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The MLB has implemented new rules for the upcoming season, including a pitch clock, shift restrictions, bigger bases and more   By PATRICK FIGUEROA— sports@theaggie.org   For the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, fans are going to see a very different on-field product comparison to previous years. The MLB Joint Competition Committee voted in […]

Following the loss, UC Davis closed the season with a big win against Long Beach State to secure a slot in the postseason quarterfinals   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   Despite a strong start by the UC Davis men’s basketball team against UC Santa Barbara at the University Credute Union Center, the Gauchos […]

UC Davis wins four straight matches on Saturday despite bad weather conditions   By EVA MACHADO — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis women’s tennis match was in danger of being canceled on Saturday, March 4 due to bad weather conditions; rain pushed the original starting time of the match back to 4 p.m.  But despite […]

The Aggies sweep San Francisco 5-0 in season-opening doubleheader   By EVA MACHADO — sports@theaggie.org   UC Davis women’s beach volleyball opened the 2023 season with a doubleheader against the University of San Francisco on Feb. 25. The Aggies started the season strong once again, with a season opener reminiscent of their 2022 match-up against […]

After a six-year hiatus, which country will win the 2023 title?   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   For the first time since 2017, baseball stars will be given the chance to represent their countries and attempt to lead their teams to the World Baseball Classic title. In the last World Baseball Classic, Team […]

Recapping a historic night and fans’ reactions to one of the biggest milestones in NBA history   By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org   On Tuesday, Feb. 7, LeBron “King” James and the Los Angeles Lakers were set to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena. James needed 36 points to break the […]

With five games remaining on the schedule, the Aggies look to close out the season strong as they eye the Big West postseason   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   The Aggies struggled against Big West Conference foe CSU Northridge but ultimately tamed the Matadors late in the game (73-62) in front of the home […]

Kings’ fans excited at prospect of ending a 16-year playoff drought    By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org   Upon sunset, you might see something in the sky if you are driving near downtown Sacramento. It is a purple laser beam coming from the Golden 1 Center — the Sacramento Kings basketball arena. The beam was […]

On her birthday, Sabel turns in a big fourth-quarter performance to propel the Aggies to victory   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   On Tuesday night, UCR (3-18 in conference play and 5-18 overall), who are last place in the Big West conference, came into the University Credit Union Center in search of a much-needed […]

The Chiefs’ and Eagles’ Super Bowl matchup will feature star talent, sibling rivalry and potential revenge scenarios   By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org   This year, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. The NFL season was long and grueling, but it has now reached the point […]

Pepper has scored more than 27 points in seven games this season   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis men’s basketball team’s third-year guard Elijah Pepper and second-year point guard Ty Johnson are considered one of the best back-court duos in the Big West. The two combined for 51 points at the […]

The Aggies sweep the season series 2-0 against the Roadrunners   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis women’s basketball team is starting to gel together at the midpoint mark of the season, winning three straight Big West Conference games. On Thursday night at the University Union Credit Center, the Aggies cruised past […]