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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.

Dancing in Silks pulls shocker in Breeders' Cup Sprint

Associated Press - Updated: 2:10 pm

Dancing in Silks has pulled off a huge upset in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint, winning a four-horse photo finish by a nose.

Martin opts for surgery, battles 'soft' label

By Sam Amick - Updated: 3:17 pm

When Kevin Martin addressed the media Friday to discuss his latest devastating injury, he was faced with questions typically reserved for radio talk shows or anonymous Internet postings.

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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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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.