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Baron Championship Rings Named Official Partner of UC Davis Athletics

Jan 27, 2026 09:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Athletics has elevated its championship experience with the announcement of a new partnership with Baron Championship Rings as the Official Championship Ring Partner of UC Davis Athletics.

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Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight with Road Victory at Northern Arizona

Jan 27, 2026 09:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray posted her first career double-double with a career-high tying 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Benthe Versteeg and Natalie Picton also finished in double figures, helping lead Sacramento State to its third-straight victory with a 78-59 win at Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Cordova Should Consider Restarting its Frosh Football Program

Jan 27, 2026 09:39AM ● By Mike Marando

Opinion Piece

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Junior Cordova forward Shahzad Hazem soccer player
Hazem Leading Lancers by Example

Jan 26, 2026 05:00PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers junior striker Shazad Hazem isn’t much of a talker on the soccer field. He allows his game to speak for itself.

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Republic FC Bolsters Frontline with Addition of Striker Kyle Edwards

Jan 26, 2026 04:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 15 that the Club has acquired forward Kyle Edwards from Hartford Athletic via transfer.

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Former Hornet Abigail Lopez Makes Pro Debut with Club Puebla

Jan 20, 2026 01:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Sacramento State women’s soccer standout Abigail Lopez has joined the professional ranks, signing with Club Puebla in Mexico’s top women’s division and making her debut on Jan. 4 against the Rayados de Monterrey in the LIGA BBVA MX Femenil closing tournament.

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Softball Sets Schedule

Jan 20, 2026 01:55PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis softball has set in place its 2026 schedule, with the season opener set for Feb. 5 at home against Sacramento State and the Big West Conference opener against Hawai'I scheduled at La Rue Field over the weekend of March 6-7.

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Open Call for River Cats National Anthem Auditions

Jan 20, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Demos for Potential Performers Must be Submitted Prior to Jan. 30

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Republic FC Acquires Forward Mayele Malango from Monterey Bay FC

Jan 20, 2026 01:48PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 8 that the Club has acquired forward Mayele Malango (MY-el Muh-LAWN-go) from Monterey Bay FC via transfer.

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Lady Lancers Entering Key Stretch

Jan 20, 2026 09:05AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

After a 1-3 start within Metro League play, the Cordova Lady Lancers are approaching a critical slate of games that may very well determine the fate of their season.

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Lancers Staying Within Striking Distance

Jan 20, 2026 08:51AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

After their first four games of Metro League play, the Cordova Lancers find themselves right in the middle of a dogfight for one of the top three spots in the standings as they entered this week.

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Head Coach Chris Collins
Collins Named Lancers Head Basketball Coach

Jan 12, 2026 05:41PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

Coming out of Christmas break, the Cordova Lancers announced the hiring of new head varsity basketball coach Chris Collins.

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Lady Lancers Begin League Play

Jan 12, 2026 05:28PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers began Metro League play last week with a road matchup at McClatchy on Tuesday, Jan. 6 as well as a home game against Kennedy on Thursday, Jan. 8. Although the Lancers dropped both games, there is reason for optimism.

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Leadership Change for Women’s Soccer

Jan 12, 2026 04:38PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced a change in leadership for the Hornets’ women’s soccer program, parting ways with head coach Randy Dedini.

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River Cats, Giants to Meet at Exhibition Game

Jan 12, 2026 04:34PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and their parent affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, is set to get the River Cats baseball season underway on Sunday, Mar. 22 at 5:07 p.m.

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Countdown to Kickoff

Jan 12, 2026 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC Releases Action-Packed 2026 Schedule

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Jace Rodriguez Named to FCS ADA Academic All Star Team

Jan 12, 2026 04:22PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has named 57 student-athletes to the 28th Annual Academic All-Star Team, listing UC Davis football senior offensive lineman Jace Rodriguez as part of the collection of academic all stars.

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Stingy Defense Helps Women’s Basketball

Jan 12, 2026 04:19PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Senior Benthe Versteeg and junior Keanna Salave’a each finished with double-doubles on the day and the Sacramento State defense limited visiting Weber State to just 13 second-half points on Jan. 3.

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Lancers Excited to Start League Play

Jan 06, 2026 12:51PM ● By James Darnell

Entering this week, the Cordova Lancers were set to begin Metro League play after wrapping up their preseason schedule prior to Christmas break.

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A’s Agree to Terms with LF Tyler Soderstrom on Seven-Year Contract

Jan 05, 2026 11:36AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year contract through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033, the club announced Dec. 29.

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Carter Begins Assembling Staff with Initial Round of Hires

Jan 05, 2026 11:28AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head coach Alonzo Carter named several assistant coaches and staff personnel to his staff, it was announced Dec. 30.

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Republic FC Adds Two Local Standouts on USL Academy Contracts

Jan 05, 2026 11:22AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced Dec. 19 the addition of academy players Luke Strassburg and Rohan Chivukula to the club’s first team roster.

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Sacramento State University
Izzi Joins Staff as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development

Dec 29, 2025 05:57PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Veteran college athletics administrator Michael Izzi has been named the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development at Sacramento State, announced Director of Athletics Mark Orr.

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Psyk and Pinnick Named Stats Perform All Americans

Dec 29, 2025 05:49PM ● By UC Davis News Release

After a season ranked near the top in multiple categories, helping UC Davis football make another deep run into the postseason, both Jacob Psyk (first team) and Caden Pinnick (freshman) have earned Stats Perform All-American honors, making both Aggies two-time All-Americans following the 2026 season.

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Republic FC Adds Goalkeeper Jacob Randolph

Dec 29, 2025 05:24PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced Dec. 16 the addition of goalkeeper Jacob Randolph. He will be added to the team’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Bridgeforth Steps Down as Varsity Basketball Coach

Dec 23, 2025 12:52PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers varsity head basketball coach Kevin Bridgeforth has resigned from his position with the team, according to school Athletic Director JP Dolliver.

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A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

Dec 19, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17.

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Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Dec 19, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates

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Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

Dec 19, 2025 12:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy.

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Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Dec 19, 2025 12:10PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History

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Lady Lancers Looking Toward League Play

Dec 16, 2025 01:35PM ● By James Darnell

After a good start to their season, the Cordova Lady Lancers are gearing up for Metro League play which begins after students return from Christmas break.

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“Fearless” Ferrell Helping Lead Lady Lancers

Dec 16, 2025 01:28PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lady Lancers senior point guard Jasmine Ferrell has been a key member of the varsity basketball program since her freshman year under the guidance of head coach Kim Bradley.

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Call For Nominations

Dec 16, 2025 12:33PM ● By MPG Staff

The Rancho Cordova Athletic Association is seeking nominees for induction into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame.

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Miles of Holiday Cheer

Dec 16, 2025 12:25PM ● By Ornella Rossi

More than 500 runners and walkers took part in the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League annual Holiday Run on Saturday Dec. 13.

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A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

Dec 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion

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