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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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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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Embracing a New Season

Feb 19, 2025 09:36AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

For Lancers' head coach Scott Ahlstrom and his Cordova High team, spring signifies the start of a new season, where all their goals and aspirations are within reach.

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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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Gorman Leading Lancers by His Strong Example

Feb 11, 2025 11:56AM ● By James Darnell

This past August, Cordova Lancers' senior forward Malachi Gorman was kicked out of an open gym session for aspiring basketball players held by new head coach Kevin Bridgeforth.

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Mitchell Marauders Grapple to Gold

Feb 05, 2025 12:28PM ● By Head Coach Joe Zilles, photos by Head Coach Joe Zilles

The Mitchell Middle School wrestling season started in November and the team has shown steady improvement posting impressive wins over Mills and Folsom middle schools in head-to-head dual matches in January.

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Pena a Cordova Sophomore Sensation

Feb 05, 2025 12:15PM ● By James Darnell

If the current play of Cordova Lady Lancers' sophomore midfielder Makayla Pena is any indication, the future looks bright for the up-and-coming soccer standout.

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Bautista Lets His Game Do the Talking

Feb 05, 2025 12:00PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers' sophomore Nikos Bautista might be soft-spoken but his skill on the soccer field has said plenty this season.

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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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Staying Hydrated and Saving the Environment at Kings Games

Feb 04, 2025 04:44PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center unveiled a new PATH Grab-and-Go location, integrating Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to enhance the fan experience.

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Hornet Soccer Adds UCLA Transfer

Feb 04, 2025 04:35PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On Jan. 28, Sacramento State University head men's soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced that Amjot Narang, a midfielder who has played the last three seasons at UCLA, has transferred and will join the Hornets for the 2025 season.

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A’s Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule

Jan 28, 2025 02:12PM ● By Major League Baseball News Release

The A’s 2025 promotional schedule for their inaugural season at Sutter Health Park will feature 14 giveaway items including three bobbleheads, four fireworks shows and more. Single-game tickets will go on sale on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Sac Republic FC Fan Fest Returns

Jan 27, 2025 07:29PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) will host Fan Fest on Feb. 22 at Heart Health Park.

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CRC Hawks Score Great Grades

Jan 27, 2025 07:25PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

For the 10th consecutive semester Cosumnes River College (CRC) student-athletes compiled a grade-point average above a 3.0 as the Hawks continue to shine among the brightest in the state for their combination of academic and athletic success.

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Sac State Women’s Golf Picked to Top Big Sky

Jan 27, 2025 07:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Winners of four of the past five Big Sky Championship titles, the Sacramento State women's golf team was unanimously selected to continue its dominance by being tabbed first in the coaches poll.

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Bringing Grit to Lady Lancers Basketball

Jan 27, 2025 06:14PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lady Lancers junior guard Taliyah Johnson loves the game of basketball.

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Hornet Named Gymnast of the Week

Jan 22, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, it was announced on Jan. 7. The honor was the first for Houghton during her career.

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River Cats Conducting National Anthem Auditions

Jan 22, 2025 11:33AM ● By River Cats News Release

The opening of every ballgame starts with the National Anthem, and the Sacramento River Cats want to give you the chance to perform. The River Cats have announced their National Anthem auditions for the 2025 baseball season will take place at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Hornet Softball Releases 2025 Schedule

Jan 22, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Softball’s 12th-year head coach Lori Perez announced the team's 2025 schedule, which is comprised of 50 games, including 27 at Shea Stadium.

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Athletics Season Tickets Sell Out

Jan 22, 2025 11:22AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

Ahead of their temporary move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons, the Athletics got a taste of the passion from sports fans in the area while attending a Sacramento Kings game just down the road at Golden 1 Center.

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Young Lancers Battling Growing Pains Within League Play

Jan 14, 2025 12:23PM ● By James Darnell, Photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova has gotten off to a slow start in its first season within the Metro League, dropping their first two games to McClatchy and Kennedy by a combined score of 12-0, respectively. According to their coach, it's all a part of the process.

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Lady Lancers Playing to Win

Jan 14, 2025 11:34AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers have endured some tough losses during their season thus far, but you'd never know it if you watch them compete.

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Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

Jan 14, 2025 10:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more.

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Sac Republic FC Names New Coach

Jan 14, 2025 10:08AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) announced that Neill Collins has been named as the Indomitable Club’s fifth head coach and is set to lead the club beginning with the 2025 season.

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