Five area pro athletes who might have celebrated Cinco de Mayo
By Patrick Ibarra
Editor
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.
No dope allowed for Amgen Tour of California riders
Riders beware. You will not be allowed to be doped up after all.
Evans headlines NBA All-Rookie First Team
The honors keep rolling in for Sacramento King rookie Tyreke Evans. Just days after receiving the NBA’s prestigious Rookie of the Year Award, Evans joined his two competitors for the award in receiving another.
MMA star Urijah Faber responds to article about retiring
By Patrick Ibarra
Editor
While there has been an uproarious outcry from supportive fans lashing into Sacramento Bee writer Victor Contreras for his comments about how Sacramento Mixed Martial Artist Urijah Faber should retire after his WEC 48 loss to Featherweight champion Jose Aldo on April 24, Faber himself hadn’t said a whole lot about the situation.
Evans first player in Sacramento Kings’ history to win ROY
By Scott Levin
Sports Informant Contributing Writer
Thursday was the culmination of 20 years of hard work, a dedicated support staff and one supremely talented basketball player.



