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River Cat Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

Apr 15, 2025 11:09AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

A dominant start for Carson Seymour has earned hardware from Minor League Baseball, as the Sacramento River Cats right-hander was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1 to April 6.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

Apr 15, 2025 10:55AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season.

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CRC Hawk Selected Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) sophomore Kalani Hernandez earned California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (CCCFCA) Player of the Week honors on March 31.

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Athletics Option LHP Harris to Las Vegas

Apr 08, 2025 10:17AM ● By Athletics News Release

On March 31, The Athletics optioned left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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2025 Aggie Football Schedule Announced

Apr 08, 2025 10:16AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With a nationally broadcast game to open the season and five home games, including the Causeway Classic, University of California (UC) Davis football is set for an exciting 2025 with 12 games and eyes on a Big Sky Championship following a historic 2024 season.

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Ferreros Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:13AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

For the second straight week and the fifth time overall this season a Sacramento State women's tennis player has taken home weekly honors from the Big Sky Conference with senior Maddy Ferreros doing the most recent honors for the Hornets on April 2.

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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River Cats Announce Partnership

Mar 25, 2025 11:58AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

Mar 25, 2025 11:43AM ● By Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club Staff

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests.

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Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Mar 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4.

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LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2025 10:09AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced.

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Keanna Abraham Earns AAI Award Nomination

Mar 11, 2025 10:06AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie.

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Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

Feb 27, 2025 02:28PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17.

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Sac State Mourns the Passing of Longtime Gymnastics Coach

Feb 27, 2025 02:24PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State University is saddened to announce the passing of former Hornet gymnastics coach Randy Solorio following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.

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River Cats Announce 2025 Coaching Staff

Feb 27, 2025 02:18PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 campaign.

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Curling Comes to Sacramento Region

Feb 27, 2025 01:09PM ● By Wine Country Curling News Release

Wine Country Curling Club is excited to once again host our annual Barrel Bonspiel at Skatetown Ice in Roseville from March 14 to March 16.

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Running for Cancer Research

Feb 18, 2025 09:14AM ● By Dana-Farber Cancer Institute News Release

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon.

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Pranyte Named Women’s Player of the Week

Feb 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

An undefeated record and a historic team victory for the Sacramento State women's tennis team helped lift freshman Emilija Pranyte to Big Sky Conference Player of the Week

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Athletics Storming into Spring Training

Feb 18, 2025 09:01AM ● By Martin Gallegos, MLB.com

There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Mesa Arizona’s Hohokam Stadium on Feb. 12 for the first day of spring training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time.

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Athletics Give a Nod to Sacramento

Feb 12, 2025 11:18AM ● By Daniel Canfield

Major League Baseball and the Athletics recently announced that the Athletics will wear a new sleeve patch featuring a depiction of the iconic Tower Bridge, which is located behind the ballpark in right field, as well as the word “Sacramento, “all in the team’s classic green and gold color scheme.

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Beavers Swim to a Pair of Records

Feb 11, 2025 01:29PM ● By American River College News Release

The American River College Men's Swim and Dive team opened the season on Jan. 31, by setting two new NorCal Relay Records at a swim meet at Los Positas College in Livermore.

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Bollinger Ranks Amongst Top 125 Singles Players

Feb 11, 2025 01:15PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis junior Lucas Bollinger earned the 93rd spot in the top 125 Division I Men's Singles players, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced on Feb. 5.

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Sharan Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Feb 11, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics New Release

Sacramento State senior Sneha Sharan was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Feb. 5. The honor is the first for Sharan this year and the fourth of her career.

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Aggies Post Top Fall Quarter Academic Marks

Feb 05, 2025 08:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Tying for the sixth-highest quarterly GPA in Division I history, UC Davis student-athletes again set the standard in the classroom posting a fall quarter cumulative GPA of 3.25.

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