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 Pirates Set Mark With 
 17th Straight Losing Year 

Pittsburgh's futility streak longest in North American sports history

Sep 7, 09 6:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates set a new North American standard for consecutive losing seasons by a major sports franchise, the Post-Gazette reports, with today’s loss to the Chicago Cubs guaranteeing the team finishes with more losses than wins for the 17th year in a row. The Pirates had shared... More »

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MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • Chicago Cubs • Pittsburgh Pirates • Sacramento Kings • Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Vancouver Canucks • tradition • losing streak • losing season • futility

OBITUARY

 Hoops Star Wayman 
 Tisdale Dead at 44 


May 15, 09 11:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - College basketball Hall of Famer Wayman Tisdale died today at 44, ESPN reports. Tisdale was diagnosed with bone cancer last year, and his right leg was amputated. The 6-foot-9 forward was an All-American all 3 years at Oklahoma, and went on to spend 12 years in the NBA. He was... More »

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NBA • Phoenix Suns • Indiana Pacers • Sacramento Kings • Oklahoma Sooners • Hall of Fame • Oklahoma • jazz • University of Oklahoma • college basketball • Jay-ZTV • Wayman Tisdale • bass guitar

 Ron Artest Going
to Houston Rockets

Fiery forward expected to make Houston a title contender

Jul 30, 08 3:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle. The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot.  The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and one... More »

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NBA • Houston Rockets • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Bobby Jackson

OPINION

Full-Court Press Won't Fix NBA's Image Woes

Commish can point to crooked ref, but game- fixing charge sticks

Jun 12, 08 3:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - It seems unlikely NBA commissioner David Stern would ever have arranged outcomes of important games, as disgraced former referee Tim Donaghy has claimed. But whether or not the accusations are true, the league has a Shaq-sized image issue on its hands, and strategies for dealing with the tarnish aren't in... More »

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NBA • NBA playoffs • NBA referees • Sacramento Kings • David Stern • Tim Donaghy • LA Lakers • game fixing

 Ousted Ref: NBA
 Fixed 2002 Series

Donaghy charges officials manipulated results to stretch playoff series

Jun 11, 08 2:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - A disgraced former NBA referee claims that league officials conspired with referees to stretch the 2002 Lakers-Kings playoff series to a money-making seventh game, the Los Angeles Times reports. The allegation from Tim Donaghy came in a letter to the FBI that made broad claims of misconduct and match-fixing among... More »

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Los Angeles Lakers • Phil Jackson • basketball • NBA playoffs • NBA referees • Sacramento Kings • referee • Tim Donaghy

Lakers Beat Kings, Win Conference Title

Gasol, MVP candidate Kobe team to beat up on shorthanded Sac

Apr 16, 08 1:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers began the season in chaos 5 1/2 months ago. They finished it as the Western Conference champions. Pau Gasol had 22 points, leading MVP candidate Kobe Bryant added 20, and the Lakers beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 124-101 Tuesday night to clinch the No. 1... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Sacramento Kings • Pau Gasol

Spurs Hang on to Defeat Kings 

Two late three-point attempts can't tie it for Sacramento

Apr 15, 08 12:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, put the Spurs in position to clinch third place in the conference for a second straight season.... More »

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NBA • basketball • San Antonio Spurs • Tim Duncan • Tony Parker • Sacramento Kings • Michael Finley • John Salmons • Francisco Garcia • Quincy Douby

Short-Handed Kings Beat Hornets

Loss puts New Orleans' hopes for
top seed in peril

Apr 13, 08 9:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings dealt a big blow to New Orleans' hopes for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 94-91 victory. The loss dropped the Hornets (55-25) into a tie with... More »

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NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest

Warriors Rip Kings, Stay in 8th Place

Baron Davis' 33 points leads way; showdown with Nuggets next

Apr 9, 08 1:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Baron Davis had 33 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 20 points, and the Golden State Warriors stayed in the frantic Western Conference playoff race with their highest-scoring game of the season, a 140-132 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.   More »

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NBA • Golden State Warriors • basketball • Baron Davis • Sacramento Kings

Kobe Leads Lakers
Past Kings 

Bryant scores 29 points in win

Apr 7, 08 3:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, while Vladimir Radmanovic matched his season high with 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings  last night, 114-92. Radmanovic hit five 3-pointers and tied his career high with 14 rebounds. Pau Gasol added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers, who... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Sacramento Kings • Pau Gasol • Vladimir Radmanovic

Kings Stun Nuggets Behind Martin

Ill forward scores 36
to deal a blow to Denver's playoff run

Apr 6, 08 2:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the Denver Nuggets' playoff plans last night with a surprising 118-115 win at the Pepsi Center. The Kings, out of playoff contention and missing Ron Artest (thumb) and Brad Miller... More »

