El Dorado County Sports Digest

When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

The “pop, pop, pop” that’s become synonymous with Pickleball may soon be a racket of the past. That’s the goal promised by a new generation of equipment developed to lessen the overall acoustic burden of the sport.

Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear he’d veto the bill.

The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the youth tackle football bill, which would prevent kids under 12 from playing the sport to protect them from brain trauma.

A recent investigation by Voice of San Diego revealed that nonprofits that provide staff at local stadiums could be raising money without doing charity work, while also paying labor below minimum wage and under the table. Now, multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating.

Three years after the NFL's Raiders abandoned Oakland for Las Vegas, MLB's Oakland A's announced they're moving there too. The owners of the teams unanimously approved the MLB team’s move.

The $700 million price tag sets a $7 billion mark that would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams.

The 18th Annual Gold Country Golf Classic benefiting Sierra Services for the Blind will take place at the Alta Sierra Golf Club on Oct. 6.

Golden States Warriors Guard Steph Curry wins the American Century Championship with a knuckle-biting last putt.

Trustee Michaela Tonking felt it was important to bring this item back to the board in order to align the district with other golf facilities in the area, along with give golfers with last minute changes a better opportunity to cancel.

Lake Tahoe will have a professional hockey team thanks to former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in partnership with David Hodges, CEO of Hodges Management Group LLC and management/operations team of Zawyer Sports & Entertainment.

For the first time, WWE will be coming to Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Blue Event Center on October 1. 

NBC Sports and American Century Investments jointly announced today a multi-year extension of one of the most prolific partnerships in professional sports – the American Century Championship – to run through 2029, the tournament’s 40th anniversary.

Mather’s Kalib Henry cruised to his eighth career Placerville Speedway winged 360 sprint car victory.

Lions Park in Placerville will soon be the home of four brand-new pickleball courts following a decision by the Placerville City Council.

Before the end of summer, an event center will be fully functioning with a nearly 27,000-square-foot floor space that can be used for a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and conferences.

Record-setting glider pilot Gordon Boettger and co-pilot Bruce Campbell landed 17 hours and 25 minutes after setting off, setting a record of 3,055 kilometers, the longest glider flight in history.

On June 22, at El Dorado Beach, near Lakeview Commons, the community is invited to join in celebration as South Lake Tahoe’s own Jerod Haase is honored for his many accomplishments.

Base Camp Pizza Co., located in Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $21,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

Tahoe Gear Exchange is proactively working towards making the investment in outdoor recreation more feasible, along with repurposing recycled gear to increase overall accessibility to participate and enjoy outdoor recreation.

South Lake Tahoe's 77-year-old trout farm was "well and truly dedicated" to be preserved by the Native Sons of the Golden West.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort co-founder Dick Reuter loved living in the snowy Sierra Nevada, where he could backpack, hunt and fish.

After four decades of organizing bicycle events across California and Nevada, Curtis Fong recently sold the production rights to America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Tour de Tahoe to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Safety is a crucial aspect of any water-based activity, especially when it comes to recreational activities at local rivers, which can be unpredictable and have hidden dangers.

Nature's Keeper was founded by South Lake Tahoe's Zain Ali in the summer of 2021 and has since been making handmade, sustainable outdoor gear for snowboarders and skiers.

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is sponsoring its third annual circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe, a kayaking journey that takes place June 19-25.

Championship auto racing rumbles into Placerville Speedway as the El Dorado County Fairgrounds bullring entertains with an action-packed Easter Eggstravaganza.

One of the greatest skiers to come out of the Tahoe area, Travis Ganong, 34, says this will be his final season competing on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team.

Pickleball is exploding across the nation, El Dorado Hills being no exception. At last month's El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors meeting, enthusiasts urged the district to make the sport a priority in both short- and long-term planning.

Lake Tahoe Community College has hired a seasoned community college coach and former student-athlete champion to launch its new collegiate cross country and long distance track programs.

Winter is in full force in Tahoe, and with it comes an influx of eager snowplayers. Dr. Targhee Oeveraas offers tips safety tips.

Barracuda Networks has signed an extension through 2025 as title sponsor of the Barracuda Championship. Part of the PGA Tour, the event takes place at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Golf Course.