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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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golf
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 coach
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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soccer
Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Jul 06, 2026 02:05PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer.

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golf
Jacob Giribaldi and Peyton Chan Win the 58th County Junior Championship

Jun 22, 2026 12:59PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 58th Sacramento County Junior Championship was held June 15-16 at Mather Golf Course.

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Softball Head Coach
UC Davis Softball Head Coach Erin Thorpe Announces Retirement

Jun 22, 2026 12:22PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

After 12 seasons leading the UC Davis softball program and almost three decades in collegiate coaching, UC Davis Softball Head Coach Erin Thorpe has announced her retirement from coaching.

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men soccer coach
Sacramento State Men’s Soccer Announces New Schedule for New-Look 2026

Jun 22, 2026 11:50AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State men’s soccer program announced a 17-match regular season slate for the upcoming 2026 season, which features a unique partnership for the second half of the schedule once Big West Conference play begins.

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athlete
Holly Ensoll Joins Women’s Basketball Program Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Jun 15, 2026 11:16AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis women’s basketball has added frontcourt depth with the signing of England native Holly Ensoll ahead of the 2026–27 season, Aggies head coach Jennifer Gross announced June 9.

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Coach of the Year Tennis
Breault Named ITA Northwest Region Coach of the Year

Jun 15, 2026 11:04AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Sacramento State women’s tennis program as fifth-year head coach Sophie Breault was named the Northwest Region Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on June 9.

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soccer player
Versatile Defender Michel Benitez Signs Multi-Year Extension with Republic FC

Jun 15, 2026 09:40AM ● By Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced June 11, the club has signed defender Michel Benitez to a multi-year contract extension. Per club policy, the full terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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football
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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Tennis
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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soccer
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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Aquatic Center Hosts Rowing Champs

Jun 02, 2026 10:14AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Lake Natoma’s normally placid waters last weekend echoed with cheers and college chants during the Intercollegiate Rowing Association’s National Championship Regatta.

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soccer stadium
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
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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volleyball game
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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football
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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Senior Champion Jeff Weiss golf
Weiss Takes Home Senior Championship

May 19, 2026 08:53AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 53rd Sacramento County Men’s Senior, Super Senior and Legends Championships at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael May 5-6.

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soccer
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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golf
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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baseball game
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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The Kid Who Got Cut

May 12, 2026 01:05PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Before the championships, the trophies, and the highlight reels, there was usually a quieter moment nobody remembers. Failure. Real failure.

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golf player
Mick Soli Dominates to Win Northern California PGA Legends Championship

May 12, 2026 09:26AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Ace on No. 3 Headlines Championship Performance at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

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soccer players
Benitez and Rodriguez Named to Team of the Week

May 11, 2026 05:43PM ● By Republic FC News Release

May 5, USL Championship announced the Week 8/9 Team of the Week. For their performances in the May 2 win over Orange County SC, Republic FC’s Michel Benitez and Arturo Rodriguez were named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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UC Davis football
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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