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Savannah Bananas bring “Banana Ball” back to Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – The Savannah Bananas are approximately one third of the way through their world tour in 2024. Every game they play, in every city they visit, is sold out. Including in Sacramento. The Bananas visited the capital city last year. On Thursday, they returned with their popular “Banana Ball” to West […]
May is Bike Month in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — May is Bike Month! Deb Banks is the Executive Director of the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. "Amazingly, this is the 20th year, so it's a bigger year than any and what we’re trying to do is get people to trade their car trips for some bike trips," said Banks.
Sac State softball smashes through the opposing defenses to keep season alive
Sacramento State softball pulled off their fourth straight win against Montana in their first matchup of the Big Sky Tournament and backed it up the next day with a win against Idaho State on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9. Game 1: Sacramento State 7, Montana 5. The first...
Yuba City wins to get into D-III playoffs; Unbeaten Sutter top-seed in D-V
Yuba City, with the help of its 5-2 win over Inderkum on Thursday to close out the regular season, earned the last of four playoff berths from the Capital Valley Conference and will be on the road as a No. 13 seed to take on No. 4 Ponderosa at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Shingle Springs.
David Gravel’s Lincoln Victory Lifts Big Game Motorsports to Historic Milestone
Sprint Car Racing history was made Wednesday night at Lincoln Speedway. All the hype heading into Lincoln Speedway’s Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash was the renewal of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and Pennsylvania Posse rivalry. And while the atmosphere was alive and well in the Pigeon Hills, the evening evolved into a historic occasion not for the rivalry, but for The Greatest Show on Dirt.
A return to prominence for Sac State in Arlington
Momentum is back for Sacramento State baseball after a series win over the University of Texas at Arlington, winning two out of the three games. The Hornets look to stay in the top eight for the 2024 WAC Baseball Tournament. Friday, Game 1: Sacramento State 13, University of Texas at...
Wheatland advances to D-IV semis: Pirates host Twelve Bridges in opener of three-game series Monday
Down three runs in the home half of the sixth inning, the Wheatland Union High baseball team was down to its last six outs when it ignited a four-run rally to overtake No. 7 Liberty Ranch and stave off a second straight playoff defeat to the Galt-based squad, winning 6-5 Thursday to advance in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoffs.
Zebras blast Rio Linda in first round of Division 3 playoffs
Lincoln High School baseball entered the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III playoffs as one of the hottest teams around, winning seven straight games and eight of nine. The fourth-seeded Fighting Zebras drew No. 13 Rio Linda in the first round, a team they beat 20-0 earlier in the year. It didn’t...
Baseball Recap: Lincoln finds playoff glory versus Pleasant Grove
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Pleasant Grove Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Huskies secure commitment from Sacramento State DL DeShawn Lynch
Washington just got a pledge from one of their biggest defensive targets from the portal as former Sacramento State defensive lineman Deshawn Lynch announced his intention to commit to the Huskies. He's a versatile player who can play almost anywhere along the defensive front and he gives the staff an intriguing player to throw into the mix for the competition up front.
Drakes introduce 2024 roster: Season opens May 22 at Bryant Field
The Marysville Drakes’ second season at Bryant Field is fast approaching as the front office has been working to finalize the roster with players from all over the country set to play for the Pecos League’s independent pro baseball team. The Drakes are a member of the Pacific...
Woodcreek gets by West Park, 3-2
Thursday’s baseball playoff game between Woodcreek and West Park came down to the last inning. With the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Woodcreek scored the go-ahead run, while in the top of the seventh, Woodcreek pitcher Mason Ferris completed a game he had started, striking out Devin Johnson for the final out of a 3-2 victory for the Timberwolves.
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