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ARC Wins Big 8 Invite

Mar 23, 2026 12:12PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Despite coming off a hard week of training, ARC delivered an impressive performance to win the Big 8 Invite. The team showed resilience and depth across both swimming and diving events.

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Riva Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor of 2026

Mar 23, 2026 12:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Junior Irene Riva capped off an unbeaten 4-0 week by earning Big Sky Conference Player of the Week laurels, helping the No. 66 Sacramento State women’s tennis team to wins over Cal State Fullerton and league rival Northern Arizona last week.

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UC Davis Athletics Director Named NACDA Athletics Director Of the Year

Mar 23, 2026 11:54AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis, Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca has been named a 2025–26 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced.

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Beavers Shutout Porterville and Sequoias

Mar 23, 2026 11:34AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

ARC men's tennis took a trip south to the central valley to take on Porterville and College of the Sequoias.

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Republic FC Signs Brooks Doolittle to USL Academy Contract

Mar 23, 2026 11:25AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced March 6 the addition of academy player Brooks Doolittle to the club’s first team roster. The goalkeeper has signed a USL Academy Contract, pending league and federation approval, and will be eligible to play in first team matches in 2026.

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Picton Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 16, 2026 01:22PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Natalie Picton was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team after helping lead the Hornets to a berth in the semifinals for only the fifth time in school history.

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Academy Player Jackson Montero Joins Republic FC’s First Team on USL Academy Contract

Mar 16, 2026 01:04PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced March 11 the addition of academy player Jackson Montero to the club’s first team roster.

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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Republic FC Signs MLS All-Star and Canadian National Team Veteran Mark-Anthony Kaye

Mar 09, 2026 11:24AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that the club has signed Canadian international and MLS All-Star midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye.

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Athletics Acquire RHP A.J. Causey from Royals for RHP Mitch Spence

Mar 09, 2026 11:19AM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher A.J. Causey from the Kansas City Royals for right-handed pitcher Mitch Spence, the club announced Feb. 12. Spence was designated for assignment on Tuesday Feb. 10.

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Samiya Jenkins Selected to Big 8 All-Conference Team

Mar 09, 2026 11:09AM ● By American River College News Release

American River College forward Samiya Jenkins has been named to the 2025-26 Big 8 All-Conference Team, recognizing her standout performance and leadership.

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Hornet Football to Join Mid-American Conference

Mar 09, 2026 10:47AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Mid-American Conference recently announced the addition of Sacramento State as a football-only member beginning July 1.

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Republic FC Names Veteran Soccer Executive Tim Holt Next President and General Manager

Mar 02, 2026 11:48AM ● By Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC recently announced the appointment of Tim Holt as the club’s new President & General Manager, bringing to the organization an accomplished executive with leadership experience at both the league and club levels.

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Walker Claims Second Career Big Sky Weekly Honor

Mar 02, 2026 11:32AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

A pair of impressive singles wins against the top players from a pair of nationally ranked squads on the road helped Sacramento State junior Reese Walker to Big Sky Conference player of the week honors.

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Beavers Take Two from Yuba, Head into Big 8 Conference Play

Mar 02, 2026 11:26AM ● By American River College News Release

In what has been an up and down non-conference slate to start the season, the American River College baseball team finished on a high note, sweeping a double-header from Yuba College at Beaver Field on Feb. 20.

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Moneymaker Named MPSF Gymnast of the Week for Second Straight Week

Mar 02, 2026 11:16AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the second-straight week and third time this season, Amelia Moneymaker has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week following a weekend where she hit the second-best floor performance in program history while helping the Aggies battle to a dual meet win and a season-high performance on beam.

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Three SRFC Players Invited to U.S. Soccer Mini ID Camp
Three SRFC Players Invited to U.S. Soccer Mini ID Camp

Feb 23, 2026 01:40PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Over the weekend of Feb. 14, three of Republic FC’s up-and-coming players had the opportunity to represent the Indomitable Club on the national stage.

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Bob Melvin Returns to the Athletics as Special Assistant

Feb 23, 2026 01:21PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have hired Bob Melvin as Special Assistant, Baseball Operations, the club announced Feb. 19. In his role, Melvin will serve as an advisor to the front office on baseball matters.

