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The Sacramento River Cats Announce Their Schedule for the 2027 Season

Aug 17, 2026 12:17PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2027 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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Jason Harper
Three Legs. One Life. Yours.

Aug 11, 2026 10:08AM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

What a Triathlon Can Teach a Kid About Life

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volleyball team
Lady Lancers Excited for Upcoming Season

Aug 10, 2026 01:21PM ● By James Darnell

Entering the 2026 fall season, vibes are at an all-time high for the Cordova Lady Lancers.

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football
Lancers Football Ready for Kickoff

Aug 10, 2026 01:10PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers have been hard at work all offseason in preparation for those upcoming Friday night lights and are ready to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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golf
Marshall and Menard Win City Mixed Team Championship

Aug 10, 2026 11:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 85th Sacramento City Mixed Team Championship was contested at Bing Maloney Golf Course on Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Outfielder Turner Hill baseball
Turner Hill Named Minor League Baseball Pacific Coast League Player of the Month

Aug 10, 2026 11:16AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 5, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July.

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Coaching Staff
McDougall Completes Coaching Staff with Centeno Hire

Aug 10, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State interim head men’s soccer coach Matt McDougall rounded out his coaching staff for the 2026 season on July 24, elevating Hector “Keko” Grajeda to a full-time assistant coaching position and adding Northern California native Danny Centeno as an assistant with the Hornets.

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football
UC Davis Football Ranked No. 6 In STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll

Aug 10, 2026 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With just a few weeks to go until the opening kickoff at Portland State, UC Davis football has been slotted at No. 6 in the STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll.

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Memorabilia from the Solons’
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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running race
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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Golf
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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sacramento republic fc
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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soccer
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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baseball
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 players and coaches
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 soccer player
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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basketball
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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running
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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football
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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Rowing Coach
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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Jason Harper
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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Swimming
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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basketball
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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soccer
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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youth baseball
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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golf
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 coach
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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