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River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

Sep 02, 2025 06:14PM ● 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 2026 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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Mikus Losbergs Elevated to Head Coach

Sep 02, 2025 06:10PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Mikus Losbergs, a big part of the program as both a player and assistant coach, has been elevated to head men's tennis coach, athletics director Mark Orr said Aug. 27.

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Lady Lancers Win Season Opener

Aug 26, 2025 03:48PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

It didn't take long for the Cordova Lady Lancers to get their first win under new head coach Kim Bradley, as they defeated the visiting Tokay Tigers 6-0 in their regular season opener on Aug. 18 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler

Cosumnes River College’s Shuler Retires After 25 Years

Aug 26, 2025 09:35AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler, who has been part of Cosumnes River College Athletics for 25 years.

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Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season basketball

Kings Tickets Available

Aug 26, 2025 09:27AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26.

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groundbreaking event for the club’s new stadium in the Railyards

Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Aug 26, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18.

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For Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls’ volleyball team

Lady Lancers Energized Entering Season

Aug 20, 2025 01:23PM ● By James Darnell

For Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls’ volleyball coach Jaimee Stevenson, it's all about the energy.

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The Lancers will host Mesa Verde in their home opener football game

Lancers Set to Kick Off 2025 Season

Aug 20, 2025 12:37PM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

After an offseason of preparation and hard work, the Cordova Lancers are ready for those beautiful Friday night lights.

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Sacramento Republic FC’s goalkeeper, Danny Vitiello

Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

Aug 19, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7.

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Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

Aug 19, 2025 08:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association.

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Lady Lancers Lean into Familiarity This Season

Aug 13, 2025 10:16AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers are currently preparing for a new season with new players, new expectations and a new head coach. Luckily for them, the transition should be a smooth one.

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Lancers Cross Country Off and Running

Aug 12, 2025 05:05PM ● By James Darnell

Heading into their second season under the leadership of head coach Charlie Gonzalez, the Cordova Lancers are looking forward to a new season and new experiences as they continue to build up the program.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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The 1981 Cordova Lancers varsity baseball team

Legendary Lancers Baseball Team Receives Newest Accolade

Aug 05, 2025 04:45PM ● By James Darnell

1981 Lancers to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

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Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft

Trio Of Hornets Taken on Day Two of Major League Baseball Draft

Aug 05, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, as right-hander Carson Latimer (Cincinnati), infielder JP Smith (Minnesota), and right-hander Kade Brown (Athletics) were among the 615 players chosen overall during the league’s two-day event.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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Five Aggies Named FCS Football Central Preseason All-Americans

Aug 05, 2025 10:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Rex Connors and Hunter Ridley took home first team honors to lead the way for UC Davis football’s five members on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American list, with Winston Williams, Jacob Psyk and Porter Connors earning the honors.

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates at River Cats Game

Aug 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Schools First FCU News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

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Longtime shotput and discus coach John Donch celebrates with his niece

Donch Reaches Hall of Fame

Jul 30, 2025 08:30AM ● By James Darnell

For longtime track and field coach John Donch, receiving the news that he was recently selected for induction into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame was a pleasant surprise.

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First-place Junior Relay 18U stand at the podium holding their winning plaques

Racing for a Cause Via the Great American Triathlon

Jul 30, 2025 08:26AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The fifth Great American Triathlon took place July 19 along the American River Parkway where athletes laced up their running shoes, mounted their bikes and launched their kayaks for a cause.

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A's Select 17 Players to Complete 2025 First-Year Player Draft

Jul 29, 2025 09:43AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics selected 17 players on day two of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced on July 14.

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Kings Acquire Dario Šarić

Jul 29, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced on July 13 that the team has acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas.

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winner at gold championship holding trophy

Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

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A Showcase in SoCal

Jul 29, 2025 09:20AM ● By Chelsea Reimche, Sacramento Republic FC Communications

Unified Team Tournament Recap

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Damon Boddie, a Master Barber and cosmetologist, runs his own luxury barbershop

Boddie Makes the Cut for Hall of Fame

Jul 22, 2025 04:34PM ● By James Darnell

Damon Boddie is used to making cuts. Whether it was a juke move on the football field for the Cordova Lancers in the late ’80s and early ’90s or with a set of hair clippers in his area barbershop present day, the Cordova High Class of 1991 graduate has always worked well on his feet.

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Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Jul 22, 2025 11:53AM ● By Ron Trujillo

Clutch hits, defensive gems and must-win games will highlight USA Softball's Western "B" National Championship 10-under girls' tournament that runs from July 22 through July 27 in Roseville, bringing about 2,500 athletes, coaches and fans and generating more than $1 million for Placer Valley.

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Republic FC Signs 2024 Breakout Striker Khori Bennett

Jul 22, 2025 11:43AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced on July 17 that the club has signed forward Khori Bennett. 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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Zack Mate of Elk Grove wins the 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship

Zack Mate Wins Men’s Amateur Championship

Jul 22, 2025 11:34AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship was held on July 12 to July 13 at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael.

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Taylor Baker of Sacramento holds her championship trophy from the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course

Baker Claims Championship, Garcia Captures Title at Women’s Amateur

Jul 22, 2025 10:50AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Taylor Baker of Sacramento emerged victorious at the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship, capturing the Championship Flight title at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks on July 13.

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