On their own: How Cal men’s soccer players are coping amid a pandemic Cheyenne Tex/FileCal men’s soccer forward Alonzo Del Mundo finds himself enduring a unique set of challenges during what is supposed to be his redshirt junior season. Instead of scurrying past opposing defenders on the field of Edwards Stadium, Del Mundo is working for a construction and painting company … [Read more...] about On their own: How Cal men’s soccer players are coping amid a pandemic
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Class is in session: Goalball DeCal provides opportunity
Class is in session: Goalball DeCal provides opportunity Ariel Hayat/FileSports are often recognized as a universal language because of their ability to bring people together regardless of background. While sports such as basketball and soccer are all widely known, perhaps no game strikes home the true purpose of sports quite as well as goalball. People with blindness or visual … [Read more...] about Class is in session: Goalball DeCal provides opportunity
Who stands a chance at the CFP?
Who stands a chance at the CFP? It’s been three years since the Pac-12 has sent a team to the College Football Playoff. It feels like it’s been even longer since the “Conference of Champions” put forth an actual championship challenger. The Pac-12 has been much maligned, or, alternatively, heavily praised, for its chaotic nature. Its inability to produce a clearly elite team … [Read more...] about Who stands a chance at the CFP?
Game time is set for November 27’s Big Game vs Stanford
Photo by David Madison/Getty Images Cal has The Axe The California Golden Bears open their season in just over two weeks. And though we don’t yet know what time of day they’ll be playing their home and season opener against the Washington Huskies, we do now know what time they’ll be taking on the Stanford Cardinal. November 27 is the date of the 123rd annual Big Game — and … [Read more...] about Game time is set for November 27’s Big Game vs Stanford
Golden Nuggets, 10/20: The Bears Back in Berkeley
Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look around at what’s happening in Berkeley with your Bears back in town The California Golden Bears are back in Berkeley, and big things are set to happen. Sure, we’re far removed from the high aspirations at the turn of the calendar year for the football team, but there’s still a great chance for making waves in the … [Read more...] about Golden Nuggets, 10/20: The Bears Back in Berkeley
Cal scheduled to host multiple postseason events in 2022, 2024
Cal scheduled to host multiple postseason events in 2022, 2024 Rayanne Piaña/FileThe NCAA released future postseason locations Wednesday, and Cal received a host of selections in different sports. Postseason water polo and gymnastics will return to Berkeley in 2022 and 2024. In 2022, the Spieker Aquatics Complex will witness the NCAA men’s water polo national championship. The … [Read more...] about Cal scheduled to host multiple postseason events in 2022, 2024
Plant-powered players push for progress
Plant-powered players push for progress Martin Cathrae/Creative CommonsIf you ask former Cal soccer player Daisy Cleverley what she eats in a day, you might be surprised that whey protein, chicken, Greek yogurt, milk and steak are never on the menu. Many believe that you cannot be a successful athlete without consuming these protein-dense animal products. As a starter … [Read more...] about Plant-powered players push for progress
Cameron Goode named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Ahead of the shortened season, the Cal Bears saw their star LB added to the prestigious watch list California Golden Bears LB Cameron Goode was named to the 2020 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List this weekend, putting the nation on alert of his stellar ability on the football field. The Lott IMPACT Trophy is given annually to the defensive … [Read more...] about Cameron Goode named to Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Cal Football’s Positional Battles Don’t Detract From Its ‘Bro Code’
By Emily Van Buskirk / @Emilnem Sophomore running back Vic Enwere accelerates through a hole in the California Golden Bears’ defense Saturday afternoon, burning linebackers and eating up defensive backs before finally being dragged to the ground by the tails of his jersey. Enwere immediately pops up and gets right in the face of junior cornerback and JUCO transfer Antoine … [Read more...] about Cal Football’s Positional Battles Don’t Detract From Its ‘Bro Code’