For many of us, winter spells hibernation. A lot of staying under the covers, accompanied by wine and movies. Sure we get some stretching in while reaching for the snooze button, or maybe a little cardio jumping over that puddle. Most of us enjoy doing a little activity each day, but, unfortunately, will be faced with rain clouds, brisk winds and short days during the next couple of months. Strolling the park outdoors, walking to the store, or even walking to work, aren’t ideal options in the freezing temperatures and wet streets. One solution to the winter funk can be found right here in Sacramento, with XOSO Co-Ed Sport and Social League – a league that includes outdoor and indoor kic

Apparently, the 4th time is the real charm. We Kick Balls, has a record 25-5-2 over the past four seasons of Xoso Indoor Kickball, and has finished 2nd or first in the regular season in each of those seasons. They had failed to win the championship until knocking the monkey off their back last night! This season they ended with a 7-1 record and faced off against the #4 Trailer Park Kids in the first game of the playoffs. They took an early three run lead in the first inning and extended it to a 7-0 lead in the 2nd. In the 4th inning, TPK rallied and closed within 8-3 and it looked like the momentum was turning. Unfortunately for the Trailer Park Kids, We Kick Balls bounced back with two r

 On Monday night, the XOSO Sport & Social League winter indoor kickball season came to an end with a hard fought playoff tournament. In the first game of the night, Roundhouse Kick to the Balls defeated Red Ball & Vodka, who were selected (by virtue of their 7th place finish) to move into playoff position when I Love Kelly Kaballski had to drop out of the running. The 2nd game was a rematch of the regular season, between Just the Tip and the Ballers. In the previous game, Just the Tip came out strong and won easily, but this time the Ballers had their number, and won 11-3 to move on. Waiting for Roundhouse Kick to the Balls was We Kick Balls. We Kick Balls was missing three star players

 As summer comes to a close, so did Sacramento's XOSO adult kickball season. In the tightest kickball standings XOSO has ever had, four teams had a shot at the championship game on the final day of the season. In the end, the "Kick Backs" (green), in first place for most of the season, faced "You're My Boy Blue" (blue team) in the championship game. In two previous meetings this season, the two teams each came away with one win and one loss, so this was a much anticipated redemption game. Despite playing back to back games in the heat, "You're My Boy Blue" came to play and defeated the "Kick Backs" 6-0 to win their bar tab at On the Y and some victory burritos from Chipotle. Congratula

The Sacramento River Cats' mascot, Dinger, is celebrating his 10th birthday this Sunday at Raley Field. The guestlist includes all of his mascot buddies and his best friend, Mr. Jelly Belly. Prior to the River Cats game against the Reno Aces, Dinger and his friends will play in a mascot kickball game at noon. After the kickball game, all the players and kids at the ballpark will gather in the Coca Cola Kids Corner for his birthday bash. Dinger's Kids Klub members will receive a goody bag and cupcake. Balloon artists and face painters will be on hand, and the mascots will conduct a seventh-inning autograph session. Below is a list of the two teams and their respective strengths that could

Do you miss the days of elementary school where recess provided unlimited opportunities to play sports with classmates? Complain no longer, because thanks to Xoso (pronounced Zo-so), Sport and Social League, recess is back for Sacramentans 21 and over, or at least the games you associate with recess. Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball and Indoor Kickball leagues are all available for anyone who wants to join. Starting in spring, Xoso will bring the very first Capture the Flag league to Sacramento. Nick Berruezo, who wanted to "bring people together through sports and cheap drinks," created Xoso with the help of Laura Fontana, who designed the logo and team jerseys. Xoso has only been