Coach Amanda Augustus leads by example KLC fotos/CourtesyAmanda Augustus started playing tennis against her garage wall. While that was a notable opponent, she eventually progressed to playing on actual courts with real players on the other side of a net. A world top-100 doubles ranking, 20 professional tournament wins and all four Grand Slams later, she continues her tennis … [Read more...] about Coach Amanda Augustus leads by example
A stark silence of Cal swimmers and colleagues
A stark silence of Cal swimmers and colleagues Jim Xu/StaffIt has been nearly three weeks since the allegations against Cal women’s swim and dive head coach Teri McKeever were first reported by the Southern California News Group, sharing the alleged abuses behind many Cal swimmers’ experiences performing under the tutelage of McKeever. Behind the hidden curtains of Cal women’s … [Read more...] about A stark silence of Cal swimmers and colleagues
Nikolaos Papanikolau named winner of Cutino Award
Nikolaos Papanikolau named winner of Cutino Award Eliana Marcu/Senior StaffIt’s currently preseason for the Cal men’s water polo team, and after being crowned NCAA champions in the 2021 season, the Cal athletes were awarded numerous accolades during the postseason. This ranged from 12 members being named to the Pac-12 All-Academic honor roll to 14 athletes being selected to the … [Read more...] about Nikolaos Papanikolau named winner of Cutino Award
Rolling the dice on summer sports
Rolling the dice on summer sports The calendar pages have flipped once more and now we find ourselves approaching the middle of June. Athletes find themselves in the midst of a summer sports season where they can improve their skill set and physical abilities so that they are more than prepared to play their respective sports during the fall, winter or spring. Or maybe they … [Read more...] about Rolling the dice on summer sports
End of the road: Cal heads to NCAA championships
End of the road: Cal heads to NCAA championships Karen Chow/Senior Staff2022: arguably the best outdoor track and field season in Cal track and field history. And now, the Bears stand at the end of the road, fielding 13 athletes in the NCAA championships from June 8 through 11. To no surprise, Cal’s throwing corps is overrepresented in the qualifying lineup. Camryn Rogers, Anna … [Read more...] about End of the road: Cal heads to NCAA championships