Clippers decide on Del Negro

Basketball Betting Lines

07/07/2010 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to hire Vinny Del Negro as their next head coach.

Del Negro and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey were finalists for the position and both had interviews on Monday. The Clippers released a statement Tuesday night saying they had reached an agreement in principle with Del Negro. The team said additional information will be made available on Wednesday,

The 43-year-old Del Negro had one season and about $2 million remaining on his contract with the Bulls when he was fired. He compiled an 82-82 regular season record to go with a 4-8 postseason record over two turbulent years with the team. The Bulls finished with a 41-41 mark in each season and were ousted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of this year's playoffs.

Prior to his coaching stint with Chicago, Del Negro spent 13 seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, San Antonio, Milwaukee, Phoenix and Golden State, averaging 9.1 points and 3.2 assists in 771 career regular season games. He also spent parts of three seasons playing in Italy.

The Clippers needed a replacement for interim head coach Kim Hughes, who was relieved of his duties following this past season. Hughes, who took over behind the bench after the resignation of Mike Dunleavy on February 4, finished the season with an 8-25 record as the Clippers went 29-53 and landed third in the Pacific Division.

The Clippers have not recorded a winning season since going 47-35 in 2005-06, which was the last time the club advanced to the postseason. That year, LA topped Denver in five games before falling in a seven-game Western semifinal against Phoenix.

Offsmaker Basketball Betting News

<< A-Rod creeps closer to 600 HR with two in Yankees' win
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Rodriguez hit his 21st career grand slam and CC Sabathia pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, as the New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics, 6-1, in the middle installment of a three-game series. Rodri

<< White Sox edge Angels; Peavy leaves with injury
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Rios homered and finished with two RBI, as the Chicago White Sox edged the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4-1, in the continuation of a four-game series. Chicago starting pitcher Jake Peavy left the g

<< A-Ram leads Cubs over D'Backs
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aramis Ramirez belted a pair of two-run homers, and the Chicago Cubs secured back-to-back road wins for the first time since late May with a 6-4 decision over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the middle install

<< Royals edge Mariners, win fourth straight series
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Zack Greinke pitched seven dominant innings and Wilson Betemit drove in all of Kansas City's runs, as the Royals held on to edge the Seattle Mariners, 3-2, in the middle contest of a three-game series. Grein

<< Smith's homer caps incredible 9th inning comeback as Rockies top Cards
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seth Smith capped an improbable nine-run rally in the ninth inning with a game-ending three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies recorded their largest ninth-inning comeback in franchise history with a

Smith's HR caps incredible 9th inning comeback as Rockies top Cards >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seth Smith capped an improbable nine-run rally in the ninth inning with a game-ending three-run homer, and the Colorado Rockies recorded their largest ninth-inning comeback in franchise history with a

Dodgers down Marlins at Chavez Ravine >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Casey Blake homered to back the solid pitching of Vicente Padilla as the Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Florida Marlins, 7-3, in the middle portion of a three- game se

Marlins option Volstad >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins optioned starting pitcher Chris Volstad to Triple-A New Orleans following Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Volstad permitted five hits and five runs over three-plus

ESPN reports Bosh joining Wade in Miami >>
MIAMI (AP) -ESPN is reporting Chris Bosh has decided to join the Miami Heat and play alongside Dwyane Wade, citing a ``person with knowledge of the situation.''Henry Thomas, the agent for both Bosh and Wade, did not return calls or e-mails early Wed

Report: Bosh to join Wade in Miami >>
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While LeBron James is set to unveil which team he'll play for next on Thursday, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are reportedly teaming up together with the Miami Heat. According to the Sun-Sentinel,

El Duque expected to throw Tuesday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds. 

Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.

Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

Additional baseball lines and World Series odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.