Yolo County Local News: Sports


All Local Sports News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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Running Around California’s Capital Region

From marathoners to casual joggers, enthusiasts can take advantage of the Sacramento region’s diverse trails, terrain, and competitive events.

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03/06/2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports today — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom. It was unclear whether he will act on his new position as Republicans urged him to follow conservative states in banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.

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02/03/2025
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On a crisp November afternoon, Korematsu Elementary School’s quad buzzed with energy as family members and coaches cheered on thirteen girls as they completed their very first 5K fun run.

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01/14/2025
A new bill would remove the right of California’s female transgender athletes in to participate in high school sports teams that match their gender identity.

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12/31/2024
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Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77.

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12/22/2024
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The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2025 spring program in Davis, is open. The instructional volleyball league will provide boys and girls ages 7-15 the opportunity to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, and supervised environment.

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12/03/2024
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When Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics take the field next year at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, they will be treading on a natural sod playing surface as opposed to the synthetic turf as originally planned.

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12/03/2024
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Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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11/12/2024
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Presented by the West Sacramento Recreation Center, Turkey Tri is a popular sprint triathlon that takes place annually, typically around the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a festive, family-friendly event that welcomes athletes of all levels to participate in various race formats designed to offer something for everyone. This year, the Turkey Tri will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 30.

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10/29/2024
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The City of West Sacramento celebrated the installation of new LED lights at the Recreation Center/River City High School tennis courts on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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08/06/2024
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Davis native and long-distance runner Fiona O'Keeffe will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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07/31/2024
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Davis native Nyjah Huston brought home bronze Monday at the Paris Olympics for his performance in men's the skateboarding street final.

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07/10/2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held celebrating the opening of new pickleball courts at Crawford Park in Woodland.

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06/07/2024
A rendering for a Solano Sports Complex development with facilities for baseball, basketball, football, swimming, tennis, volleyball, pickleball and other sports was released as part of the California Forever project in east Solano County.

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06/04/2024
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Wildhorse Golf Club to host golf tournament to benefit food insecure families and individuals in Yolo County.

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04/05/2024
Woodland is incorporating pickleball courts as part of the William Crawford Senior Park Court Reconstruction Project.

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04/04/2024
The A's will play at Sutter Health Park for three years, with an option for an additional year, while a new stadium is built for move to Las Vegas.

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02/15/2024
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

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02/08/2024
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Fears that pop superstar will encourage her “Swifties” to vote for Joe Biden has Trump fans declaring “Holy War.”

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01/29/2024
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.

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01/28/2024
During the last Yolo County Board of Supervisors’ meeting, $25,000 was earmarked to fortify youth sports and facilities.