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65th Optimist All-Star Football Rosters Announced

Jan 16, 2025 09:10AM ● By Joe Wirt

Rosters for the 65th annual North-South Optimist All-Star Football Game were released on Monday, and several Elk Grove Unified School District gridiron stars made the cut.

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Governor Newsom and California Museum Induct 18th Class of California Hall of Fame

Jan 14, 2025 10:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On Dec. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame, consisting of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment and more.

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Sac Republic FC Names New Coach

Jan 14, 2025 10:08AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) announced that Neill Collins has been named as the Indomitable Club’s fifth head coach and is set to lead the club beginning with the 2025 season.

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Hornet Jaiteh Comes Up Roses in Portland

Jan 14, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh parlayed a career afternoon against Portland State in the team’s Big Sky Conference opener into league co-player of the week honors on Tuesday, Jan. 4, the conference office announced.

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Athletics Make Themselves at Home

Jan 14, 2025 09:56AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community.

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ARC’s Cleland Named Cross Country Coach of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 09:52AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The California Community College Athletic Association announced their selections for this year's 2025 Head Cross Country Coaches of the Year and American River College’s own Melanie Cleland was named the Head Women's Coach of the Year.

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Hoops Legend Cartwright Pens Bio

Jan 09, 2025 04:03PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

In the world of basketball, former NBA star Bill Cartwright has done it all. As a prep star for the Elk Grove Thundering Herd, Cartwright earned two California Mr. Basketball distinctions and in 1975 led his squad to a Northern California high school boys’ basketball title under coach Dan Risley.

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River Cats Announce 2025 Promotions

Jan 07, 2025 01:28PM ● By River Cats News Release

Fans will be sure to find plenty of fun and new surprises at Sutter Health Park next season as the Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to share the first half of their 2025 promotions schedule while also announcing single game tickets on sale for games through July 3.

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Hornet Sophomore Picked in MLS Draft

Jan 07, 2025 01:23PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

A spectacular sophomore season has translated into a ticket to the next level for Sacramento State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms, who was selected with the first pick of the third round (No. 61 overall) by expansion side San Diego FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on Dec. 20.

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Athletics’ President Resigns

Jan 07, 2025 01:08PM ● By Major League Baseball News Release

Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, was Dec. 31, 2024.

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Athletics Add Infielder Gio Urshela

Jan 07, 2025 01:05PM ● By Major Legue Baseball News Release

The Athletics agreed to terms with infielder Gio Urshela on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club announced on Dec. 22.

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UC Davis Football Players Named All-Americans

Dec 30, 2024 05:51PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With the 2024 season in the review mirror, UC Davis football's postseason accolades continue to roll in as Walter Payton Finalist senior running back Lan Larison along with Buck Buchanan Award finalist redshirt junior David Meyer and junior Rex Connors were all named American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches All-Americans.

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Slater Completes Consensus All-American Campaign

Dec 30, 2024 05:41PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater became the first Hornet to be a consensus first team All-American as he was named to the AFCA FCS All-America team, it was announced on Dec. 20. The honor follows Slater being named to the first team of the Associated Press, Stats Perform and FCS Central.

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Brennan Marion Named Hornet Football Coach

Dec 30, 2024 05:30PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced on Dec. 20 that Brennan Marion has been appointed as the 13th head football coach in school history.

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Falcons Soar Again

Dec 24, 2024 10:54AM ● By Folson Lake College Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake Captures Back-to-Back 3C2A State Championships

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X Games Set to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Sacramento

Dec 24, 2024 10:38AM ● By X Games News Release

On Dec. 12, X Games announced a new three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the renowned actions sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025-2027.

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Henderson Remembered as Electrifying Legend of the Game

Dec 24, 2024 08:32AM ● By National Baseball Hall of Fame News Release

Rickey Henderson used the ultimate combination of power and speed to break numerous major league baseball records during his career.

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River Cats Recognized as Top Triple-A Organization

Dec 23, 2024 05:22PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have been named the top Triple-A organization in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) as winner of the prestigious 2024 Bob Freitas Award by Baseball America.

