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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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Aggies Make Statement at Lubbock Regionals

May 13, 2025 11:01AM ● By University of Davis Athletics News Release

University of California Davis women’s golf put the nation on notice at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lubbock Regionals, finishing better than number 18 Arizona and just one stroke off the final cut line with an impressive seventh-place finish to wrap up a historic season.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Nov 19, 2024 12:53PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships.

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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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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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Placer Valley Tourism Becomes the Naming-Rights Sponsor of the Roseville Soccer Complex Under Construction in West Roseville

Oct 17, 2024 04:43PM ● By Placer Valley Tourism News Release

The 10 artificial-turf soccer fields facility opens in late 2025 and will generate $15 million annually to the Placer Valley economy. The Placer Valley Soccer Complex can also be used for flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, quadball as well as social events

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4th Annual Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic to Be Held Oct. 14 at the Granite Bay Golf Club Presented by Buzz Oates

Sep 19, 2024 11:58AM ● By Guttman Associates PR & Marketing News Release

Phil Oates will be hosting his 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by Buzz Oates, on Oct. 14, at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Dr., Granite Bay.

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California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Jun 26, 2024 11:54AM ● By Blue Oaks Media News Release

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville

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US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park on Feb. 10 to 11

Feb 07, 2024 05:14PM ● By Placer Valley Tourism News Release

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville on Feb. 10 to 11. It's the only West Coast national qualifier.

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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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First Snow Survey of the Season Finds Below Average Conditions

Jan 03, 2024 12:26PM ● By DWR Special Release

The Department of Water Resources Conducts Survey on January 2, 2023

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Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour to Make Stop in Sacramento

Dec 27, 2023 10:51AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

San Francisco Giants Announce Four-Stop Northern California Series

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California Resident is Winner in California’s International Marathon

Dec 26, 2023 07:38PM ● By Grace Gollihur

11,000 Runners Take Part in Marathon First Held in 1983

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Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour to Make Stop in Sacramento

Dec 20, 2023 03:00PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Meet Giants Players, Coaches, and More

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Savannah Banana Ball to Host Three Games

Nov 21, 2023 02:01PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

World Famous Baseball Circus will Take Place from May 9-11

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Sacramento Kings Unveil New Uniforms for the 2023-24 NBA Season

Jul 13, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Returning to black being the primary color with purple accents

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Kings and Kaiser Permanente Present Domantas Sabonis with Community Crossover Award

Apr 13, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Award given to Kings player making contributions to community

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River Cats' Annual Preseason Party set for March 5

Mar 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sacramento River Cats Communications

River Cats to play 75 regular season games at Sutter Health Park

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Zack Bayrouty Named Voice of the River Cats

Mar 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sacramento River Cats Communications

Former Ports and Aces Broadcaster will announce franchise team

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Golden 1 Center Welcomes 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Basketball Championships

Feb 16, 2023 12:00AM ● By Golden 1 Center News Release

Championships are on Friday, February 24 through Saturday, February 25.

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Kings Guard Malik Monk Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Holiday Cheer to Families Associated with Saint John's Program for Real Change

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Dusty Baker wins first World Series as manager

Nov 07, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, sports editor

 

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River Cats announce full 2023 schedule with 75 home games

Nov 03, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Opening Night, Mother's Day, Independence Eve Fireworks Extravaganza highlight 2023 home slate

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3 Sacramento locals prepare for baseball's biggest stage

Oct 24, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, sports editor

 

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De'Aaron Fox surprises local breast cancer survivors

Oct 10, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, sports editor

 

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Volunteer with the River Cats and the Special Olympics - Northern California

Oct 07, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

 

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Placer welcomes new Martis Valley Trail to North Lake Tahoe

Sep 23, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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Come Hang Out With Stand Up Placer This Fall!

Sep 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By Stand Up Placer News Release

 

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RanadivÃ(c) set to buy River Cats

Aug 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Shaun Holkko, sports editor

 

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High school football teams to watch in your area

Aug 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, sports editor

 

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