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NBA • Golden State Warriors • basketball • Denver Nuggets • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Carmelo Anthony • Kevin Martin • Brad Miller

Martin Leads Kings Past Clippers

Sacramento enjoys their fourth win
in five games

Apr 4, 08 1:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Martin hit four 3-pointers while scoring 26 points as the Sacramento Kings avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Los Angeles Clippers with a 110-98 victory Thursday night. Francisco Garcia scored 17 points and Mikki Moore added 16 for the Kings, who took a 20-point lead in the third... More »

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NBA • basketball • Los Angeles Clippers • Corey Maggette • Elton Brand • Sacramento Kings • Mikki Moore • Kevin Martin • Francisco Garcia • Nick Fazekas

Duncan Carries Spurs to Fifth Straight Win

Matin's 36 lift Kings, Wizards holds off SuperSonics

Mar 27, 08 2:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tim Duncan had the big numbers, but Manu Ginobili hit the key shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-88 last night, reports the Associated Press. Duncan had 28 points and 12 rebounds, but when the Clippers took a late lead, Ginobili's 3-pointer... More »

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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • Washington Wizards • Los Angeles Clippers • San Antonio Spurs • Tim Duncan • Manu Ginobili • Seattle SuperSonics • Sacramento Kings • Kevin Martin • Pro basketball • Roger Mason

 After 15 Years, Chris
 Webber to Retire From NBA 

Following newest injury to chronically damaged knee

Mar 26, 08 6:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Webber's poetic return to the Warriors has come to an end following the latest injury to the ravaged left knee which has plagued him for the past five years. The power forward, a four-time all star and 93-94 rookie of the year with Golden State, will announce the end... More »

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NBA • Golden State Warriors • Washington Wizards • Don Nelson • Detroit Pistons • Chris Webber • Sacramento Kings

Skip to My Lou: Alston's 28 Propels Rockets Past Kings

Adelman wins 800th career game as coach

Mar 25, 08 2:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were able to fend off a surprisingly frisky Sacramento Kings team and earn a 108-100 victory. The win is the 800th of coach Rick Adelman’s career, which is the third most amongst active coaches and 14th all-time. Adelman earned 395 of those wins while coaching the... More »

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NBA • basketball • Houston Rockets • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Tracy McGrady

Williams Leads Bucks Over Stumbling Cavs

Timberwolves hammer Knicks, Grizzlies outlast Kings in fourth quarter

Mar 23, 08 12:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Mo Williams scored 29 points, had 13 assists and just one turnover as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-98 last night, reports the Milwaukee Sentinel. Michael Redd also had 21 points, including six free throws in the final minute for the Bucks. LeBron James had 29 points and... More »

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NBA • Memphis Grizzlies • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Minnesota Timberwolves • Sacramento Kings • Milwaukee Bucks • Mo Williams • New York Knicks • Rashad McCants • Michael Redd • Rudy Gay • Ryan Gomes • Juan Carlos Navarro

WRAP/Duncan Has 21 in
Spurs Win

Blazers edge Clippers, Lakers shoot 61% in thrashing of Sonics

Mar 22, 08 5:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Perhaps still bristling from their recent four-game losing streak, the Spurs lashed out at the Kings in a 102-89 victory that saw the defending champions get back on track. Tim Duncan amassed 21 points and 10 rebounds, but it was a balanced team effort that overcame Ron Artest's 23 points... More »

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NBA • Los Angeles Lakers • basketball • Los Angeles Clippers • San Antonio Spurs • Portland Trail Blazers • Seattle SuperSonics • Sacramento Kings

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

Mar 19, 08 5:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like... More »

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NBA • Golden State Warriors • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Steve Nash • Portland Trail Blazers • Houston Rockets • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Tracy McGrady • Paul Pierce • Shaquille O'Neal • Kevin Martin

Martin Helps Kings Outscore Reeling Raptors

Sacramento jumps out early as Toronto falls to 0-4 on road trip

Mar 17, 08 2:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Martin scored 32 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 106-100 last night, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail. Ron Artest also had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Kings handed the Raptors their fourth straight loss on this road trip. The Raptors are 2-7 in... More »

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NBA • basketball • Toronto Raptors • Sacramento Kings • Ron Artest • Chris Bosh • Kevin Martin • Pro basketball

Absent Allen,
Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Jefferson hits winning shot for Nets, Suns explode against Kings

Mar 16, 08 1:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit... More »

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NBA • Phoenix Suns • New Jersey Nets • Utah Jazz • Amare Stoudemire • Kevin Garnett • Vince Carter • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Sacramento Kings • Milwaukee Bucks • Richard Jefferson • Pro basketball • Kevin House

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