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Doug Christie hopes to bring stability to Kings after firing of Mike Brown

Dec. 29, 2024 03:00 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Based on what he saw in a 132-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night after what he described as a “crazy 24 hours” following the firing of Mike Brown, interim coach Doug Christie thinks the Sacramento Kings are capable of turning things around. ...

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Northern California

Dec. 27, 2024 20:33 PM EST

PLYMOUTH, Calif. (AP) — A man was fatally shot during an encounter with a highway patrol officer in Northern California, authorities said Friday. The shooting occurred in Plymouth, a small town east of Sacramento. Authorities did not say specifically whether the officer shot the...

Jaden Ivey's 4-point play with 3 seconds left rallies Pistons past Kings 114-113

Dec. 27, 2024 01:06 AM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jaden Ivey converted a four-point play with 3 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons rallied past the struggling Sacramento Kings 114-113 on Thursday night. With the Pistons trailing by three, Ivey made a 3-pointer in the right corner and was fouled by...

Texas, Arizona State to meet in CFP clash of old vs. new Big 12 champs

Dec. 23, 2024 17:15 PM EST

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the...

Pacers use 70-point second half to rout Kings 122-95 for their fourth straight victory

Dec. 22, 2024 20:26 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers dominated the second half to rout the Sacramento Kings 122-95 on Sunday. Siakam scored 13 points after halftime, when the Pacers outscored the Kings 70-43 after the game was tied at 52 at...

Jacob Holt scores 23 to help Sacramento State beat Stanislaus State 98-47

Dec. 22, 2024 18:37 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Holt had 23 points in Sacramento State's 98-47 victory over Stanislaus State on Sunday. Holt also contributed five rebounds for the Hornets (3-9). Bailey Nunn scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc. Chudi...

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

Dec. 21, 2024 21:08 PM EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday. Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had a chance to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws but squandered the...

Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Sacramento State Hornets square off in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dec. 20, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Sacramento State Hornets (7-5) vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats (8-4) Albuquerque, New Mexico; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento State and Abilene Christian play at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Wildcats are 8-4 in non-conference play....

Sacramento State visits New Mexico on 3-game road slide

Dec. 19, 2024 03:57 AM EST

Sacramento State Hornets (7-4) at New Mexico Lobos (6-5) Albuquerque, New Mexico; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento State travels to New Mexico looking to end its three-game road skid. The Lobos have gone 6-3 at home. New Mexico is the top...

Sacramento State plays New Mexico, looks to break road slide

Dec. 18, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Sacramento State Hornets (7-4) at New Mexico Lobos (6-5) Albuquerque, New Mexico; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento State will attempt to break its three-game road skid when the Hornets play New Mexico. The Lobos are 6-3 on their home court....