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State Fair Junior Championship golf

State Fair Junior Championship Crowns 2026 Winners at Haggin Oaks

Sep 08, 2026 10:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 was held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Players ages 12 to 18 competed on the Alister MacKenzie 18-hole course, while the 7 to 11 division played nine holes on Arcade Creek.

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STUNT Assistant Coach

UC Davis Welcomes Zyhira Jones as New STUNT Assistant Coach

Sep 08, 2026 10:18AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis STUNT is strengthening its coaching staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Zyhira Jones. A former collegiate STUNT athlete and experienced head coach with a proven track record of program building and athlete development.

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Homegrown Centerback Chibi Ukaegbu to Join Houston Dynamo on Club Record Transfer Fee

Sep 08, 2026 10:07AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Republic FC announced that the club has reached an agreement with Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo FC transferring defender Chibuike “Chibi” Ukaegbu (pronunciation: Chi-bee Oo-kay-boo) to Houston Dynamo II of MLS NEXT PRO pending league and federation approval.

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The Big West Honors Ching as the League’s Offensive Player of the Week

Sep 08, 2026 09:53AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Following her two-goal performance that helped lift the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to victory against Southern Utah, junior Candace Ching was named The Big West’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday (Aug. 31) for the first time in her career.

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Historic City and County State Fair Golf Tournaments

Sep 02, 2026 09:09AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

This weekend, Sept. 5-7 the Sacramento Golf Council will host three State Fair golf tournaments at three area courses.

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Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

Sep 01, 2026 02:01PM ● By Joe Wirt

When the Sac-Town Rodeo returns to Cal Expo on Sept. 12 and 13, it will bring two days of bull riding, bronc riding, Western tradition and family entertainment to Sacramento.

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High School Football is Back

Sep 01, 2026 01:47PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The long wait is over. After months of training, practice and scrimmages, the high school football season finally began with games on Friday, Aug. 28.

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10U All-Star Team Has Tremendous Season

Sep 01, 2026 01:41PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Elk Grove Youth Baseball’s 10U Blue All-Stars had an incredible journey this season, which led them to the Cal Ripken World Series.

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Giles Nets Big West Offensive Weekly Honors

Aug 31, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State senior forward Zac Giles was named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, Aug. 24 after helping the Hornets to a pair of solid showings against UC Davis and nationally ranked Grand Canyon.

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Confidence Defines Aggies’ Special Teams Unit

Aug 31, 2026 03:41PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Special teams can change a game in an instant through field position, timely execution and explosive plays.

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Sacramento Kings to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Rick Adelman

Aug 31, 2026 03:37PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced Aug. 24, that players will wear a commemorative black band on the upper-left shoulder of their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 NBA season to honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, recognizing one of the most influential figures in franchise history.

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Republic FC Selects Levy to Craft New Stadium Hospitality Experience

Aug 31, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced that Levy has been selected to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the club’s new stadium currently under construction, set to open in 2028.

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Grind Card Show Returns Sept. 5

Aug 25, 2026 03:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Sports card collectors, traders and other hobby enthusiasts will have a chance to buy, sell and trade collectibles when the Grind Card Show returns Saturday, Sept. 5.

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Competitive Youth Soccer Builds Skills at Fields Across City

Aug 25, 2026 03:35PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove Soccer Club’s competitive schedule over the weekend of Aug. 22-23 started at parks or sports complexes throughout the Elk Grove area.

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Scrimmages Allow Final Tune-Ups Before Season

Aug 25, 2026 03:32PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

High School football scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 21 against non-league schools gave each team a chance to go against someone in a different uniform.

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Vonseeger Captures California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Aug 25, 2026 01:08PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Stefan Von Seeger claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid- Amateur Golf Championship, played Aug. 22 to 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Bo Davidson Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Aug 24, 2026 01:09PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 17, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Aug. 10-16.

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Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

Aug 24, 2026 01:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night.

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Football Ranked Sixth in AFCA FCS Top 25

Aug 24, 2026 12:44PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Now under two weeks until kickoff of week one, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its Preseason FCS Coaches Poll on Monday, Aug. 17.

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Women’s Soccer’s

Jackson Claims Women’s Soccer’s First-Ever Big West Player of the Week Honor

Aug 24, 2026 12:35PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior Mia Jackson made a bit of history for the Hornets' women's soccer program on Aug. 17 after being named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week following her team's scintillating start to the 2026 campaign.

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Herd Football Celebrates 100

Aug 18, 2026 01:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Elk Grove High School football’s Blue & Gold Kick-Off Dinner at the Elk Grove SES Hall celebrated the start of the football season and 100 years of football.

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Pleasant Grove Hosts Clash at the Nest

Aug 18, 2026 01:48PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Pleasant Grove High School football team hosted it second annual Clash at the Nest season kickoff and community fundraiser event on Friday, Aug. 1.

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Sacramento Kings to Open New Official Team Store in Downtown Commons

Aug 17, 2026 12:55PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

New Retail Destination Expands Access to Exclusive Kings Apparel and Elevated Fashion Collections

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Three Aggies Named to Inaugural Mountain West Men’s Soccer Watch List

Aug 17, 2026 12:35PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis placed three players on the inaugural Mountain West Men's Soccer Watch List on Wednesday, Aug. 12 with sophomore defenders Nami Banks and Josh Gault and junior midfielder Rafael Matiello selected by the league's head coaches.

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The Sacramento River Cats Announce Their Schedule for the 2027 Season

Aug 17, 2026 12:17PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2027 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season.

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The Bank Shot’s High-Stakes Money Game

Aug 12, 2026 11:30AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Bank Shot Billiards & Taproom’s High-Stakes Race to 17 match on Aug. 9 started late due to traffic delays from the Bay Area.

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Friday Night Lights Soon to Come

Aug 12, 2026 11:27AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

High school football is right around the corner and approaching fast. And two high schools celebrated by having a kickoff event to bring support to the teams and school leading into the 2026-27 school year.

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Marshall and Menard Win City Mixed Team Championship

Aug 10, 2026 11:21AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 85th Sacramento City Mixed Team Championship was contested at Bing Maloney Golf Course on Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Outfielder Turner Hill baseball

Turner Hill Named Minor League Baseball Pacific Coast League Player of the Month

Aug 10, 2026 11:16AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Aug. 5, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July.

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McDougall Completes Coaching Staff with Centeno Hire

Aug 10, 2026 11:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State interim head men’s soccer coach Matt McDougall rounded out his coaching staff for the 2026 season on July 24, elevating Hector “Keko” Grajeda to a full-time assistant coaching position and adding Northern California native Danny Centeno as an assistant with the Hornets.

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UC Davis Football Ranked No. 6 In STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll

Aug 10, 2026 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

With just a few weeks to go until the opening kickoff at Portland State, UC Davis football has been slotted at No. 6 in the STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll.

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Memorabilia from the Solons’

History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Softball Western Nationals Host 130 Teams

Aug 04, 2026 04:28PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) made its way back to Elk Grove for the Western National Championships from Tuesday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Elk Grove Surf Hosts Sunstroke Cup

Aug 04, 2026 04:23PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The long-running Sunstroke Cup made its way back to Elk Grove, as the first of three events that the Elk Grove Surf Soccer Club will host during the 2026-27 school year.

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Katherine Zhu Wins 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship at Mather Golf

Aug 03, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 56th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place July 25 to 26, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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