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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards

UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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From June 6 through June 27, Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive, will transform into an open-air cinema

Lights, Camera, Action!

Jun 03, 2025 12:59PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Moonlight Movies Return to Village Green

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Hawks’ Men’s swim team Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock were named in the California Community College Athletic Association All-Americans list for the 2024 to 2024 swimming and diving season

Hawks’ 200 Freestyle Relay Team Named All-Americans

Jun 03, 2025 12:38PM ● By Consumnes River College News Release

The Hawks’ Men’s swim team record-breaking 200-meter freestyle relay team, Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock, all highlighted the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Men’s Swimming and Diving All-American teams.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers

UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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The UC Davis football team will be televised on the main linear ESPN network

UC Davis Football Scheduled for Three Nationally-Broadcast Games

Jun 03, 2025 12:13PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

For the first time in program history, No. 11 University of California, Davis football will be showcased on the main linear ESPN network when the 2025 season opens at 4 p.m. Pacific Time Aug. 23 against No. 12 Mercer in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2

Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Hornets Wrap Up A Successful Year

May 29, 2025 10:28AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

In its first appearance at the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship as a league affiliate, Sacramento State University placed fourth out of nine schools in the final team points standings on the morning of May 17 at Lake Natoma.

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Panthers Beat Golden Eagles in Breakout Game

May 29, 2025 10:25AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Sacramento City College jumped out early and never looked back on May 14, beating Feather River, 9–2, on the road in Quincy behind a breakout game from Lucas Drake and a lockdown start from Brady Wilson.

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Sacramento State Signs Former Four-Star Guard Mikey Williams

May 29, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State University head coach Mike Bibby announced May 1 that high-profile guard Mikey Williams will transfer from University of Central Florida and join the Hornets for the 2025- 2026 season.

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The Lady Lancers hosted their annual awards banquet inside the school cafeteria on May 22

Coach Optimistic for Lady Lancer Softball

May 29, 2025 09:00AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers varsity softball program hosted their annual post-season awards banquet on May 22 inside the cafeteria at Cordova High School.

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The Cordova varsity boys’ volleyball team was honored during its recent awards banquet on May 22.

Lancers Boys’ Volleyball Pass Out Team Awards

May 29, 2025 08:57AM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

During the Cordova Lancers volleyball program’s annual postseason awards banquet May 22 inside the Cordova High School auxiliary gym, head coach Joseph Smith spoke glowingly about each player on the varsity roster.

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Lancers Season Ends with Play-In Loss

May 21, 2025 09:16AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers’ Spring season came to a close with a 7-4 loss at Armijo on Monday, May 5 in the inaugural California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game.

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Sophomore standout Becca Lee figures to lead the Lady Lancers next spring. Photo by Rick Sloan

Lady Lancers Finish First Season in Metro League

May 21, 2025 09:12AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers wrapped up their first season in the Metro League earlier this month and missed out on the postseason following a fifth-place finish.

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The Lancers held their annual postseason awards banquet on Monday, May 12 at Cordova High School.

Lancers Baseball Hands Out Team Awards

May 21, 2025 09:06AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers varsity baseball program held its annual awards banquet on Monday, May 12 at Cordova High School.

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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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Reynolds, Westbrook Earn All-Conference Honors

May 13, 2025 11:05AM ● By American River College News Release

American River College Baseball standouts Jayden Reynolds (Bella Vista) and Dylan Westbrook (Oak Ridge) earned 2025 first team All-BIG 8 Conference honors it was announced on April 30.

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Women's Golf team wearing golfing attire

Aggies Make Statement at Lubbock Regionals

May 13, 2025 11:01AM ● By University of Davis Athletics News Release

University of California Davis women’s golf put the nation on notice at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lubbock Regionals, finishing better than number 18 Arizona and just one stroke off the final cut line with an impressive seventh-place finish to wrap up a historic season.

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Lancers Golf Qualify Three for Divisionals

May 07, 2025 09:20AM ● By James Darnell

Coming off its first season in the Metro League, the Cordova boys’ golf team has qualified three standout young student-athletes for the Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional Tournament at Bing Maloney Golf Course in Sacramento.

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Lancers Baseball team with the head coach

Lancers Earn Play-In Berth

May 06, 2025 04:37PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers earned a spot in the inaugural CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game in perhaps the most dramatic fashion possible, with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in extra innings at El Dorado on Friday, May 2 in its non-league regular season finale.

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Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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High School Volleyball Senior Ali Aljanabi makes a big hit for a point against Center.

Lancers Go Down Swinging

Apr 29, 2025 11:46AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers entered last week knowing the task at hand.

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With more than 120 exhibitors, children of all ages had the opportunity to participate in free hands-on activities.

Champions of Fun

Apr 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Kid’s Day Celebrates Family and Sports

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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Lancers Baseball Battling for Playoff Berth

Apr 15, 2025 11:19AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers have their work cut out for them.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Sac Republic’s Kleeman Does It Again

Apr 15, 2025 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC Communications

On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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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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