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Sports Night: River Cats opener rains out

River Cats: Rain washes away season opener

The River Cats’ season opener against the Tacoma Rainiers is rained out Thursday. It’s the first time weather has postponed a game at Raley Field since 2011. The game will be rescheduled for Monday as part of a doubleheader.

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Voisin: Ranadive and Kings owners seemed to want a WNBA team, so where is it?

During the campaign to build the Golden 1 Center, we were tantalized with all sorts of attractions, from Kings games to concerts. And maybe a WNBA team. Despite the growing interest in women’s basketball, Sacramento is still missing a replacement for the Monarchs.

Joerger’s minor-league coaching past helps him juggle Kings’ lineups

With nothing gained in draft position by winning, the Kings had only eight players available for Tuesday’s win over Dallas. Coach Dave Joerger could be in a similar position Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. His minor-league experience equips him to adapt to sudden roster changes.

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49ers: Who are the team’s best fits at weak-side linebacker?

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A’s: Triggs leads Oakland to four-game split with Angels

Andrew Triggs pitches into the sixth inning for his second major league win, Ryon Healy homers to cap a four-run third and the A’s beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Thursday for a season-opening four-game split.

Giants: S.F. loses first four-game series in Arizona since 2008

Jake Lamb hits a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beats San Francisco 9-3 Thursday to win a four-game series over the Giants at Chase Field for the first time in nine years. Aaron Hill hits a solo homer for the Giants, who are 1-3 for the first time since 2012.

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Sharks: Lucic has hat trick in Oilers’ victory

Milan Lucic scores three goals in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers take a big step toward claiming home-ice advantage in the first round of the postseason by beating the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in a possible playoff preview.

Masters: Hoffman soars, Dustin Johnson withdraws

Charley Hoffman makes seven birdies over his last 11 holes for a 7-under 65 Thursday at Augusta National. His four-shot lead is the largest for the opening round at the Masters in 62 years. Dustin Johnson, No. 1 in the world, is forced to withdraw due to an injury caused by a fall on a staircase Wednesday.

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This story was originally published April 6, 2017 at 10:31 PM with the headline "Sports Night: River Cats opener rains out."

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