Ailene Voisin
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento, CA, United States
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The 49ers benched Reuben Foster when they should be packing his bags. Enough already
Talented linebacker Reuben Foster is facing two counts of felony domestic violence and another for possession of an assault weapon. His troubled history keeps repeating itself. The San Francisco 49ers should cut him loose and cut their losses. → Read More
As he ran to third in Boston, his wife screamed at the TV in Folsom. ‘You can catch him!’
Folsom runner Shadrack Biwott was the top American male finisher in the 2018 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. Biwott finished in third place, but later realized how close he was to beating runner-up Geoffrey Kirui. → Read More
San Antonio Spurs: Rudy Gay turns big risk into success
Rudy Gay left the Sacramento Kings and a guaranteed $14.2 million dollar salary for the San Antonio Spurs. He's become a key piece, leading the Spurs in scoring in their opening playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in Oakland. → Read More
Sacramento Kings: De'Aaron Fox must progress, dictate pace
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox is barely out of his teens, but the expectations aren't diminishing. The ball is in his hands. Kings officials want him to be more aggressive and improve his shot. → Read More
Sacramento Kings TV analyst Jerry Reynolds isn't finished yet
Popular Sacramento Kings TV analyst Jerry Reynolds is taking a reduced role with the broadcast team next season because of health concerns. But fear not. He has no plans to retire anytime soon. → Read More
‘I love you guys. I understand’: Why Omri Casspi must wait for first playoff action
Omri Casspi, the popular former Sacramento King who signed a minimum contract with the Golden State Warriors last offseason, was waived Sunday, April 8, 2018 – mere days before what would have been his first NBA playoff appearance. → Read More
NBA 2K League releases details about schedule, postseason
The NBA's first venture into esports involves 17 NBA-operated franchises. Teams will compete for $1 million in prize money across three tournaments and the playoffs. The league champion receives $300,000 from the $600,000 playoff pool. → Read More
NBA 2K League, Kings Guard Gaming banking on millennials
Kings Guard Gaming GM Shaquille O'Neal selected a power forward in the first round of the NBA 2K League's inaugural draft. Five other pro gamers will join the first-round pick and move to Sacramento for the 17-team league schedule → Read More
The women's NCAA Tournament was in a league of its own
Two of the final three games in the women's NCAA Basketball Tournament were determined by buzzer-beaters. Also, to the surprise of many, UConn arrived undefeated but lost in the semifinals to eventual champion Notre Dame. → Read More
'You're serious?' Warriors' Kerr can't believe he had to explain his absence from rally
An out-of-town reporter for SB Nation wanted to know why Kings and Warriors coaches—and most of their players—declined to attend Matt Barnes' downtown rally. The noon rally conflicted with Kings shootaround and both teams' pregame preparation. → Read More
Stephon Clark: Warriors' Steve Kerr backs Sacramento protests
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr's remarks on gun violence and the Stephon Clark police shooting are offered on the eve of the Warriors' visit to the Sacramento Kings for Saturday's game at Golden 1 Center. All-Star Kevin Durant offered similar sentiments. → Read More
Why Frank Mason is hoping this Kansas team can settle a score for him
Sacramento Kings guard Frank Mason spent four years at Kansas and never advanced past the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. But he says these Jayhawks are better. Besides. He wants sweet revenge against Villanova. → Read More
Stephon Clark protest: Sacramento Kings, NBA take LeBron's lead
In light of the protests over the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark that blocked Sacramento Kings games, NBA pioneer Wayne Embry recalls how the game's early superstars became outspoken activists during the racist climate of the 1950's and early 60's. → Read More
Where is national recruit from Roseville headed? The NBA – next year, Jordan Brown says
Jordan Brown, a top basketball prospect recruited by UCLA, Stanford, Arizona, Cal, Gonzaga, Kansas and Nevada, will play in the McDonald's All-American game Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The Roseville native left Woodcreek High School for Prolific Prep. → Read More
How Kings owner Ranadive showed he was one of us in a defining moment
Sacramento Kings principal owner Vivek Ranadive is earning praise for protecting the fans and respecting the protesters during the game against Atlanta at Golden 1 Center on Thursday. The protest came after Stephon Clark's shooting by police Sunday. → Read More
Why Shaquille O'Neal won't watch son Shareef play in CIF final
Shareef O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal's son, leads Crossroads of Santa Monica into the CIF State Division II championship matchup Friday afternoon against Alameda. Shaq won't be at Golden 1 Center, but the crowd includes his other five children and his ex-wife Shaunie. → Read More
Ex-Kings coach Musselman has Nevada rolling. Why the method to his madness is rare
In the NCAA Tournament, Eric Musselman's Nevada Wolf Pack rallied from a 22-point deficit in their historic win over Cincinnati. But their next opponent, Loyola-Chicago, is on a roll. → Read More
Sacramento Kings: Vince Carter warns Fox, Mason on recklessness
Sacramento Kings veteran Vince Carter still itches to play, but he enjoys passing life lessons to his young teammates such as De'Aaron Fox, Frank Mason III and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Carter took his hits with the Toronto Raptors. → Read More
Richard Sherman brings a loud voice, robust talent to the 49ers. But can he still play?
Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is coming off Achilles surgery. He negotiated a deal with the San Francisco 49ers that protects the club in the event of future injury. → Read More
Living with Mom, chasing the NBA dream. Will JaKarr Sampson stick with Kings?
Sacramento Kings two-way player JaKarr Sampson hopes energy and persistence earn him a full-time NBA job. → Read More