The Clippers told Del Negro, their coach for three seasons, they would not renew his contract when his deal expires at the end of June. Del Negro told The Times that being let go was “hard to take.” He added: “You try not to ever be surprised, but it is … Continue reading
In his typical deliberate fashion, Clippers owner Donald Sterling waited until almost three weeks after the season was over to inform Del Negro that the team wasn’t going to give him a contract extension. After the Clippers lost in the Western Conference first-round playoffs to the Memphis Grizzlies, Sterling … Continue reading
Defensive back Charles Woodson signed a one-year deal with the Raiders Tuesday night. And while the fan support (see previous blog) surely played a factor so did $4.3 million, which is what Woodson can earn including incentives. That includes a $700,000 signing bonus for a 36-year-old player who had very … Continue reading
Del Negro Out As Clippers Coach LOS ANGELES — Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit. Following one of the best seasons in franchise history, the Clippers said Tuesday that Del Negro won’t be offered a new contract when his … Continue reading
Sharks draw even in series, add to Kings’ road woes Sharks Even Series With Kings VIDEO PLAYLIST Sharks Even Series With Kings Sharks Even Series With Kings Burns On Game 3 Win, Transitioning To Forward Burns On Game 3 Win, Transitioning To Forward SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton set the … Continue reading
Burney’s Bytes Scott M. Burnstein, covered high school sports for both the Detroit Free Press and the Oakland Press, and is the author of the 2006 regional best-selling book, The Motor City Mafia – A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit.
Burney’s Bytes Scott M. Burnstein, covered high school sports for both the Detroit Free Press and the Oakland Press, and is the author of the 2006 regional best-selling book, The Motor City Mafia – A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit.
Lots of stuff coming up for you guys. I’ll be on UT-TV from 8-9pm again tonight, but this time I’ll be wearing a Raiders hat and at one point I say something about a certain rookie that might get me banned from Chargers Park (if I wasn’t already). That’s … Continue reading
Some add-on information to the news of Max Starks signing with the San Diego Chargers: According to ProFootballTalk, the contract Starks signed is for one year. This certainly isn’t a Jared Gaither-type deal. It’s amazing how Tom Telesco is building a team that could possibly make a run … Continue reading
Welcome Back, CWood A big, hearty return welcome to the one and only Charles Woodson to Oaktown! I am somewhat surprised and ultimately thrilled that CWood24 was available in the open market and that the rebuilding Raiders were able to secure the services of arguably the best defensive back of … Continue reading
