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Naomi Osaka uplifts conversation about athletes’ mental health Naomi Osaka’s abrupt departure from the French Open has sparked a conversation about mental health in sports. After declining to speak with the press due to her anxiety from public speaking, Osaka was fined $15,000. Rather than continuing amid threats of more fines and even expulsion from the tournament, Osaka … [Read more...] about Naomi Osaka uplifts conversation about athletes’ mental health

Angelina Anderson’s ascent to Cal’s cream of the crop Lisi Ludwig/Senior StaffLisi Ludwig / Senior StaffWith two minutes left on the clock, it’s a rare one-on-one showdown on the pitch — a penalty kick to decide Cal’s biggest game of the year. The blue and gold are up 1-0 against Stanford, and all eyes are on their sophomore goalkeeper, Angelina Anderson.  After collecting a … [Read more...] about Angelina Anderson’s ascent to Cal’s cream of the crop

Camryn Rogers earns 2nd NCAA championship in hammer throw Cal junior Camryn Rogers has once again swept the competition away. On June 10, she earned first place in the women’s hammer throw at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon. Seeing as she had already hit the Olympic standard, there were high expectations for Rogers heading into the meet. On top of that, she was the … [Read more...] about Camryn Rogers earns 2nd NCAA championship in hammer throw

Winner takes all: Rogers, Joyner set to compete at NCAA championships Lisi Ludwig/Senior StaffThe bigger the stage, the greater the pressure. Track and field has reached the pinnacle of the outdoor season and will conclude after one final competition, where the intensity is high and the stakes are even higher. This closing event of the 2021 track season will see Cal’s own … [Read more...] about Winner takes all: Rogers, Joyner set to compete at NCAA championships

Delly’s Drive: Jack Delmore’s poise and peace in the face of cancer Rob Edwards | KLC Fotos/CourtesyArman Sabouri waited in the car for the familiar dull latch of the door handle and sigh of resistance from the passenger seat signifying a successful acquisition of his friend. Their routine of carpooling to a national park was one as old as time, but the adventure was fresh — … [Read more...] about Delly’s Drive: Jack Delmore’s poise and peace in the face of cancer

Cal football lands commitment from 4-star defensive end Nate Burrell Isabella Ko/FileThe Bears continue to bolster their 2022 recruiting class in the early stages of the process, as Nate Burrell, a four-star defensive end out of perennial powerhouse St. John Bosco High School, has committed to Cal. Burrell officially visited the campus over the weekend and came away impressed … [Read more...] about Cal football lands commitment from 4-star defensive end Nate Burrell

Cal lands highly touted defensive line recruit Jaxson Moi Josh Kahen/FileAndrew Browning, Cal’s defensive line coach, is likely a very happy man. Three-star defensive lineman Jaxson Moi has committed to the Bears following his official visit this past weekend. Moi, a 6’2”, 260-pound recruit from San Diego, fielded offers from 21 different campuses, including Pac-12 foes USC, … [Read more...] about Cal lands highly touted defensive line recruit Jaxson Moi

Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett named to Cal Athletics Hall of Fame The dominance of running backs Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett will be honored in the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame.As far as one-two combos go, there haven’t been many pairs of running backs in the history of college football better than Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett. Now, their dominance will forever be … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch, Justin Forsett named to Cal Athletics Hall of Fame

Sports fandom and the dangers of overidentification There’s an inherent weirdness to being a fan of professional sports. People align with teams based on arbitrary circumstances such as where they were born and which squads were exciting during their formative years. Middle-aged men with cheap beer on their breath wear the names of young athletes they’ve never met on their … [Read more...] about Sports fandom and the dangers of overidentification