Athletes at the 34th annual American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe thrilled the crowd on Thursday.
Perhaps none more than former NBA superstar and TV sports analyst Charles Barkley — who made a prediction on the Sacramento Kings for the upcoming season.
“They had a great year this year,” he told The Sacramento Bee. “They’re going to be better next year.”
The American Century Championship kicks off on Friday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course with many of the sports world’s biggest stars on hand.
Also a charity fundraiser, the tournament has a $600,000 purse, with $125,000 going to the winner. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and NFL commentator Tony Romo is the defending champion.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen also mingled with spectators, posed for pictures and signed autographs, video by The Bee’s Hector Amezcua shows.
An argument between Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin and Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry caused a bench-clearing confrontation at Fenway Park on Sunday.
WWE King and Queen of the Ring took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. There were three championship contests on the six-match card Saturday, but only one title changed hands.