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Kings Sign 36-Year-Old Plumlee to Bolster Injury-Hit Frontcourt — 1dThe Sacramento Kings agreed to sign veteran center Mason Plumlee to bolster a frontcourt depleted by injuries. The 36-year-old, entering his 14th NBA season, provides experienced depth as Sacramento seeks help at center.

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Maya Lindstrom The team needed any experienced big man available and Plumlee fits that role without much risk.

Predators Blank Kings 3-0 for Fifth Straight Win — 2dFilip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros stopped all 30 shots as Nashville beat Los Angeles 3-0, extending the Predators’ winning streak to five games. The Kings were shut out for the first time this season.

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Chris Dalton The Kings just had no answers and getting blanked stings this early.

Magic, Kings seek to end losing streaks — 4dThe struggling Kings and Magic meet Tuesday seeking to end losing streaks, with Sacramento having lost three straight and Orlando four. Orlando will be shorthanded, while its strong offensive-rebounding performance against Golden State could be tested by a Kings team that has limited opponents’ second chances.

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For King & Country's 'Drummer Boy' Hits #3 at Box Office as Christmas Movie Season Begins1 source — 2d

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Chris Dalton For King & Country making number three with their first movie is a nice surprise for the holiday season.

LaVine scores 31 in Kings loss to Magic — 4dZach LaVine scored a game-high 31 points in the Kings’ 107-100 loss to Orlando, briefly leaving with a rolled right ankle before returning. Domantas Sabonis was held scoreless in at least 20 minutes for the first time in his career.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

No Kings Holds Nationwide Early-Voting RalliesHealth — 5dNo Kings rallies across the U.S. urged voters to cast ballots early in the midterm elections, with organizers staging hundreds of events opposing President Donald Trump.

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Central Park Rape Suspect Arrested in MiamiWorld — 2dA suspect in a knifepoint sexual assault in Central Park was arrested while working at a Miami Burger King, police said. Dereck Rivera-Deleon is also expected to face charges in two earlier Central Park rape cases from 2021 and 2023.

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Tom Gallagher It's a relief this suspect is off the streets even if it took time to find him in Florida.

Kings get Keegan Murray back for matchup against Heat — 5dKeegan Murray is available for Sacramento’s game against Miami after missing time with left ankle capsulitis, though he could come off the bench as he returns. His availability offers a boost to the struggling Kings, while the Heat enter the matchup without reported injuries.

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Thunder acquire Nique Clifford from Kings for two second-round picks — 4dThe Oklahoma City Thunder acquired second-year wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks. Clifford had fallen out of Sacramento’s rotation, while Oklahoma City adds depth amid injuries to several key players.

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Derek Foss Thunder needed wing depth with their injuries, and grabbing Clifford for two seconds looks like smart value.

Stallone Wants Andrew Garfield as ‘Tulsa King’ Villain — 4dSylvester Stallone says he wants Andrew Garfield to play a new kind of villain in Tulsa King, envisioning an intellectual or AI-driven antagonist who would challenge his character in unfamiliar ways. The actors hit it off unexpectedly, inspiring Stallone’s idea for a different dynamic on the crime series.

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Tom Gallagher Those two getting along gives me hope the dynamic would actually add something new to the series.

Royals Attend Mass for 69 Urda Crash Victims — 2dSpain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined families, officials and clergy at Toledo Cathedral for a memorial Mass honoring the 69 people killed in the Urda train crash. The collision between two trains on the Madrid–Seville line remains under investigation, with 28 people still hospitalized.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Spurs beat Kings 124-109 in NBA CupSports — 6dThe San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 in their NBA Cup opener, building a sizable lead behind Victor Wembanyama’s 30 points and 14 rebounds and 19 points each from Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper. Wembanyama briefly worried the Spurs with an ankle turn before returning, while Sacramento fell to 1-8.

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England Names Bellingham, King for First Senior Call-Ups — 6dThomas Tuchel has given Jobe Bellingham and Josh King their first senior England call-ups for upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo are among the notable omissions, while Declan Rice and Ben White return to the squad.

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Jared Kim Omitting Palmer and Foden looks risky when creativity will be needed against Spain.

Magic Forward Tristan da Silva Out Against Kings — 2dOrlando forward Tristan da Silva was ruled out against Sacramento with a left calf strain after being listed as questionable, leaving the injury-depleted Magic to rely on Jase Richardson, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter for added minutes. His availability for the next game against Utah was uncertain.

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Sharks, Kings Set for California NHL Showdown — Nov 3, 2026The San Jose Sharks visit the struggling Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, with both teams looking to build momentum after uneven starts. Several previews favor San Jose as the underdog, pointing to the Kings’ poor home record and league-worst penalty kill, though the matchup remains a close betting call.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Kempe hat trick powers Kings past Sharks 7-2 — Nov 5, 2026Adrian Kempe scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2, earning their most decisive win of the season. Artemi Panarin had four assists, while the Sharks suffered a third straight loss.

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Jordan's 27 lift Georgia Tech over Eastern Kentucky — 2dTylis Jordan scored 27 points as Georgia Tech beat Eastern Kentucky 85-71, improving to 3-0 under first-year coach Scott Cross. The Yellow Jackets overcame a halftime deficit and pulled away late, while Damone King and Justin McCarter each scored 20 for the Colonels.

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Sharks Hold Meeting After 7-2 Kings Rout — Nov 5, 2026After a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks held a private players-only meeting as the struggling team searched for answers. Players said the team needs to improve its work ethic and on-ice connection, while coach Ryan Warsofsky backed the group’s effort to address its problems.

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Bottoms names King to lead Georgia transition team with Perry, Blank — 6dGeorgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms named John King to lead her Georgia’s Promise transition team, with business, political and civic figures including Tyler Perry, Arthur Blank and Rosalind Brewer serving as co-chairs. Bottoms said Gov. Brian Kemp offered support for an orderly handoff, and her team will prepare for January while focusing on affordability, health care and public education.

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Daniel King: Missionary Says He Has Led Millions to Christ1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Marcus Bell I find it hard to believe those numbers without seeing some solid proof of the conversions.

Kings’ Bench Powers First Season Win Over Mavericks — Nov 3, 2026The Sacramento Kings earned their first win of the season against the Dallas Mavericks, fueled by a strong bench showing. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 25 points, while reserve Cameron Black added four 3-pointers.

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Alexander Biography Wins First Ancient-History Baillie Gifford PrizeEntertainment — Nov 4, 2026Edmund Richardson’s Alexander: God, King, Man won the 2026 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction, becoming the first ancient-history book to take the award. Judges praised its immersive storytelling and synthesis of research from 12 ancient languages and recent archaeological discoveries to portray Alexander’s rise from young Macedonian king to conqueror.

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Maya Lindstrom It's surprising this is the first win for the subject. The new archaeological details must have made the difference.

Groundbreakings span housing, community centers, servicesLifestyle — 3dGroundbreakings are underway or scheduled for several community projects: Fort Wayne’s Victory Gardens will add 74 affordable homes, Fort Worth is replacing its Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center with a multipurpose facility and aquatic complex, and Ray County is building a larger administrative and skills-development center. In Miami-Dade, leaders and the family of Sgt. La David T. Johnson also marked the start of construction on veterans’ villas named in his honor.

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Mavericks Seek Fourth Straight Win Against Winless Kings — Nov 1, 2026The Dallas Mavericks, riding a three-game winning streak after a strong win over Houston, host the winless Sacramento Kings, led by rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Kyrie Irving is questionable with a knee-management designation, while Cooper Flagg and Acuff headline the matchup of emerging young stars.

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