". Litigation has emergedamong the members of the Spanos family regarding whether the Chargers should be sold. Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day, Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Every day that passes increases the risks that the charitable beneficiaries and the Spanos family legacy will suffer irreparable financial and reputational damage the petition said. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? I've been in Texas all my life. The NFL has declined comment on the matter. The lawsuit also lists multiple allegations of "breaches of fiduciary duty" by Dean Spanos, who is accused of diverting $105 million from the trust to various debts. Alex passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday morning. The AG generally doesnt do this unless it has real concerns, Berberians lawyer Adams Streisand said. The legal conflict came into public view in April 2021, when Berberian petitioned the Los Angeles County Superior Court to put the trust up for sale. Nearly four decades ago, the family patriarch, Alex Spanos, purchased a majority interest in the San Diego Chargers for $40 million. After the Broncos' record $4.65 billion sale to the Walton-Penner family, one of Denver's AFC West rivals, the Chargers, could be next on the list of NFL franchises to be sold. Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Spanos family litigation may end up in arbitration When he walks in a room, you're going to feel him right away. I feel like my game is very versatile. He had served as President of the Chargers since early in 1994, the same year the team culminated its most memorable season with an appearance in Super Bowl XXIX. Brynn Anderson/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. "The statements made in today's court filing about my brother Dean Spanos are outrageously untrue," the statement read. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. Spanos family fight is another setback for Dea says her brother has been using the trust to pay against debts, many of them for his own personal gain and the detriment of the rest of the family. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. Teaming up with my former teammate, Quentin Johnston, it's just a blessing. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. All rights reserved, US Readies Second Attempt at Speedy Border Asylum Screenings, Man, 20s, Dies of Heat Exhaustion on El Capitan Trail in Lakeside, New Rules for Short-Term Vacation Rentals in San Diego Start May 1. According to Daniel Popper of You're signing a rookie for four or five years, that's the vision. But Berberian, who runs the family trust with her brother as co-trustee, has been angling for more control inside the franchise since at least last year. The stake in the Chargers makes up 83% of the trusts holdings. ", The families of Dean, Michael and Alexis Spanos Ruhl have since rebutted Berberian's claims in a statement issued to CBS Sports via Mark Fabiani, special counsel for the Chargers: "It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in continuing to participate in the family's businesses, has resorted to leveling false and provocative charges in an attempt to impose her will on the rest of the family. The Spanos family owns 96 percent of the Chargers. Last year, [DL] Otito [Obonnia] was here. 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The lawyer went on to say that Berberian's three siblings, Dean, Michael and Alexis, have stood firmly in opposing her in the past and that "today's lawsuit will receive the same reaction.". Spanos family I met a few people. To characterize Dean as somehow being less than fully respectful of the women in our family is just not right.". Brandon Wade/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The Economou brothers, the L.A. Times reported, want the money returned, along with damages. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) scrambles against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. My agent was telling me, like, 'Get ready to move, Tuli.' Dean Spanos, co-owner of the Los Angeles Chargers,is mired in a family dispute that has prompted another court battle. Before the Chargers moved to L.A. the relocation led one columnist to brand Dean Spanos as the most hated man in San Diego he kept a copy of his fathers autobiography in his office. They also disagree on what exactly the AGs involvement in the dispute implies for the case at hand. Then, when you take it to an even further extent, it's just techniques, that's really what changes because each position requires a different technique, but the mental, the brain aspect, of that learning, it makes it just that much easier.". ", "Great quarterback. Without family, you will be left emotionally empty, no matter how fabulous your accomplishments.. He has some physical characteristics that we think he can add to our offense in a different role. Rebecca Blackwell/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The scene is set!! They noted that she doesnt have a large enough stake to force a sale. For example, despite the fact that TSC (The Spanos Corporation) conducted little to no business in Las Vegas for decades, Dean insisted on keeping a TSC office there so that he could write-off private flights to enjoy his second home and get his hair cut, since Las Vegas is where Deans barber is based., The suit alleges, while Dean and Dea are the co-trustees, Michael has been misrepresenting himself as a trustee and the brothers have attempted to freeze their sister out of the trusts decision-making process because Dean and Michael believe to their cores that, regardless of what their parents intended and their wills specified, men are in charge and women should shut up.. Duggan has thrown for 3,321 yards with 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions, and run for 404 yards with six more scores, heading into the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. CNN Los Angeles Chargers owner and chairman Dean Spanos is being sued by his sister and team co-owner Dea Spanos Berberian, whos accusing him of One example, taken from the lawsuit: Dean continues to use Trust assets as collateral, draw on the Trusts lines of, credit, and refuses to pay dividends for his own personal benefit and in breach of his fiduciary duties. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox go head-to-head in a game of Madden 23. The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with the following undrafted free agents on Saturday after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft: The Bolts drafted Southern California outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (54th overall) and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley (85th overall), adding a pair of Los Angeles Area natives and 2022 first-team All-Pacific-12 selections. Sam Hodde/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Learning the game that way helps you be more, I guess, capable to do one job because you know so many jobs on that football field. "The three of us and our children, representing more than 75% of the family and its ownership of its businesses, stand united in support of our parents' and grandparents' wishes, including as to the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers.". I'm excited for opportunity. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 sixth-round Draft pick DT Scott Matlock, from Boise State. I'm already liking it. Dimitri and Lex Economou, Spanos nephews, sued him this week in San Joaquin County, according to the Los Angeles Times. The family trust controls 36% of the team with the remainder owned by nonfamily members. Then theres the relocation fee, which was $650 million for the Bolts to go to L.A. The Cal State Northridge graduate also spent two seasons as a breaking news editor for NFL.com. Check out some photos of first-round pick Quentin Johnston touching down in LA, heading to Chargers HQ, and more! As debt mounts, Spanos heirs in heated battle over Dean Spanos: Los Angeles Chargers owner is sued by his sister in a In addition, Mike Hiestand will transition to the defensive side of the ball as a Front Seven Specialist and John Timu will be the Assistant Defensive Line Coach. ", Here is everything new Chargers Defensive Coordinator Derrick Ansley said Tuesday when he met with media members, Here is everything new Chargers Offensive Coordinator said Wednesday morning when he met with media members. Though Berberians petition is brought on behalf of the trust, it seeks to compel a full sale of the team. ", "At TCU, I produced in jet sweeps. The Chargers' owners, the Spanos family, are taking a huge gamble that scrutinized Brandon Staley can make a huge leap as a coach and make his team super. Adam Streisand, the attorney for Berberian, declined to comment. Obviously, there will be a short-term outlook on how they may fit a role early, but after that, as you know, where do we project them three or four years down the road? The petition paints a bleak picture of its finances, estimating an annual shortfall of $11 million with little cash flow or reason to believe the numbers will improve. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The Spanos family owns 96% of the Chargers. According to the Chargers website, Dean worked together with his father to secure the Super Bowls in 1998 and 2003 for the franchise. Dea Spanos Berberian is the co-trustee along with brother Dean to oversee the team trust established by their parents. It's going to be good. I'm talking about what do we really have? Dimitri and Lex Economou, Spanos The three of us and our children, representing more than 75 percent of the family and its ownership of its businesses, stand united in support of our parents' and grandparents' wishes, including as to the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers. The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. I feel like I'm a player that could go all over. During that year, the team also appeared in the Super Bowl. Dean and his wife Susie have been honored for their charitable giving in the past. Alexander Spanos, the longtime owner of the San Diego Chargers, died on October 9 at the age of 95. Spanos bought his controlling stake in the Chargers in 1984. His grandchildren John and A.G. run the team, worth $1.9 billion net of debt. Spanos founded AG Spanos, one of the country's largest apartment developers, in 1960. The three of us and our children, representing more than 75% of the family and its ownership of its businesses, stand united in support of our parents' and grandparents' wishes, including as to the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers.". He's an outstanding young man. The four Spanos siblings each own 15%. Faye Spanos: A wonderful person, a wonderful life, Whos who of civic, sports leaders bid farewell to Alex Spanos, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Since I've been the head coach here, the local pro day has been really good to us. I found love and joy in doing it. In her estimation its necessary to overturn years of financial mismanagement by Dean, Michael, and Steve Cohen (executive vice president of The Spanos Corporation). Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos has been accused of "misogynistic" behavior, "self-dealing" and repeated "breaches of fiduciary duty" by his The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He later bought up nearly all the remaining shares of the team. Berberian accused Michael Spanos of falsely representing himself as a co-trustee of the family trust, and claimed Michael and Cohen played roles in aiding and abetting Deans breaches of fiduciary duty., The lawsuit also accused the Spanos brothers of misogynistic behavior and of actions designed to keep Dea in the dark from business dealings. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus). (AP Photo/LM Otero), Boise State nose tackle Scale Igiehon (90), linebacker Ezekiel Noa (7) and defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) set up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) signals after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Tennessee-Martin quarterback Dresser Winn (3) throws the ball as Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) pressures him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. He's 21-years-old. I know that they'll take full advantage of it. I'm not talking about moves. Chargers owner Dean Spanos sued by sister for financially Dean Spanos is pictured at a 2019 Chargers game. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 sixth-round Draft pick DT Scott Matlock, from Boise State. Boise State won 42-23. Spanos "Throughout this entire ordeal that was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has been unfailingly respectful of me and of my wishes. Gilbert Manzano covers the Los Angeles Rams for the O.C. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? The AG can seek to have the trustees removed from office so that trustees can be in place who can be relied on to take appropriate action.. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) runs with the ball during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Throughout this entire ordeal that was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has been unfailingly respectful of me and my wishes. He has a lot of learning to do, especially at that position. Berberian has sought to have the 36 percent stake of the team controlled by the Spanos trust sold as she claims the team is unable to fulfill its financial commitments to charitable causes due to the debt of the franchise. Spanos bought the San Diego Chargers for $72 million in 1984. I think that's the best thing about this is that you go into this team, this franchise, and you get to learn so much for people that are so knowledgeable, so talented, have been around it for a long time.

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