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The Oakland Athletics to play in Sacramento through 2027 before their Las Vegas relocation   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   Despite Oakland fans’ efforts to keep the Athletics (A’s) at the Oakland Coliseum, on Nov. 16, 2023, Major League Baseball (MLB) owners unanimously approved the team’s move to Las Vegas, Nevada starting in […]

Acknowledging the women who pushed for gender equality within the industry   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   Within the U.S., Women’s History Month has been annually observed in March since 1987. The purpose of the month is to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture and society. This includes women’s vital role in transforming […]

New Head Coach Tim Plough ushers in a new era for UC Davis football   By MI’ZAUNI REESE — sports@theaggie.org   Last month, the UC Davis football team hosted their only spring game and prospect day, giving new staff, players and the Davis community a warm welcome to “Shredville” — a new program created by […]

Aggies take two losses and one win   By EMMÍA J RIVERA — sports@theaggie.org   Aside from the emergence of spring, mid-March also introduces a new season for UC Davis: Aggie softball. Since the official start of Big West conference play on March 15, Davis has played three sets of competitions against opponents Cal State […]

Both men’s and women’s basketball suffer tough losses in finals and miss out on March Madness   By LUCIENNE BROOKER — sports@theaggie.org   As confetti rained down on the court at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada, both the UC Davis men’s and women’s basketball teams watched as their opponents celebrated a new win. […]

UC Davis men’s basketball triumphs on Senior Night   By EMMÍA J RIVERA — sports@theaggie.org    In the last home game of the regular season, the UC Davis men’s basketball team tipped their hats to five seniors as they faced the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Feb. 29 at the University Credit Union Center. […]

The Aggies keep their winning streak alive    By MEGAN JOSEPH — sports@theaggie.org   As the season starts to ramp up, the UC Davis women’s lacrosse team pulled out a thrilling win against the Lindenwood University Lions on Feb. 25. The game proved to be one of the hardest matches this season for the Aggies […]

The win brought about many new Aggie medals and personal bests    By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis Women’s Indoor Track and Field team recently traveled to Spokane, Washington to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Championship. After the extensive two-day competition, the Aggies ended in third place, falling […]

Taylor Swift is not the only well-known girlfriend in sports   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   Taylor Swift and her fandom have recently joined the world of sports thanks to her new relationship with Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. As Swift’s fans are now discovering the world of football, ticket and jersey sales […]

The transition from Black history to Black Futures is a nod toward present prosperity   By MI’ZAUNI REESE — sports@theaggie.org   In the U.S., the month of February is not only a time for reflection but also gratification for the Black community. As we acknowledge the historical contributions made by some of the most resilient […]

Aggies take on three teams in the top 30 strongest teams in the United States   By LUCIENNE BROOKER — sports@theaggie.org   Despite weather troubles plaguing the first couple weeks of the season, the UC Davis softball team has gotten off to a strong start. Since garnering a substantial amount of opening season wins, the […]

Sports betting records shattered as viewers place billions on the title   By MI’ZAUNI REESE — sports@theaggie.org   With the rise of team loyalty and affiliation, sports events have grown increasingly popular. Some fans take their devotion to a sport or team even higher by engaging in sports betting, putting their own livelihoods on the […]