Sports

Relationships with referees are as tense as ever, but where does our pursuit for justice become entitlement? Are professional athletes – and their fans – like preschoolers? They play games, they throw fits, they fight, they can be petty — and they are incredibly concerned with injustice. In a This American Life podcast released in […]

Aggies win conference, make nationals for the second straight year After making the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championship tournament for the first time in program history last year, the UC Davis club lacrosse team once again qualified and made the trip to Salt Lake City, Utah to cap off another successful season. The Aggies […]

A look into the recent increase in horse deaths at Santa Anita Park In 1978, due to horse racing being deemed as a game of skill rather than chance, betting on horse races was made legal and the horse racing industry has been growing since then. With big-name races like the Kentucky Derby held every […]

Liverpool, Tottenham erase insurmountable semifinal deficits Before the start of the semifinals, this year’s edition of the UEFA Champions League was already one of the greatest in the competition’s history. The tournament has been marked by an unprecedented amount of drama and unexpected developments, from shocking upsets and large comebacks to ridiculous goals and highly […]

UC Davis baseball concludes its final home series of season with win over CSUN UC Davis baseball wrapped up its last home series of the year with a dominant 11-4 victory over the CSU Northridge Matadors on Sunday afternoon. This Mother’s Day contest ended in a special win for the Aggies, not only because of […]

New TV deal, injury to one of its biggest stars brings more attention to WNBA in its fight for better pay On April 22, the WNBA and CBS Sports agreed to a multiyear TV deal that will almost double the exposure of the league compared to last season. CBS Sports Network will air 40 WNBA […]

After three surgeries, sophomore gymnast Alyssa Ito earns honors recognition Year after year, collegiate gymnastics progressively gains the attention of sports fans and casual spectators. Though many admire the hard work and determination the athletes put into this sport as well as the difficulty of the routines, some have tuned in due to the increasing […]

Team secures new funding, releases outline for new stadium plan In early April, Sacramento Republic FC and the city of Sacramento released a joint term sheet that outlined the makings of a new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium. The stadium is estimated to be built in the city’s rail yards — but only if the […]

Doss, Moe, Olave, White will participate in rookie mini-camps A quartet of former UC Davis football players will have an opportunity to continue their careers at the next level after getting the call from four different NFL franchises following last month’s NFL Draft. Wide receiver Keelan Doss and linebacker Mason Moe both signed rookie contracts […]

Soccer is rising in popularity in the U.S., and Major League Soccer is prepared to lead the way For decades, soccer has been the global game. It attracts an estimated 4 billion fans worldwide, and is a crucial element of culture and national pride in many countries. But in the United States, a country saturated […]

A season filled with expectations leaves Lakers looking for answers On the afternoon of July 1, 2018, Klutch Sports agency released a statement announcing that Lebron James had signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Almost immediately, the NBA universe was turned upside down as the league’s biggest star had once […]

Obama-era deal allowing Cuban players to sign directly with MLB clubs reversed Earlier this month, the Trump administration moved to terminate a deal with the Cuban Baseball Federation that allowed Cuban players to sign directly with Major League Baseball teams. The move is a reversal of a deal drawn up by the Obama administration. When […]