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Marthaler Named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 14, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento sophomore Victoria Marthaler was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 after leading the Hornets to a four-set volleyball road win

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Lancers Outlast Lions in Thriller

Oct 08, 2025 09:48AM ● By James Darnell

Trailing by four points against McClatchy with just under six minutes remaining inside Hughes Stadium in Sacramento on Oct. 3, the Cordova Lancers didn't panic.

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From Little League to the MLB Postseason

Oct 07, 2025 03:56PM ● By Seth Henderson

Local Little League Graduates Represent Sacramento in MLB Postseason

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Kings Launch ‘Los Kings’ Platform

Oct 07, 2025 02:59PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Kings Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Homegrown Defender to Join U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp

Oct 07, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sac Republic FC News Release

Chibi Ukaegbu’s Third Call Up in 2025, Second in the Last Two Months

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Lawrence Butler Medical Update

Oct 07, 2025 02:33PM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Outfielder Successful Surgery, Undergoing Rehabilitation

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Whisenhunt Named PCL Pitcher of the Year, All-Star

Oct 07, 2025 02:16PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Also Named Was Right-Hander Carson Seymour

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Lancers Get Back in Win Column

Sep 30, 2025 03:56PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers came away with a much-needed 19-6 victory in a non-league football contest at John F. Kennedy High School on Sept. 28.

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Lady Lancers Playing Through Growing Pains

Sep 30, 2025 03:47PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers are going through growing pains and that's alright.

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Freshmen Lead the Way for Women's Golf

Sep 30, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The California State University, Sacramento women's golf team will enter the final round of the final round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in 13th place after shooting 303 during the second round on Sept. 23 in Wolcott, Colorado.

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Registration Open for Republic Elite Session

Sep 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

This November, Republic FC is hosting its next session of the Republic Elite Development Program (RED).

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

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Lady Lancers Enter League Play with Momentum

Sep 23, 2025 05:03PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers entered Metro League competition this week with a good amount of positive momentum.

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Lancers Drop Metro League Opener

Sep 23, 2025 04:51PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers dropped their Metro League opener at home against visiting West Park 64-14 on Sept. 19 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Lancers Looking Toward League Play

Sep 16, 2025 04:24PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their non-league schedule with a tough 47-0 loss against visiting Rio Americano on Friday, Sept. 12 inside Lancer Stadium.

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All the 2025 Hall of Fame induction honorees

What a Night!

Sep 16, 2025 03:37PM ● By James Darnell

Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Hosts 10th Annual Induction Ceremony

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Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

Sep 15, 2025 11:42AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

Sep 15, 2025 11:39AM ● By Compiled from Sacramento Republic FC and USL News Releases

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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Ella Kraft of the Sacramento Hornets was named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10.

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ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

Sep 15, 2025 11:28AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California.

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Cal Expo Kicks Off Football Partnership

Sep 09, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Expo News Release

Cal Expo, in partnership with California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is kicking off the exploration of a new chapter for Hornet football.

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Gianna Singh captured the golf Women’s Championship title

Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Ethan Gao of Johns Creek, Georgia emerged as the 2025 State Fair Champion

Ethan Gao Claims Victory at State Fair Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:03PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council proudly concluded the 101st California State Fair Championship at the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, with a thrilling display of elite amateur golf talent over three days of fierce competition.

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Lady Lancers Golf Swings into Action

Sep 03, 2025 01:30PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers’ varsity golf team is ready to go for the fall season under head coach Brian Botsford.

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Lancers Fall to Mesa Verde

Sep 03, 2025 01:24PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt their first loss of the season in their home opener on Sept. 29 when they lost to visiting Mesa Verde 18-13 inside Lancer Stadium.

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CRC Softball Puts 13 Players on All-America Scholar-Athlete Team

Sep 02, 2025 06:29PM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

After a solid softball season with a third-place finish in the Big 8 Conference and another trip to post-season play, the Cosumnes River College softball team has also been taking care of business in the classroom.

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