Sam Amick on The Drive - 04/14/17
Sam Amick previews the NBA Playoffs on The Drive.
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Sam Amick previews the NBA Playoffs on The Drive.
On the Thursday edition of the Lo-down the guys cover everything from the NBA, NFL, and talk to Amy Trask about her role in the Big 3 Basketball League. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
Its the last day of the NBA season for the Sacramento Kings as they end the year with a game vs the Clippers. Listen as Grant explains why he is optimistic heading into the summer for this team heading forward. Plus, Dan Rusanowsky joined the show to discuss the Sharks opening playoff game.
Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today joins the Lo-Down for their weekly chat about the end of the season, and the start of the playoffs.
Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today, joins the Lo-Down for their weekly talk about all things NBA.
Sam Amick, KHTK NBA Insider/USA Today, joins the Lo-Down to get us caught up in everything NBA.
Dave, Kayte and Nate talk The Warriors broken streak, future with Kevin Durants injury, and the systematic failure at Baylor. Also all the happenings from the NFL Combine from Chris Landry, and and everything NBA with Sam Amick. All this and more on The Drive.
Golden State Warriors Broadcaster Tim Roye joins The Drive to talk about the Kevin Durant injury, signing Matt Barnes, and how The Warriors can overcome this.
Former NBA All Star Kenyon Martin joined the fellas in hour 4 to break down all the news around the NBA. Listen as Kenyon explains why he believes the New Orleans Pelicans experiment with the two dominate big's probably will not work out. Plus he tells the story of Gregg Popovich benching all 5 starters seconds into the game, that plus more on The Grant Napear Show featuring Doug Christie.
Did the Warriors win the Western Conference Finals, or did the Thunder give it to them? Either way, Golden State is favored to repeat.
The Warriors changed the NBA with their new-world game. But one eternal basketball truth still holds... shots closer to the rim are easier.
The NBA conference Finals are a total opposite situation with the Western Finals being competitive and the Eastern Conference Finals looking as if the Raptors will bow down to the Cavs in 4 games. Listen as NBA Tv analyst Sekou Smith gives his thoughts on each series and break down the latest in the coaching carousel in the NBA. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
The OKC Thunder turned the tide of the Western Conference Finals right from the beginning with a game one road win in Oakland. Can the Warriors bounce back or are the Thunder playing to well, listen as Dave, Kayte and Nate give their thoughts on game one of between the Thunder and Warriors, plus break down the Eastern Conference Finals game one. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
Damien, Jason, and Ken are back to discuss the NBA Playoffs, the crazy brawl between the Blue Jays and the Rangers, and more.
Is it warranted to hit a batter six months after an incident? Find out what Dave, Kayte and Nate think about the Jose Bautista, Roughned Odor brawl
The newly hired head coach of your Sacramento Kings Dave Joerger joined the show to give all the details on how he came taking the position. Plus, Coach Joerger shares his view of some of the players currently on the roster including Kings F/C DeMarcus Cousins. That plus more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
Charles Barkley suggested the Atlanta Hawks get physical with the Cleveland Cavaliers to slow them down. And he's right.
Dave, Kayte, and Nate start your week out the right way with all the latest on the Sacramento Kings coaching search, the comments made by George Karl, and the NFL Draft over the weekend.
Sacramento Kings big Man DeMarcus Cousins joins The Drive w/ Dave, Kayte and Nate for Part 1 of the 2 part exclusive interview. Listen as he gives his thoughts on George Karl, teammates Willie Cauley-Stein and Caron Butler, plus how he feels he is misunderstood in the main stream media.
The guys look back at the weekend and react to all of today's breaking news. Listen Monday's episode of the Lo-Down with Damien, Jason, and Ken.
Despite Steph Curry's injury, the Warriors beat the Rockets, 121-94.
LeBron James has made the NBA Finals five years straight. Will it be six? More competition in the East could make it hard.
The Warriors dominated the NBA regular season, with the Spurs close behind. Can Curry and company take the West again?
Not much changed at the trade deadline, and all roads to the title still run through the Bay Area.
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
The next steps include drafting the planning designs and community outreach before a final vote can be taken. The developer says he hopes to have the arena open in about two years.
LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
Authorities arrested a Woodland man who is accused of attempting to lure two young children to a remote area, and they said investigators learned the man had an active arrest warrant for similar alleged crimes that was issued nearly a decade ago.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
The next steps include drafting the planning designs and community outreach before a final vote can be taken. The developer says he hopes to have the arena open in about two years.
Sutter County is sending back millions of dollars in extra funds given to it by the state controller's office after a clerical error meant the wrong education payments went to 11 counties.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot a suspect near an elementary school in the Northgate area on Tuesday evening after responding to reports of a person armed with a knife.
While the infant was being taken to an area hospital, officials said the child's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
A Sacramento County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a deadly shooting that happened three and a half years ago in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
California Democrats are showing signs of division as the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom grows increasingly crowded ahead of the June primary.
LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro to keep him off the free agent market next week.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Gas prices continue to climb and are affecting local co-ops, including one that packages and markets beans out of California.
The city is set to demolish the 3-year-old skatepark before building a new one
Jake Gadon reports.
A green light was given for a new arena in Citrus Heights, where the city council took the first steps toward building a new sports venue at Sunrise Mall.
Steve Large reports.