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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.
RESULTS: 2024 North Coast Junior Tour Four Ball
Dominic Cosic (Concord) and Richard Kimmel (Shaker Hts) three-peat at the JB Four-Ball Classic. They had 3 birdies and 3 bogeys to shoot 35-36–71 (E). Ethan and his father Dana Olszowy (Avon) were right there, only needing 1 birdie over the last seven holes to tie it up. They had a bogey on there 17th hole instead and that set them back to +3 for a 2nd place finish.
Sarale, Johnson, Learn Collect Antioch Speedway Victories
Antioch, CA — Caden Sarale of Stockton won the 30 lap BCRA Midgets Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The race was sponsored by Delta Scrap and Salvage and presented by Ken Graundstadt. It was the second win of the season for Sarale, who is the current point leader.
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.
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...
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.
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 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.
ACC Officially Welcomes Cal, SMU and Stanford to the League
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.
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.
Jovan Blacksher Jr. Joins Golden Bears
BERKELEY – Jovan Blacksher Jr., a former All-Western Athletic Conference first-team selection, has signed to play for the California men's basketball program, head coach Mark Madsen announced Monday. Blacksher spent the past five seasons at Grand Canyon and will join the Golden Bears as a graduate student for his final year of collegiate eligibility in 2024-25. Blacksher, the 2022-23 WAC Preseason Player of the Year and a two-time All-WAC selection, was recently granted a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA, making him eligible for a sixth season of college basketball. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound guard started all 97 possible games through his first three-plus seasons at Grand Canyon before suffering a knee injury on Jan. 5, 2023, that sidelined him for the next 11 months.
New Bears in Town: Maryland Grad Transfer TE Corey Dyches
6-2/220 redshirt senior TE Corey Dyches committed to the Bears as a grad transfer over the spring. An honorable mention All-Big Ten player as a soph, Dyches will bring elite tight end pass catching skills to complement returning starter Jack Endries and provide another solid target for Cal QBs Fernando Mendoza and Chandler Rogers.
Molly Gray towers over California high school divers after 2 close calls
CONCORD, CA (July 1, 2024) — Clayton Valley Charter is now home to the best one-meter female high school diver in the state of California. Winning the state diving championship, holding the all-time NCS record and being a two-time NISCA All-America, Molly Gray has accomplished a lot in her first three years of high school.
Cal men’s golf head coach Walter Chun relieved of duties
Walter Chun was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Cal men’s golf program, athletic director Jim Knowlton announced Tuesday. Chun has served as head coach for the past eight years, and just completed his 27th consecutive season associated with the program. “We’d like to thank Walter...
Scott Slant: For me, Orlando’s passing was surreal
In the early 1960s, a bunch of us little San Francisco Giants fans ran around together in a Bay Area suburb, Orinda. There were my brothers, Mark and Doug, and me—and our neighbors, Paul, Tim, Mark and Charlie, among others. When we weren’t playing baseball in driveways or fields, we often hung out at a small lake near our homes, building forts and engaging in mudball fights. We lived an idyllic “Sandlot”-type existence.
Napa Valley 1839 FC Defeats San Ramon FC 2-1 to Advance in Golden Gate Conference Playoffs
Napa Valley 1839 FC kicked off their NPSL playoff run against San Ramon FC on Saturday, June 29th at Dodd Stadium in Napa, California. The game kicked off at 7:00 pm with a packed house of over 825 fans. Even Napa Snappa, the alligator mascot the local kids love, was in attendance.
College Scouts Flock to Ukiah Athlete with Multiple D-1 Offers
The following is a press release issued by Aaron Obenyah:. Born and raised in Ukiah, Elias Obenyah has always shown promise in his Basketball skills. Elias attends Salesian College Preparatory High School, in Richmond where he is a shooting combo guard for Salesian Pride along with carrying a 4.17 GPA. Salesian is one of the top ranked teams in the state recently playing the state championships at Golden 1 Center Sacramento. During summer break, Obenyah shoots hoops coast to coast with Team Lillard.
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