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Lee Wins 102nd State Fair Men's Golf Tournament

Sep 15, 2026 08:58AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

A three-way tie on the 18th hole set up a dramatic four-hole playoff Sept. 7 as Aidan Lee, Kavi Marez and Keita Yobiko battled for the championship of the 102nd State Fair Men’s Golf Tournament, held Sept. 5 to 7 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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Everybody Can Be Great

Sep 14, 2026 02:04PM ● By Jason Harper, Director of Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Nearly 50 Cordova High School athletes showed up for the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame. But they weren't there to be honored. They were there to serve.

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Cordova Lancers football, basketball and baseball teams

Hall of Fame Honors Newest Class of Inductees

Sep 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame honored its newest class of inductees during the 11th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Saturday, Sept. 12 in front of a capacity crowd inside Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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Lancers Tame Cougars, Improve to 2-0

Sep 14, 2026 01:17PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers have seemingly found themselves a good recipe for success through their first two games of the season.

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Straps Down, Basketballs Up

Sep 14, 2026 12:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Connecting youth and law enforcement through basketball and gun violence awareness

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Watanabe Captures 2026 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 14, 2026 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2026 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship was played Sept. 5-6 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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The River Cats Hit Big in Vegas

Sep 14, 2026 11:41AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

After a tough homestand vs. the Salt Lake Bees, Sacramento hit big to begin their final roadtrip of the season at Las Vegas.

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American River College baseball and athletics as former player, coach and equipment manager Kurt Mattson has officially retired

End of an Era

Sep 14, 2026 11:34AM ● By American River College News Release

It is the end of an era for American River College baseball and athletics as former player, coach and equipment manager Kurt Mattson has officially retired.

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The Loudest Emotion: Part 2

Sep 10, 2026 04:51PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

After the game, I went through my normal routine. I iced my arm. I stretched. I tried to put the whole miserable afternoon behind me. Then I noticed something. A dull, gnawing pain deep in my shoulder. Not the normal soreness after pitching.

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The Loudest Emotion: Part 1

Sep 10, 2026 04:47PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Your Body Is Talking. Even When You Aren’t.

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11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame

Come One, Come All!

Sep 08, 2026 02:03PM ● By James Darnell

11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held this Saturday

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State Fair Junior Championship Crowns 2026 Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 08, 2026 10:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 was held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Players ages 12 to 18 competed on the Alister MacKenzie 18-hole course, while the 7 to 11 division played nine holes on Arcade Creek.

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UC Davis Welcomes Zyhira Jones as New STUNT Assistant Coach

Sep 08, 2026 10:18AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis STUNT is strengthening its coaching staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Zyhira Jones. A former collegiate STUNT athlete and experienced head coach with a proven track record of program building and athlete development.

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Homegrown Centerback Chibi Ukaegbu to Join Houston Dynamo on Club Record Transfer Fee

Sep 08, 2026 10:07AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Republic FC announced that the club has reached an agreement with Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo FC transferring defender Chibuike “Chibi” Ukaegbu (pronunciation: Chi-bee Oo-kay-boo) to Houston Dynamo II of MLS NEXT PRO pending league and federation approval.

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The Big West Honors Ching as the League’s Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 08, 2026 09:53AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Following her two-goal performance that helped lift the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to victory against Southern Utah, junior Candace Ching was named The Big West’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday (Aug. 31) for the first time in her career.

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Historic City and County State Fair Golf Tournaments

Sep 02, 2026 09:09AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

This weekend, Sept. 5-7 the Sacramento Golf Council will host three State Fair golf tournaments at three area courses.

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Lancers Halt Huskies in Home Opener

Sep 01, 2026 09:53AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

With the Cordova Lancers holding onto a slim three-point lead with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of their season opener against the Sheldon Huskies inside Lancer Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28, the game was anyone’s for the taking.

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Lady Lancers ‘Humbled’ In Home Opener

Aug 31, 2026 05:32PM ● By James Darnell, photo by James Darnell

Sometimes, it’s just not your night.

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Giles Nets Big West Offensive Weekly Honors

Aug 31, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State senior forward Zac Giles was named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Aug. 24 after helping the Hornets to a pair of solid showings against UC Davis and nationally ranked Grand Canyon.

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Confidence Defines Aggies’ Special Teams Unit

Aug 31, 2026 03:41PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Special teams can change a game in an instant through field position, timely execution and explosive plays.

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Sacramento Kings to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Rick Adelman

Aug 31, 2026 03:37PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced Aug. 24, that players will wear a commemorative black band on the upper-left shoulder of their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 NBA season to honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, recognizing one of the most influential figures in franchise history.

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Republic FC Selects Levy to Craft New Stadium Hospitality Experience

Aug 31, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that Levy has been selected to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the club’s new stadium currently under construction, set to open in 2028.

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Vonseeger Captures California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Aug 25, 2026 01:08PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Stefan Von Seeger claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid- Amateur Golf Championship, played Aug. 22 to 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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We Built a Better Front Door

Aug 24, 2026 04:38PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

RCAASports.com Is Live

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Lady Lancers Hope to Hold Court This Fall

Aug 24, 2026 04:33PM ● By James Darnell

After a strong season last fall that saw the Cordova Lady Lancers earn a spot in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs under first-year head coach Pete Creasman, the team is looking forward to what’s in store for an encore.

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Lancers Cross Country Ready to Make a Run

Aug 24, 2026 04:19PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers cross country team is off and running for their 2026 season.

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Bo Davidson Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Aug 24, 2026 01:09PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 17, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Aug. 10-16.

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Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

Aug 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night.

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Football Ranked Sixth in AFCA FCS Top 25

Aug 24, 2026 12:44PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Now under two weeks until kickoff of week one, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its Preseason FCS Coaches Poll on Monday, Aug. 17.

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Jackson Claims Women’s Soccer’s First-Ever Big West Player of the Week Honor

Aug 24, 2026 12:35PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior Mia Jackson made a bit of history for the Hornets' women's soccer program on Aug. 17 after being named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week following her team's scintillating start to the 2026 campaign.

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Lady Lancers Looking to Make a Leap

Aug 17, 2026 06:13PM ● By James Darnell

With the Cordova Lady Lancers beginning their season this week, the excitement surrounding the program is palpable.

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Lady Lancers Ready to Tee Off

Aug 17, 2026 04:03PM ● By James Darnell

It's a new season for Cordova Lady Lancers golf, with a young team that is looking forward to hitting the links.

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Triathletes proudly display the medals they earned

Swim. Bike. Run.

Aug 17, 2026 03:57PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Young athletes take on inaugural Cordova Youth Triathlon

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Sacramento Kings to Open New Official Team Store in Downtown Commons

Aug 17, 2026 12:55PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

New Retail Destination Expands Access to Exclusive Kings Apparel and Elevated Fashion Collections

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Three Aggies Named to Inaugural Mountain West Men’s Soccer Watch List

Aug 17, 2026 12:35PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis placed three players on the inaugural Mountain West Men's Soccer Watch List on Wednesday, Aug. 12 with sophomore defenders Nami Banks and Josh Gault and junior midfielder Rafael Matiello selected by the league's head coaches.

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