4-star recruit D.J. Rogers commits to Cal as highest rated player of 2020 class Joshua Jordan/FileFour-star tight end recruit D.J. Rogers committed to Cal earlier this afternoon, making himself the highest rated commit of the 2020 class. The senior from Sammamish, Washington, turned down offers from top-tier programs including Alabama, Georgia, USC, Arizona State and recently … [Read more...] about 4-star recruit D.J. Rogers commits to Cal as highest rated player of 2020 class
When it rains, it pours: Bears fall to Saint Mary’s 89-77
When it rains, it pours: Bears fall to Saint Mary’s 89-77 Josh Kahen/StaffThere might have been a drizzle outside of Haas Pavilion on Saturday, but inside there was an absolute downpour. Saint Mary’s drained an otherworldly 10 three-pointers in an 89-77 slaughter the Bears won’t soon forget. Cal came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, scoring 10 of the first 12 points to … [Read more...] about When it rains, it pours: Bears fall to Saint Mary’s 89-77
Bears going pro? Drake Callender traded to Miami, Simon Lekressner visits showcase
Bears going pro? Drake Callender traded to Miami, Simon Lekressner visits showcase Cal goalie Drake Callender may be off to new MLS franchise Inter Miami CF after the San Jose Earthquakes traded his homegrown player rights for a second-round pick in the upcoming MLS SuperDraft. Callender has been a mainstay in front of the Cal goal for several seasons now, and was named to the … [Read more...] about Bears going pro? Drake Callender traded to Miami, Simon Lekressner visits showcase
Ahkello Witherspoon fined $28,075 for hit that left Jared Cook with concussion
The NFL fined 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon $28,075 for his illegal hit sent Saints tight end Jared Cook to the sideline with a concussion. The hit came with 4:51 remaining in the first quarter on Cook’s second touchdown. Officials threw a flag on Witherspoon for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cook, and the Saints tried a [more] … [Read more...] about Ahkello Witherspoon fined $28,075 for hit that left Jared Cook with concussion
Terrell Suggs’ strategy to get back to Baltimore could backfire
Cut by the Cardinals on Friday, veteran linebacker Terrell Suggs has leaked the notion that, if anyone other than the Ravens claims him on waivers, he may not show up. And that may operate as an engraved invitation to claim him on waivers. As players, fans, and media begin to characterize the NFL as an [more] … [Read more...] about Terrell Suggs’ strategy to get back to Baltimore could backfire
Plenty of candidates for coach of the year
After flagging the candidates to get canned in two weeks, it’s only fair to flip it around to look at the coaches who are doing it better than anyone else. And in a season where the MVP is already obvious, the coach of the year is anything but. Here’s a look at the candidates, in [more] … [Read more...] about Plenty of candidates for coach of the year
Jordan Matthews inactive in return to 49ers
The 49ers didn’t have a lot of suspense leading up to the announcement of their inactive players for Sunday’s home game against the Falcons. The team ruled out six defensive players on Friday. They put one — defensive lineman D.J. Jones — on injured reserve and the others fill out most of their inactive list. [more] … [Read more...] about Jordan Matthews inactive in return to 49ers
49ers take a long drive for a 7-0 lead
Neither offense could get points on the board during the first half of Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Falcons, but some of that had to do with how methodically the Niners were moving down the field. Raheem Mostert ran for a two-yard touchdown and the 49ers grabbed a 7-0 lead with just under 13 [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers take a long drive for a 7-0 lead
49ers, Falcons tied at 10 at halftime
The 49ers need a win to maintain their spot at the top of the NFC West, but the Falcons are making life difficult for them. After the 49ers took nearly 11 minutes off the clock with a 21-play touchdown drive, the Falcons answered with a touchdown drive of their own and then tacked on a [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers, Falcons tied at 10 at halftime