![The Sacramento Kings is the first professional sports franchise to embrace artificial intelligence.
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Sacramento Kings Leverage AI for Improved Sales and Outreach
Under Vivek Ranadive’s ownership, the Kings have become a leading tech-savvy sports franchise, primarily by building the Golden 1 Center, which is considered one of the highest-tech sports stadiums in the world.
![Emrah Klimenta (third from right) helps celebrate a goal during Sacramento’s United Soccer League championship victory at Bonney Field in 2014. (Photos by Steve Martarano)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0918_blog_sports_republic1.jpg?1577874530)
Shooting Again for Glory
As USL playoffs near, Republic FC hopes to recreate 2014 glory
Sacramento Republic FC has been in a celebratory mood all season honoring its five years as a United Soccer League franchise, and Klimenta has been part of the team since the start. He began this year with Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy before being released in June and returning to Sacramento.
![Two cyclists travel on the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail in the American River Parkway. (Photo: Jennifer Fuss, courtesy of American River Parkway Foundation)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/jennifer_fuss_arpf_5.jpg?1577874531)
Why We Need to Build the Epic Trail
Young or old, rich or poor, city-dweller or rural resident — the response was the same: Civic amenities are vital to a good life.
![River Cats catcher Trevor Brown tags out Albuquerque’s Tom Murphy at home plate during the sixth inning of Albuquerque’s 10-8 win.
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River Cats 2018 Season Brings New Raley Field Low
For the first time, the team drew less than an average of 8,000 fans per game
Sacramento has struggled to compile wins since switching from the Oakland A’s to the Giants’ affiliate.
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Let’s Get Moving!
Growing up, we take our bodies for granted. Many of us expect that we’ll always be able to move with ease, or challenge our bodies with minimal punishment. But as age sets in or circumstances change, our bodies are quick to remind us — things won’t always work like they used to.
![Children in the Tracy Youth Soccer League kick around the soccer ball at the Legacy Fields Sports Complex, which is still under development. Photo Graham Womack](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0918_blog_development_tracy1.jpg?1577874530)
Building a Youth Sports Legacy for Tracy
City officials say 166-acre sports complex will become a regional destination
Over the last few decades, Tracy has experienced a massive population boom.
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Bring Sports Betting Out of the Shadows
Russell Lowery, executive director of Californians for Sports Betting, makes the case for sports betting.
![Butchers at Taylor’s Market practice whole-animal butchery and source much of their meat locally.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0818_dept_taste_embed3_fredgreaves.jpg?1577874530)
Guts and Glory
Demand for locally and responsibly sourced food has helped revive the butcher shop
Traditional butcher shops are making a comeback in the Capital Region.
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Drone Speed Racers Turn Golden 1 Center into Virtual Reality Showcase
Sacramento’s Aaron Jilg is one of the lucky attendees at the biggest drone speed race in California history, featuring competitors from around the globe. He’s still buzzing after the winners are crowned inside the Golden 1 Center, overlooking the futuristic course.
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At Punch Bowl Social, Adulting Has Never Been More Fun
With a fusion of made-from-scratch culinary, beverage, and entertainment components, Punch Bowl Social has achieved not only uniqueness, but excitement. Punch Bowl Social offers something for everyone with food and beverages from conventional to creative, and social gaming that puts it over the top as the place to be.