The American River Current

The top five sports on the rise in American households

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor • May 3, 2024

For a long time, the sports landscape in the U.S. has been run by the NFL, NBA and MLB. Those three leagues, and their collegiate counterparts, have consistently dominated the television ratings. However,...

UFC Fighter Josh Emmett reflects on growing up in Sacramento

Luis Gael • March 14, 2018

From where Josh Emmett is standing, he can hear the music pounding through the arena speakers. He’s waiting for his cue to enter the octagon. The 32-year-old is about to make his professional...

ARC student and former MMA fighter shares story of paralyzing accident

Shiavon Chatman • February 9, 2016

In a previous version, The Current incorrectly put Devin Johnson's name as Devin Jackson in the feature photo's cutline. American River College student and former mixed martial artist Devin Johnson...

Former MMA fighter learns to walk again

Barbara Harvey and Barbara Harvey • October 28, 2014

Walking was “out of the question.” Former mixed martial artist and ARC student Devin Johnson was 22 years old when an injury suffered during MMA practice left him fighting for his life. When he...

Fighting Back

Ed Gebing, Melissa Hurtado, Ed Gebing, and Melissa Hurtado • February 21, 2014

By Ed Gebing and Melissa Hurtado Local Mixed Martial Artist Devin Johnson was gearing up for the fight of his life, but after a dangerous injury suffered while training, he found himself fighting for...