Current Sports News Briefs: Baseball-Athletics to Play in Sacramento, White Sox vs. Royals, Nadal Withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters, and More

The Oakland Athletics have announced their plans to play their home games at a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, California from 2025-27 before their move to Las Vegas in 2028. This decision comes after MLB owners approved the team’s relocation to Las Vegas in November. The Athletics will play their final season at Oakland Coliseum in 2024 before temporarily moving to Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats.

In other sports news, the Chicago White Sox are looking to boost their offense as they face off against the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox have had a series of close games this season, with all but one of their five games decided by a single run. Their recent 3-2 win over Atlanta snapped a four-game losing streak and they are hoping to continue their winning streak against the Royals.

Tennis fans will be disappointed to hear that Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters, citing that his body is not yet ready for competition. This raises doubts about whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will compete at the French Open, his favorite major. Nadal, who returned to competition in January after a year-long injury layoff, has not played in an ATP event since.

In basketball news, the Atlanta Hawks will be looking to contain Mavericks star Luka Doncic as they face off against Dallas. Doncic scored a career-high 73 points in their previous meeting, and the Hawks will need to step up their defense to prevent a repeat performance.

Overall, sports fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming days with exciting matchups and developments across various sports. Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite teams and players.