Chargers Sign Free-Agent Linebacker Keith Browner

The Chargers have signed free-agent linebacker Keith Browner, a former second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Browner, who played at USC, is a 6-foot 6-inch, 260-pound linebacker whom the Chargers say they also will use as a defensive lineman.

Three of Browner’s brothers, Ross (Bengals), Joey (Vikings) and Jim (Bengals), have played in the NFL. Keith Browner also has played for the 49ers and Raiders.

POINT LOMA NAZARENE

Carroll Land, Point Loma Nazarene College athletic director, will be on sabbatical for part of next year, the school announced.

Ben Foster will be the acting director in his place. Ted Anderson, varsity basketball assistant for past two years, will take over Foster’s duties as head basketball coach for next season.

The school also announced that Mike Farrand, a former assistant coach, will be the head soccer coach next season, replacing Mark Helpert, who resigned.

FOOTBALL

Two San Dieguito High School football players have made decisions on where they will attend college.

Guard Mike McCune said he will play football at Dartmouth. He also was recruited by Air Force, Army, Cornell and Penn.

Offensive tackle Russ Roth has committed to UC Davis.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Dave Rolls hit his 11th home run and Chuck Graham and Mark Trafton each had three hits Wednesday as the University of San Diego snapped a 10-game losing streak with an 11-3 nonconference college baseball victory over UC San Diego at Cunningham Stadium.

Tony Battilega (4-4), James Ferguson and Mike Newby combined on a seven-hitter for USD (18-24). UCSD, ranked No. 8 in NCAA Division III, fell to 20-11.