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The Schedule Nobody Sees

Apr 22, 2026 08:34AM ● By Jason Harper

And Yet Still, I Coach

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Lancers’ Spring Season Coming to a Close

Apr 22, 2026 08:29AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers knew this season would bring on growing pains.

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The Race Is On

Apr 22, 2026 08:23AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Golden State Race Series returns for its 21st year

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Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente Present Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award

Apr 20, 2026 12:50PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Ahead of the April 10 game, the Sacramento Kings honored rookie Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award presented by Kaiser Permanente.

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Eight Aggies Named to the MPSF All-Academic Team

Apr 20, 2026 12:26PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Eight UC Davis gymnasts have been named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Team, showcasing their skills in competition and in the classroom.

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Women’s Tennis Adds Italy’s De Matteo for 2026-27

Apr 20, 2026 12:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women’s tennis coach Sophie Breault announced April 14 that Francesca De Matteo has committed to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets beginning with the 2026-27 season.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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The Problem with No. 1

Apr 13, 2026 02:21PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Before the first whistle blows, before the first pitch is thrown, the message has already been sent. There is a potential problem lurking in your dugout or on your sideline. It’s stitched on the back of a jersey.

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Lancers Baseball Gets New Home

Apr 13, 2026 01:58PM ● By James Darnell

The storied Cordova Lancers baseball program has called Peterson Field home since the 1970s, but they now are gearing up for a big change.

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Seven Aggies Named National Football Foundation Hampshire Scholars

Apr 13, 2026 11:22AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Cole Batson, Rex Connors, Mitchell Dixon, Jacob Psyk, Nate Rutchena, Eli Simonson and Derrell Smith-Porter have all been recognized by the National Football Foundation for the contributions on the field and in the classroom.

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Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards Earn U.S Open Cup Team of the Round

Apr 13, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

U.S. Soccer recently named the latest Team of the Round for 2026 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. For their performances in the Indomitable Club’s match-up against Valley 5599 FC, Captain Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards earned honors for the second round of the tournament.

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Kolbe and Clader Earn NCEA Ariat All-America Honors

Apr 13, 2026 11:04AM ● By UC Davis News Release

The National College Equestrian Association (NCEA) has announced its 2025-26 All-America honors, recognizing Lauren Kolbe and Mya Clader for their standout performances throughout the regular season.

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Ortiz Named Big Sky Pitcher of the Week for Fourth Time

Apr 13, 2026 10:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Junior Alexa Ortiz has been named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets to a series win at Weber State.

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There’s No Place Like Home

Apr 07, 2026 12:33PM ● By MPG Staff

The Athletics officially opened their 2026 home season at Sutter Health Park Friday, April 3 against the Houston Astros.

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When the Chains Came Off

Apr 06, 2026 01:53PM ● By Jason Harper

Recently, I wrote about locked gates. Saturday mornings. Full fields. Overflowing parking. And empty lots… chained shut. It struck a nerve. This past weekend, something changed. The chains were gone.

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Easter Junior Golf Tournament Champions

Apr 06, 2026 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council announced the winners of the 76th Annual City Junior Easter Golf Championships, played at Bing Maloney Golf Course, March 31-April 1. Golfers aged 7-18 competed in the two-day tournament.

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Nyberg Enjoying ‘Last Ride’ With Lancers

Apr 06, 2026 12:35PM ● By James Darnell

For senior pitcher/infielder Levi Nyberg, being a standout on the Cordova Lancers was always the goal.

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Swinging Into a New Season

Apr 06, 2026 12:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

61st Cordova Girls Softball League Season Kicks Off

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Gianna Nocetti Earns Second Big West Player of the Week Honor

Apr 06, 2026 11:12AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time in the season and her career, UC Davis senior attacker Gianna Nocetti has been named the Big West Player of the Week following a standout performance that led the No. 16 Aggies to a perfect 3-0 weekend in Southern California.

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Beavers Standout at Hawk Invite

Apr 06, 2026 11:10AM ● By American River College News Release

The ARC team delivered an impressive performance at the Hawk Invite, highlighted by standout efforts across both diving and swimming events.

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Reid Paskey Joins Republic FC First Team on USL Academy Contract

Apr 06, 2026 10:59AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced the addition of Academy player Reid Paskey to the club’s First Team roster. The defender has signed a USL Academy Contract, pending league and federation approval, and will be eligible for selection immediately.

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Strader Announces First Piece of Coaching Staff with the Addition of JJ Wozniak

Apr 06, 2026 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

With nearly two decades of experience as a coach at the Division I level, JJ Wozniak has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program beginning with the upcoming 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced March 24.

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Lancers Preparing for Second Half Stretch Run

Mar 31, 2026 11:26AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers entered this week on a three-game losing streak within Metro League play, including being swept in their most recent two-game series against rival West Park.

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America the Beautiful — Even When It’s Not Easy

Mar 31, 2026 08:37AM ● By Jason Harper

This Fourth of July, our community will gather again. Kids will run. Families will set up chairs before the sun dips. There will be laughter, music, and the kind of noise that only comes when people choose to be together. That’s what Kids Day has always been about.

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Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:33AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers recently took part in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA on Tuesday, March 24. The team shot a combined score of 488, which resulted in a fifth-place finish.

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Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:32AM ● By James Darnell

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City 4-Ball Championships Return to Bing Maloney

Mar 31, 2026 08:04AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

73rd Men’s and 4th Senior tournaments take the course

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Hailey Dommers Named Big 12 Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week

Mar 30, 2026 01:45PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time this season, Hailey Dommers represents UC Davis lacrosse on the Big 12 weekly awards as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, announced on Wednesday, Mar. 25.

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Wilton Ranch, Republic FC to Build Region’s Largest Sports Venue

Mar 30, 2026 01:20PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC have announced that Republic Stadium at The Railyards will be constructed as a 20,000-plus seat soccer-first venue, forgoing the original plans to grow through phased expansion.

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Women’s Soccer Adds Braun as Full-Time Assistant

Mar 30, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Janae Braun, who served as a volunteer assistant with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program in 2025, has been added as a full-time assistant coach for the Hornets beginning with the 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced on March 25.

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Why March Madness Owns Us

Mar 23, 2026 01:43PM ● By Jason Harper

Every year around this time, something strange happens across America. Sales dip. Productivity slows. Brackets show up everywhere—offices, classrooms, group chats. People who couldn’t name a single college player in November suddenly have strong opinions about a low-seed placement from a school they’ve never heard of. March Madness doesn’t just arrive. It takes over.

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49ers Receiver to Host Local Youth Football Camp

Mar 23, 2026 01:37PM ● By James Darnell

Calling all youth football players! Current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Ricky Pearsall is coming to Sacramento this summer to take part in a local football camp for children ages 6-16.

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ARC Wins Big 8 Invite

Mar 23, 2026 12:12PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Despite coming off a hard week of training, ARC delivered an impressive performance to win the Big 8 Invite. The team showed resilience and depth across both swimming and diving events.

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Riva Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor of 2026

Mar 23, 2026 12:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Junior Irene Riva capped off an unbeaten 4-0 week by earning Big Sky Conference Player of the Week laurels, helping the No. 66 Sacramento State women’s tennis team to wins over Cal State Fullerton and league rival Northern Arizona last week.

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UC Davis Athletics Director Named NACDA Athletics Director Of the Year

Mar 23, 2026 11:54AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis, Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca has been named a 2025–26 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced.

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