Lesser-Known Teams Facing Uphill Climb by Debbie Arrington (Article | Sacramento Bee - June 22) To help bankroll their sports empire, the Maloofs operate a casino. To make ends meet, the Sacramento Sirens had to host a casino night last Friday. Because of past connections with the Storm, about a dozen WUSA players returned to play for Jerry Zanelli, who owns and coaches the team. The former pros attracted name sponsors such as Pepsi to the Storm, and the team can afford to make a four-game East Coast road trip in July.more details | go to article
Soccer Mania Mild In Sacramento by Marcos Breton (Commentary | Sacramento Bee - May 18) It's hard to picture it around these parts, in the wake of the Kings and Barry Bonds, but it's soccer season. The World Cup is weeks away, a time when the entire planet -- and pockets of the United States -- is captivated by the biggest sporting competition known to man.more details | go to article
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