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Babies race at the Kings-Raptors game (Video)

By Joe Lipovich

Oct 28, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) controls a rebound against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) controls a rebound against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Sacramento Kings held a baby race, where the object of the race is for the pint-sized combatants to make it from one side of the court to the other. 

There is no reason to be mad about the state of America, Ronda Rousey losing her belt, or the New York Mets losing the World Series in five games.

The reason? Babies are racing in Sacramento.

The fans at the Sleep Train Arena won’t remember the 107-101 victory that the Kings notched over the Toronto Raptors, they’ll remember one of the best displays of perseverance ever seen on a basketball court.

The young lady in the middle of the field fired out of the gate, leaving the other babies eating her court dust. So much so, that one of the pint-sized competitors succumbed to the pressure of the big stage (at 0:40) and had to retire mid-race. The training staff (a.k.a. his mother) immediately rushed to his attention.

Then, like Jay-Z after the Black Album, a tutu-clad purple ball of fire propels herself to the front of the field, which forced the other leading baby to stand by and watch with awe. However, no great sports victory comes without controversy, as the purple powerhouse was seized by her mother just inches before the finish line.

Reportedly, the the BRAA (Baby Racing Association of America) is currently investigating both the mother and the Sacramento Kings, citing a lack of institutional control. The BRAA has not ruled out possible sanctions, such as a nap time reduction and increased amounts of vegetables.

The public will have their views of the controversial finish, but much like the “Immaculate Reception” this will go down as one of the greatest moments in the history of sport.

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