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A's Agree to Terms With RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Contract

Dec 19, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, the club announced Dec. 17.

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Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Dec 19, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates

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Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

Dec 19, 2025 12:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy.

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Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Dec 19, 2025 12:10PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History

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Stomper Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 18, 2025 09:28AM ● By Athletics News Release

With the holidays right around the corner, the Green & Gold stayed busy spreading cheer throughout the Sacramento community. Here’s a look at November’s highlights.

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A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

Dec 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion

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Sacramento State Announces Change

Dec 15, 2025 11:11AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado.

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Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2025 11:07AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game.

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UC Davis Football Freshman Caden Pinnick
Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Dec 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today.

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Football Signs 11 on Early Signing Period’s First Day

Dec 08, 2025 11:46AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

The Sacramento State football team announced the signing of 11 high school seniors on the early signing period’s first day on Dec. 3. The group is comprised of six offensive and five defensive players and features nine three-star recruits by 247Sports.

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Dunivant Steps Down as Republic FC President, General Manager

Dec 08, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC has announced that President and General Manager Todd Dunivant will step down from his role at the end of the year to pursue a new opportunity outside the club.

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UC Davis Rider of the week
Aggies Sweep Rider of the Month Awards in Strong Season

Dec 08, 2025 11:23AM ● By UC Davis News Release

Following a standout month of November in which the University of California, Davis equestrians earned back-to-back wins over Delaware State and UT Martin, Chloe Fares, Eliza Plum, Anna Donovan and Mya Clader were each recognized with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Riders of the Month honors.

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Registration Now Open for Republic FC’s Winter Break Camps

Dec 02, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC has opened registration for its 2025 Winter Break Camps. This December, players ages 4 to 16 can join the club for two fun and engaging camp experiences led by a professional trained and licensed coaching staff.

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Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts on Jan. 10 and 11

Dec 02, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As Republic FC prepares for the 2026 United Soccer League (USL) Championship Season, the club will again host open tryouts, an opportunity for local top talent to showcase their abilities in front of professional coaching staff with the goal of earning an invitation to the team’s preseason training camp.

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Caden Pinnick Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist

Dec 02, 2025 09:27AM ● By UC Davis News Release

No. 8 University of California, Davis football redshirt freshman Caden Pinnick has been named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, putting him among the best 25 freshmen in the nation.

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Sacramento State Volleyball Secures Five Major Big Sky Honors

Dec 01, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Sacramento State volleyball’s remarkable 2025 campaign continued as the Hornets collected five major awards in the annual All–Big Sky Conference selections, highlighted by sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler being named Big Sky Most Valuable Player.

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Twin Brothers Win at BJJ Tour U.S. Open

Nov 25, 2025 09:32AM ● By MPG Staff

Brothers Represent Sacramento Region with Apex Predator MMA

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UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

Nov 24, 2025 02:08PM ● By MPG Staff

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era

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Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

Nov 24, 2025 02:03PM ● By MPG Staff

2026-27 Recruiting Class

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Vitiello Earns Third Consecutive Nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year

Nov 24, 2025 01:59PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14.

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Golf Ball Cleaning Raises $3,000 for Scholarships

Nov 20, 2025 10:58AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, Elks Past Exalted Ruler

In the United States alone, more than 800,000 golf balls are lost every single day. Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 has a golf club that collects those golf balls.

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Downtown Ice Rink Open for 33rd Season

Nov 20, 2025 10:53AM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink, presented by Dignity Health, is now open through Jan. 19.

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Parade Honors Hometown Racing Hero

Nov 19, 2025 03:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove community gathered on Friday, Nov. 14 for yet another parade during the week, but this time honoring Elk Grove native Kyle Larson.

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Aggies Earn Third Rider of the Week Sweep

Nov 17, 2025 01:45PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the third time this season, University of California, Davis swept the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rider of the Week awards following back-to-back victories over Delaware State and UT Martin.

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First baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year Award baseball
Big Amish is the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year

Nov 17, 2025 01:25PM ● By Athletics News Release

First baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year Award winner.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

Nov 12, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play.

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Desmond Finishes Regular Season with Team of the Week Selection

Nov 12, 2025 08:43AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

United Soccer League (USL) Championship announced the Week 34 Team of the Week.

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Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Nov 12, 2025 08:37AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play.

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Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Nov 10, 2025 04:56PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4

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Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

Nov 10, 2025 04:49PM ● By River City High School Athletics News Release

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History

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Baudouin, Riva to Represent Big Sky

Nov 03, 2025 05:10PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles team of juniors Lou Baudouin and Irene Riva have been selected to represent the Big Sky Conference at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters Championships on Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.

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A's Unveil Gold Sacramento Jersey for 2026 Season

Nov 03, 2025 04:56PM ● By Athletics News Release

Beginning next season, the A's will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring "Sacramento" across the chest.

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Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards
Back-To-Back Sweep

Nov 03, 2025 04:48PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

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Baseball Releases Loaded 2026 Schedule

Nov 03, 2025 04:25PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Fresh off its third Western Athletic Conference regular season title and its sixth conference crown overall, the Sacramento State baseball team looks to carry the momentum of that successful campaign into a 2026 season that features a star-studded 56-game schedule, according to head coach Reggie Christiansen.

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