Sports Night: Kings sluggish in loss to Trail Blazers
Kings: They can’t keep up with Portland
Damian Lillard has 15 points and matches his career high with 13 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers outclass a Kings team that never found its legs, falling 112-97 Tuesday night at Moda Center.
Ailene Voisin: Cousins a shoo-in for All-Star Game
Within a matter of weeks, the Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins had turned around his season, wedged his team into the playoff conversation, and oh, yeah, scored a total of 104 points in back-to-back games. Cousins should be among the All-Star reserves announced on Thursday, as voted in by NBA coaches.
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49ers: Armstead liked Kelly’s approach at Oregon
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead played for new 49ers coach Chip Kelly while at Oregon. The rookie says his college coach was honest, a quality not all recruits pick up from prospective coaches. “He told me during my home visit there was a possibility he might leave (Oregon),” Armstead tells The Bee’s Matt Barrows.
NFL: Levi’s Stadium preparing for Super Bowl, El Niño
Sunny weather allows the Levi’s Stadium field to be painted for Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. The NFL is midway through transforming the 49ers’ facility to the site of the nation’s biggest sporting event, and keeping an eye on the weather reports.
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Republic FC: Team announces its USL schedule
Republic FC will begin its third USL season on the road on March 25 against Seattle Sounders FC 2. Its first home league match will be April 2 against Arizona United SC at Bonney Field.
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This story was originally published January 26, 2016 at 10:43 PM with the headline "Sports Night: Kings sluggish in loss to Trail Blazers."