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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Baudouin, Riva to Represent Big Sky

Nov 03, 2025 05:10PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles team of juniors Lou Baudouin and Irene Riva have been selected to represent the Big Sky Conference at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters Championships on Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

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A's Unveil Gold Sacramento Jersey for 2026 Season

Nov 03, 2025 04:56PM ● By Athletics News Release

Beginning next season, the A's will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring "Sacramento" across the chest.

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Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards
Back-To-Back Sweep

Nov 03, 2025 04:48PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

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Sacramento state university baseball team
Baseball Releases Loaded 2026 Schedule

Nov 03, 2025 04:25PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Fresh off its third Western Athletic Conference regular season title and its sixth conference crown overall, the Sacramento State baseball team looks to carry the momentum of that successful campaign into a 2026 season that features a star-studded 56-game schedule, according to head coach Reggie Christiansen.

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Sacramento Republic FC soccer player
Our C8ptain. Champion. Forever Indomitable

Oct 28, 2025 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Club's First Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season

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Swingin’ for Silver

Oct 28, 2025 04:14PM ● By Athletics News Release

Kurtz, Rook and Shea Earn Silver Slugger Nominations

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Sacramento state football
Sac State Defense Preserves 40-35 Homecoming Win over Northern Colorado

Oct 28, 2025 04:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento State defense came up with a late-game stop to secure a Homecoming victory, this time edging Northern Colorado 40-35 in front of 20,022 fans at Hornet Stadium.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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First City Junior Golf Tournament Played

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The first Sacramento City Junior Golf Tournament for boys and girls aged 7 to 11 was played at the nine-hole William Land Park golf course on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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Sacramento River Cats President
River Cats President/COO Named MiLB Executive of the Year

Oct 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year, according to a Minor League Baseball announcement on Oct. 6.

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Sacramento State volleyball
Marthaler Named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 14, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento sophomore Victoria Marthaler was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 after leading the Hornets to a four-set volleyball road win

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Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

Sep 15, 2025 11:42AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

Sep 15, 2025 11:39AM ● By Compiled from Sacramento Republic FC and USL News Releases

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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Ella Kraft of the Sacramento Hornets was named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week
Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10.

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Owen Wiseley of American River College’s men’s cross-country
ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

Sep 15, 2025 11:28AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California.

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Cal Expo Kicks Off Football Partnership

Sep 09, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Expo News Release

Cal Expo, in partnership with California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is kicking off the exploration of a new chapter for Hornet football.

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Gianna Singh captured the golf Women’s Championship title
Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Ethan Gao of Johns Creek, Georgia emerged as the 2025 State Fair Champion
Ethan Gao Claims Victory at State Fair Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:03PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council proudly concluded the 101st California State Fair Championship at the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, with a thrilling display of elite amateur golf talent over three days of fierce competition.

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CRC Softball Puts 13 Players on All-America Scholar-Athlete Team

Sep 02, 2025 06:29PM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

After a solid softball season with a third-place finish in the Big 8 Conference and another trip to post-season play, the Cosumnes River College softball team has also been taking care of business in the classroom.

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Gabriella Borrego wins the Overall Girls’ State Fair Junior Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Junior Championship Crowns Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 02, 2025 06:26PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to18 was held Aug. 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule
River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

Sep 02, 2025 06:14PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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Mikus Losbergs Elevated to Head Coach

Sep 02, 2025 06:10PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Mikus Losbergs, a big part of the program as both a player and assistant coach, has been elevated to head men's tennis coach, athletics director Mark Orr said Aug. 27.

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Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship
Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler
Cosumnes River College’s Shuler Retires After 25 Years

Aug 26, 2025 09:35AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler, who has been part of Cosumnes River College Athletics for 25 years.

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Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season basketball
Kings Tickets Available

Aug 26, 2025 09:27AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26.

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groundbreaking event for the club’s new stadium in the Railyards
Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Aug 26, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18.

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Sacramento Republic FC’s goalkeeper, Danny Vitiello
Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

Aug 19, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7.

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Women’s Soccer players
Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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UC Davis Football team
UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

Aug 19, 2025 08:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game
Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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