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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Mike Hijacks the Whistle

Aug 04, 2026 10:22AM ● By Mike Marando

For nearly a year, Jason Harper has used this space to talk about youth sports, coaches, volunteers, leadership and the life lessons that happen between the foul lines.

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Katherine Zhu Wins 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship at Mather Golf

Aug 03, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place July 25 to 26, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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Dominant Rivalry Win Earns Three Team of the Week Selections

Aug 03, 2026 03:22PM ● By Republic FC Athletics News Release

On July 28, the USL Championship announced the Week 21 Team of the Week. Among the top players from the week, Republic FC led the way with three selections as Kyle Edwards, Memo Rodriguez and Mark-Anthony Kaye added their names to the club’s growing list of league honors.

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Men’s Soccer Welcomes Magaña to the Roster for 2026

Aug 03, 2026 03:02PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team made another addition to its roster for 2026, welcoming Washington native Jesus Magaña to the fold, Interim Head Coach Matt McDougall announced on Monday, July 27.

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Mountain West Announces Credit Union 1 Basketball Championships Brackets

Aug 03, 2026 01:21PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

The Mountain West announced the 2027 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Basketball Championships presented by Palms Casino Resort brackets on Thursday, featuring all 10 men's and women's teams competing at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from Sunday, March 7, to Saturday, March 13.

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The Invisible Scoreboard

Jul 27, 2026 02:33PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Every game has two scoreboards. One hangs above the field. The other walks off the field. The first tells us who won. The second tells us who they’re becoming.

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Cordova Youth Triathlon

Youth Triathlon Debuts

Jul 27, 2026 01:49PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A new tradition is set to begin in Rancho Cordova as children prepare to dive into the inaugural Cordova Youth Triathlon, an event designed to challenge young athletes, build confidence and celebrate healthy, active living.

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Cordova Girls Softball Dominates All Star Season

Jul 27, 2026 01:40PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova Girls Softball program capped off its 61st season with a summer to remember, as five All-Star teams delivered a dominant performance against regional competition, earning 12 tournament championships and building memories that players, families and coaches will carry for years to come.

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Republic FC Signs Experienced Attacker Alfredo Midence

Jul 27, 2026 11:52AM ● By Republic FC Athletics News Release

Republic FC announced the club has signed attacker Alfredo Midence (pronunciation: mee-DEHN-say) through the end of the 2026 season.

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Women’s Basketball Completes Coaching Staff with Addition of Teanusha Robinson

Jul 27, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Teaunsha “Tee” Robinson, who spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach and director of player development at Delaware State, has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball program, Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff announced July 21.

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The Turnaround

Jul 20, 2026 04:32PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Four years ago, the All-America Mile almost didn't happen.

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Applications Open for Second-Annual Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Jul 20, 2026 12:14PM ● By Republic FC Sports News Release

n July 13, Republic FC announced its second-annual Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship, in partnership with Wilton Rancheria, for a local student.

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Rex Connors Earns Third Straight Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List Selection

Jul 20, 2026 11:58AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Senior defensive back Rex Connors has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, Stats Perform announced on the morning of July 14.

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Sarah Puddicombe Elevated to Head Rowing Coach

Jul 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics Sports News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced today that Sarah Puddicombe has been elevated to head coach of the Hornets' rowing program. She becomes the fifth head coach in the team's history (1995-pres.).

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90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

Jul 14, 2026 12:38PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9.

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Cordova Cordettes Synchronized Swimming Team

Cordova Cordettes Make a Splash with Annual Aqua Show

Jul 13, 2026 01:21PM ● By Chloe Smith, Cordova Cordettes head coach

The Cordova Cordettes Synchronized Swimming Team hosted their annual Aqua Show at Cordova Community Pool over the past weekend.

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The Boy Who Carried Two Languages

Jul 13, 2026 01:12PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Sometimes you meet someone who quietly rearranges your perspective.

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Mefford Makes the Hall of Fame

Jul 13, 2026 12:55PM ● By James Darnell

As a young child, Scott Mefford was afraid of the water. He can recall being scared during swimming lessons as a youngster, not wanting to get into the pool. He never would’ve imagined that swimming would become such a big part of his life.

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Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Jul 13, 2026 11:24AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season.

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Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

Jul 13, 2026 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced.

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Sacramento State Football Team

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

Jul 13, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team.

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Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Jul 13, 2026 10:51AM ● By Republic FC Sports News Release

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC.

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Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

Jul 08, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region.

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Meehan To Be Posthumously Inducted into Hall of Fame

Jul 07, 2026 12:31PM ● By James Darnell

Youth sports in the city of Rancho Cordova meant the world to Bill Meehan.

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Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

Jul 06, 2026 03:59PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions.

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Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

Jul 06, 2026 02:10PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach.

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Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Jul 06, 2026 02:05PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer.

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What Does It Feel Like to Be Coached by You?

Jun 30, 2026 12:18PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

This weekend, our new Cordova High Boys Basketball program stepped into a tournament well above its current level.

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Local Swimmer to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Jun 30, 2026 11:57AM ● By James Darnell

When Elizabeth Cocker Escobar began swimming at the age of seven, she never thought the sport would take her on the journey that it has.

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1978-79 Lancers Basketball Team to Be Honored

Jun 23, 2026 09:48AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers 1978-79 boys varsity basketball team is held in high regard as one of the most talented groups in school history.

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The Most Patriotic Mile in Rancho Cordova

Jun 23, 2026 08:30AM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Before the BBQ. Before the fireworks. Before the lawn chairs line the parade route. Before America celebrates its independence, Rancho Cordova gathers for a mile.

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Jacob Giribaldi and Peyton Chan Win the 58th County Junior Championship

Jun 22, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 58th Sacramento County Junior Championship was held June 15-16 at Mather Golf Course.

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Softball Head Coach

UC Davis Softball Head Coach Erin Thorpe Announces Retirement

Jun 22, 2026 12:22PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

After 12 seasons leading the UC Davis softball program and almost three decades in collegiate coaching, UC Davis Softball Head Coach Erin Thorpe has announced her retirement from coaching.

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Sacramento State Men’s Soccer Announces New Schedule for New-Look 2026

Jun 22, 2026 11:50AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State men’s soccer program announced a 17-match regular season slate for the upcoming 2026 season, which features a unique partnership for the second half of the schedule once Big West Conference play begins.

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