Kings Fall To Pelicans Despite 43 Points From FoxZion Williamson had 31 points and six rebounds, Steven Adams made a pair of clutch free throws with 17.9 seconds remaining, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 43-point performance by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and beat the Kings 128-123 Sunday night.
Jenkins Lifts Pacific Past Loyola Marymount 58-49Daniss Jenkins posted 18 points as Pacific defeated Loyola Marymount 58-49 on Saturday.
White Sox Finalize Deal With Athletics Closer HendriksLiam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. The move became official on Friday.
Browns-Chiefs Preview: 'There's Something Very, Very Special About Cleveland,' Says CBS's Amy TraskThe Browns boast one of the NFL's better running games, but will that be enough to keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
San Jose Sharks Open Season With 4-3 Shootout Win Over Arizona CoyotesMartin Jones stopped Clayton Keller in a shootout and the San Jose Sharks bounced back after Arizona's Phil Kessel scored with 3.2 seconds left in regulation, beating the Coyotes 4-3 Thursday night.
49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh Becomes Jets New Head CoachThe New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. They think they found their guy in Robert Saleh.
Lillard Has 40, Blazers tIe Team Record for 3s To Beat Kings 132-126Damian Lillard scored eight of his season-high 40 points in the final four minutes, and the Portland Trail Blazers tied a franchise record with 23 3-pointers to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-126 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Northern California Native Aaron Rodgers Publicly Criticizes Gov. Newsom Over His Handling Of The PandemicGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly slammed government leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom for his handling of the pandemic.
Kings
NBA Players Could Assist With COVID-19 Vaccination AdvocacyNBA players could help expedite the vaccine rollout by setting an example.
Kings Fall To Pelicans Despite 43 Points From FoxZion Williamson had 31 points and six rebounds, Steven Adams made a pair of clutch free throws with 17.9 seconds remaining, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 43-point performance by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and beat the Kings 128-123 Sunday night.
Kings Hold Off Pacers 127-122 With Replay HelpThe Sacramento Kings beat the Pacers 127-122 on Monday night.
Raptors Win 144-123 Over Kings, Set Franchise Scoring RecordToronto made 20 3-pointers and the Raptors set a franchise record for scoring while winning for the second time this season, 144-123 over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
Preseason Home Opener Brings Changes On And Off The Court For Sacramento KingsThe Sacramento Kings faced off against the Golden State Warriors for the first of two final preseason games Tuesday, nine months after fans left the Golden 1 Center for the last time.
Kings Hope Faster Pace Helps End Playoff DroughtThe quest to make it back to the postseason has been a long, slow trip for the Sacramento Kings.
Athletics
White Sox Finalize Deal With Athletics Closer HendriksLiam Hendriks saw the talent the Chicago White Sox had and knew he wanted to join the team. The move became official on Friday.
Astros Clinch ALDS, Power Past Athletics 11-6Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Michael Brantley's two-run shot in the fourth inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 11-6 on Thursday to clinch their home-run heavy AL Division Series in four games.
A's Stay Alive In ALDS With 9-7 Win Over Astros In Game 3Oakland, down 2-1 in the ALDS, again faces elimination in Game 4 of a best-of-five series on Thursday.
A's Facing Elimination After 5-2 Loss To Astros In ALDS Game 2George Springer hit two homers and the Houston Astros kept making more noise in the playoffs, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
Astros Rally Past Athletics 10-5 In ALDS Opener
Pinder Delivers Timely Hit, A's Advance In Playoffs At LastThe Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder’s go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated costly walks by Chicago’s relievers to rally past the White Sox 6-4 on Thursday and win the decisive third game of their AL wild-card round series.
Raiders
Derek Carr Rallies Raiders to 32-31 Win Over Broncos In Season FinaleA late Derek Carr rally lifted the Las Vegas Raiders over the Denver Broncos in Sunday's season finale.
Dolphins Drop Raiders 26-25 With Last-Second FGThe Raiders chose to run down the clock for a go-ahead field goal instead of trying for a touchdown with Josh Jacobs going down on purpose at the 1-yard line and Derek Carr taking a knee to set up Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard field goal with 19 seconds left.
Raiders Lose Carr, Fall To Chargers In Overtime 30-27The Raiders' playoff hopes continued to fade after Justin Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over Las Vegas on Thursday night.
Raiders Playoff Hopes Dwindle In 44-27 Loss To ColtsT.Y. Hilton caught two touchdown passes from Philip Rivers, Jonathan Taylor rushed for a career-best 150 yards and two scores, and the Indianapolis Colts solidified their spot in the AFC playoff race with a 44-27 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Raiders Stun Jets With Game-Winning Hail MaryFacing an all-out blitz and a loss to winless New York Jets, Derek Carr heaved a perfectly placed 46-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III — who was in man-to-man, or Cover Zero, coverage with rookie cornerback Lamar Jackson — with 5 seconds left to lift the Las Vegas Raiders to a 31-28 victory Sunday.
