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After last years rollercoaster season, the Aggies hope the return to some normalcy sparks a special season By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org When the UC Davis men’s basketball team was forced to pause basketball activity due to local county guidelines in early December 2020, no one around the team knew what was next. Not only […]

The university’s investigation of UC Davis Baseball has concluded violations of hazing and a culture of drinking within the program By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org UC Davis released their final report on their investigation into the baseball program on Friday afternoon. After interviewing eight university employees and 13 current/former players the university concluded there was […]

The Aggies defeated Cal State East Bay in the opening exhibition of the season and now look to get rolling in non-conference play     By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   UC Davis’ Bria Shine and Sage Stobbart combined for 31 points to lead the Aggies past Cal State East Bay, 62-53 in an exhibition to […]

UC Davis’ taekwondo club finally returns to some normalcy and emphasizes the importance of being a team despite competing individually By KATHERIN RAYGOZA — sports@theaggie.org   Taekwondo has become a popular sport by gaining an international reputation, and it is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts. Today, it is practiced […]

UC Davis tops rival school Sacramento State in thrilling fashion By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   With an attendance of 869, emotions were high for the remaining seniors on the UC Davis soccer team as this particular game marked their last home game on the pitch under the UC Davis emblom. Stakes were high against […]

UC Davis reaches 10 wins for the first time since 2015   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   For the three seniors on the UC Davis women’s soccer team roster, goalkeeper Nicki Rucki, midfielder Emma Hasco and defender Janessa Staab, this game would be their last to don the Aggies blue and gold uniforms. The […]

Questionable trades, draft picks and free agent signings have the Raiders organization in limbo   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org Jon Gruden’s email revelations led to his resignation as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 11. From 2011 to 2018, Gruden’s emails reportedly contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments on his behalf […]

With some notable names being left off the NBA’s top 75 players of all-time list, did they have a case? By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org Making a list of any kind will surely result in controversy, and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team is no exception. To celebrate the league’s 75th season, a group composed of […]

The sports medicine internship at UC Davis assists injured athletes By KATHERIN RAYGOZA — sports@theaggie.org     Athletic trainers can be one of the most essential building blocks of an athlete’s life. Without them, athletes and teams may not compete to the best of their ability.  According to SPINE-health, athletic trainers study sports medicine which “is […]

From controversy to championship hopefuls, here’s everything you need to know as the NBA season commences By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org In October 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers secured their 17th title in NBA history in the NBA Orlando bubble, tying the Boston Celtics and winning all-time great LeBron James his fourth championship in the […]

Ranked in the FCS, UC Davis football started 5-0 for the first time since 2004 and now return for homecoming on Oct. 16.  As the UC Davis football team played at home in front of 11,622 fans, UC Davis Health Studium’s atmosphere was electric. However, heading into the fourth quarter, Idaho’s defense had zapped that […]

From controversy to championship hopefuls, here’s everything you need to know as the NBA season commences By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org In October 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers secured their 17th title in NBA history in the NBA Orlando bubble, tying the Boston Celtics and winning all-time great LeBron James his fourth championship in the […]