Sports Night: Fox energizes Kings franchise
Kings: De’Aaron Fox energizes the franchise. How Sacramento can help this excitement survive
The Sacramento Kings have two rookie point guards, De’Aaron Fox and Frank Mason III, after the NBA draft and could benefit from a veteran at the position.
Today’s video: Kings draft picks Fox, Mason, Jackson and Giles get loud and warm welcome
Kings keep the youth movement going and waive Arron Afflalo
The Kings waive Arron Afflalo on Friday. Sacramento has Buddy Hield, Malachi Richardson and possibly Bogdan Boganovic at shooting guard.
Wait, did the Sacramento Kings win the draft? National media says so
One day removed from the 2017 NBA Draft, analysts praise the Kings’ draft haul headlined by Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox.
NBA: Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge throws shade at Sacramento after canceled workout
After Kansas forward Josh Jackson canceled a workout with the Celtics in Sacramento, Danny Ainge says that “There’s nothing to do in Sacramento.”
A’s: Davis, Joyce homer, Oakland beats White Sox 3-0
Khris Davis and Matt Joyce homer, Jharel Cotton pitches three-hit ball into the sixth inning before leaving with a blister on his right thumb and the A’s beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0.
Giants: Cespedes, Duda power Mets over S.F. 11-4
Yoenis Cespedes has three hits including a two-run homer and Lucas Duda has three hits including a solo blast as the New York Mets defeat the Giants 11-4. San Francisco has lost 10 of its last 11.
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Track and field: Inspired by Wonder Woman, this track star just competed while pregnant — again
Alysia Montano, who calls herself “that pregnant runner” in her Twitter bio, is making headlines for entering the USATF Outdoor Championships while five months pregnant.
She won Olympic gold, he 49ers Super Bowls. At Sac State, Carter family glory aligns.
Michael Carter, a former 49er who coaches daughter Michelle in shot put, made history in Sacramento in 1979. She’s competing at the USA Track & Field championships.
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This story was originally published June 23, 2017 at 10:43 PM with the headline "Sports Night: Fox energizes Kings franchise."