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Sports Night: ‘Decent’ debut for rookie Cauley-Stein

Bee Sports Staff

July 10, 2015 11:04 PM

Kings: Cauley-Stein scores 11 in Kings’ summer league loss

Rookie center Willie Cauley-Stein scores 11 points with five rebounds and two blocks in his summer league debut for the Kings, who lose 90-68 to the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas. “Not good, not bad, just kind of decent,” is how Cauley-Stein sums up his game. “I had some good plays, but I had some plays where I’d tip a ball I could get but they’d get and they’d score. That type of stuff.”

Hometown Report by Joe Davidson: ‘I had no idea Kenny was so sick’

The last time former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch saw Kenny Stabler, in February, the quarterback looked fit and typically upbeat. That’s why Stabler’s death Wednesday at 69 from colon cancer was a surprise to many. “I had no idea Kenny was so sick,” said Branch, 66. “I’m so sad to hear this. I loved that man. When I last saw Kenny, he looked great. He had the pearly white teeth, the stories. It was wonderful.”

A’s: Weak hitting continues

The A’s continue to sputter at the plate in a 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Oakland has scored two or fewer runs four times in the last six games.

Pence hits grand slam as Giants crush Phillies

Hunter Pence hit a grand slam as part of an eight-run fourth inning against former All-Star Cole Hamels, and the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2 at AT&T Park. San Francisco collected 22 hits, their most ever at AT&T Park.

River Cats’ rally falls short against Fresno

The River Cats scored four runs in the eighth inning but lost to the Fresno Grizzlies 8-5 at Raley Field. Kevin Frandsen keyed the rally with a two-run triple.

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