UFC Fight Night returns to Golden 1 Center on Aug. 22 with Hernandez vs Rodrigues headlining a stacked card. Presales begin in early July and general tickets go on sale July 10.

The Sacramento Kings will waive veteran DeMar DeRozan, turning the six‑time All‑Star into a notable free‑agent target and freeing up the cap as the franchise pivots toward youth. The decision follows trade exploration and points to a summer of roster reshaping.

Zach LaVine has exercised a $49 million player option for 2026-27, keeping the veteran with the Sacramento Kings and reshaping the club’s offseason cap picture. The move complicates trade and roster decisions as the front office readies for free agency.

The Kings used the No. 7 pick on Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr., a Detroit native and SEC Player of the Year with breakout scoring and playmaking credentials.

Organizers say CIM will add a second wave in 2027, doubling entries and stretching race‑day windows while December 2026 stays the same. The change is pitched as a tourism boost for Sacramento.

Rick Adelman, the Hall of Famer who guided the Sacramento Kings through their most celebrated run, has died at 79.

Aaron Rodgers' NorCal fund awarded $15,000 to help Paradise High travel to Lahaina for a Sept. 5 Unity Bowl against Lahainaluna, a matchup born from wildfire recovery.

MLS owners privately discussed selling the Vancouver Whitecaps, with Las Vegas a leading option as the club and city race to resolve stadium talks by Dec. 31, 2026.

Stephen Curry rolled his right ankle early in a 124-118 loss to the Kings at Golden 1 Center. Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 30 as Sacramento rallied late.

The NBA has opened a review after a late Kings foul helped the Warriors rally for a 110-105 win; team sources call the play a tactical misstep, not tanking.

Ashlon Jackson banked in a buzzer-beating 3 to lift Duke to an 87-85 Sweet 16 win over LSU in Sacramento, sending the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight.

UCLA pulled away in the second half at Golden 1 Center, beating Minnesota 80-56. Kiki Rice led the Bruins as UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight.

Golden 1 Center will host the women's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight March 27–30; session tickets start around $33 and some multi‑day packages are only on resale.