http://www.mail.com/people/975564-vinny-del-negro.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/975564-vinny-del-negro.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101296-clippers-wont-offer-del-negro-deal-coach.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team said Tuesday he won't be offered a contract when his current one expires at the end of June. He is just the second coach to leave the team with a winning record, ... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101296-clippers-wont-offer-del-negro-deal-coach.html 2013-05-21T21:42:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies are very happy after finally getting a bit of payback for their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a year ago. They also made a bit of NBA history. Memphis became only the 10th team in NBA history to win four straight after trailing 0-2 — and the first to win the next four all by double digits. The Grizzlies w... Sat, 04 May 2013 07:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html 2013-05-04T07:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies refused to be pushed around, especially on their home court, and now they're headed back to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons. Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:01:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html 2013-05-04T06:01:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Blake Griffin's sprained right ankle is hurting enough that he didn't start Game 6 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies, though he is active and on the bench. Griffin was limping after the shootaround and moved slowly as he shot jumpers in warmups testing his ankle Friday night. Coach Vinny Del Negro started Lam... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:32:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html 2013-05-04T01:32:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Blake Griffin's ankle injury and moved within a victory of clinching their first-round playoff series. Zach Randolph scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-93 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series. "It c... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:20:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html 2013-05-01T08:20:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph click together, the Memphis Grizzlies are very, very tough to beat. Gasol and Randolph had 24 points apiece and led a strong rebounding effort by the Grizzlies in a 104-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday that evened their first-round playoff series at 2-all. "The... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:41:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html 2013-04-28T15:41:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis bench has been missing in action through the first two games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Those reserves are starting to show they can hold their own on the floor and help keep the Grizzlies in this series. Quincy Pondexter scored 10 of his 13 points in the second half, including eight in the final stanza, and the Gr... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html 2013-04-26T07:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Randolph's fast start helped the Memphis Grizzlies return to their inside dominance. Randolph had 13 of his 27 points in the first quarter, and he finished with 11 rebounds and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 on Thursday night to pull within 2-1 in this first-round series. "Zach was huge," M... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html 2013-04-26T05:58:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, then got the ball in the hands of All-Star Chris Paul with the score tied and overtime looming. That's when Paul went to work, fighting off Tony Allen's defense as he tried to drive to the right baseline. Paul got there and put up a one-handed running jumper that went ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html 2013-04-23T07:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2027994-sacramento-rallies-to-kings-season-finale.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Was this the end for the Kings in Sacramento? The chatter around Sleep Train Pavilion centered on that question Wednesday night. With NBA owners debating whether to approve the franchise's sale and relocation to Seattle, the ever-faithful fans of the Sacramento Kings pushed the uncertainty aside and did what they have done for pa... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:42:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2027994-sacramento-rallies-to-kings-season-finale.html 2013-04-18T12:42:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004150-clippers-beat-lakers-109-95-to-win-division-title.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul held up the red T-shirt reading 'Can't Stop Los Angeles' for a quick postgame photo. He didn't put it on, and neither did his Clippers teammates. There was no celebrating on court or in the locker room after they beat the Lakers 109-95 on Sunday to clinch the Clippers' first Pacific Division title in franchise history against... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:03:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004150-clippers-beat-lakers-109-95-to-win-division-title.html 2013-04-08T03:03:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997162-clippers-beat-suns-126-101-record-50th-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers got their franchise-record 50th victory in their fourth try. It didn't come without some fireworks that had nothing to do with celebrating. DeAndre Jordan had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Paul added 14 points and 12 assists, and Los Angeles led all the way in beating the last-place Phoenix Suns 126-101 on Wednesday nigh... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:16:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997162-clippers-beat-suns-126-101-record-50th-win.html 2013-04-04T06:16:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987846-duncans-34-leads-spurs-clippers-104-102.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan had a season-high 34 points, including a game-winning three-point play with 2.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 104-102 on Friday night. Duncan also had 11 rebounds for San Antonio (55-17), which won its seventh straight at home. Tony Parker added 24 points and eight assists and Tiag... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:33:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987846-duncans-34-leads-spurs-clippers-104-102.html 2013-03-30T03:33:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1981542-nowitzki-paul-33-mavs-beat-clippers-ot.html DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks finally have a win over one of the top four teams headed to the Western Conference playoffs — just in time for their own postseason push. Dirk Nowitzki had a season-high 33 points, including the first eight for Dallas in overtime, and the Mavericks moved within a game of .500 for the first time since mid-December with a ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1981542-nowitzki-paul-33-mavs-beat-clippers-ot.html 2013-03-27T05:57:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939942-nuggets-win-seventh-straight-rout-clippers-107-92.html DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers managed to slow down the Denver Nuggets. For a half. "We still had momentum on our side, even though it wasn't with the fast tempo and the fast pace that we normally play at," Nuggets coach George Karl said after Denver raced to a 107-92 win over the surging Clippers on Thursday night. ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:33:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939942-nuggets-win-seventh-straight-rout-clippers-107-92.html 2013-03-08T07:33:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882158-paul-scores-25-to-lead-clippers-knicks-102-88.html NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Paul preserved the big lead that Jamal Crawford helped build, then they both looked elsewhere for the key to this Clippers victory. "I think the game ball goes to Grant Hill," Paul said. Hill led the defensive effort that limited Carmelo Anthony to one basket in the fourth quarter, and Los Angeles pulled away for a 102-88 victory ove... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882158-paul-scores-25-to-lead-clippers-knicks-102-88.html 2013-02-10T23:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1868890-without-griffin-clippers-fall-98-90-to-wizards.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were missing Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. The Washington Wizards won the game. Tread carefully around Randy Wittman when trying to connect those two thoughts. "Hey, listen, we played enough games this year without players," the Wizards coach said. "Don't give me the (bull) about who was here and who wasn't here.... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1868890-without-griffin-clippers-fall-98-90-to-wizards.html 2013-02-05T03:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics keep rolling without Rajon Rondo. Not even a late comeback by one of the NBA's best teams could keep Boston from beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since a knee injury ended their star point guard's season. "A lot of people say that we don't have a chance to go to the playoff... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html 2013-02-03T21:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston. Joakim Noah and Luol Deng were picked from the Bulls, who have stayed in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the season-long absence... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html 2013-01-25T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1839634-thunder-beat-clippers-109-97-to-extend-west-lead.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming off a loss two nights earlier in Denver, the Oklahoma City Thunder were more interested in bouncing back with a win than making any statements against the Clippers. Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Thunder won 109-97 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams with the two best records in the NBA. "We'... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1839634-thunder-beat-clippers-109-97-to-extend-west-lead.html 2013-01-23T06:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1800978-clippers-beat-lakers-107-102-to-2-game-skid.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles belongs to the Clippers right now, and they're looking for much more than city dominance at this point. Chris Paul had 30 points and 13 assists, Blake Griffin added 24 points, and the Clippers led all the way in a 107-102 victory on Friday night, giving them two wins in two games this season against their Staples Center co-t... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1800978-clippers-beat-lakers-107-102-to-2-game-skid.html 2013-01-05T07:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1796950-warriors-hand-clippers-2nd-straight-loss-115-94.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry's shooting stroke flowed so smoothly he swished shots without even looking at the basket. At one point, the Los Angeles Clippers cornered Curry on the sideline near the Golden State Warriors' bench. The 6-foot-10 Lamar Odom tried to crowd Curry out of bounds, and the diminutive point guard never hesitated to chuck up t... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1796950-warriors-hand-clippers-2nd-straight-loss-115-94.html 2013-01-03T06:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1795600-son-la-clippers-owner-dead-malibu.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was found dead of an apparent drug overdose at his Malibu home, authorities said Wednesday. The body of 32-year-old Scott Ashley Sterling was found shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Los Angeles County coroner's Lt. Larry Dietz said. The 77-year-old Donald Sterling, a billionaire real... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1795600-son-la-clippers-owner-dead-malibu.html 2013-01-03T01:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1792748-clippers-win-17th-row-finish-december-16-0.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — After their 17th consecutive victory gave them a perfect month, the Los Angeles Clippers finally paused to admire their achievement. "We got something extremely magical going on," said Caron Butler after the Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 107-96 on Sunday night to become the third team in NBA history to record a perfect month. "When we win... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1792748-clippers-win-17th-row-finish-december-16-0.html 2012-12-31T05:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers already have a December to remember. Sunday they can close it out in perfect fashion against a familiar foe — the same Utah team they rallied to beat 116-114 Friday night to earn their 16th straight win. If they extend their streak by beating the Jazz at home Sunday, they will join the 1995-96 Spurs and 1971-... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790734-clippers-beat-jazz-116-114-16th-straight-win.html 2012-12-29T09:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786776-clippers-beat-nuggets-112-100-14th-win-row.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers didn't finish their 14th consecutive victory well. They were good enough through the first three quarters that it didn't matter. Jamal Crawford led a dominant performance by the Los Angeles reserves with 22 points in a 112-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, extending the team's franchise-recor... Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1786776-clippers-beat-nuggets-112-100-14th-win-row.html 2012-12-26T06:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1783118-clippers-win-12th-straight-to-set-franchise-record.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers weren't ready to celebrate after they set a record for the longest winning streak in the annals of a franchise that has a long and agonizing history of futility. Chris Paul and company have bigger things in mind after breaking a 38-year-old club mark with their 12th consecutive victory, 97-85 over the Sacramento... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1783118-clippers-win-12th-straight-to-set-franchise-record.html 2012-12-22T08:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1778262-clippers-beat-hornets-93-77-11th-straight-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers' franchise record-tying 11th consecutive victory had owner Donald Sterling leading a "hip, hip hooray" chant in the locker room. Sterling grabbed the hand of coach Vinny Del Negro and held it up, exhorting his team, "Let's hear it for the coach." Then he told Del Negro, "Vinny, give me a hug" and the two men emb... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1778262-clippers-beat-hornets-93-77-11th-straight-win.html 2012-12-20T06:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Paul liked the way the Los Angeles Clippers grinded out an ugly win when they were challenged. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bulls 94-89 on Tuesday night for its seventh straight victory, the team's longest winning streak in two decades. Marco Belinelli hit a 3-pointer with less than ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html 2012-12-12T05:56:00Z