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ARC Swimming and Diving Shines at Los Rios Invite
ARC Swimming and Diving Shines at Los Rios Invite

Feb 23, 2026 01:08PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams opened the season in strong form at the Los Rios Invite, an early-season, non-scored meet that showcased depth, speed and promising performances across the board.

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UC Davis Extends Contract for Football Head Coach

Feb 23, 2026 12:54PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following two seasons of national success, including back-to-back NCAA Division I National Championship Quarterfinal appearances and 20 wins, UC Davis Athletics and Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca are proud to announce a five-year contract extension for football head coach and UC Davis graduate Tim Plough.

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KCRA 3 Names Michelle Dapper Sports Director

Feb 17, 2026 10:42AM ● By KCRA 3 News Release

KCRA 3 announced recently that Michelle Dapper has been named Sports Director, continuing her long-standing leadership and award-winning coverage of sports throughout Northern California.

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Athletics Sign Right Hand Pitchers Barlow and Civale

Feb 16, 2026 12:45PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have signed right-handed pitchers Scott Barlow and Aaron Civale to one-year deals, the club announced recently. To clear spots on the 40-man roster, the A’s designated right-handed pitchers Grant Holman and Mitch Spence for assignment.

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River Cats Unveil ‘Festival of Baseball’

Feb 16, 2026 12:18PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats recently announced the launch of the River Cats Festival of Baseball at Sutter Health Park, a season-long marketing campaign that transforms each homestand into a uniquely curated music-festival-style experience, celebrating the spirit, culture and community that defines Sacramento.

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Men's Tennis Wins the 2025 CCCAA Team GPA Award

Feb 09, 2026 03:47PM ● By American River College News Release

For the second consecutive season, and the third in four years, the ARC men's tennis team won the CCCAA Team GPA Award.

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Midfielder Pep Casas to Join 2026 Campaign

Feb 09, 2026 03:45PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC recently announced that the club has signed midfielder José “Pep” Casas.

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A's Agree to Terms with SS Jacob Wilson

Feb 09, 2026 03:42PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with shortstop Jacob Wilson on a seven-year contract through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033, the club announced today.

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Gymnastics Sweeps MPSF Weekly Awards

Feb 09, 2026 03:39PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the first time this season UC Davis gymnastics has brought home Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly awards sweeping all three following the weekend with Amelia Moneymaker (Gymnast of the Week), Molly Osborne (Freshman of the Week) and Avah Reichow (Specialist of the Week) all bringing home the honors.

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Republic for All

Feb 06, 2026 01:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Single Match Tickets on Sale for Indomitable Club’s 2026 Campaign

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Riva Lays Claim to Big Sky Honors

Feb 03, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior Irene Riva was named the Big Sky Conference women’s tennis player of the week on Jan. 28 following a strong showing during the Hornets’ spring openers in Honolulu.

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Hornets’ Picton Big Sky Pick

Feb 03, 2026 12:53PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the first time in her collegiate career, Sacramento State junior guard Natalie Picton was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week following her performances against Idaho and Eastern Washington last week.

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Sacramento Kings Announce Kingpin Classic Presented by Raley’s

Feb 03, 2026 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced the return of the fan-favorite Kingpin Classic presented by Raley’s, an annual charity bowling event benefiting the Sacramento Kings Foundation.

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River Cats Announce Coaching Staff

Feb 03, 2026 12:32PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Entire 2025 staff to return; Brundage embarks on 10th season as manager

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Former Aggies Named to Hall of Fame

Jan 27, 2026 09:57AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

pair of former Aggies have joined the ranks of some of the best in the history of college football, with Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Famer Chris Petersen and Gary Patterson both being named to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026.

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Baron Championship Rings Named Official Partner of UC Davis Athletics

Jan 27, 2026 09:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Athletics has elevated its championship experience with the announcement of a new partnership with Baron Championship Rings as the Official Championship Ring Partner of UC Davis Athletics.

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Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight with Road Victory at Northern Arizona

Jan 27, 2026 09:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray posted her first career double-double with a career-high tying 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Benthe Versteeg and Natalie Picton also finished in double figures, helping lead Sacramento State to its third-straight victory with a 78-59 win at Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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