Sports

Professional sports in US slowly preparing to return
SportsJune 5, 2020
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 […]

A new reality
SportsJune 2, 2020
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 […]

US Women’s National Soccer Team’s ongoing battle for equal pay
SportsJune 1, 2020
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 […]

UC Davis Softball deals with an unprecedented Spring Quarter
SportsMay 29, 2020
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 […]

Women’s Basketball team comes to terms with abrupt end to season
SportsMay 22, 2020
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 […]

NCAA takes next step in move to change NIL guidelines
SportsMay 22, 2020
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 […]

Davis City Council discussing plan for potential sports complex
SportsMay 15, 2020
Mayor Brett Lee explains necessary steps before process can begin The Davis City Council is currently looking into the possibility of building a new sports complex. The council remains in the discussion stage on several aspects, such as location and most importantly, finding the funds to do so. Davis Mayor Brett Lee explained the city […]

UFC 249 defies pandemic practices
SportsMay 15, 2020
Event goes on despite heavy criticism, satisfies sports-hungered fans Advertised as one of the most stacked cards in recent history, UFC 249 brought an official end to the near two-month sports drought last saturday, amid the coronavirus pandemic. After first trying relentlessly to make the event happen back on April 18, UFC president Dana White […]

Greatest Of All Time?
SportsMay 12, 2020
“The Last Dance” inspires The Aggie to examine the GOAT debate Sports debates of all kinds seem to exist in a never-ending cycle. When it comes to the debate over the greatest player of all time, that cycle is even more incessant. The GOAT (greatest of all time) debate is brought up every so often […]

New Esports Digital Recreation Program launched
SportsMay 8, 2020
Gunrock Gaming, Campus Recreation team up to bring Esports program to UC Davis In light of the recent shift to remote learning and the precautions taken to minimize social contact, UC Davis Campus Recreation made the decision to cancel all planned Spring Quarter intramural sports. In place of these activities, Campus Recreation has teamed up […]

The end of an era: Tom Brady’s move from New England to Tampa Bay
SportsMay 8, 2020
Brady leaves Patriots after 20 seasons, joined by former teammate Gronkowski One of the biggest headlines from this year’s NFL offseason is Tom Brady’s transition from the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On the morning of March 17, the former Patriots quarterback announced that after 20 seasons in New England, he was […]

UC Davis beach volleyball reflects on shortened second season
SportsMay 4, 2020
Team remains positive, sets goals for next year The UC Davis beach volleyball team had just started to find its confidence when its second season as a program was cut short by the recent suspension of all sporting events and practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the team spent their first season trying […]

