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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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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

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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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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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates at River Cats Game

Aug 05, 2025 09:05AM ● By Schools First FCU News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently celebrated nine outstanding classified school employees from the Sacramento region.

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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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Sacramento Kings Basketball player

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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Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Softball Western "B" National Championship Tournament Features 500 Players

Jul 22, 2025 11:53AM ● By Ron Trujillo

Clutch hits, defensive gems and must-win games will highlight USA Softball's Western "B" National Championship 10-under girls' tournament that runs from July 22 through July 27 in Roseville, bringing about 2,500 athletes, coaches and fans and generating more than $1 million for Placer Valley.

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Republic FC Signs 2024 Breakout Striker Khori Bennett

Jul 22, 2025 11:43AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced on July 17 that the club has signed forward Khori Bennett. 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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Zack Mate of Elk Grove wins the 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship

Zack Mate Wins Men’s Amateur Championship

Jul 22, 2025 11:34AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Sacramento County Men’s Amateur Championship was held on July 12 to July 13 at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael.

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Taylor Baker of Sacramento holds her championship trophy from the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course

Baker Claims Championship, Garcia Captures Title at Women’s Amateur

Jul 22, 2025 10:50AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Taylor Baker of Sacramento emerged victorious at the 2025 Sacramento Valley Women’s Amateur Championship, capturing the Championship Flight title at the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks on July 13.

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Goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jared Timmer of the Sacramento Republic FC sign multi-year contracts with the club

Republic FC Inks Danny Vitiello and Jared Timmer to Multi-Year Contracts

Jul 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced that the club has reached agreements with goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and defender Jared Timmer, signing both players to new multi-year contracts, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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Sacramento State Athletics women's soccer coaches

Women’s Soccer Adds Six Commitments to 2025 Class

Jul 14, 2025 01:28PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Reigning Big Sky Conference Tournament champion, California State University, Sacramento women’s soccer team added six more new faces to its roster for the upcoming fall campaign, gaining four transfers and a pair of standout freshman to the fold, head coach Randy Dedini recently announced.

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A’s Players Receive Recognition

Jul 14, 2025 01:23PM ● By Athletics News Releases

Athletics’ first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Rookie of the Month for June.

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Max Arfsten claimed Man of the Match honors after a goal and an assist against Costa Rica

Former Aggie Lifts USMNT to Gold Cup Semifinals

Jul 14, 2025 01:18PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Former UC Davis soccer standout Max Arfsten delivered a career-defining performance for the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) on June 29, powering a 2-2 (4-3 PKs) quarterfinal victory over Costa Rica in the Concacaf Gold Cup and earning Man of the Match honors.

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In Las Vegas on June 16, the Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U13 team wins the international Copa Rayados

High Quality Development at Republic FC Academy

Jul 08, 2025 09:49AM ● By Seth Henderson

The Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U13 team won the international Copa Rayados tournament in Las Vegas on June 16 without conceding a goal, ranking first in the Northwest Division for quality of play, rated at 86.2.

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A's Jacob Wilson Elected Starter for All-Star Game

Jul 08, 2025 09:45AM ● By Athletics News Release

Jacob Wilson from the Athletics has been elected by the fans as starting shortstop for the American League in the 2025 All-Star Game at Atlanta on July 15.

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.

TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Jackson Slater has been named Sacramento State's Male Student-Athlete of the Year

Sac State’s Jackson Slater Named Student-Athlete of the Year

Jul 08, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Football's Jackson Slater has been named California State University, Sacramento's Male Student-Athlete of the Year.

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Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Zac Barragan Reidt won the Boys Overall Championship in a thrilling four-way playoff at Mather Golf Course

57th County Junior Championship

Jun 30, 2025 06:06PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Zac Barragan Reidt and Allie Nguyen captured overall titles in dramatic fashion at the 57th Sacramento County Junior Championship, held June 16 and 17 at Mather Golf Course.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season

Jun 27, 2025 03:56PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced June 24 the members of head coach Doug Christie’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.

Blake Willey Claims Championship Silverware

Jun 24, 2025 08:32AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On opening night, homegrown player Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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Co-Ed Youth League Tips Off at Golden 1

Jun 17, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Kings and Queens Rise Co-ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League, an initiative of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Black Child Legacy Campaign program, launches its eighth season this week with a tip-off event hosted by league partner, the Sacramento Kings.

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