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Football is the main topic of discussion as the NFL season rages on toward the playoffs. Image from Getty Images, photo by Winslow Productions.

Podcast: It’s all about football

December 14, 2018

Podcast: The Raiders are not a good football team

November 2, 2018
Rowdy Ronda Rousey continues to captivate and brings new fans to the WWE. Image from Getty Images, photo by Sylvain Lefevre.

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

October 29, 2018
Chico State midfielder Sarah Emigh moves the ball upfield against UC San Diego on Saturday. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Women’s soccer finishes season strong on senior day

October 28, 2018
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard has lead his team to a hot start with many laughs along the way. Image from Getty Images, photo by Anatoliy Cherkasov/Nur photo.

Podcast: Kawhi Leonard welcomes you to the NBA

October 26, 2018
Freshman goalkeeper, Vic Graham, has started three games this year for the Wildcats going 2-0-1. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Freshman goalkeeper provides spark for women’s soccer

October 23, 2018
Lebron James makes his first appearance as a Laker and looks to lead the young team to a championship.

Podcast: Suck it up Lebron

October 20, 2018
Chico State forward, Erin Woods, heads the ball in a win against Humboldt State on Sunday. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Overtime goal extends Chico’s winning streak

October 14, 2018
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix may have the funniest name in the NFL. Image from Getty Images, photo by Al Bello

Podcast: The funniest name in the NFL

October 12, 2018
Chico State forward Gavin Risbry blocks a pass from UC Davis in this archived photo. Photo courtesy of Chico Lax FH Photos.

Chico State field hockey shuts out Broncos in home debut

October 7, 2018
Drew Brees is 201 yards away from passing the NFLs all-time passing yardage leader. Image from Getty Images. Photo by Daniel Shirey

Podcast: Drew Brees is 39-years-old

October 5, 2018
Jared Goff threw for five touchdowns on Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Image courtesy of Getty Images, photo by Sean M. Haffey

Podcast: Knee injuries, concussions, the NFL and terrible rules

September 28, 2018
Baker Mayfield led the Cleveland Browns to their first victory of the season. Image Courtesy of Getty Images, photo by Elsa

Podcast: Open those coolers

September 21, 2018
Jamie Ikeda is a senior and team captain for the Chico State womens soccer team.

Wildcat of the Week – Jamie Ikeda

September 13, 2018
Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the week – Jeremiah Egujie

September 5, 2018
Chico State Forward #9 Jeremiah Egujie celebrates his second goal of the game with his teammates on Thursday night against Seattle Pacific Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Men’s Soccer triumphant in first game of season

August 30, 2018
Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Looking back at Spring accomplishments

August 30, 2018
Senior defender Dontae Garcia heads the ball away from the opposition. Photo credit: Ryan Mccasland

Looking Ahead to Fall Athletics

August 29, 2018
Mac Martin Award winner Mark Reischling listens to Oregon Ducks Head Coach Ernie Kent. Getty Images photo by Otto Greule Jr.

Eight athletes to be inducted into Chico State Hall of Fame

August 28, 2018
Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in a matchup against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Spring brings success for Chico State athletics

May 15, 2018
Alex Burkhart and Alexandria Tucker participate in the 5,000 meter run. Burkhart finished sixth in the 5,000 at the Portland Twilight while Tucker finished 13th. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Ilaoa and Chico State throwing coach take one, two in Warriors Last Chance

May 13, 2018
Eddie King races in the 5,000 meter run. King finished first in the CCAA championship on Saturday. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State men’s track and field claims CCAA Championship

May 6, 2018
Kelley Sullivan plays for the Chico State Mens golf team and the team will be playing in the West Regionals in Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week – Kelley Sullivan

May 2, 2018
Kelley Sullivan tees off at the CCAA Championship at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s golf wins CCAA title

April 26, 2018
Josh McCollum tees off during Chico State golf practice. Photo Courtesy: Josh McCollum

CCAA men’s golf championship coming to Chico’s Butte Creek Country Club

April 22, 2018
Haley Boynton participates in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State track and field sets records among Division I competition

April 22, 2018
Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives at Chico State. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Chico State athletics and alcohol don’t mix

April 15, 2018
Adelae Freeden participates in the 110m hurdles at Chico State. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Chico State track continues success in Stanislaus Multi, Woody Wilson Classic

April 15, 2018
Sidney Crosby raises the Stanley Cup after winning the final game of the 2017 NHL playoffs. Getty Images, Photo by: Frederick Breedon.

Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday with Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

April 11, 2018
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns celebrates a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes. Getty Images photo by Ezra Shaw

A quick look at the Western Conference for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

April 11, 2018
Chico States Derrick Shepherd and Windsor Jamison complete the transfer of the baton in the 4x100 relay on Saturday. The team finished third with a time of 42.75 seconds. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State track and field finds success at home in Twilight Invitational

April 8, 2018
Josh McCollum takes a swing at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational. Photo credit: Courtesy of Josh McCollum

Chico State golf plays well at last tournament before CCAA Championships

April 4, 2018
Kyle Medina ran the fastest time in Division II since 2015 for the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Track and field continues strong season with first place finishes in San Francisco, Stanford

April 1, 2018
Bryan Laffey tosses the ball in to his teammates during Saturdays game against Stanford. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s rugby defeats Stanford 66-19 to advance to championship Sunday

March 31, 2018
Chico State Track and Field sprinter Michelle Holt. Photo by Kate Angeles.

Wildcat of the Week – Michelle Holt

March 28, 2018
Chico State mens golf team celebrating a victory during the 2017-2018 season. Photo Courtesy: Nick Green

Chico State men’s golf finishes second at The Joust at Goose Creek

March 21, 2018
Tyler Arroyo gets ready to attempt the high jump. Photo Courtesy: Oliver Hanf

Chico State track and field chases school history in Sacramento State Invitational

March 18, 2018
Chico State track and field thrower Joseph Ilaoa hopes to go pro after college. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Wildcat of the Week – Joseph Ilaoa

March 14, 2018
Jenavieve Turner is an anchor for the Chico State womens 4x400 track and field team. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State’s 4×400 track team places first in tournament

March 12, 2018
Karndeep Johl takes second place in the mens 100 meter dash. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcat Invitational a success for Chico State Track and Field

March 10, 2018
Chico State golfer Jordan Oliver, a junior, was one of five golfers who competed for the Wildcats team Monday and Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: Jordan Oliver

Chico State men and women’s golf finish top-10, continuing to progress

March 7, 2018
Tyler Arroyo placed first in the mens high jump. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Chico State track team excels in Turlock

March 4, 2018
Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Seven Wildcats receive All-CCAA honors as regular season comes to a close

March 3, 2018
Chico State pole vaulter Lance Huber hopes to make the 2024 Olympics. Photo courtesy of Lance Huber

Pole vaulter for Chico State’s track team looks to the future

February 25, 2018
Placing first in the Women 100 Meter Hurdles, freshman Adelae Fredeen finished with 15.49 seconds in hurdles on February 22, 2018. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcats track and field dominate Chico Multi Classic

February 24, 2018
The Wildcats welcome Karli Skowrup home following one of her two home runs on the weekend. Photo credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Gilham stays perfect as Wildcats’ softball sweeps San Marcos

February 17, 2018
Head Coach of the Chico State mens basketball Greg Clink and author Carson Medley sign copies of Medleys book at the book release at Chico State. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

‘Through The Red Door’ book signing at Chico State gets emotional

February 15, 2018
Josh McCollum finished third overall for the Wildcats. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Men’s Golf captures second place in first action this spring

February 8, 2018
Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in the matchup Friday against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Fresno Pacific snaps Wildcats 15 game home win streak

February 3, 2018
Chico State mens golf team. Courtesy of Nick Green.

Chico State men’s golf hits the course

January 28, 2018
Reno Bighorns Guard Michael Bethea during the NBA G-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Memphis Hustle. Photo courtesy of Michael Bethea

Michael Bethea: a journey

January 24, 2018
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