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Jordan Fisher Rated Nation’s 8th Best Returning Running Back by Hero Sports

Jun 08, 2026 11:12AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Hero Sports has placed UC Davis football senior running back Jordan Fisher among the country’s best backs, rating the Aggie tailback as the eighth-best returning running back in the Football Championship Subdivision as part of their 2026 FCS previews.

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Women’s Tennis Adds Reigning Horizon League Player of The Year For 2026-27

Jun 08, 2026 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Belgium’s Nel Van Hout, the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year, has announced that she will continue her academic and athletic career with the Sacramento State women’s tennis program, Head Coach Sophie Breault announced June 2.

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Republic FC Unveils Plans to Celebrate the World’s Game This Summer

Jun 08, 2026 10:42AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer, and Sacramento Republic FC is making sure the region has a front-row seat. From a free Downtown kick-off party to a two-day street festival in the heart of the city, the Indomitable Club is going all-in to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event right here in the Capital City.

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Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team

Jun 02, 2026 10:34AM ● By The Sacramento Pitch News Release

California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments

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Suite Selection for Republic FC’s New Downtown Stadium Begins

Jun 01, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As construction crews advance important infrastructure work, Republic FC is launching a new, elevated matchday experience, marking a new era of premium offerings in Sacramento sports and entertainment hospitality.

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Baseball Trio Lands on WAC Postseason Honor Roll

May 26, 2026 07:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State senior right-hander Ethan Lay and junior outfielder Erick Dessens were named to the first team while freshman outfielder Sam Harry picked up second-team honors on May 19.

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Solaita Selected to Play for American Samoa National Volleyball Team

May 26, 2026 06:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore outside hitter Keonahi'ilani Solaita has been selected to play for the American Samoa National Volleyball Team.

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Connors Named 10th Best Returning Lineback

May 26, 2026 05:46PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Hero Sports has named UC Davis football linebacker Porter Connors the 10th-best returning linebacker among this year’s batch in the Football Championship Subdivision, placing one of the best defenders in the nation squarely in the middle of a deep and talented Aggie defensive unit.

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Murillo Sixth Addition to Men’s Soccer Roster

May 19, 2026 08:44AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head men's soccer coach Michael Linenberger added a sixth commitment for the 2026 campaign, welcoming local product James Murillo to the roster in time for the upcoming campaign.

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UC Davis Men's Golf Trio Earns All-Big West Recognition

May 18, 2026 05:13PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Three UC Davis men's golfers earned 2025-26 All-Big West recognition, the conference announced May 12. Sophomore Lequan Wang was named to the All-Big West Second Team, while juniors Curtis Da Silva and Ryan Firpo each received Honorable Mention.

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Beavers Run Out of Gas, Fall to Feather River

May 18, 2026 05:07PM ● By American River College News Release

The 2026 season has come to a close as the American River College baseball team lost in the regional championship game to Feather River 19-8 on May 3 in Quincy.

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UC Davis Closes Causeway Cup Era with 12th Consecutive Title

May 11, 2026 05:33PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the 12th consecutive season, and in the final year of its awarding, the Causeway Cup returns to UC Davis, marking the Aggies' 16th title in the award's 20-year history.

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Republic FC Acquires Tyler Wolff on Loan from Real Salt Lake

May 04, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced April 24, the club has reached an agreement with MLS club Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Tyler Wolff via loan for the remainder of the 2026 season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

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Falcons Build Momentum with Gritty Wins on the Sand

May 04, 2026 11:49AM ● By Folsom Lake College Falcons Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake beach volleyball is peaking at the right time, stringing together a series of hard-fought wins before entering the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship.

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Men’s Golf Wins Big Sky Title

May 04, 2026 11:27AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The biggest drama of the final round of the Big Sky Men’s Golf Championship was a playoff for the individual title. That proved to be a win-win scenario for Sacramento State as the battle was between Jai Bahl and Gabriel Smith who both finished the three-round tournament at 9-under par.

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Sacramento State women’s tennis

Breault, Maldonado Gutierrez Claim Top Honors, Six Hornets Make All-Big Sky Honor Roll

Apr 27, 2026 12:17PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big Sky Conference regular season champion Sacramento State women’s tennis team racked up a number of postseason honors as the league office announced its postseason honor roll April 22.

