Sports

2019-20 UC Davis Sports Calendar
SportsJuly 7, 2019
Get your Aggie gear ready Remaining Football Schedule Saturday, September 28 vs. Montana Grizzlies Aggie Stadium Homecoming — Saturday, October 12 vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Aggie Stadium Saturday, October 26 vs. Weber State Wildcats Aggie Stadium Saturday, November 16 vs. Montana State Bobcats Aggie Stadium 66th Annual Causeway Classic — Saturday, November 23 vs. Sacramento […]

2018-19 UC Davis Sports Recap
SportsJune 27, 2019
After a fruitful 2018, Aggie Athletics just beginning to scratch the surface Nestled in a small town a stone’s throw away from Sacramento, UC Davis is known more widely for being one of the best public universities in the country than it is for catapulting its student athletes to the professional ranks. We are known […]

It costs to park: How fans can combat rising parking prices at sporting events
SportsJune 10, 2019
Some fans opt to pay comparatively lower parking fine than pay parking fee Going to watch your favorite college or professional team at its home stadium is a feeling like no other. The atmosphere, the fans and everything else makes that in-person experience special to many people. Since not everyone has the time or money […]

UC Davis athletics 2018-19 year in review
SportsJune 10, 2019
A review of some of the highlighted achievements from UC Davis sports teams and athletes The 2018-19 year was successful for teams and individual athletes across UC Davis sports programs. Championships were won, athletes were drafted into professional leagues and some set achievements were praised by fans and supporters alike. The following is a list […]

Cuenin leaves her mark on UC Davis
LacrosseJune 10, 2019
Three-year captain wraps up her UC Davis women’s lacrosse career The UC Davis women’s lacrosse team concluded its 2018-19 season with a Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) championship game appearance and a 9-8 overall record, including a 4-2 record at home. Despite losing in the final match and finishing on a not-so-pleasant note, the team […]

Liverpool Football Club crowned champions of Europe
SportsJune 7, 2019
Liverpool beats Tottenham 2-0 in uneventful final For the sixth time in club history, Liverpool Football Club was crowned the champion of European soccer last Saturday after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the 2019 Champions League Final. The win in Madrid was the culmination of an outstanding season and the deliverance of a well-deserved piece […]

Women’s World Cup Preview
SportsJune 4, 2019
Defending champion United States Women’s National Soccer Team prepares for 2019 run Entering the 2019 World Cup as defending champions and favorites, the United States Women’s soccer team (USWNT) undeniably has a reputation to uphold. The U.S. became the first nation to win the Women’s World Cup three times when the Americans defeated Japan, 5-2, […]

Oakland in danger of getting left behind in stadium arms-race
SportsJune 3, 2019
A’s are last hope as city prepares to say goodbye to Warriors, Raiders For the last 60-plus years, the property nestled between 66th Avenue and Hegenberger, just on the side of the Nimitz Freeway, has housed a trio of proud sports franchises. Three teams, the A’s, Raiders and Warriors, not only brought a lifetime full […]

Tracy Hamm hired as new Head Coach of UC Davis women’s soccer
SportsJune 3, 2019
After making improvements to program at SF State, Hamm takes on Kaufman’s legacy Earlier this month, Tracy Hamm was announced as the new Head Coach for the UC Davis women’s soccer team. Hamm’s hire takes over for former Head Coach Twila Kaufman, who resigned from the position in April. Before leaving, Kaufman led the Aggies […]

NBA Playoffs Recap and Finals Preview
SportsMay 31, 2019
Toronto reaches first finals in franchise history, Warriors reach 5th straight For the first time since the franchise was founded in 1995, the Toronto Raptors will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals after a 100-94 victory over the number one seed Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. The Raptors will host the Golden State Warriors, […]

The sports world continues to be plagued by ‘The Drake Curse’
SportsMay 29, 2019
International music icon supposedly dooms teams by repping gear, posing with star players Since being dubbed the “global ambassador” of the Toronto Raptors in 2013, Canadian hip-hop artist Drake has brought excitement, glamour and swagger to the lone Canadian team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Boosting the charisma of a young, surging team has […]

Ranking the best months of the year for sports fans
SportsMay 28, 2019
The Aggie’s guide to the best (and worst) months to watch sports Most “regular” people in society plan their lives around events and responsibilities involving work, family, school and friends. But life is vastly different for those of us deeply devoted to the world of sports. The following rankings represent many of the reasons why […]

