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.

After a 139-118 loss to the 76ers at Golden 1 Center, Doug Christie urged defensive fixes and accountability as the Kings struggle for consistency.

San Antonio struck for a franchise-high 25 three-pointers and a season-best 41 assists in a 132-104 rout of the Kings.

Domantas Sabonis had season‑ending surgery to repair a left‑knee meniscus, ending his 2025‑26 season and forcing the Kings to shift toward recovery and development.

Sources say the MAC could soon vote to add Sacramento State as a football‑only FBS member. The move could bring $15M+ to MAC schools and reshape the Hornets' 2026 season.