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Oakland Coliseum Sale to AASEG: A Model for Community Development and Inclusion
The Oakland City Council approved legislation to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) for the sale of the City of Oakland’s half of the Coliseum site. Seven councilmembers voted “Yes.” District 5 City Councilmember Noel Gallo abstained.
Coliseum’s New Life Advances
On June 12, the Oakland City Council unanimously approved an initial agreement with the African American Sports & Entertainment Group to purchase the city’s 50% share of the Coliseum property for $105 million. This clears the way for development rights of the city’s largest public land site to an Oakland-based, African American development group—a first in the city’s 170-year history.
Michigan Misses Out On Top DE Target To SEC Program
A four-star DE out of California, Marco Jones, a top 150 recruit in the 2025 class, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday. Jones picked the Aggies over Michigan and Texas. Michigan recently landed four-star DE Julius Holly.
Hamilton Named To Canadian Olympic Team
NCAA Champ Becomes Cal’s Second Male Hammer Thrower To Reach Olympics. Six days after finishing second in the men's hammer throw at the Bell Canadian Track & Field Trials, California track & field alumnus Rowan Hamilton has been officially named to Canada's Olympic team. Hamilton was already the first...
Lara Kallem’s Impressive Track and Field Achievements at Simpson University
Lara Kallem is an accomplished athlete, earning various honors and awards throughout her career, including being a NCAA National Qualifier, making the All-Midwest Region Team, and receiving multiple A-R-C All-Conference Team selections and USTFCCCA All-Academic Individual recognitions. In 2023 at Simpson, she set new records in track and field, qualifying for national championships and showcasing impressive times in different events. Her performance in cross country also stood out, leading her team consistently and earning accolades for her academic achievements as well.
Cal in the ACC: Getting to know new conference mate Clemson
As Cal moves into the ACC, BearTerritory takes a deeper look at the new conference mates that the Golden Bears will now be joining. Up next, get to know the Clemson Tigers. The California Golden Bears athletics department has concluded its on-field participation in the Pac-12 and is now set to begin a new era in the ACC for the 2024-25 season. To get to know the new conference mates, BearTerritory.net is taking a deep-dive look at each of the new programs that Cal will share the league with. Up next is a breakdown of the Clemson Tigers.
Decision primer: Four-star edge Marco Jones set to reveal college decision
Four-star San Ramon Valley pass rusher Marco Jones is ready to reveal his college decision. After picking up over 30 offers during the recruiting process, Jones has narrowed that group down to one and will announce his college decision alongside 247Sports Brandon Huffman on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m CT on his YouTube channel.
Richmond Resident Is Master Sommelier to SF Giants
What is as effervescent as a just-popped bottle of Champagne and as exhilarating as a grand slam? The answer: Richmond District resident Evan Goldstein talking about his two great loves – wine and the San Francisco Giants. Goldstein was born and raised in San Francisco. In 1987, became the...
Walter Chun Relieved Of Duties
BERKELEY – Walter Chun, who has served as Cal's Alex and Marie Shipman Director of Men's Golf for the past eight seasons, has been relieved of his duties, Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Tuesday. Previous to serving as head coach, Chun spent seven seasons as Cal's associate head...
ACC officially adds Cal, SMU and Stanford to the conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference continues to ACCOMPLISH GREATNESS with the addition of three world-class institutions in the University of California, Berkeley (Cal), Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Stanford University as full members with full voting participation. SMU’s first official day in the ACC is July 1, 2024, while Cal and Stanford will become official members on August 2, 2024. All three institutions will begin conference competition this fall. The additions of Cal, SMU and Stanford enhance and strengthen the ACC academically, athletically and financially as well as create a true national conference that spans coast to coast. The incoming universities...
Spoking My Mind: Cycle Saluting and Supporting
Welcome to July! Enjoy those summer rides! Remember to slather on the sunscreen and sport the sun sleeves. Consider packing more water than usual, and try to ride in the cooler parts of the day. Oh, and take the family out for an Independence Day ride on the Fourth. As...
Cal football’s Summer Reading Challenge bridges athletics, education
Cal football’s Summer Reading Challenge started with a touchdown celebration. In 2017, one of Patrick Laird’s teammates suggested he pretend to read a book the next time he scored. And after he breezed past North Carolina for a 54-yard score, the running back obliged. “I was a walk-on...
University of Hawai’i Women’s Basketball Signs Two Talented Guards: Kira-May Filemu and Mia ‘Uhila
The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team added two guards to the 2024-25 roster, with the signing of Kira-May Filemu from Australia and Mia 'Uhila from Portland State, raising the team's incoming class to five newcomers. Kira-May Filemu helped Westfields Sports High School win the Australian All Schools Nationals U20...
Supes table plan for $5 pickleball, tennis court reservations
San Francisco lawmakers have tabled a proposal to charge $5 to reserve select public tennis and pickleball courts in The City after hearing pushback from players. For now, reserving a public court will remain free, after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Budget and Appropriations committee unanimously voted late last month to postpone consideration of the proposal. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously passed a proposal in May...
MGOLF | Program Alum Blake Hathcoat Qualifies for John Deere Classic after Playoff Victory on Monday
MORAGA, Calif. - On Monday, July 1st, Saint Mary's men's golf alum Blake Hathcoat won a playoff hole to finish 5-under-par in the John Deere Classic qualifier to help solidify his second career PGA Tour start later this week at TPC Deere Run. Hathcoat was just 2-under heading into the final two holes of Monday's qualifier and was able to chip in for eagle on 17 and then birdie 18 to propel himself into a four-way playoff. His birdie on the first playoff hole earned him a qualifying spot for this week's John Deere Classic, his second career tour appearance.
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