Sports
and Fitness
Running
Club: Team in Training We
profile a few of the runners who participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
Team in Training (TNT), the world's largest endurance sports training program
that provides participants with coaching and training in exchange for raising
money for finding cures for leukemia and lymphoma. TNT also trains cyclists and
walkers and has raised millions of dollars toward finding cures for Leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma since it started in 1992. www.teamintraining.org www.leukemia-lymphoma.org ...more
The
Voice of the Sacramento Kings: Gary Gerould  From
a small town in Michigan to a courtside seat next to one of the NBA's hottest
teams, Gary Gerould has been the "voice" of the Kings since the Kansas
City Kings became the Sacramento Kings. Now, more than 18 years later, Gerould
still has his courtside seat and brings the roars of Arco arena to everyone's
radio dial. With a style that is honest, informed and sincere Gary Gerould's broadcasts
are listened to and respected by many . . . including the players. ...more Sports
Foods - Dr. Liz Applegate We
visit with Dr. Liz Applegate, author of the Encyclopedia of Sports & Fitness
Nutrition, a guide to exercise and healthy living. With a philosophy that every
day is like an athletic event, Dr. Applegate offers information on how to keep
the body energized while working out, including helpful tips on products including
sports drinks, power bars, and soy. www.lizapplegate.com
...more
Chris Webber Art Collection Sacramento
King, Chris Webber, has much more to offer his community than just his all-star
feats he performs on the basketball court. We visit the Crocker Art Museum where
Chris Webbers personal collection of priceless historical items was on display,
including an autographed letter by abolitionist, author, and statesman, Frederick
Douglass, a postcard written by Malcom X, a book of poems written by Phillis Wheatley,
the first African-American Author, and letters from George Washington Carver and
Booker T. Washington. ...more
Kings
Broadcaster Jim Kozimor Jim Kozimor is in his 5th season as a broadcaster
for the Sacramento Kings. When he's not hosting the clubs radio show "King's
Talk", he's the sideline reporter for the televised games. He also hosts
his own talk show on Sports 1140 AM. Before joining the Kings, Kozimor spent
two seasons with the Houston Rockets and Comets. He also worked in Philadelphia
as a play-by-play announcer for the 76ers. www.KHTK.com www.arcoarena.com Season
eight of "Central Valley Chronicles" is underwritten in part by Classic
Living. 
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