SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Hunter Henry Chargers Jersey . - The Sacramento Kings finally found the right remedy to end a monthlong bout of bad
news: a healthy DeMarcus Cousins and a struggling Kobe Bryant.Cousins had 29
points and 14 rebounds in his second start since returning from a serious
illness, and the Kings snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-101 victory
over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.It seems like forever since we had a win,
Cousins said. So it feels good to get a win.The victory provided a brief
reprieve for Sacramento and its franchise centerpiece.The Kings had lost 10 of
12 games — going 2-8 while Cousins recovered from viral meningitis — and fired
coach Michael Malone last week. There also has been constant speculation about
how long interim coach Tyrone Corbin will man the sidelines and reports of
possible player trades.For at least one day, though, Sacramento shook off all
the talk — and a shaky first half — for a much-needed win. Rudy Gay scored 24
points, and Ben McLemore added 23 points and eight rebounds to help the Kings
pull away late.Sacramento improved to 10-7 with Cousins in the lineup.The guys
are coming together, said Corbin, who won for the first time in three games
since Malones dismissal. I cant say enough about how much I respect the effort
after all weve been through.Nick Young scored 26 points, and Bryant had 25 for
the Lakers, who have lost six of eight and are buried at the bottom of the
Pacific Division.Bryant shot just 8 of 30 and had nine of the Lakers 17
turnovers. He also had five rebounds and three assists.Obviously, I have had
tough moments, Bryant said. But the thing that I have always found effective is
to focus on where youre at in the moment and time.In what has been a down time
for Californias once-proud NBA franchises, the Kings showed their rebuilding
process might be further along than the Lakers.Cousins is still working his way
back into shape but was as animated as ever, often talking between plays and
overpowering defenders during them. He shot 9 of 19 and had three blocks, two
assists and two steals.But the Lakers still gave the Kings trouble most of the
way.Young started a four-point play while getting fouled by Gay near the top of
the arc, lifting the Lakers to an 89-83 lead in the fourth that quickly
evaporated. Gay followed with a 3-pointer, and Derrick Williams had a tying
three-point play the next time down.The teams traded baskets before Sacramentos
finishing burst put the game out of reach.Cousins highlighted the decisive run
when he came up with a defensive rebound and threw a bounce pass ahead to Darren
Collison, who took a couple of dribbles before tossing a no-look alley-oop to
McLemore that put the Kings up 99-91 with 4:02 remaining.I think we responded
well, Cousins said. This is a way for us to move on from that situation and keep
on the path we had been playing on this season.TIP INSLakers: Los Angeles beat
Sacramento 98-95 on Dec. 9 at Staples Center in their first matchup. Cousins sat
out that game. ... The teams play two more times this season.Kings: Former
franchise centre Vlade Divac sat next to Kings owner Vivek Ranadive near centre
court. ... Gay thanked fans before the game for their support and wished them
happy holidays.BREAK FOR BRYANT?Lakers coach Byron Scott said he might rest
Bryant for an upcoming game to give the 36-year-old a break. Bryant said it
might make sense but stopped short of endorsing the idea. Its probably not that
much of an option, really, he said. I just have to look at the body, the amount
of the workload, and see how it responds.NO SUSPENSIONYoung avoided a suspension
from the NBA after getting ejected in a loss to Oklahoma City on Friday night,
when he retaliated to contact from Steven Adams with a forearm and elbow to the
Thunder centres throat. Scott said he spoke with Young about keeping his cool
and told him he could face discipline from the coach — never mind the league —
if theres another incident.UP NEXTLakers: Host Golden State on Tuesday.Kings: At
Golden State on Monday.
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Peterborough Petes 5-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League play.Phoenix, AZ
(SportsNetwork.com) - Linebacker Junior Seau, pass rusher Charles Haley, running
back Jerome Bettis, wide receiver Tim Brown and guard Will Shields are among the
newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The class of 2015 was announced
Saturday night, with eight ticketed for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. Bill
Polian, Ron Wolf and center Mick Tingelhoff were also elected. Seau, who
committed suicide in 2012, was one of the best linebackers of his era and earned
election in his first year of eligibility. He played two decades with three
teams and made 12 Pro Bowls. The 1992 defensive player of the year registered 56
1/2 sacks during his career and helped lead San Diego to its lone Super Bowl
appearance in franchise history following the 1994 season. Haley, who played
defensive end and linebacker, is the only player in NFL history to play on five
Super Bowl title teams during his 12-year career from 1986-99, which included a
two-year retirement, with San Francisco and Dallas. The five-time Pro Bowl pick
finished with 100 1/2 career sacks and was a member of 10 division championship
teams. He was in his 11th year of eligibility. Nicknamed The Bus, Bettis was one
of the leagues most powerful running backs with six Pro Bowl selections. He ran
for over 1,000 yards eight times and ranked fifth all-time in career rushing
yards with 13,662 at the time of his retirement. He retired after helping
Pittsburgh win Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan following the
2005 season. The 1993 offensive rookie of the year with the Rams, Bettis was in
his fifth year of eligibility. Brown, a finalist for the sixth time in as many
years of eligibility, was the 1987 Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame and a
star receiver/kick returner with the Raiders and Buccaneers from 1988-2004. He
set Raiders franchise records for receptions, receiving yards and punt return
yards. His 14,934 receiving yards at the time of his retirement were second-most
in NFL history. Shields, in his fourth year of eeligibility and a finalist,
never missed a game during his 14 years with Kansas City from 1993-2006.
Junior Seau Chargers Jersey. His 224 games, including 223 starts, are franchise records. He earned 12 straight Pro Bowl
berths and helped the Chiefs to four division titles with two other playoff
appearances. Polian and Wolf, the architects of Super Bowl teams, were voted in
as contributors. Polian spent 32 seasons in the NFL during which time he
developed a reputation for constructing franchises into strong playoff teams.
The Buffalo Bills earned three straight Super Bowl berths in the early 1990s
with Polian as general manager. He was also the GM of the expansion Carolina
Panthers, building a roster that reached the NFC title game in the franchises
second year of existence. Polian then moved on to become president and general
manager of the Indianapolis Colts, who made two Super Bowl appearances and won a
title during his tenure. Wolf began his pro football career as a scout for the
Raiders in 1963 and spent 23 seasons with the franchise in the personnel
department, helping the club to nine division titles during his tenure from
1963-74 and 79-89. He was the general manager of the expansion Tampa Bay
Buccaneers from 1976-79 and was also the GM of the Packers from 1991-2001,
helping restore Green Bays glory with Super Bowl appearances in 1996 and 97 and
one title. Tingelhoff, the only seniors nominee among this years finalists,
never missed a game in 17 seasons with the Vikings from 1962-78. A six-time Pro
Bowl selection and five-time First-Team All-Pro, Tingelhoff started all 240
games he played and appeared in 19 postseason games, including four Super Bowls.
The class will be inducted on Aug. 8. Among the players and coaches who did not
make the cut Saturday were kicker Morten Andersen, coach Don Coryell, running
back Terrell Davis, coach Tony Dungy, linebacker/defensive end Kevin Greene,
wide receiver Marvin Harrison, coach Jimmy Johnson, safety John Lynch, tackle
Orlando Pace and quarterback Kurt Warner.
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