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Most student athletes at Sacramento State worry about their performance in the game, but some athletes have to worry about paying the bills just to stay in college. Take the men's basketball team for example. Every member of the team is...

Kings head coach Keith Smart addresses the media following Tuesday's practice. Kings forward-center Chuck Hayes practiced full-contact today -- the latest step in his recovery from dislocating his left shoulder against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 5....

PHOTO CREDIT: Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) battles under the boards with Portland Trail Blazers' Marcus Camby, center, and teammate LaMarcus Aldridge, right, in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday in Portland, Ore. The Tra...

In the strident, contentious world of sports commentary, the death of Joe Paterno on Sunday has evoked a remarkable display of tolerance. The gist is this: Paterno was a man of great accomplishments but he had weaknesses like any human being, … Continue reading →

PORTLAND, Ore. - Jimmer Fredette scored 13 points off the bench in the Kings' 101-89 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night. That is significant in that it was the first time in Fredette's rookie season that he scored in double figures in con...

Coach Smart discusses Monday night's loss to Portland and the play of DeMarcus Cousins (18 points, 13 rebounds).

FIRST QUARTER Blazers 21, Kings 21 PORTLAND, Ore. - How bad was the first quarter on offense for both teams? The Kings and Blazers combined to make 14 shots, one more than the number of fouls called combined. The Kings made 6-of-19 shots (31.6 perce...

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Kings will be without Marcus Thornton after he re-aggravated his bruised left thigh. John Salmons (stomach virus) will play. How the Kings adjust without Thornton and Salmons' energy are among the things to watch tonight hen the K...

PHOTO CREDIT: Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, and San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair, left, reach for a rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 13, 2012, in San Antonio. Eric Gay. Associated Press. We're h...

Why would 25 private parking operators be eager to take over Sacramento’s downtown parking garages and meters? That’s how many have notified the city they are considering applying to manage the city’s facilities in exchange for paying hundreds of millions … Continue reading →