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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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Mustangs Football & Cheer to Host ‘Kickoff Night’

Feb 18, 2026 10:35AM ● By MPG Staff

The Monterey Trail Jr. Mustangs Football & Cheer program is accepting sign-ups for the 2026 season, under the guidance of the Monterey Trail High School Athletic & Football program, for students in sixth through eighth grade.

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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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Sheldon Boys Basketball Takes Control of Delta League

Feb 10, 2026 04:59PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The top two teams of the Delta League in boys basketball faced off to see who controls the lead of the league as the postseason gets closer.

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Elk Grove Wrestling Dominates Delta League Championships

Feb 10, 2026 04:52PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

As the postseason for high school wrestling began over the past weekend, wrestlers cut weight to gain any advantage they could, whether a few ounces or a few pounds. They were willing to do anything to win as there can only be one state champion.

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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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Franklin Shuts Out Sheldon in Soccer

Feb 04, 2026 09:11AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Sheldon High boys’ soccer team traveled to Franklin on Friday Jan. 30 for a game between two top-ranked teams in the Delta League.

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History Made and Records Broken

Feb 03, 2026 04:14PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Over the two days of Jan. 27 and 28, history was made on the wrestling mat while broken records were being honored on the basketball court and soccer field at Pleasant Grove High School.

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Harris Girls are Champions Again

Feb 03, 2026 04:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The Edward Harris Middle School 8th grade girls’ basketball team celebrates its back-to-back championship.

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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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Planet Fitness Announces Grand Opening

Jan 28, 2026 02:17PM ● By Planet Fitness News Release

Planet Fitness announced on Jan. 16 the grand opening of its new Elk Grove club located at 8457 Elk Grove Blvd.

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Elk Grove Wrestling Dominates Senior Night Dual

Jan 27, 2026 03:29PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Elk Grove High School honored six seniors during its wrestling dual and hosted the Sheldon and Laguna Creek boys’ and girls’ teams on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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Top High School Girls’ Soccer Teams in Delta League Face-Off

Jan 27, 2026 03:19PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Eagles had come into this game rolling on a four-game win streak where they did not allow the other team to score, and they were looking to keep their momentum going. The Eagles have an overall record of 10-4-2 while being 7-0 in league, ranking them No. 1 in the Delta League.

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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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Republic FC Bolsters Frontline with Addition of Striker Kyle Edwards

Jan 26, 2026 04:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 15 that the Club has acquired forward Kyle Edwards from Hartford Athletic via transfer.

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PTA Scores with Mother-Son Dodgeball Night

Jan 21, 2026 10:09AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Cosumnes River Elementary School’s multipurpose room echoed with cheers, laughter and the thud of rubber balls on Jan. 10 as the school’s PTA hosted Legends & Their Ladies in a dodgeball tournament designed to give mothers and sons dedicated time to bond.

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Former Hornet Abigail Lopez Makes Pro Debut with Club Puebla

Jan 20, 2026 01:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Sacramento State women’s soccer standout Abigail Lopez has joined the professional ranks, signing with Club Puebla in Mexico’s top women’s division and making her debut on Jan. 4 against the Rayados de Monterrey in the LIGA BBVA MX Femenil closing tournament.

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Softball Sets Schedule

Jan 20, 2026 01:55PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis softball has set in place its 2026 schedule, with the season opener set for Feb. 5 at home against Sacramento State and the Big West Conference opener against Hawai'I scheduled at La Rue Field over the weekend of March 6-7.

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Open Call for River Cats National Anthem Auditions

Jan 20, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Demos for Potential Performers Must be Submitted Prior to Jan. 30

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Republic FC Acquires Forward Mayele Malango from Monterey Bay FC

Jan 20, 2026 01:48PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 8 that the Club has acquired forward Mayele Malango (MY-el Muh-LAWN-go) from Monterey Bay FC via transfer.

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Sheldon Boys’ Dominant Season Continues

Jan 20, 2026 01:46PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Pleasant Grove Eagles, hosting the red-hot Sheldon Huskies on Jan. 16, entered the game just under .500 with a record of 9-8 and 0-2 in league. In their previous game they had lost to Franklin 62-51.

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Sheldon Girls Basketball Stays Persistent to Beat Monterey Trail

Jan 20, 2026 01:36PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Sheldon Huskies girls’ basketball team visited Monterey Trail on Wednesday, Jan. 14 for a top matchup between two of the top three teams of the Delta League.

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Pinkerton Basketball Team Claims Championship Again

Jan 20, 2026 12:31PM ● By MPG Staff

The eight-grade boys’ basketball team at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School has won back-to-back championships. Pictured from left to right: John Rilloraza Jr., Julian Ulibas, Kyson Sullivan, Koshnick Kumar, David Gorman, Jayden Davis, Ashton Pelote, James Alston, Gabriel Arnold, Alexander Talavera, Gearre Harvin, Andre Mitchell, Mateen Razawi, Cameron Davis, Head Coach Anthony Rilloraza. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School

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