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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

Sep 15, 2025 11:42AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

Sep 15, 2025 11:39AM ● By Compiled from Sacramento Republic FC and USL News Releases

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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Ella Kraft of the Sacramento Hornets was named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10.

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Owen Wiseley of American River College’s men’s cross-country

ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

Sep 15, 2025 11:28AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California.

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Cal Expo Kicks Off Football Partnership

Sep 09, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Expo News Release

Cal Expo, in partnership with California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is kicking off the exploration of a new chapter for Hornet football.

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Gianna Singh captured the golf Women’s Championship title

Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Ethan Gao of Johns Creek, Georgia emerged as the 2025 State Fair Champion

Ethan Gao Claims Victory at State Fair Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:03PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council proudly concluded the 101st California State Fair Championship at the historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks, with a thrilling display of elite amateur golf talent over three days of fierce competition.

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CRC Softball Puts 13 Players on All-America Scholar-Athlete Team

Sep 02, 2025 06:29PM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

After a solid softball season with a third-place finish in the Big 8 Conference and another trip to post-season play, the Cosumnes River College softball team has also been taking care of business in the classroom.

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Gabriella Borrego wins the Overall Girls’ State Fair Junior Championship at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

Junior Championship Crowns Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 02, 2025 06:26PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to18 was held Aug. 23 at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

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River Cats Announce 2026 Schedule

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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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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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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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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Women’s Soccer players

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 Football team

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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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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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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Stomper Entertains at A’s Watch Party

Aug 05, 2025 02:42PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino’s 32 Brews Street was the setting of an A’s Watch Party for the July 25 game against the Astros in Houston.

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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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A’s Fans Show Their Support

Jul 29, 2025 11:28AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Major League Baseball, a custom happy hour menu and the Sutter Health Park gameday atmosphere took over the 32 Brews Street restaurant at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on July 24 for the A’s watch party against the Houston Astros.

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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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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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A's Statements on the Passing of Jeff Bittiger

Jul 22, 2025 12:36PM ● By Athletics News Release

We are heartbroken to share that we've lost a member of the A's family on July 19. Jeff Bittiger, a scout of ours for the past 22 years, passed away in the morning at the age of 63.

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