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The Warriors and Kings announced Thursday they will play a two-game preseason series in advance of the 2011-12 NBA season.

McClain's arrest -- Raiders' depth chart

Technically, the Raiders' backup middle linebacker is Darryl Blackstock, the UFL refugee. Realistically, the Raiders might have to move Aaron Curry from the weak side into the middle.

Riley: W's roster will be 'nearly same'

GM Larry Riley seemed to shoot down any possibility that the team will use the new collective bargaining agreements amnesty provision to waive either David Lee or Andris Biedrins, two of the teams big-money players.

Warriors to open vs. Clippers on Christmas

The Warriors are going to be opening the 2011-2012 season at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas night.

Sharks-Canadiens: What to watch for

Three nights after being shut out, the Sharks are looking for scoring as they prepare to host Montreal. Head coach Todd McLellan thinks Ryane Clowe might be the key.

Where 49ers rank in fans' Pro Bowl ballots

With three weeks of Pro Bowl fan voting remaining, the Green Bay Packers and 49ers are proving to be popular among NFC fans. Patrick Willis is atop the inside linebacker category.

Raiders' McClain arrested for firing gun, assault

Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested for discharging a firearm within city limits, third degree assault, menacing, and reckless endangerment in Alabama.

49ers turn back clock with playoff run

Brian Jennings is the sole survivor of a different era -- San Francisco's last playoff season in 2002. How long has it been? Put it this way: 49ers owner Jed York was still in college and Alex Smith was just out of high school.

Catching up with Brandon Lloyd

After Brandon Lloyd left the 49ers after the 2005 season, he signed a big-money deal with the Redskins and then virtually disappeared off the NFL map. But Lloyd returns to Candlestick on Sunday as the Rams' top wideout.

Ducks fire Carlyle, hire Boudreau

The Anaheim Ducks announced late Wednesday night that they have fired head coach Randy Carlyle and replaced him with former Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, who was fired by Washington on Monday.