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	Sacramento, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sacramento is the capital of the U.S. state of California and county seat of Sacramento County, California.
		During the gold rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riverboats, the telegraph, the Pony Express and the First Transcontinental Railroad.
		Sacramento City and County (along with a portion of adjacent Placer County) are served by a customer-owned electric utility, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sacramento,_California (4101 words)

	Sacramento Monarchs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On March 3, 2005, the Monarchs traded Tangela Smith and a 2006 second round draft pick to the Charlotte Sting in exchange for former Stanford University standout Nicole Powell, Olympia Scott-Richardson, and Erin Buescher.
		The Monarchs did sign Ruthie Bolton as a free agent for the purpose of her trying to win a spot on team's roster during its pre-season training camp, but eventually waived her.
		The Monarchs won their first ever WNBA Finals by defeating the Sun, three games to one in a best-of-five playoff series, which brought Sacramento its first major championship in a professional sport.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sacramento_Monarchs (720 words)

	Griffith, Monarchs put Sun's backs to the wall - The Boston Globe
		SACRAMENTO -- When the Sacramento Monarchs seemed ready to lose their lead and their heads in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, Yolanda Griffith slid into her coach's chair during a timeout.
		Griffith had 19 points and 11 rebounds with relentless inside play, and the Monarchs moved to the brink of their first championship yesterday with a 66-55 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
		The Monarchs opened the second half with a 15-5 run including 8 points from Griffith, and they led, 50-36, with 11 1/2 minutes to play.
	www.boston.com /sports/articles/2005/09/19/griffith_monarchs_put_suns_backs_to_the_wall (382 words)

	About Sacramento
		Sacramento combines the comforts of a small town with the amenities of a thriving cosmopolitan city.
		At the turn of the 19th century, Sacramento was settled by predominantly the Miwok, Maidu, and Shonommey Indian tribes.
		Sacramento became the state’s capital city in 1854, four years after California was admitted into the Union.
	matsui.house.gov /aboutsacramento.asp (705 words)

	ESPN.com - WNBA - Phoenix at Sacramento
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The Phoenix Mercury look to extend their winning streak to three games and move closer to clinching a playoff spot when they visit the Western Conference-best Sacramento Monarchs tonight.
		Sacramento has won three straight and 10 of its last 11 games, and wants to remain aggressive as it heads into the postseason.
		Sacramento guard Kara Lawson knows home-court advantage will help the Monarchs, who are a league-best 14-2 on their floor.
	proxy.espn.go.com /wnba/preview?gameId=250823013 (479 words)

	ESPN.com: WNBA - Sacramento stumbles to bottom of West
		But Sacramento, which was returning four of five starters and coming off of back-to-back 20-win seasons, was largely regarded as a close second.
		Sacramento is a very talented team, and Maura McHugh is a very good coach and motivator.
		So no one expected to see the Monarchs slide into mediocrity, let alone to the bottom of the West standings (through Monday, Sacramento was eighth in the West and had the second-worst record in the league).
	espn.go.com /wnba/columns/lieberman_0624/1398587.html (1381 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Griffith leads Sacramento to title
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After waiting for a championship since the WNBA's founding season, the Sacramento Monarchs finally won it all in style — their own hard-nosed, defense-first style.
		Sacramento won the series opener in Connecticut with the suffocating defense that won the Western Conference title, but the Sun evened the series with an overtime victory in Game 2.
		The Monarchs went 10-for-31 in the first half — and before they took the court again, Whisenant attempted to loosen up his team with a goofy knee-shaking dance in the huddle.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,610152704,00.html (823 words)

	Sacramento Monarchs News
		WNBA Heroes in the Community Rebekkah Brunson, Sacramento Monarchs As fierce and aggressive as she is on the court, Monarchs forward Rebekkah Brunson is even more aggressive off the court.
		Sacramento point guard Ticha Penicheiro hit the winning layup with 20.9 seconds left as the Sun lost 74-73 to the Sacramento Monarchs Tuesday night in an exhibition game rematch of last year's WNBA Finals at...
		Greenwalt is in the Sacramento Monarchs' training camp for the second straight year, and she hopes to make the final roster this time...
	www.topix.net /wnba/sacramento-monarchs (538 words)

	Monarchs strike first - The Boston Globe
		The Sacramento Monarchs, led by center Yolanda Griffith's 25 points, defeated the Sun, 69-95, in the first game of the best-of-five championship series.
		The Sun, who beat the Monarchs in both regular-season meetings, led virtually the entire first half and opened up a gap of 7 points (22-15) with nine minutes to play in the half.
		Sacramento coach John Whisenant said the game was just first chapter in the meeting of the best team in the East against the best team in the West.
	www.boston.com /sports/basketball/articles/2005/09/15/monarchs_strike_first (569 words)

