SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kevin Frandsen showed up at spring training several days early and asked the coaches for some outfield practice shagging fly balls.

SACRAMENTO — Kevin Martin and Mike Bibby shot the Sacramento Kings out of their slump, scoring 36 and 30 points, respectively, in a 135-120 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

PHOENIX — Oakland Athletics outfielder Bobby Kielty needs arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined for three-to-six weeks.

CHICAGO — Ben Gordon did his scoring in the first quarter, then watched the rookies take over from there.

Bakersfield might not be high on most people’s list as a place to visit, just don’t expect St. Helena High wrestler Gian Traverso to feel that way on Friday-Saturday.

It was truly a season of firsts for the Justin-Siena High School wrestling team.

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NOTES AND QUOTES for a Thursday in the Napa Valley:

I’ve come to the conclusion that cycling is one of those sports that one has to see in person to truly become a fan.

Last year Harry Cadelago’s daughter, Angela Cullinger surprised her dad at the starting line of the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon.

Vintage managed only three hits in its 9-1 loss at Hogan Wednesday afternoon.