Former Raider Vontaze Burfict Arrested In Vegas On Battery ChargeFormer Oakland Raiders player Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who in 2019 received the most severe punishment in league history for a helmet-to-helmet hit, was arrested Saturday in Las Vegas, according to court records.
Sharks
San Jose Sharks Open Season With 4-3 Shootout Win Over Arizona CoyotesMartin Jones stopped Clayton Keller in a shootout and the San Jose Sharks bounced back after Arizona's Phil Kessel scored with 3.2 seconds left in regulation, beating the Coyotes 4-3 Thursday night.
NHL Postpones Draft Amid Continuing Coronavirus PandemicCoronavirus concerns, which forced hockey season into hiatus, have pushed back the 2020 NHL Draft as well.
Hoffman, Ekblad Lead Panthers Past Sharks 5-3Evgenii Dadonov and Mike Hoffman scored, Aaron Ekblad had two assists and the slumping Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-3 Monday.
Flames Use Fast Start To Beat Sharks 6-2Milan Lucic and Tobias Rieder scored in a span of 34 seconds early in the first period, Matthew Tkachuk added a highlight-reel tally in the third, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 on Monday night.
Hughes, Virtanen Lead Streaking Canucks Past Sharks, 5-2Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jake Virtanen put Vancouver ahead and the first-place Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to extend their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.
Kessel, Hall Score Twice Each, Lead Coyotes Over Sharks 6-3Phil Kessel and Taylor Hall each scored twice to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the San Jose Sharks 6-3 Tuesday night.
49ers
49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh Becomes Jets New Head CoachThe New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. They think they found their guy in Robert Saleh.
Katie Sowers, 49ers Pioneering Assistant Coach, Won't Return In 2021Offensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl, will not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.
Loss To Seahawks Brings 49ers' Disappointing, Injury-Plagued 2020 Season To An EndAfter an injury-plagued campaign that ended with more than a month on the road, the San Francisco 49ers are happy finally to put the disappointing 2020 season behind them.
Third-String Beathard Throws 3 TDs As 49ers Stun CardinalsThe San Francisco 49ers limped into Saturday's game with no more playoff hopes and a group that included third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard, unheralded running back Jeff Wilson and several defensive backups.
A 49ers Turnaround: From Super Bowl To Losing SeasonWhile the defending NFC champion 49ers would have had to win their last three games just to break even and avoid a losing season, they won't even be able to do that after a 41-33 loss Sunday to the Dallas Cowboys, who took the lead for good with scores after Nick Mullens threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter.
49ers To Finish Playing Home Games In Arizona Amid Extended Santa Clara RestrictionsFollowing an extension of a temporary ban on contact sports in Santa Clara County amid a surging coronavirus pandemic, the San Francisco 49ers will finish out the regular season practicing and playing home games in Arizona.
Golf
Tiger Woods Wins Masters For First Time In 14 YearsFallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.
Phil Mickelson Shoots 12-Under 60 At La Quinta In 2019 DebutPhil Mickelson still feels as young as ever. He still plays that way, too.
Phil Mickelson Takes All In $9 Million Match Play Event Against Tiger WoodsMickelson, the three-time Masters champion, won 1-up with a last-hole birdie.
Brandt Snedeker Holds 3-Stroke Lead Over Phil Mickelson At Safeway OpenPhil Mickelson followed his opening 65 with a 69 to join Michael Thompson (65) and Ryan Moore (67) at 10 under.
A Year After Devastating Wildfires, Safeway Open Aims To Help Napa RebuildWith plenty of work still to be done, Safeway and the PGA Tour are pledging 100 percent of this year's ticket sales to Napa fire relief efforts
Tiger Woods Caps Off Amazing Comeback With A WinWoods delivered the perfect ending to his amazing return from four back surgeries on Sunday with a performance that felt like old times.
Republic
Republic FC Signs Sacramento Native Rafael Jauregui, 15, To Professional ContractSacramento Republic FC signed 15-year-old midfielder Rafael Jauregui to a professional contract Monday.
Republic Keeper Rafa Diaz Nominated For USL Save Of The MonthRepublic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz’s week 8 performance against Reno 1868 FC has earned him a nomination for USL Save of the Month – August.
Republic FC Game Postponed Due To Positive Coronavirus TestA positive coronavirus test result delayed the Sac Republic game against Orange County SC Wednesday evening.
Sacramento Republic FC Player Tests Positive For COVID-19A Republic FC player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Sac Republic FC Replaces Stolen Equipment For Stockton Youth ClubA youth soccer team in Stockton has new equipment thanks to Sacramento Republic FC.
Republic FC Promotes Academy Director Mark Briggs To Head CoachThe Sacramento Republic FC announced Monday Mark Briggs will serve as their next head coach.