	Monarchs are seeking elusive spot in Finals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		SEATTLE - The Sacramento Monarchs are quite familiar with their current situation.
		Sacramento will face the Seattle Storm on the road tonight, and the winner will travel to play the Connecticut Sun in the series opener Friday.
		Sacramento is fortunate to still be alive in the series.
	www.azcentral.com /sports/mercury/articles/1005wnba1005.html (298 words)

	CNNSI.com - Pro Basketball - WNBA - Recap: Sacramento Monarchs 80, Utah Starzz 71 - Friday August 02, 2002 12:35 AM
		SACRAMENTO, California (Ticker) -- Yolanda Griffith continues to make her presence felt for the Sacramento Monarchs.
		The Monarchs have won six straight games and improved to 8-2 since Griffith returned on July 11 after missing 15 games due to a bulging disc near her neck.
		Sacramento built a 37-24 halftime cushion and Lady Grooms opened the second half with a basket for a 15-point lead.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/wnba/recaps/2002/08/01/sac_uth (323 words)

	FOX Sports - WNBA - Monarchs deliver Sacramento's first major title (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ticha Penicheiro had been by her side with the Sacramento Monarchs since many of their teammates were in high school.
		The Monarchs finished the dominant season with three tense wins over the Sun, who won one more game in the regular season, but couldn't overcome injuries with the Monarchs' tenacity.
		Sacramento's 10-point lead shrank to one in the final minutes before the Monarchs got their big stop.
	msn.foxsports.com /wnba/story/4884102?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=90 (1023 words)

	Detroit Shock/Sacramento Monarchs WNBA recap on ESPN
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Tangela Smith and Kedra Holland-Corn scored 19 points apiece Saturday night as the Sacramento Monarchs defeated the Detroit Shock 108-96 in a game that set a WNBA record for total points.
		Ahead by eight points at the half, the Monarchs used the scoring of Smith and Kedra Holland-Corn, plus the playmaking skills of Ticha Penicheiro, to build the lead to 88-68 with 7:44 left.
		The Monarchs connected on 34-of-46 free throws, including seven in the final 45 seconds, to hold on for the win.
	espn.go.com /wnba/2000/20000701/recap/detsac.html (273 words)

	Monarchs Crowned WNBA Champs After 62-59 Win (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Sacramento Monarchs are the 2005 WNBA Champions after stopping the Connecticut Sun by a score of 62-59 at ARCO Arena Tuesday night.
		Sacramento went on a 9-0 run in the opening minutes of the half to erase the Sun lead, then drew ahead for the first time in the game on a basket by Land Griffith.
		The Monarchs managed to stave off a desperation scoring attempt by the Sun to win the contest and clinch the WNBA title.
	www.kxtv10.com /storyfull.asp?id=13210 (408 words)

	THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE SACRAMENTO MONARCHS
		Original Monarchs player Ruthie Bolton and current Monarchs players Yolanda Griffith and Ticha Penicheiro have been selected as nominees for the WNBA All-Decade Team.
		The three were chosen by a panel of national media members and WNBA coaches on the basis of their overall contribution to the WNBA.
		Monarchs forward, Rebekkah Brunson, has become a hero both on and off the court.
	www.wnba.com /monarchs (276 words)

	Technorati Tag: monarchs
		Monarch Butterflies Among all butterflies, I think the Monarch is the one that is most recognized.
		Congrats to the Monarchs 0 comments 1 month ago in Sacramento, Monarchs, Basketball, Sports, Champions The Sacramento Monarchs are the WNBA champions!...
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	www.technorati.com /tag/monarchs (507 words)

	SacObserver.com [SPORTS] Sacramento Monarchs Announce 2005 Draft Picks
		The Sacramento Monarchs drafted Michigan State University's Kristin Haynie at the 2005 WNBA Draft on Saturday.
		Sacramento also selected Chelsea Newton from Rutgers University with the 9th pick in the second round of the 2005 WNBA Draft (22nd overall).
		The Sacramento Monarchs will play their regular season home opener on Saturday, June 4, at ARCO Arena when the Monarchs host the Los Angeles Sparks at 1:00 p.m.
	www.sacobserver.com /sports/041805/monarchs_kristin_haynie.shtml (431 words)

	WJLA - Sacramento Monarchs Win First WNBA Title (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Yolanda Griffith had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sacramento Monarchs won their first championship with a 62-59 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Tuesday night.
		Leading 61-59, the Monarchs ran down the clock and nearly turned over the ball before Penicheiro was fouled by McWilliams-Franklin with 9.9 seconds left.
		After the raucous opening introductions, the Monarchs appeared to feel the pressure of shooting for the franchise's first title.
	www.wjla.com /headlines/0905/261929.html (776 words)

	Sacramento Monarchs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Sacramento Monarchs is a professional women's basketball team that plays in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
		The team is one of the WNBA's eight original franchises, having played since their inaugural 1997 season at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.
		With the hiring of Portugal national team player Ticha Penicheiro, popular player and prolific scorer Yolanda Griffith, all of whom have been WNBA all stars, the Monarchs have been able to make the playoffs almost every year so far.
	www.santaclarita.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sacramento_Monarchs (260 words)

	Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau: Sacramento CVB
		We are pleased that Sacramento was named one of Americaâs most diverse cities by Time Magazine and know you will enjoy the many cultural amenities to be found here.
		The Sacramento region offers fascinating attractions for you to see and experience, including the State Capitol, more than 25 museums, art galleries, local theater, historic Old Sacramento and the Sacramento River Delta.
		Sacramento is growing with unmistakable momentum and we look forward to your visit with great pride.
	www.discovergold.org /sacramentoCVB/index.cfm (369 words)

	Auburn Journal : Top Stories
		General Mills chose the Monarchs for the honor after the team beat the Connecticut Sun for the title.
		The pumpkin-orange box with the Monarchs team picture on the front started arriving in area stores last week and proved an instant hit with fans and memorabilia collectors.
		On the back, the Monarchs are heralded as a team that showed marked improvement from past years on its way to a first-ever title.
	www.auburnjournal.com /articles/2005/11/03/news/top_stories/04wheaties.txt (792 words)

	SacObserver.com [SPORTS] Monarchs Release Ruthie Bolton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		With 16 quality players in the Sacramento Monarchs training camp, there was no doubt that one of the team’s long-time veterans was not going to make the roster.
		The Monarchs announced that the organization has released longtime guard Ruthie Bolton and offered her a fan relations position with the Monarchs front office.
		During her extensive playing career, Bolton helped the Monarchs advance to the WNBA Playoffs five times in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004, including three trips to the Western Conference Finals in 2001, 2003 and 2004.
	www.sacobserver.com /sports/051105/ruthie_bolton_released.shtml (537 words)

	KINGS: The Sacramento Kings & Monarchs Practice Facility
		DPR Construction (Sacramento) was contracted to build the facility that Boora Architects (Portland) had designed.
		With 24-hour dedicated access for players, coaches, and basketball staffs, the structure features two full-size basketball courts, locker room facilities for the Kings and Monarchs, and office suites for the coaches and the entire basketball operation staffs of both teams.
		Kings and Monarchs locker rooms include 18 locker stalls, 61-inch high definition projection televisions with VCR and DVD, a 10- speaker stereo system connected to the centralized audio system, custom made heightened sinks, and individually monogrammed player robes and towels.
	www.nba.com /kings/news/The_Sacramento_Kings__Monarch_PF.html (637 words)

	Ticha Penicheiro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Penicheiro has played for professional clubs since her young teens, although she did not play at senior level until after she starred in U.S. college basketball at Old Dominion University.
		In 1998, Penicheiro joined the Sacramento Monarchs as a rookie, finishing third in the WNBA Rookie of the Year award voting.
		In 2005 she helped the Sacramento monarchs win their first ever WNBA championship title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ticha_Penicheiro (251 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. - When the slim young woman with curly brown ringlets and granny glasses landed in Sacramento a few weeks ago to try out with the Sacramento Monarchs, few folks here knew who she was.
		While Sui, 26, competes for a $32,000-a-year rookie contract with the Monarchs - far less than she made in China - she'll potentially generate millions of dollars in publicity and new business for Sacramento.
		The daughter of a basketball coach in the northern industrial city of Jinan, Sacramento's sister city, Sui didn't start playing basketball until she was 14.
	www.knoxstudio.com /shns/story.cfm?pk=BKL-MONARCHS-04-26-05&cat=BP (983 words)

	ESPN.com - WNBA - Sacramento at Los Angeles
		The top-seeded Monarchs won three of four games against the Sparks during the regular season, with two of the victories coming by 20 and 28 points.
		A year ago, the Monarchs were the No. 4 seed when they upset the Sparks, who had the league's best record.
		Sacramento is a good team, but they're a team that we know we can beat.''
	proxy.espn.go.com /wnba/preview?gameId=250831006 (403 words)

	Sports Betting and Gambling Odds Online
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- After waiting for a championship since the WNBA`s founding season, the Sacramento Monarchs finally won it all in style - their own hard-nosed, defense-first style.
		The eight-year Sacramento veteran made one of two free throws - and just as in Game 2, the Monarchs had a three-point lead with a few seconds left.
		The Monarchs went 10-for-31 in the first half - and before they took the court again, Whisenant attempted to loosen up his team with a goofy knee-shaking dance in the huddle.
	www.covers.com /articles/articles.aspx?theArt=55988&tid=26&t=1 (912 words)

	The Sacramento Monarchs Make Draft Picks Ahead of Season
		SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The Sacramento Monarchs selected forward Kim Smith of Utah and guard Scholanda Hoston of LSU with their two first-round picks in Wednesday’s WNBA draft.
		The Monarchs, the WNBA’s defending champions, used the 13th overall pick to draft Smith, a four-time Mountain West Player of the Year.
		The Monarchs then took Hoston with the next pick, the final one in the first round.
	www.sacunion.com /pages/sacramento/articles/8145 (280 words)

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