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Holly Ensoll Joins Women’s Basketball Program Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Jun 15, 2026 11:16AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis women’s basketball has added frontcourt depth with the signing of England native Holly Ensoll ahead of the 2026–27 season, Aggies head coach Jennifer Gross announced June 9.

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Breault Named ITA Northwest Region Coach of the Year

Jun 15, 2026 11:04AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Sacramento State women’s tennis program as fifth-year head coach Sophie Breault was named the Northwest Region Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on June 9.

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Versatile Defender Michel Benitez Signs Multi-Year Extension with Republic FC

Jun 15, 2026 09:40AM ● By Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced June 11, the club has signed defender Michel Benitez to a multi-year contract extension. Per club policy, the full terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Jordan Fisher Rated Nation’s 8th Best Returning Running Back by Hero Sports

Jun 08, 2026 11:12AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Hero Sports has placed UC Davis football senior running back Jordan Fisher among the country’s best backs, rating the Aggie tailback as the eighth-best returning running back in the Football Championship Subdivision as part of their 2026 FCS previews.

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Women’s Tennis Adds Reigning Horizon League Player of The Year For 2026-27

Jun 08, 2026 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Belgium’s Nel Van Hout, the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year, has announced that she will continue her academic and athletic career with the Sacramento State women’s tennis program, Head Coach Sophie Breault announced June 2.

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Republic FC Unveils Plans to Celebrate the World’s Game This Summer

Jun 08, 2026 10:42AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer, and Sacramento Republic FC is making sure the region has a front-row seat. From a free Downtown kick-off party to a two-day street festival in the heart of the city, the Indomitable Club is going all-in to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event right here in the Capital City.

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Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team

Jun 02, 2026 10:34AM ● By The Sacramento Pitch News Release

California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments

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Suite Selection for Republic FC’s New Downtown Stadium Begins

Jun 01, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As construction crews advance important infrastructure work, Republic FC is launching a new, elevated matchday experience, marking a new era of premium offerings in Sacramento sports and entertainment hospitality.

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Baseball Trio Lands on WAC Postseason Honor Roll

May 26, 2026 07:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State senior right-hander Ethan Lay and junior outfielder Erick Dessens were named to the first team while freshman outfielder Sam Harry picked up second-team honors on May 19.

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Solaita Selected to Play for American Samoa National Volleyball Team

May 26, 2026 06:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore outside hitter Keonahi'ilani Solaita has been selected to play for the American Samoa National Volleyball Team.

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Connors Named 10th Best Returning Lineback

May 26, 2026 05:46PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Hero Sports has named UC Davis football linebacker Porter Connors the 10th-best returning linebacker among this year’s batch in the Football Championship Subdivision, placing one of the best defenders in the nation squarely in the middle of a deep and talented Aggie defensive unit.

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Weiss Takes Home Senior Championship

May 19, 2026 08:53AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 53rd Sacramento County Men’s Senior, Super Senior and Legends Championships at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael May 5-6.

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Murillo Sixth Addition to Men’s Soccer Roster

May 19, 2026 08:44AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head men's soccer coach Michael Linenberger added a sixth commitment for the 2026 campaign, welcoming local product James Murillo to the roster in time for the upcoming campaign.

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UC Davis Men's Golf Trio Earns All-Big West Recognition

May 18, 2026 05:13PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Three UC Davis men's golfers earned 2025-26 All-Big West recognition, the conference announced May 12. Sophomore Lequan Wang was named to the All-Big West Second Team, while juniors Curtis Da Silva and Ryan Firpo each received Honorable Mention.

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Beavers Run Out of Gas, Fall to Feather River

May 18, 2026 05:07PM ● By American River College News Release

The 2026 season has come to a close as the American River College baseball team lost in the regional championship game to Feather River 19-8 on May 3 in Quincy.

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The Kid Who Got Cut

May 12, 2026 01:05PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Before the championships, the trophies, and the highlight reels, there was usually a quieter moment nobody remembers. Failure. Real failure.