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Baseball’s Barnes Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List

Apr 27, 2026 11:37AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis right-hander Rowen Barnes has been named to the midseason watch list for the 21st annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award.

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The Schedule Nobody Sees

Apr 22, 2026 08:34AM ● By Jason Harper

And Yet Still, I Coach

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Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente Present Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award

Apr 20, 2026 12:50PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Ahead of the April 10 game, the Sacramento Kings honored rookie Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award presented by Kaiser Permanente.

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Eight Aggies Named to the MPSF All-Academic Team

Apr 20, 2026 12:26PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Eight UC Davis gymnasts have been named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Team, showcasing their skills in competition and in the classroom.

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Women’s Tennis Adds Italy’s De Matteo for 2026-27

Apr 20, 2026 12:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women’s tennis coach Sophie Breault announced April 14 that Francesca De Matteo has committed to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets beginning with the 2026-27 season.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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Seven Aggies Named National Football Foundation Hampshire Scholars

Apr 13, 2026 11:22AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Cole Batson, Rex Connors, Mitchell Dixon, Jacob Psyk, Nate Rutchena, Eli Simonson and Derrell Smith-Porter have all been recognized by the National Football Foundation for the contributions on the field and in the classroom.

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Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards Earn U.S Open Cup Team of the Round

Apr 13, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

U.S. Soccer recently named the latest Team of the Round for 2026 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. For their performances in the Indomitable Club’s match-up against Valley 5599 FC, Captain Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards earned honors for the second round of the tournament.

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Kolbe and Clader Earn NCEA Ariat All-America Honors

Apr 13, 2026 11:04AM ● By UC Davis News Release

The National College Equestrian Association (NCEA) has announced its 2025-26 All-America honors, recognizing Lauren Kolbe and Mya Clader for their standout performances throughout the regular season.

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Ortiz Named Big Sky Pitcher of the Week for Fourth Time

Apr 13, 2026 10:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Junior Alexa Ortiz has been named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets to a series win at Weber State.

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There’s No Place Like Home

Apr 07, 2026 12:33PM ● By MPG Staff

The Athletics officially opened their 2026 home season at Sutter Health Park Friday, April 3 against the Houston Astros.

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Gianna Nocetti Earns Second Big West Player of the Week Honor

Apr 06, 2026 11:12AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time in the season and her career, UC Davis senior attacker Gianna Nocetti has been named the Big West Player of the Week following a standout performance that led the No. 16 Aggies to a perfect 3-0 weekend in Southern California.

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Beavers Standout at Hawk Invite

Apr 06, 2026 11:10AM ● By American River College News Release

The ARC team delivered an impressive performance at the Hawk Invite, highlighted by standout efforts across both diving and swimming events.

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Reid Paskey Joins Republic FC First Team on USL Academy Contract

Apr 06, 2026 10:59AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced the addition of Academy player Reid Paskey to the club’s First Team roster. The defender has signed a USL Academy Contract, pending league and federation approval, and will be eligible for selection immediately.

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Sacramento State Athletics soccer

Strader Announces First Piece of Coaching Staff with the Addition of JJ Wozniak

Apr 06, 2026 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

With nearly two decades of experience as a coach at the Division I level, JJ Wozniak has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program beginning with the upcoming 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced March 24.

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Hailey Dommers Named Big 12 Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week

Mar 30, 2026 01:45PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second time this season, Hailey Dommers represents UC Davis lacrosse on the Big 12 weekly awards as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, announced on Wednesday, Mar. 25.

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Wilton Ranch, Republic FC to Build Region’s Largest Sports Venue

Mar 30, 2026 01:20PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC have announced that Republic Stadium at The Railyards will be constructed as a 20,000-plus seat soccer-first venue, forgoing the original plans to grow through phased expansion.

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Women’s Soccer Adds Braun as Full-Time Assistant

Mar 30, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Janae Braun, who served as a volunteer assistant with the Sacramento State women’s soccer program in 2025, has been added as a full-time assistant coach for the Hornets beginning with the 2026 campaign Head Coach Tim Strader announced on March 25.

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Youth Football Camp

49ers Receiver to Host Local Youth Football Camp

Mar 23, 2026 01:37PM ● By James Darnell

Calling all youth football players! Current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Ricky Pearsall is coming to Sacramento this summer to take part in a local football camp for children ages 6-16.

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