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Clippers fire Coach Vinny Del Negro

LOS ANGELES-Almost three weeks after the Los Angeles Clippers were knocked out of the Western Conference playoffs, the team decided to part ways with Coach Vinny Del Negro on Tuesday. 1 hour ago

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MLB BASEBALL

A's Straily masterful as he beats Darvish, Rangers

Dan Straily pitched the best game of his fledgling major league career Tuesday night, allowing just two singles over seven shutout innings as the A's beat the Texas Rangers and ace Yu Darvish 1-0.
NFL FOOTBALL

Woodson signs Raiders deal

ALAMEDA, Calif. - A day-long vigil by Raiders fans Tuesday paid off handsomely for both Charles Woodson and a hard-core group of his admirers.
NFL FOOTBALL

Title game's return excites ex-49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Roger Craig was 24 years old and in his second NFL season the only time a Super Bowl has been played in the Bay Area. Before Craig took the field at Stanford Stadium that day, veteran linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds pulled him aside and offered some advice.
MLB BASEBALL

David Murphy: Christmas in July: A Phillies shoppers guide

A couple of weeks ago, we used this space to advocate the shopping of Ryan Howard to general managers searching for power. With Howard struggling and hurt, it would be surprising to see any team willing to part with any sort of talent even if the Phillies were to assume his entire salary. It doesn...
MLB BASEBALL

Phils stop Marlins; Utley scratched with rib-cage pain

MIAMI - No one noticed Charlie Manuel when he entered the dugout at Marlins Park a few hours before a 7-3 Phillies win Tuesday. The 69-year-old manager dabbles in gallows humor - surviving a 162-game season requires it. He yelled in a high-pitched voice to call attention.
MLB BASEBALL

Max Scherzer dominates after first inning, leads Tigers past Indians

Max Scherzer took over the game Tuesday night, and there was nothing the Indians could do about it, as the Detroit Tigers earned a 5-1 decision at Progressive Field.
NBA BASKETBALL

Nate McLouth's walk-off homer against Yankees snaps Orioles' skid

With the possibility of freefalling into their worst losing skid in nearly two years, the Orioles received one of their best pitching performances of the season, two homers from reserve Chris Dickerson and a walk-off blast from Nate McLouth to finally beat the New York Yankees in extra innings.
MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Hatch was the Republican to win over on immigration

When Sen. Orrin G. Hatch took his seat on the dais for the Senate Judiciary Committee's debates on the immigration reform bill, the 79-year-old was not just one of 18 senators. He was the most sought-after vote.
NBA BASKETBALL

Jim Souhan: Timberwolves had a shot, but lacked insight, luck

The Minnesota Timberwolves will make the ninth pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Rodney Williams should be available.
NBA BASKETBALL

Cleveland Cavaliers win draft lottery, will pick No. 1 again

Hours before the draft lottery, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert wrote on his Twitter account that this would be the last lottery he attends for quite a few years.