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Republic FC soccer player
Memo Rodriguez and Lee Desmond Named to Team of the Week

Nov 02, 2026 12:02PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Oct. 27, the USL Championship announced the Week 34 Team of the Week. For their contributions in the Oct. 24 win over Oakland Roots, Republic FC’s Memo Rodriguez and Lee Desmond have earned a spot on the league’s top weekly squad.

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OOFOS is the Official Recovery Footwear of UC Davis Athletics
An Aggie Connection: OOFOS Invests in UC Davis Student-Athletes

Nov 02, 2026 11:49AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Athletics welcomed current student-athletes and former Aggies back to campus Tuesday, Oct. 6, for Aggie Elevate, an evening dedicated to connection, professional development and the lasting impact of the student-athlete experience.

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Men’s Golf
Men’s Golf Finishes Fall with Its Best Round at Ka’anapali Classic

Nov 02, 2026 11:37AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Segerstrom, Matzke, Vaughan all shoot 71

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president of baseball operations
A’s Bring in Taylor Smith to Run Baseball Operations

Oct 26, 2026 10:41AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have found a new leader to run their front office.

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Sacramento River Cats Manager
Kallie Harding Named Minor League Baseball Future Star

Oct 26, 2026 10:29AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Oct. 13, Minor League Baseball announced Sacramento River Cats Manager of Sports Sales Training, Kallie Harding, as the Future Star Award winner.

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football
Aggies’ Treynor Cleeland Named to 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Oct 26, 2026 10:20AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis redshirt freshman quarterback Treynor Cleeland was named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award watch list, Stats Perform announced Oct. 20.

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Women’s Player of the Year
Sacramento Golf Council Names 2026 Players of the Year

Oct 19, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council (SGC) awarded their Player of the Year awards on Monday, Oct. 12, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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El Futuro Scholarship Winner
Jennifer Contreras Named 2026 El Futuro Scholarship Winner

Oct 19, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park on Noche Latina, Republic FC and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Jennifer Contreras as the recipient of the 2026 El Futuro Scholarship.

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Women’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball Picked Fifth, Picton and Cotton Earn Preseason Honors

Oct 19, 2026 11:37AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team is making a great first impression entering its first season in The Big West as the coaches have picked the Hornets to finish fifth in the league while selecting senior Natalie Picton and junior Jenessa Cotton to its seven-woman preseason All-Big West squad.

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American River College
Kawaharada Leads American River Women at Chabot Twilight

Oct 12, 2026 12:09PM ● By American River College News Release

The American River College women's cross country team showcased both front-end strength and team depth at the Chabot Twilight on Sept. 26 at Las Positas College.

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2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour
Cosmic Baseball Announces Return to Sacramento in 2027

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

The 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour is landing at Sutter Health Park!

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Sacramento River Cats Vice President of Field Operations
River Cats’ Chris Shastid Named Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year

Oct 12, 2026 11:49AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Minor League Baseball announced Sacramento River Cats Vice President of Field Operations, Chris Shastid, as the Pacific Coast League Groundskeeper of the Year.

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Cosumnes River College men’s soccer
Ruben Ramirez Named Hawk of the Week

Oct 12, 2026 11:38AM ● By Consumnes River College News Release

Men's Soccer Sophomore Ruben Ramirez Two-Goal Performance Against American River Seals the Win for the Hawks

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volleyball
Jade Light Signs Pro Contract With Okayama Seagulls in Japan

Oct 05, 2026 11:23AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

One of the most prolific players in program history, former UC Davis volleyball superstar Jade Light has signed a professional contract with the Okayama Seagulls, playing the 2026-27 season in the Japan SV.League.

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Republic FC Unveils First Look at New Stadium
Republic FC Unveils First Look at New Stadium

Oct 05, 2026 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The Republic Preview Center in DOCO is the first place you can sit, see and feel what’s coming to Republic Stadium at The Railyards

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baseball
Seymour Awarded PCL Pitcher of the Year

Oct 05, 2026 10:45AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Seymour and Whisenhunt Named 2026 Triple-A Pacific Coast All-Stars

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Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s
Yang, Alvarenga Net Big West Weekly Honors

Oct 05, 2026 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After playing big roles in the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s victory over UC Riverside, junior Hiroshi Yang was named the Big West Offensive Player of the Week while freshman Adrian Alvarenga was named the league’s Rookie of the Week on Sept. 28.

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football
Gbatu, Jr., Connors and Jones Named Big Sky Players of the Week

Sep 28, 2026 10:15AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Three Aggies were named Big Sky Players of the Week after UC Davis dominated Stetson 45-7 in its 2026 home opener on Saturday night at UC Davis Health Stadium.

