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Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

Nov 19, 2024 12:41PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010.

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Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024 12:34PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Wilton Rancheria Tribe Majority Owner of Republic FC

Nov 14, 2024 10:49AM ● By Matthew Malone

Wilton Rancheria is becoming a majority owner of Sacramento Republic FC soccer team, marking an expansion into professional sports.

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Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Nov 12, 2024 11:18AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Local Athletes Compete at Moo Doo Tournament

Oct 31, 2024 09:39AM ● By iYa Taekwondo News Release

On Oct. 3 through 6, iYa Taekwondo’s young athletes made our local community proud with an extraordinary performance at the Moo Doo Tournament. The tournament was held at the Capital Sports Center in Sacramento.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sac State Plans for Athletic Future

Oct 22, 2024 12:51PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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Maddocks Elevated to Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach

Aug 27, 2024 11:17AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After helping lead the Sacramento State women’s tennis team to a pair of Big Sky Conference trophies and its first NCAA Tournament berth in a decade, Jack Maddocks has been elevated to the position of associate head coach with the program it was announced on Aug. 23.

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Men’s Soccer Strikes Early

Aug 27, 2024 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore Donovan Sessoms wasted little time in getting the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s season off to a celebratory start, scoring in the fifth minute for an early lead, but the Hornets could muster little after that as visiting Utah Valley netted three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 victory on Thursday evening at Hornet Soccer Field.

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Farber to the Rescue as Women’s Soccer Draws

Aug 27, 2024 10:25AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore Ellie Farber scored for the second time in as many matches, connecting on the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining on Thursday afternoon to help the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to a 1-1 draw with UC Santa Barbara at Hornet Soccer Field.

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Fitness System Gets a New Face

Aug 23, 2024 11:45AM ● By Fitness System News Release, Photos by Linda Pohl

Fitness System Land Park is under new ownership. New owner Joe Pantoja would like to thank the Land Park community for over 12 years of support. for both members and non-members. This will include classes and events. In addition to this, Fitness System is now offering kids karate classes.

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Free Playmaker Flag Football Launches

Aug 19, 2024 01:59PM ● By Carol Feineman

National Football League (NFL) FLAG games give boys and girls of all abilities an opportunity to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment, according to the NFL FLAG organization.

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Monster Jam Roars into Sacramento

Aug 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By Monster Jam News Release

An unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans returns to Sacramento for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Golden 1 Center on Aug. 16 to 18

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Land Park Pacific Little League Advances to West Region Tournament

Jul 31, 2024 01:36PM ● By Mitch Barber

12 youths from Sacramento have conquered District 7, Section 4 and the NorCal State Little League Tournament

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YOLO with the Yolo High Wheelers

Jul 25, 2024 04:52PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Yolo High Wheelers play in the Pioneer League, where the squads have no affiliation with Major League Baseball teams.

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Elks 6’s Chung Shin Tang Soo Do Wins Four Awards

Jul 01, 2024 01:49PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, Sacramento Elks Past Exalted Ruler

Most people who drive by the Elks 6 Lodge have no idea that the Lodge has a martial arts club.

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Sacramento Native Competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games

Jun 18, 2024 03:52PM ● By Alyssa Ross, Navy Installations Command

Sacramento Native Will Join More than 250 Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge

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Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor

Jun 11, 2024 10:07AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Right-Handed Pitcher Spencer Bivens Selected Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month

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Sacramento State’s Kade Brown Named WAC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Apr 22, 2024 06:26PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Freshman Closer Receives Honor from Western Athletic Conference

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The A’s are Coming to Town

Apr 09, 2024 02:20PM ● By Angela Underwood

Oakland Athletics Moving Their Dugout to 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento Starting with the 2025 Season

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SAFE Invites Community to Participate in SacTown Run

Apr 02, 2024 11:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SacTown Run to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

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US Canoe/Kayak Olympic Team Trials at Lake Natoma

Mar 19, 2024 02:33PM ● By Sacramento State Aquatic Center News Release

Canoes and Kayaks to Race on Lake Natoma on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23

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River Cats to Sponsor Divide Little League, Gold Country Girls Softball

Mar 13, 2024 09:41AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Over 250 Children and 20 Teams from North of Placerville to Pilot Hill to be Provided Hats and Jerseys

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Gorbunova Takes Home Big Sky Weekly Honors

Mar 12, 2024 02:55PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Mayya Gorbunova of Sacramento State Named the Big Sky Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week

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Six Straight for Women’s Tennis After Win at Pacific

Mar 08, 2024 09:06AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women Come Up Clutch Late in Stockton

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River Cats Changing in the New Baseball Year

Mar 05, 2024 03:49PM ● By Mitch Barber, photos courtesy of Sacramento River Cats

Sacramento River Cats' Communications Coordinator Jake Ward Describes What to Expect in 2024

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Interview with USL Head Coach Mark Briggs

Mar 05, 2024 11:37AM ● By Mitch Barber

Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach Converses with Messenger Publishing Group

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An Ode to Wally “Crazy Wheels” Baker

Feb 27, 2024 11:25AM ● By Mitch Barber

Pocket Resident Reminisces About His Racecar Driving Days

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Sacramento River Cats Announce 2024 Coaching Staff

Feb 27, 2024 11:04AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats Manager Dave Brundage Returns

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Sacramento Kings Empower Youth

Jan 24, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Kings Provide Mentorship Initiatives

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Sac State Women's Basketball Falls to Northern Colorado

Jan 19, 2024 04:51PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Late Push by Sac State Comes up Short

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Sacramento Kings Named NBA Team of the Year

Jan 16, 2024 10:57AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Team also Receives NBA Innovation Award

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