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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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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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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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Sacramento State Athletics hiring director

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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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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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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Brennan Marion head football coach

Sacramento State Announces Change

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

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado.

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Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2025 11:07AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game.

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UC Davis Football Freshman Caden Pinnick

Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Dec 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today.

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Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 09, 2025 09:06AM ● By Athletics News Release

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights.

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Sacramento state football signing day

Football Signs 11 on Early Signing Period’s First Day

Dec 08, 2025 11:46AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

The Sacramento State football team announced the signing of 11 high school seniors on the early signing period’s first day on Dec. 3. The group is comprised of six offensive and five defensive players and features nine three-star recruits by 247Sports.

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Republic FC President and General Manager Todd Dunivant

Dunivant Steps Down as Republic FC President, General Manager

Dec 08, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC has announced that President and General Manager Todd Dunivant will step down from his role at the end of the year to pursue a new opportunity outside the club.

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UC Davis Rider of the week

Aggies Sweep Rider of the Month Awards in Strong Season

Dec 08, 2025 11:23AM ● By UC Davis News Release

Following a standout month of November in which the University of California, Davis equestrians earned back-to-back wins over Delaware State and UT Martin, Chloe Fares, Eliza Plum, Anna Donovan and Mya Clader were each recognized with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Riders of the Month honors.

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Registration Now Open for Republic FC’s Winter Break Camps

Dec 02, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC has opened registration for its 2025 Winter Break Camps. This December, players ages 4 to 16 can join the club for two fun and engaging camp experiences led by a professional trained and licensed coaching staff.

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Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts on Jan. 10 and 11

Dec 02, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As Republic FC prepares for the 2026 United Soccer League (USL) Championship Season, the club will again host open tryouts, an opportunity for local top talent to showcase their abilities in front of professional coaching staff with the goal of earning an invitation to the team’s preseason training camp.

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Caden Pinnick Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist

Dec 02, 2025 09:27AM ● By UC Davis News Release

No. 8 University of California, Davis football redshirt freshman Caden Pinnick has been named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, putting him among the best 25 freshmen in the nation.

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Sacramento State Volleyball Secures Five Major Big Sky Honors

Dec 01, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Sacramento State volleyball’s remarkable 2025 campaign continued as the Hornets collected five major awards in the annual All–Big Sky Conference selections, highlighted by sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler being named Big Sky Most Valuable Player.

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Twin Brothers Win at BJJ Tour U.S. Open

Nov 25, 2025 09:32AM ● By MPG Staff

Brothers Represent Sacramento Region with Apex Predator MMA

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UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

Nov 24, 2025 02:08PM ● By MPG Staff

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era

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Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

Nov 24, 2025 02:03PM ● By MPG Staff

2026-27 Recruiting Class

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Vitiello Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year

Nov 24, 2025 01:59PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14.

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