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scholarships
Meet the Inaugural Next Gen STEM Scholarship Winner

Sep 28, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

During the Sept. 12 Back to School Night match, Republic FC teamed up with The PG&E Corporation Foundation to recognize the first-ever Next Gen STEM Scholarship recipient.

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Rowing
Rowing to Join the Mid-American Conference for the Upcoming 2027 Season

Sep 28, 2026 09:53AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced on Sept. 23 that Sacramento State will join the league as an affiliate member in women’s rowing beginning with the upcoming 2027 season.

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second place winners golf
Ricky and Paing Soe Win Junior/Senior Team City Championship

Sep 21, 2026 10:47AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Ricky and Paing Soe won the 78th Walter and Olga Strand City Junior/Senior Team Championship with a net score of 68.

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Sacramento Republic FC
Food Frontier Selected to Bring Sacramento Cuisine to New Stadium

Sep 21, 2026 10:22AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC have selected Food Frontier to shape the food program at Republic Stadium.

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Volleyball
Ashlynn Archer Joins Beach Volleyball Coaching Staff After Standout Hornet Career

Sep 21, 2026 10:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After an incredible playing career in both a Sacramento State indoor and beach uniform, Ashlynn Archer will remain at her alma mater as assistant beach volleyball coach.

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Lee Wins 102nd State Fair Men's Golf Tournament

Sep 15, 2026 08:58AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

A three-way tie on the 18th hole set up a dramatic four-hole playoff Sept. 7 as Aidan Lee, Kavi Marez and Keita Yobiko battled for the championship of the 102nd State Fair Men’s Golf Tournament, held Sept. 5 to 7 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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Women’s Golf Championship
Watanabe Captures 2026 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 14, 2026 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2026 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship was played Sept. 5-6 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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river cats
The River Cats Hit Big in Vegas

Sep 14, 2026 11:41AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

After a tough homestand vs. the Salt Lake Bees, Sacramento hit big to begin their final roadtrip of the season at Las Vegas.

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American River College baseball and athletics as former player, coach and equipment manager Kurt Mattson has officially retired
End of an Era

Sep 14, 2026 11:34AM ● By American River College News Release

It is the end of an era for American River College baseball and athletics as former player, coach and equipment manager Kurt Mattson has officially retired.

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State Fair Junior Championship golf
State Fair Junior Championship Crowns 2026 Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 08, 2026 10:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 was held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Players ages 12 to 18 competed on the Alister MacKenzie 18-hole course, while the 7 to 11 division played nine holes on Arcade Creek.

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STUNT Assistant Coach
UC Davis Welcomes Zyhira Jones as New STUNT Assistant Coach

Sep 08, 2026 10:18AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis STUNT is strengthening its coaching staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Zyhira Jones. A former collegiate STUNT athlete and experienced head coach with a proven track record of program building and athlete development.

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soccer
Homegrown Centerback Chibi Ukaegbu to Join Houston Dynamo on Club Record Transfer Fee

Sep 08, 2026 10:07AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Republic FC announced that the club has reached an agreement with Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo FC transferring defender Chibuike “Chibi” Ukaegbu (pronunciation: Chi-bee Oo-kay-boo) to Houston Dynamo II of MLS NEXT PRO pending league and federation approval.

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soccer
The Big West Honors Ching as the League’s Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 08, 2026 09:53AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Following her two-goal performance that helped lift the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to victory against Southern Utah, junior Candace Ching was named The Big West’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday (Aug. 31) for the first time in her career.

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Twin Rivers Unified trustees pose with Superintendent, Board President representing Assemblyman Josh Hoover
Highlands Stadium Gets a Refresh

Sep 01, 2026 11:21AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Highlands High School is the latest campus in Twin Rivers Unified School District to complete improvements to its football stadium.

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Giles Nets Big West Offensive Weekly Honors

Aug 31, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State senior forward Zac Giles was named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Aug. 24 after helping the Hornets to a pair of solid showings against UC Davis and nationally ranked Grand Canyon.

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Confidence Defines Aggies’ Special Teams Unit

Aug 31, 2026 03:41PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Special teams can change a game in an instant through field position, timely execution and explosive plays.

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Sacramento Kings to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Rick Adelman

Aug 31, 2026 03:37PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced Aug. 24, that players will wear a commemorative black band on the upper-left shoulder of their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 NBA season to honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, recognizing one of the most influential figures in franchise history.

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