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Aggies Earn Third Rider of the Week Sweep

Nov 17, 2025 01:45PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the third time this season, University of California, Davis swept the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rider of the Week awards following back-to-back victories over Delaware State and UT Martin.

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Big Amish is the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year

Nov 17, 2025 01:25PM ● By Athletics News Release

First baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year Award winner.

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Aguilar Ready to Lead Lancers

Nov 13, 2025 04:49PM ● By James Darnell

New Cordova Lancers head coach Luis Aguilar has some big shoes to fill following the departure of former coach Eric McCahon, who had been at the helm of the soccer program for the past 20 seasons.

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Young Lady Lancers Looking to Improve

Nov 13, 2025 04:39PM ● By James Darnell

After a tough first season under head coach Charlie Gonzalez a season ago, the Cordova Lady Lancers are eager to see their young team gain more invaluable experience this winter.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

Nov 12, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play.

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Desmond Finishes Regular Season with Team of the Week Selection

Nov 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

United Soccer League (USL) Championship announced the Week 34 Team of the Week.

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Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Nov 12, 2025 08:37AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play.

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Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Nov 10, 2025 04:56PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4

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Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

Nov 10, 2025 04:49PM ● By River City High School Athletics News Release

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History

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Lancers Season Comes to a Close

Nov 05, 2025 08:52AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fall season came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 30 with a 48-7 loss to the Grant Pacers inside Lancer Stadium.

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Deems, Buckner Participate in Divisional Tournament

Nov 05, 2025 08:46AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers' fall season has officially come to a close following the Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln, CA on Oct. 27.

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Baudouin, Riva to Represent Big Sky

Nov 03, 2025 05:10PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles team of juniors Lou Baudouin and Irene Riva have been selected to represent the Big Sky Conference at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters Championships on Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

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A's Unveil Gold Sacramento Jersey for 2026 Season

Nov 03, 2025 04:56PM ● By Athletics News Release

Beginning next season, the A's will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring "Sacramento" across the chest.

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Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

Back-To-Back Sweep

Nov 03, 2025 04:48PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

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Baseball Releases Loaded 2026 Schedule

Nov 03, 2025 04:25PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Fresh off its third Western Athletic Conference regular season title and its sixth conference crown overall, the Sacramento State baseball team looks to carry the momentum of that successful campaign into a 2026 season that features a star-studded 56-game schedule, according to head coach Reggie Christiansen.

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Lady Lancers Are Looking Ahead

Oct 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers wrapped up their regular flag football season last week, the first under the guidance of head coach Kim Bradley.

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Lancers Go Down in Davis

Oct 29, 2025 10:59AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fell to the Davis Blue Devils 27-20 in a non-league showdown on Oct. 24 inside Davis High School’s Ron and Mary Brown Stadium.

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Our C8ptain. Champion. Forever Indomitable

Oct 28, 2025 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Club's First Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season

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Swingin’ for Silver

Oct 28, 2025 04:14PM ● By Athletics News Release

Kurtz, Rook and Shea Earn Silver Slugger Nominations

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Sac State Defense Preserves 40-35 Homecoming Win over Northern Colorado

Oct 28, 2025 04:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento State defense came up with a late-game stop to secure a Homecoming victory, this time edging Northern Colorado 40-35 in front of 20,022 fans at Hornet Stadium.

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Lancers Drop Second League Game in a Row

Oct 21, 2025 04:42PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers lost their second-consecutive Metro League contest on Friday, Oct. 17 following a 62-0 loss at Destiny Christian Academy.

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Two Lady Lancers Advance to Divisionals

Oct 21, 2025 04:31PM ● By James Darnell

After a successful outing in their final Metro League match of the year, the Cordova Lady Lancers are sending two of their own to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament on Oct. 27 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln, CA.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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Republic FC to Open 2025 Playoffs

Oct 21, 2025 11:31AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

USL Championship Playoffs at Home on National TV Nov. 2

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Sports Hall of Fame at 10 and Beyond

Oct 15, 2025 08:53AM ● By Mike Marando, Commentary

A few weeks ago, the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 10th anniversary class.

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Lancers Homecoming Loss Overshadowed by Injury

Oct 15, 2025 08:49AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt a 42-8 loss against Metro League rival Antelope on Oct. 10 inside Lancer Stadium but the biggest loss wasn't felt on the scoreboard.

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Lady Lancers Making Big Strides

Oct 15, 2025 08:42AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls golf team has seen marked improvement since the beginning of the season, according to head coach Brian Botsford.

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A Big Change for Big Red

Oct 15, 2025 08:28AM ● By James Darnell

If you've attended a Cordova Lancers varsity football game this season, you might have noticed a glaring new change to the team’s uniforms.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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First City Junior Golf Tournament Played

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The first Sacramento City Junior Golf Tournament for boys and girls aged 7 to 11 was played at the nine-hole William Land Park golf course on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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River Cats President/COO Named MiLB Executive of the Year

Oct 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year, according to a Minor League Baseball announcement on Oct. 6.

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