The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.

After a solid win against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs face off against the Sacramento Kings for a chance to go on a two-game winning streak on Friday. Both the Spurs ...

Sacramento Kings (35-35, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -3.5; over/under is 225 BOTTOM LINE: Boston hits the road against ...