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World-Class Pickleball Event Returns to Sacramento Region

Dec 23, 2024 05:15PM ● By Association of Pickleball Players News Release

The 2025 Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) Sacramento Open is set to take place Feb. 26 through March 2, at Johnson Ranch Pickleball Complex in Roseville

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ARC Volleyball Closes Out Season in State Semifinals

Dec 23, 2024 04:56PM ● By California Community Colleges Athletic Association News Releases

After twice being swept by American River College (ARC) in the regular season, a hungry Feather River College team fully savored a third opportunity versus the Beavers in performing a sweep in the 3C2A Women's Volleyball Championship semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. Feather River (30-7) defeated American River (28-5), 3-0: 25-19, 25-22, 25-23.

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Mustangs Stumble Against Warriors

Dec 19, 2024 01:50PM ● By Alejandro Barron

A top team in the area, the Monterey Trail Mustangs, lost 2-0 against the Hiram Johnson Warriors on their home turf on Dec. 11, in a pre-season match just a week away from starting league play.

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UC Davis To Join Mountain West Conference

Dec 17, 2024 02:32PM ● By UC Davis News Release

The University of California, Davis has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference beginning July 1, 2026.

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Jesuit High’s Cross Country Coach Honored

Dec 17, 2024 02:27PM ● By Jesuit High School News Release

Jesuit High School Cross Country Head Coach Walt Lange received a prestigious honor on Saturday, Dec. 7, as he was named the Joe Newton Coach of the Year at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN).

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Hornet Football Coach Resigns

Dec 16, 2024 05:07PM ● By Daniel Canfield

On Friday, Dec. 6, Sacramento State University announced that Hornet Football head coach Andy Thompson had resigned to pursue other career opportunities.

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National Champions in Elk Grove

Dec 12, 2024 11:08AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Nine contestants competed for the National Championship Title Oct. 3- to 5 in the National Martial Arts Competition at Mather Field.

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Basketball Roundup: Teams Rolling into Preseason

Dec 12, 2024 10:41AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Winter sports have kicked off, which means the return of the boys and girls season on the hardwood.

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Marathon Runs its Course

Dec 10, 2024 10:08AM ● By Daniel Canfield, photos by Daniel Canfield

An international cast of runners hit the streets of Sacramento County on Sunday, Dec. 8, for the 41st annual California International Marathon (CIM).

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Hornet Football Inks 10 Players on National Signing Day

Dec 10, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State football team added the first pieces towards the future with the addition of 10 student-athletes on National Signing Day, it was announced on Dec. 4. The group is made up of eight defensive players and three offensive players.

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Sac Republic FC Re-Signs Rodrigo Lopez for 2025

Dec 10, 2024 09:42AM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

On Dec. 3, Republic FC announced the club has re-signed Rodrigo Lopez for the 2025 season. The veteran midfielder will be added to the club’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Section Championship Eludes BC Pride

Dec 06, 2024 11:03AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Last season the Bradshaw Christian Pride fell to the Hughson Huskies in the Sac-Joaquin Section Championship game at Sacramento City College, and they arguably came back better this season.

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Eagles Shaw, Urias are State Cross-Country Qualifiers

Dec 06, 2024 10:57AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Two members of the Pleasant Grove Eagles cross-country team qualified for the 2024 CIF State Cross Country Championships in Fresno, California at Woodward Park on Nov. 30.

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High Wheelers Have a New Home

Dec 04, 2024 12:10PM ● By High Wheelers Press Release

City of Marysville and the High Wheelers Join Forces to Bring Independent Pro Baseball to Yuba-Sutter Region

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ARC Coach Named NorCal Coach of the Year

Dec 03, 2024 04:13PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College Men's Water Polo program has achieved a lot of great things throughout the 2024 season. As the program prepares to open up the 3C2A State Championships, the Beavers can add another achievement: NorCal Coach of the Year.

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Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Dec 03, 2024 03:09PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami.

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Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Dec 03, 2024 03:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team.

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