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Digit Al

The Oakland Athletics Top Priorities In The Offseason

The Oakland Athletics are coming off of a surprising season where they finished 97-65 and a playoff berth. While 2018 was an extremely successful season, Billy Beane will obviously be looking to continue the success into the 2019 season. With their payroll expected to stay around where it is, the Athletics might not make a huge move in free agency but have pieces on the their roster that could lead to a successful 2019.
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Chris Verlod

Fresh Off The Road; The Grant Naper Show with Doug Christie – 11/05

The Kings are the topic of the discussion, as fresh off a 3 and 1 road trip with a lost last night to the Bucks. Grant, Doug and Jay discuss the teams loss vs the Bucks and how the team looked compared to the wins the team got prior to the Bucks game, as well as a little NFL talk, including a Monday Night Football preview.
6 years ago
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game between th...
Chris Verlod

Airmailed: The Lo-Down: 11/6

On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down Damien and Jason cover everything the NFL, NBA, and College Football. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the ...
Chris Verlod

Incredible And Odd: The Lo-Down – 11/5

On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down Damien and Jason cover everything from the Sacramento Kings, NFL, NBA, and College Football. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

UPDATE: Floyd Mayweather Backs Out Of New Years Eve Fight

Floyd Mayweather is returning to combat sports, but instead of boxing, he is stepping into the Octagon to face off with Japanese Kickboxers Tenshin Nasukawa. They are set to have the fight on New Year's Eve inside Tokyo's Saitama Super Arena.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court du...
Chris Verlod

Messed Around And Got A Triple-Double: The Lo-Down – 11/2

On the Friday edition of the Lo-Down Damien covers everything from the Sacramento Kings, the NBA, and the NFL. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
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SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 01: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Derek Carr #4 ...
Chris Verlod

Battle of the BAYsement: The Lo-Down – 11/1

On the Thursday edition of the Lo-Down Damien and Jason cover everything from the NFL, NBA, Sacramento Kings, and Fantasy Football. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
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Digit Al

Nick Mullens Shines, Derek Carr Benched As 49ers Embarrass Raiders, 34-3

Nick Mullens finished the night completing 16 of his 22 passes for three touchdowns and 262 yards good for a passer rating of 151.3 in the San Francisco 49ers 34-3 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Derek Carr was also 16 of 22 but only threw for 171 yards and zero touchdowns and was sacked six times.
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Chris Verlod

Expect The Unexpected: The Lo-Down – 10/30

On the Tuesday edition of the Lo-Down Damien and Jason cover everything from the Sacramento Kings, NBA, NFL, and college football. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
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Matt George

WATCH: Jeff Van Gundy Says Kings’ Dave Joerger is Early Coach of the Year

The Kings are starting to get some serious national recognition.
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Frankie Cartoscelli

The Sacramento Kings [Continue To] Turn Heads

Buddy Hield continued his incredible play with 27 points and 5 rebounds on 10/17 shooting, including 5/7 from 3. De'Aaron Fox, who injured his lower back in the closing minutes of Monday's win in Miami, battled through the pain for 31 points and 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Fox has become the youngest player to ever post such numbers.
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Matt George

Spooky Good Time; The Lo-Down – 10/31/18

Damien Barling and Jason Ross present the Halloween edition of The Lo-Down.
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Digit Al

Recapping A Busy NFL Trade Deadline

The trade deadline saw five trades that moved Demaryius Thomas, Golden Tate, Dante Fowler, Ty Montgomery, and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
6 years ago
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Matt George

De’Aaron Fox Questionable Tonight vs Orlando with Back Strain

The Kings could be without their star point guard tonight against the Magic.
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Digit Al

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Announces Retirement

Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Rodgers-Cromartie announced that he was hanging up his cleats at the age of 32 in an emotional Instagram post.
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Digit Al

NFL To Add Fourth Game To It’s London Schedule In 2019

According to the NFL, four games will be played in London during the 2019 season. All three games this season were played at Wembley Stadium. Next season with an addition game being added to the schedule, there will be two games at Wembley Stadium and another two will be taking place at Tottenham's new White Hart Lane.
6 years ago
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 19: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts against the ...
Chris Verlod

“Vote No On Measure Pitino”: The Lo-Down – 10/29

On the Monday edition of the Lo-Down the guys talk about the World Series, NFL, and the Sacramento Kings. All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22:  LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game ...
Digit Al

‘Shut Up And Dribble’ Trailer Released

Shut Up And Dribble will report on the history revolving the National Basketball Association and how players have influenced and played roles in bringing social change. Former ESPN Sports Conglomerate Jemele Hill is narrating the documentary, along with Gotham Chopra as the director.
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Digit Al

Sacramento Kings Have More Wins Than The Lakers And Five Playoff Teams From Last Season

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2018-2019 Season with more wins than the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. After Friday night's game against Washington with a final score of 116-112, the Sacramento Kings now have 3 victories this season.
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Matt George

Raiders Defense Collapses in 4th Quarter

The Raiders are now 1-6 on the season after another tough loss at home.
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Digit Al

The Boston Red Sox Win The World Series

For the fourth time since 2004 and the second time since 2013, the Boston Red Sox are World Series champions after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1, winning the series in five games.
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Digit Al

Game 3 Was The Worst Best-Case Scenario For Baseball

Game 3 between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angles Dodgers will be game that will be remembered well longer than how long it took to complete the actual game. Pace of play has been an issue with baseball, causing rule changes such as pitch clocks, throwing zero pitch intentional walks, and limiting the amount of mound visits made per game.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves prepares to shoot a fr...
Chris Verlod

All The Picks: The Lo-Down – 10/26

On the Friday edition of the Lo-Down Damien and Jason cover everything from the NFL, NBA, and music lyrics.  All that and more on the Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140.
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Chris Verlod

Another Day; The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie – 10/24

Doug and Grant kick off the first hour with talk of the Kings taking on the Grizzlies at home tonight and give some insight on who and what they are expecting from the young team, speak to one of the former greats of the Sacramento Kings Spud Webb and the voice of the Memphis Grizzlies Eric Hasseltine to preview the game.
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