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Oakland A's to lay off staff ahead of move to Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oakland A’s tell ABC10 they’re laying some staff off ahead of their move to West Sacramento to play at Sutter Health Park from the 2025 to 2028 season. The A’s wouldn’t release the specific number of layoffs to occur, but a source...
Cal Training Camp VIP Preview: Quarterback Breakdown
The 2024 preseason training camp is approaching for the California Golden Bears. BearTerritory.net previews the upcoming camp with an in-depth breakdown of the Cal QB unit. The breakdown includes an overview of what we learned in the spring, what the focus has been this offseason, how newcomers may impact the unit in 2024, whether the position has gotten better or worse since 2023, what the remaining questions are to be answered in training camp, and the latest on recruiting efforts.
‘Bows Place 15 on ACWPC All-Academic Team
HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's water polo team placed 15 players on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Women's All-Academic team for the 2024 season. The All-Academic list includes three tiers according to grade-point average — Outstanding (4.0-3.71), Superior (3.70-3.41) and Excellent (3.40-3.20). Five UH players earned recognition in the Outstanding category, six were named to the Superior list, and four made the Excellent category. The Rainbow Wahine had 15 players earn All-Academic honors for the second consecutive year. They also earned All-Academic recognition as a team with a collective GPA of 3.40 while going 23-4 and...
Gov. Newsom, Other California Leaders, Pay Tribute to Baseball Great Willie Mays
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, several California government officials, private sector leaders and Americans from all walks of life paid tribute to former San Francisco Giant, Major League Baseball (MLB) great, and Negro Leagues icon Willie Mays, who passed away at 93 on June 18. Nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid,”...
Photos: Roller-skaters take a spin on a downtown rooftop with stunning city views
Serena Brown strapped on her childhood rollerblades to take a spin with her friend Olivia Bettaglio around a blue-yellow-and-pink-checked rink in an unlikely location. “I saw this pop-up and I was like, ‘Oh, it’s on a roof,” Brown said with a laugh. “So I came out to skate on a roof.”
Cal NIL collective posts football billboards in ACC country
For those of you unfamiliar with the California Legends Collective, they have been hard at work raising NIL (name, image and likeness) funds to ensure our student-athletes get the resources they need to feel like they are properly taken care of in Berkeley. That led to both Cal football and men’s basketball posting top 20 classes in the transfer portal, as the Bears rebuilt their roster to hopefully compete at the highest level in the ACC.
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For Oakland Roots assistant coach Joseph Nane, moving forward means giving back
Less than a year after his last professional games, 37-year-old is finding success on a pathway he didn’t previously envision. Joseph Nane never wanted to become a coach. Throughout a career that spanned two continents and saw the Cameroon native compete at the top of the club game in North America in the Concacaf Champions Cup, the idea of stepping onto the sidelines wasn’t the post-career pathway the central midfielder envisioned.
Notes and Quotes: “A different willingness, a different desire”
Resilience has defined the squad over the past few weeks, coming off of a 0-0 draw with NCFC to conclude the four-game homestand. Now entering the second half of the season, the Boys in Old Glory Red will pack their bags and head on the road to face notorious Norcal rivals, Oakland Roots SC.
Know Before You Go: On The Road at Oakland Edition
Tailgate: 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. In Lot K View Map>>. The CSUEB Pioneer Stadium will enforce a Clear Bag Policy to expedite your entry experience and reduce security screening interactions. The policy allows for one (1) clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ X...
‘D1 Yappers’ showcase student-athlete experience in upcoming podcast
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Division 1 athlete at Cal? Starting this fall, curious Cal fans can hear it all on the upcoming podcast: D1 Yappers by Anastasia Snodgrass and Finley Rollins. Snodgrass is an incoming sophomore who runs cross country and majors in...
Sean Richardson named top Men's Basketball Student-Athlete in Northern California
Sean Richardson was recently named the top men's basketball student-athlete in Northern California by the California Community College Men's Basketball Coaches Association. Sean, out of Burlingame High School, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.9 gpa. He signed an athletic scholarship to continue his athletic and academic career with University of Saint Francis for the 2024-25 season.
San Francisco Adds Guard/Forward Veniamin Abosi
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Head coach Chris Gerlufsen and the University of San Francisco men's basketball program announced the addition of forward Veniamin Abosi (Heraklion, Greece) on Friday afternoon. "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Veniamin Abosi to our San Francisco family," said Gerlufsen. "Ben is a versatile guard/forward from Greece who brings immense skill, toughness, and basketball IQ. We anticipate great things for Ben here on the Hilltop, and we can't wait for his arrival in the fall!" Known for his athleticism and versatility, Abosi arrives on the Hilltop after spending time with Olympiacos in Greece, where...
Charlie McDaniel Signed by the San Francisco Giants
CLINTON, S.C. – Charlie McDaniel of the Presbyterian College Blue Hose baseball team has been signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants. McDaniel delivered an outstanding performance during his 2024 senior season with the Blue Hose. He made 15 starts on the mound, pitching 92.1 innings. During this time, he achieved a 3.80 ERA with 86 strikeouts and a 7-1 record, holding batters to just 39 earned runs and a .250 batting average. He recorded seven or more strikeouts in five different games, highlighted by two games with 10 punches each. The Sanford, Florida native earned a...
Five teams secure ECNL Boys Regional League championships at 2024 Finals
The ECNL Boys Finals concluded with five ECNL Boys National Champions and five ECNL Boys Regional League National Champions being crowned over the final days of action in Richmond. Below is a recap of the U13-U17 ECNL Boys Regional League title matches:. U17 ECNL Regional League National Champions – SLSG...
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