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Mick Soli Dominates to Win Northern California PGA Legends Championship

May 12, 2026 09:26AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Ace on No. 3 Headlines Championship Performance at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

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Benitez and Rodriguez Named to Team of the Week

May 11, 2026 05:43PM ● By Republic FC News Release

May 5, USL Championship announced the Week 8/9 Team of the Week. For their performances in the May 2 win over Orange County SC, Republic FC’s Michel Benitez and Arturo Rodriguez were named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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UC Davis Closes Causeway Cup Era with 12th Consecutive Title

May 11, 2026 05:33PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the 12th consecutive season, and in the final year of its awarding, the Causeway Cup returns to UC Davis, marking the Aggies' 16th title in the award's 20-year history.

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Republic FC Acquires Tyler Wolff on Loan from Real Salt Lake

May 04, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC announced April 24, the club has reached an agreement with MLS club Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Tyler Wolff via loan for the remainder of the 2026 season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

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Falcons Build Momentum with Gritty Wins on the Sand

May 04, 2026 11:49AM ● By Folsom Lake College Falcons Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake beach volleyball is peaking at the right time, stringing together a series of hard-fought wins before entering the Big 8 Conference Pairs Championship.

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Men’s Golf Wins Big Sky Title

May 04, 2026 11:27AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The biggest drama of the final round of the Big Sky Men’s Golf Championship was a playoff for the individual title. That proved to be a win-win scenario for Sacramento State as the battle was between Jai Bahl and Gabriel Smith who both finished the three-round tournament at 9-under par.

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The Mind of the Coach: Coach at Home

Apr 28, 2026 12:14PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

6:00 AM. That is when the day started. Not the coaching day. The whole day.

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From Pop Flies to High Fives, the Park Goes Yard

Apr 28, 2026 11:30AM ● By Louie Sosa, Northridge Little League

Northridge Little League’s Family Fun Day and Hit-A-Thon Delivers Big Swings

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San Juan High School Stadium Project Completed

Apr 28, 2026 11:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

In just a few weeks, members of San Juan High School's Class of 2026 will be the very first seniors to walk onto the newly modernized state-of-the art football field in McArthur Stadium to receive their diplomas.

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Breault, Maldonado Gutierrez Claim Top Honors, Six Hornets Make All-Big Sky Honor Roll

Apr 27, 2026 12:17PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big Sky Conference regular season champion Sacramento State women’s tennis team racked up a number of postseason honors as the league office announced its postseason honor roll April 22.

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Women’s Basketball Adds Halie Bergman as Assistant Coach

Apr 27, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After spending the last three seasons as an assistant coach on the sidelines at Nevada, Central Valley native Halie Bergman was named as an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball team April 22.

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Baseball’s Barnes Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List

Apr 27, 2026 11:37AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis right-hander Rowen Barnes has been named to the midseason watch list for the 21st annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Award.

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The Schedule Nobody Sees

Apr 22, 2026 08:34AM ● By Jason Harper

And Yet Still, I Coach

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Sacramento Kings and Kaiser Permanente Present Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award

Apr 20, 2026 12:50PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Ahead of the April 10 game, the Sacramento Kings honored rookie Nique Clifford with the 2026 Community Crossover Award presented by Kaiser Permanente.

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Eight Aggies Named to the MPSF All-Academic Team

Apr 20, 2026 12:26PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Eight UC Davis gymnasts have been named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Team, showcasing their skills in competition and in the classroom.

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Women’s Tennis Adds Italy’s De Matteo for 2026-27

Apr 20, 2026 12:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women’s tennis coach Sophie Breault announced April 14 that Francesca De Matteo has committed to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets beginning with the 2026-27 season.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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Seven Aggies Named National Football Foundation Hampshire Scholars

Apr 13, 2026 11:22AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Cole Batson, Rex Connors, Mitchell Dixon, Jacob Psyk, Nate Rutchena, Eli Simonson and Derrell Smith-Porter have all been recognized by the National Football Foundation for the contributions on the field and in the classroom.

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Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards Earn U.S Open Cup Team of the Round

Apr 13, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

U.S. Soccer recently named the latest Team of the Round for 2026 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. For their performances in the Indomitable Club’s match-up against Valley 5599 FC, Captain Lee Desmond, Dominik Wanner and Kyle Edwards earned honors for the second round of the tournament.

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