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By Janie McCauley - Updated: 8:15 pm

BERKELEY -- California tailback Jahvid Best sustained a concussion and was taken to the emergency room after he leapt high into the air, flipped over a defender and landed on the back of his head in the end zone.

Davis downs Cal Poly, 23-10

By The Associated Press - Published: 5:27 pm

Greg Denham completed 21 of 36 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown and Sean Kelley kicked three field goals Saturday in UC Davis' 23-10 victory over Cal Poly.

Thunder making more noise

By Joe Davidson - Updated: 10:35 am

A year ago, Jackson Cummings limped and labored through a trying junior season. His feet and legs hurt as fatigue from being a year-round athlete and a full academic load wore on him.

Rocklin defeats Del Oro 24-21

Hornets hold on to beat Northern Colorado

By The Associated Press - Published: 2:33 pm

Jake Croxdale ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns and Sacramento State took a 31-0 halftime lead and held on for a 38-35 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday.

Zenyatta wins 14th in a row in Breeders' Cup Classic - 4:53pm
Martin opts for surgery, battles 'soft' label - 6:15pm
Ailene Voisin: Martin's injury forces shuffle at point guard - 9:57am
Kids thrived under longtime youth coach - 12:50am
Westphal's college coaching experience pays off - 12:53am
Dimino leads No. 7 Del Campo past rival Casa Roble - 10:35am
TV / Radio - 12:56am
Raye has Gannon's backing - 12:53am

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Martin's injury forces shuffle at point guard

The very protective company line holds that very little has changed. No radical shifts, Kings coach Paul Westphal says. Kevin Martin moves toward wrist surgery, Beno Udrih slips into the starting backcourt, but Tyreke Evans remains the point guard.

Kids thrived under longtime youth coach

Rod Thompson was on jury duty this week. He walked through the Sacramento courthouse and paused for a moment at the sight of so many teenage boys about to be sentenced for any number of transgressions.

Westphal's college coaching experience pays off

Recently, I was talking with Jerry Reynolds, the Kings' director of player personnel, about how this year's team was more fun to watch.

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Thunder making more noise

A year ago, Jackson Cummings limped and labored through a trying junior season. His feet and legs hurt as fatigue from being a year-round athlete and a full academic load wore on him.