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Ruiz Report: Cal football is back under Tosh Lupoi The Bears look bound for greatness as Oregon’s defensive coordinator returns to Berkeley to lead his alma mater.

“Every waking second of my life will be dedicated to the success of this program,” Tosh Lupoi said.

Cal football is back.

Justin Verlander continues ‘remarkable’ late-season stretch in Giants' crucial win vs. D-backs Justin Verlander continued his "remarkable" late-season stretch in the San Francisco Giants' crucial extra-innings win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Justin Verlander was “remarkable” once again in the Giants’ huge extra-innings win over the D-backs (via @joaquinruiz.bsky.social)

Jacob Wilson is the first fan-elected rookie ever to start an MLB All-Star Game⭐️

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Verlander could return from injury in Giants' upcoming homestand San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Justin Verlander has a chance to return from the IL during the team’s upcoming homestand at Oracle Park.

Bob Melvin shared good news on Justin Verlander's potential return from the injured list (via @joaquinruiz.bsky.social)

Five intriguing on-field Athletics storylines to follow during 2025 MLB season The Athletics spent big this offseason and a strong start to the 2025 MLB season could see the team make a push for an AL playoff spot.

The Athletics spent big in free agency and locked up members of their core this offseason.

Now, as @joaquinruiz.bsky.social writes, they will see if it pays off with a strong start and a big leap in the win column.

Butler grateful for his Athletics journey after earning extension Lawrence Butler expressed gratitude about his turbulent Athletics journey when speaking at the press conference for his massive seven-year contract extension.

Lawrence Butler expressed gratitude for his turbulent Athletics journey on a life-changing day for the breakout star (via @joaquinruiz.bsky.social)

‘I’m ready to work’: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to quarterback Cal's future The rising freshman has a real opportunity to play steadily in 2025, an opportunity he wanted and likely wouldn’t receive at star-riddled Oregon, and in return, Cal gets to mold

Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele told me about his commitment to Cal, his connection with Bears staff, the Calgorithm and more.

Rooker excited for Athletics' future after signing contract extension In his press conference on Thursday, Brent Rooker expressed excitement and gratitude about the Athletics’ future after becoming the face of the franchise with a massive contract extension.

Brent Rooker hopes his five-year, $60 million contract extension shows that the Athletics are a desirable organization (via @joaquinruiz.bsky.social)

Cal ends 2024 season with ‘lot to be done’ after LA Bowl loss to UNLV The veteran-led Rebels took advantage of Cal coach Justin Wilcox’s opportunistic approach and rep distribution.

That was all she wrote for the first ACC edition of the blue and gold.

Star quarterback Fernando Mendoza enters NCAA Transfer Portal The 21-year-old signal-caller officially announced he is leaving UC Berkeley.

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Andrej Stojakovic’s 25 points not enough in Bears’ loss to Cardinal Cal couldn’t overcome archrival Stanford’s efficiency and unselfishness as the Bears suffered a wire-to-wire loss to the Cardinal on Saturday afternoon in the 286th hardwood Big Game.

“Zero assists in the first half is absolutely unacceptable,” said Cal head coach Mark Madsen

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Assessing Cal football after Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s flip to Oregon The Bears are searching for a new offensive coordinator, lost their five-star quarterback recruit and have a bowl game to play and plenty of holes to fill.

"We feel really good about our team and who’s coming back,” Wilcox said about the 2025 NCAA season. “We got guys coming back at the quarterback position, starting with Fernando.”

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It’s Cal’s Axe: Bears’ late-game heroics set Trees ablaze in 127th Big Game win Cal overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat archrival Stanford, 24-21, at Memorial Stadium in the 127th Big Game.

“I was like, ‘Bro, I can’t go out like this,” Craig Woodson said. “I told everybody on the sideline, ‘I’m selling out.’ Like, I might crash out today.“

Cal to host Stanford in 127th Big Game Besides retaining bragging rights and the iconic Stanford Axe, the Bears would reach a bowl game with a win over the Cardinal.

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CMC admits he can play ‘a lot better' after 49ers' loss to Seahawks San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey believes he can play ‘a lot better’ after the Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium.

“Physically, I feel good,” McCaffrey said. “It’s just [about] getting everything back to normal.”

“Normal” for McCaffrey, as his San Francisco tenure would suggest, is about winning as much as it is health.

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