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LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 26, 2025Carol Davis, Raiders co-owner and widow of Al, dies at 93
Carol Davis, the Las Vegas Raiders' longtime co-owner and matriarch of the franchise, died Friday at 93, the team announced Sunday.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 26, 2025Reaves’ career night leads shorthanded Lakers past Kings
Austin Reaves' career night was enough to lead the Luka Doncic & LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers past the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
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MLB | Oct 26, 2025Max Scherzer eyes World Series history as Blue Jays, Dodgers clash in Game 3
The 2025 World Series will shift back to Los Angeles in a 1-1 tie as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays play Game 3 on Monday.
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UC DAVIS | Oct 26, 2025UC Davis Football Holds Off Late Charging Bears For Big Sky Road Victory
UC Davis football used an explosive first half to build out a lead big enough to hold off the late charging Northern Colorado Bears on Saturday.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 24, 2025Sabonis’ clutch put-back lifts Kings over Jazz in thriller
Domantas Sabonis' put-back bucket with six seconds to go acted as the difference in the Sacramento Kings' 105-104 win over Utah on Friday night.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 24, 2025Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones will start on Sunday against the Houston Texans as Brock Purdy (toe) misses a fourth-straight game.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 24, 2025Marc J. Spears on Kings GM Scott Perry: ‘He has a great basketball mind’
NBA writer and insider Marc J. Spears joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk all things Sacramento Kings as the 2025-26 season begins.
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NBA | Oct 24, 2025Marc Stein on the NBA-Gambling investigation & what comes next
NBA insider Marc Stein joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the ramifications of the NBA-Gambling allegations, talk Kings & more.
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NFL | Oct 24, 2025Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Week 8
CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his players to watch for in Week 8, talks waiver wire targets, and much more!
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 23, 2025John Lynch: 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk getting closer
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk are both closing in on a return to game action, says GM John Lynch
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NBA | Oct 23, 2025Kings rookie Nique Clifford (hamstring) to miss at least one week
The injury bug just keeps on biting--Sacramento Kings rookie wing Nique Clifford will miss at least one week due to a right hamstring strain.
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ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Oct 23, 2025Athletics’ Rooker, Langeliers, & Kurtz Named Silver Slugger Award Finalists
Athletics DH Brent Rookier, catcher Shea Langeliers, and star rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz have all been named Silver Slugger Award nominees.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 23, 2025Sam Amick on the potential fallout from the NBA Gambling probe
The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share his analysis on what happens next with the NBA Gambling probe.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 22, 2025Pro Bowl Games moving to Super Bowl week in Bay Area
The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl Games to Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, California this February, the league announced on Wednesday
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UC DAVIS | Oct 22, 2025UC Davis’ Caden Pinnick Named To Jerry Rice Award Watch List
UC Davis football's Caden Pinnick has been named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List as one of the top 22 freshmen in the nation.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 22, 202549ers announce series of roster moves
As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for this weekend's matchup against the Houston Texans, they also announced a series of roster moves.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Oct 22, 2025Reports: Giants finalizing hire of Vols’ Tony Vitello as manager
The San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to name Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their new manager, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 22, 2025Gary Gerould shares his fondest memories of Kings Opening Nights
Sacramento Kings radio voice Gary Gerould joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview Wednesday's season-opener in Phoenix.
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UC DAVIS | Oct 22, 2025Fresh off BYE, UC Davis football set to face Northern Colorado
Fresh off a BYE week, UC Davis football will look to secure a fifth-straight win on Saturday night when they face Northern Colorado on the road.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 22, 2025Stockton Kings announce coaching staff for 2025-26 season
The reigning NBA G League champion Stockton Kings have announced their coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season.
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SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Oct 21, 2025Sacramento State prepares for huge matchup against Montana
On this edition of Stingers Up, Jason Ross talks to Hornets players about Sacramento State football's matchup against Montana.
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SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Oct 21, 2025First Republic FC Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season
Sacramento Republic FC legend Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez announced his plans to retire following the 2025-26 season, and a look at what's next.
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Oct 21, 2025Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers ‘for sure’ still wants trade out of Vegas
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers would still welcome a trade out of Las Vegas, maintaining his preseason position…
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 21, 2025Preview: New-look Kings tip-off 2025-26 season in Phoenix
The Sacramento Kings will tip-off the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night when they face the Devin Booker and the Suns in Phoenix, Arizona.