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Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Cal Aggie Alumni Association throw ceremonial first pitch
A's and UC Davis Celebrate Aggie Pride at Sutter Health Park

Aug 31, 2026 05:46PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics (A's) and UC Davis welcomed students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and supporters to Sutter Health Park for “UC Davis Night at the A’s,” celebrating an evening of baseball and Aggie pride ahead of the new academic year.

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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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Republic FC Selects Levy to Craft New Stadium Hospitality Experience

Aug 31, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that Levy has been selected to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the club’s new stadium currently under construction, set to open in 2028.

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Baseball
Bo Davidson Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Aug 24, 2026 01:09PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 17, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Aug. 10-16.

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship
Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

Aug 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night.

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Football Ranked Sixth in AFCA FCS Top 25

Aug 24, 2026 12:44PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Now under two weeks until kickoff of week one, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its Preseason FCS Coaches Poll on Monday, Aug. 17.

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Women’s Soccer’s
Jackson Claims Women’s Soccer’s First-Ever Big West Player of the Week Honor

Aug 24, 2026 12:35PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior Mia Jackson made a bit of history for the Hornets' women's soccer program on Aug. 17 after being named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week following her team's scintillating start to the 2026 campaign.

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Sacramento Kings to Open New Official Team Store in Downtown Commons

Aug 17, 2026 12:55PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

New Retail Destination Expands Access to Exclusive Kings Apparel and Elevated Fashion Collections

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Three Aggies Named to Inaugural Mountain West Men’s Soccer Watch List

Aug 17, 2026 12:35PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis placed three players on the inaugural Mountain West Men's Soccer Watch List on Wednesday, Aug. 12 with sophomore defenders Nami Banks and Josh Gault and junior midfielder Rafael Matiello selected by the league's head coaches.

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The Sacramento River Cats Announce Their Schedule for the 2027 Season

Aug 17, 2026 12:17PM ● 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 2027 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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Marshall and Menard Win City Mixed Team Championship

Aug 10, 2026 11:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 85th Sacramento City Mixed Team Championship was contested at Bing Maloney Golf Course on Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Turner Hill Named Minor League Baseball Pacific Coast League Player of the Month

Aug 10, 2026 11:16AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 5, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July.

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Coaching Staff
McDougall Completes Coaching Staff with Centeno Hire

Aug 10, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State interim head men’s soccer coach Matt McDougall rounded out his coaching staff for the 2026 season on July 24, elevating Hector “Keko” Grajeda to a full-time assistant coaching position and adding Northern California native Danny Centeno as an assistant with the Hornets.

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football
UC Davis Football Ranked No. 6 In STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll

Aug 10, 2026 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With just a few weeks to go until the opening kickoff at Portland State, UC Davis football has been slotted at No. 6 in the STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll.

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Memorabilia from the Solons’
History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Golf
Katherine Zhu Wins 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship at Mather Golf

Aug 03, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place July 25 to 26, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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Dominant Rivalry Win Earns Three Team of the Week Selections

Aug 03, 2026 03:22PM ● By Republic FC Athletics News Release

On July 28, the USL Championship announced the Week 21 Team of the Week. Among the top players from the week, Republic FC led the way with three selections as Kyle Edwards, Memo Rodriguez and Mark-Anthony Kaye added their names to the club’s growing list of league honors.

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Men’s Soccer Welcomes Magaña to the Roster for 2026

Aug 03, 2026 03:02PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team made another addition to its roster for 2026, welcoming Washington native Jesus Magaña to the fold, Interim Head Coach Matt McDougall announced on Monday, July 27.

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Mountain West Announces Credit Union 1 Basketball Championships Brackets

Aug 03, 2026 01:21PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

The Mountain West announced the 2027 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Basketball Championships presented by Palms Casino Resort brackets on Thursday, featuring all 10 men's and women's teams competing at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from Sunday, March 7, to Saturday, March 13.

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Republic FC soccer player
Republic FC Signs Experienced Attacker Alfredo Midence

Jul 27, 2026 11:52AM ● By Republic FC Athletics News Release

Republic FC announced the club has signed attacker Alfredo Midence (pronunciation: mee-DEHN-say) through the end of the 2026 season.

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basketball
Women’s Basketball Completes Coaching Staff with Addition of Teanusha Robinson

Jul 27, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Teaunsha “Tee” Robinson, who spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach and director of player development at Delaware State, has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball program, Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff announced July 21.

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Huskies to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Championship Season

Jul 20, 2026 04:39PM ● By Abbey Wicks

This August, the Washington High School Huskies will at last receive recognition for a championship season won 50 years ago.

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship
Applications Open for Second-Annual Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Jul 20, 2026 12:14PM ● By Republic FC Sports News Release

n July 13, Republic FC announced its second-annual Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship, in partnership with Wilton Rancheria, for a local student.

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football
Rex Connors Earns Third Straight Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List Selection

Jul 20, 2026 11:58AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Senior defensive back Rex Connors has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, Stats Perform announced on the morning of July 14.

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Rowing Coach
Sarah Puddicombe Elevated to Head Rowing Coach

Jul 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics Sports News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced today that Sarah Puddicombe has been elevated to head coach of the Hornets' rowing program. She becomes the fifth head coach in the team's history (1995-pres.).

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90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

Jul 14, 2026 12:38PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9.

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Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Jul 13, 2026 11:24AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season.

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basketball
Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

Jul 13, 2026 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced.

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Sacramento State Football Team
Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

Jul 13, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team.

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soccer
Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Jul 13, 2026 10:51AM ● By Republic FC Sports News Release

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC.

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Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

Jul 08, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region.

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Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

Jul 06, 2026 03:59PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions.

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Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

Jul 06, 2026 02:10PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach.

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