Sports

The Aggie gets an inside look at the current era of sports Since March 2020, sports have not been the same. After a three-month long hiatus, sports returned. And with the NBA, MLB, NFL and many more leagues currently playing, there has been a variety of sports to watch. But, the majority of teams from […]

Vulnerability and sports rarely mixed in the past, but the outlook is positive In sports, athletes are taught from a young age to have short-term memory. Forget a bad play or a bad game and move forward. Ignore the problem. Strictly from a sports perspective, it is a great mentality to have because the last […]

With no fans, this championship may prove to be the hardest ever to win The NBA playoffs have been a treat for fans worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA league office put a tremendous amount of time and effort into the bubble concept which has proved to be successful, as there have been no […]

After long delay, the NBA playoffs begin with no true favorite With no meaningful basketball games played for 141 days, the NBA made its successful return on July 30. After months of uncertainty and doubt, the comeback plan included 22 teams staying at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World […]

After nearly three sport-less months, plans of beginning again still uncertain Just six months ago, at the turn of the decade, there was a lot to look forward to in the sports world. The end of dynasties, the rise of young stars and the unpredictability of who would leave their mark had fans excited about […]

Decision follows NCAA announcement allowing voluntary training starting June 1  On May 22, the NCAA announced it would allow voluntary activities to be held for Division I sports starting June 1. The announcement means that all Division I programs can now hold voluntary practices for eight hours each week. This expands on a previous NCAA […]

Countries across the globe provide glimpse of new reality for live sports As sports leagues in the U.S. begin to reveal plans for their potential return, professional  leagues across the world are providing the first glimpse into what could be the new reality for live sports amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Beginning in early May, South […]

As sports begin the process of returning, packed arenas aren’t coming with them There is nothing like walking into your favorite stadium or arena and feeling the tense atmosphere of competition. From the second the game starts to every exciting moment during it, being at a live sporting event is an experience that is nearly […]

USWNT continues to fight after court sides with U.S. Soccer Federation The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is continuing its fight against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) following a federal judge’s decision to dismiss their equal pay claims.  The lawsuit, which asserts that USSF is in violation of both the Equal Pay Act and […]

Softball team discusses new training schedules, recruitment, team bonding  With the spring season of collegiate athletics canceled, teams and coaches have had to adjust their training strategies for a season where most players are scattered across the country — and the UC Davis Softball team is no exception. The team is currently unable to practice […]

Aggies discuss conference tournament cancellation, plans for future With the cancellation of this year’s Big West conference tournament, the UC Davis women’s basketball team has had to adjust to a season cut short. The team cruised through the regular season, winning their fourth consecutive conference championship and had been on its way to defend its […]

Board releases 31-page plan outlining recommendations for athletes, schools In October of 2019, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors announced its decision to begin allowing student-athletes to be compensated for their own name, image or likeness (NIL). In the weeks and months that followed the announcement, many questions remained, including how to […]