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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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Road Closures Announced for Elk Grove's 14th Annual Running of the Elk

Mar 27, 2025 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Several road closures and detours will be in effect on Sunday, March 30, as the city hosts the 14th annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk.

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Nonprofit Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser

Mar 27, 2025 11:21AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The community came together for the second annual Logan’s Little Warriors Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser aimed at supporting a local nonprofit’s goals to protect at-risk youth from drug addiction.

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Delta League Softball Kicks Off

Mar 27, 2025 11:20AM ● By Alejandro Barron

The Delta League softball season began this past Wednesday with many teams bringing back familiar faces, while new ones are looking to emerge as new stars.

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Bill Cartwright, NBA Legend, Discusses Memoir at Elk Grove Historical Society

Mar 27, 2025 11:13AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

NBA legend Bill Cartwright returned to Elk Grove to promote and sign his memoir at the Elk Grove Historical Society on Saturday, March 22.

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Sacramento Kings Honor Two EGUSD Teachers

Mar 27, 2025 11:06AM ● By MPG Staff

Two Elk Grove Unified School District teachers were honored by the Sacramento Kings during a halftime ceremony last week.

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River Cats Announce Partnership

Mar 25, 2025 11:58AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

Mar 25, 2025 11:43AM ● By Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club Staff

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Delta League Baseball Season Begins

Mar 20, 2025 01:58PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The start of the Delta League is set for March 24 and is played by three-game series spread across Monday, Wednesday and culminating on Friday across six different weeks.

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Elk Grove-to-MLB Pipeline Flourishing

Mar 20, 2025 01:30PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Opening day for Major League Baseball is scheduled for March 27, but the season started on Tuesday with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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Myers Named Delta Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Mar 13, 2025 11:10AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

At the conclusion of the Delta League’s inaugural flag football season this fall one player stood out among all: Pleasant Grove’s Kate Myers.

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Franklin Alum Thriving Through Minor Leagues

Mar 13, 2025 10:56AM ● By Alejandro Barron

If you’ve followed his career while at Franklin High School, University of Arizona and now in the minor leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals organization, you’ve seen how sweet of a left-handed swing Chase Davis has.

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Delta All-League Teams Announced

Mar 13, 2025 10:52AM ● By MPG Staff

The Delta League Winter All-League Teams have dropped, highlighting the best the conference has to offer in local basketball, soccer and wrestling.

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Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests.

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Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Mar 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4.

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LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2025 10:09AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced.

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Keanna Abraham Earns AAI Award Nomination

Mar 11, 2025 10:06AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie.

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Barajas Signs Loan Deal with D.C. United Soccer

Mar 06, 2025 12:09PM ● By Alejandro Barron

After his short stint in Guadalajara with Mexican powerhouse Chivas, Fidel Barajas signed a loan deal to join Major League Soccer side D.C. United.

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Delta League Winter Roundup

Mar 06, 2025 12:05PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Delta League winter sports have largely concluded and the lone local team taking home a section championship was the Franklin boys soccer team, but not without other teams giving us some highlights.

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Delta League All-League Basketball Teams Announced

Mar 05, 2025 11:17AM ● By By MPG Staff

The Delta League released its list of the top basketball players in the league on Tuesday, March 4.

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Delta League All-League Soccer Teams

Mar 04, 2025 01:11PM ● By By MPG Staff

The Delta League Winter All-League Teams have dropped, highlighting the best the conference has to offer in local basketball, soccer and wrestling.

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CHAMPIONS: Franklin Soccer Wins First Section Title

Mar 04, 2025 12:54PM ● By Sean Thomas

The Franklin High School Wildcats made history after earning their first CIF Section Championship after defeating Davis Senior High School under the bright lights at Cosumnes River College Saturday evening in a tight 1-0 contest.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

Feb 27, 2025 02:28PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17.

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Sac State Mourns the Passing of Longtime Gymnastics Coach

Feb 27, 2025 02:24PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State University is saddened to announce the passing of former Hornet gymnastics coach Randy Solorio following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.

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