Cruz, Faber go back and forth in July 2 battle
The July 2 fight between UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Urijah Faber was a back-and-forth battle that saw Cruz defend his title in a unanimous decision. The fight may have been a lot closer than it seems on paper, though.
Munoz solidified his place in UFC with win over Maia
By Patrick Ibarra
Editor
Sacramento’s Mark Munoz need a win over a worthy opponent in the UFC to finally stake his claim as one of the best in the 185-pound weight class. Saturday he got it, winning a unanimous decision over the highly-touted Demian Maia in UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin.
Urijah Faber calls out UFC champ Dominick Cruz
By Patrick Ibarra
Editor
The UFC announced on March 26 that UFC Featherweight champion Dominick Cruz verbally agreed to defend his belt against challenger Urijah Faber, later announcing that the fight will take place at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas.
Kings Dance Team falls short in finals
The Sacramento Kings Dance Team came up short in NBA.com’s 2011 Dance Team Contest this week, finishing as the runner-up for the league’s title.
River Cats fans see changes at Raley Field
Fans from in and around the Sacramento area saw a few new features to their experience of their typical Triple-A ballgames recently. Their hometown team, the Sacramento River Cats, opened the season at home on April 7 agains the Tacoma Rainiers, revealing a plethora of new additions the fans will get to experience all summer at Raley Field.



