The night of Oct. 22 — with three college and professional sporting events starting around the same time — was expected to be a memorable night for Sacramento sports fans.

As the chilly night unfolded, those expectations were undoubtedly exceeded.

The California Capital Airshow hearkens back to the years when the Capital Region was a hub of aerospace and defense manufacturing. After pandemic losses, the event broke records in 2021 and is set to continue its rise.

With his nonprofit Just Us United, Mister Harriel strives to increase opportunities for Sacramento’s underserved youth to succeed.

Thanks to the popularity of “Ru Paul’s Drag Race,” which featured former Sacramento Ballet dancer Rex Wheeler as Lady Camden in season 14, drag has become an increasingly mainstream pastime with big earning potential — for those at the top. We checked in with Wheeler and other local queens to learn more about drag economics.

The team’s improbable run in the U.S. Open Cup against better-funded teams is evidence of the team’s ascending trajectory. Will it help their chances of gaining a place in Major League Soccer?

Sports organizations like the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC are linking with nonprofits to launch community sports programs that empower youth with life skills and STEM education.

Reflecting on the many chapters of the building best known as ARCO Arena, its farewell event and what’s next for the Natomas site.  

Ryan Campagna is a long-time climber, a home brewer and now, the founder of Touchstone Brewing Company.

Extreme athletes see what they can accomplish, however improbable — like the 100.2-mile ultramarathon Western States — and use their hobbies to contribute to regional economies.

Dustin Vicari is executive vice president for Elevate Sports Ventures and holds a dual role as Sacramento Republic FC’s chief revenue officer.