The Sports Informant » Articles http://thesportsinformant.com Your inside source for local sports. Yeah, it rhymes. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:59:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Sacramento native Matt Barnes signs with Lakers http://thesportsinformant.com/sacramento-native-matt-barnes-signs-with-lakers/ http://thesportsinformant.com/sacramento-native-matt-barnes-signs-with-lakers/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:54:45 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2059 Sorry Kings fans, like many NBA players, Sacramento native Matt Barnes wants to win a championship. The veteran will do whatever it takes to do that, and took a huge step in the right direction much to his hometown’s dismay, joining the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/sacramento-native-matt-barnes-signs-with-lakers/feed/ 0 Cousins, Whiteside drafted by Kings http://thesportsinformant.com/cousins-whiteside-drafted-by-kings/ http://thesportsinformant.com/cousins-whiteside-drafted-by-kings/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:50:30 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2056 Suddenly trading away Spencer Hawes and Andres Nocioni doesn’t seem so shocking. After dropping all the way to the fifth pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, the Kings lucked out again — just like they did a year ago in landing now Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans — when Kentucky freshman DeMarcus Cousins fell into their laps. With their first round pick, Sacramento quickly snatched up the talented big man, who will replace Hawes in the lineup and look to make an impact immediately for the team.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/cousins-whiteside-drafted-by-kings/feed/ 0 Kings trade Hawes, Nocioni for Dalembert http://thesportsinformant.com/kings-trade-hawes-nocioni-for-dalembert/ http://thesportsinformant.com/kings-trade-hawes-nocioni-for-dalembert/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:04:43 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2052 In a surprising move, the Sacramento Kings made a blockbuster trade today, acquiring Samuel Dalembert from Philadelphia in exchange for Spencer Hawes and Andres Nocioni.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/kings-trade-hawes-nocioni-for-dalembert/feed/ 1 Guns drawn on Evans after immature behavior http://thesportsinformant.com/guns-drawn-on-evans-after-immature-behavior/ http://thesportsinformant.com/guns-drawn-on-evans-after-immature-behavior/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:31:31 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2039 By Patrick Ibarra
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When the California Highway Patrol stopped a 2010 black Mercedes S550 for going more than 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80, officers approached the car cautiously and with their weapons drawn, according to the Associated Press, unable to see through the dark tint of the windows.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/guns-drawn-on-evans-after-immature-behavior/feed/ 3 2010 Hangtown MX results and photos http://thesportsinformant.com/2010-hangtown-mx-results-and-photos/ http://thesportsinformant.com/2010-hangtown-mx-results-and-photos/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 20:59:11 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2031 After another session of fantastic racing at Hangtown outside of Folsom at the Prairie City SVRA, the first round of the 2010 motocross season is in the books.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/2010-hangtown-mx-results-and-photos/feed/ 0 Stage 2 start in Davis gives local fans a last look at riders http://thesportsinformant.com/stage-2-start-in-davis-gives-local-fans-a-last-look-at-riders/ http://thesportsinformant.com/stage-2-start-in-davis-gives-local-fans-a-last-look-at-riders/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 20:58:14 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2026 While the show has left Sacramento, the race continues, leaving the 100,000 fans who witnessed Stage 1 curious about which cyclist will take the crown in this year’s Amgen Tour of California. With a Stage 2 start in Davis, local fans got one last chance to see the riders compete before they were off to Santa Rosa.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/stage-2-start-in-davis-gives-local-fans-a-last-look-at-riders/feed/ 0 100,000 view Sacramento finish of Amgen’s Stage 1 http://thesportsinformant.com/100000-view-sacramento-finish-of-amgens-stage-1/ http://thesportsinformant.com/100000-view-sacramento-finish-of-amgens-stage-1/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 20:49:24 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2021 The Sacramento Sports Commission, after consulting with the Sacramento Police Department, estimated Sunday’s crowd for the first stage finish of the Amgen Tour of California was 100,000. That number is based on aerial shots in comparison to last year (estimated 75,000-80,000) and the fact that it includes the Folsom Blvd. stretch from Jackson Road into downtown.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/100000-view-sacramento-finish-of-amgens-stage-1/feed/ 1 NorCal cyclist overcomes crash, injuries to race Tour of California http://thesportsinformant.com/norcal-cyclist-overcomes-crash-injuries-to-race-tour-of-california/ http://thesportsinformant.com/norcal-cyclist-overcomes-crash-injuries-to-race-tour-of-california/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 20:43:17 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=2004 By Patrick Ibarra
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Nearly a year ago, cyclist Lucas Euser was training in Spain when he was involved in a crash with an SUV, sending the promising rider tumbling with multiple injuries. Now, a year later and after rehabbing a broken kneecap, the Northern California cyclist is ready to compete against some of the best in the world again.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/norcal-cyclist-overcomes-crash-injuries-to-race-tour-of-california/feed/ 8 Five area pro athletes who might have celebrated Cinco de Mayo http://thesportsinformant.com/five-sacramento-area-pro-athletes-who-might-have-celebrated-cinco-de-mayo/ http://thesportsinformant.com/five-sacramento-area-pro-athletes-who-might-have-celebrated-cinco-de-mayo/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 19:23:03 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=1995 By Patrick Ibarra
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Today marks the Mexican-American celebration of Cinco de Mayo, in which Mexican and American soldiers defeated the French army at Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not Mexican Independence Day, but still a heavily-celebrated holiday in both the United States and Mexico. Click here for some history on why.

]]> http://thesportsinformant.com/five-sacramento-area-pro-athletes-who-might-have-celebrated-cinco-de-mayo/feed/ 3 No dope allowed for Amgen Tour of California riders http://thesportsinformant.com/no-dope-allowed-for-amgen-tour-of-california-riders/ http://thesportsinformant.com/no-dope-allowed-for-amgen-tour-of-california-riders/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 18:39:26 +0000 Patrick Ibarra http://thesportsinformant.com/?p=1993 Riders beware. You will not be allowed to be doped up after all.

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