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Cal football: GM Ron Rivera’s in charge as challenges mount, the portal strikes and judgment day approaches
15h · Jon WilnerHired in March, Rivera has a direct line to chancellor Rich Lyons.
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NFL Draft preview: Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? How about neither (plus five bruisers with upside value)
18h · Jon Wilner“All over this draft — first, second and third round — I’d take big people,” analysts Brock Huard said.
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Stanford coach Reich positive about progress during chaotic spring practice
20h · Harold GutmannFrank Reich took over three weeks ago as Stanford's interim football coach after the firing of Troy Taylor.
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San Jose State’s Nick Nash, triple crown or not, a likely Day 3 NFL draft pick
22h · Jerry McDonaldSan Jose State's Nick Nash had no peer in college football in 2024 when it came to getting open, catching the ball and scoring touchdowns.
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NCAA passes new rules to allow direct payments to players
22h · The Associated PressAn athlete’s ability to be paid directly by his or her university is on track to be enshrined in a rulebook that has forbidden that for decades, though the changes still have to be granted final approval by a federal judge.
New Cal football GM Ron Rivera says he’s in charge, rallying donors, and the Bears have a plan to curb transfer defections
Apr 22 · Jeff Faraudo“We’ve got to become relevant again.
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Big Ten spring QB rankings: Penn State’s Allar on top with Moore, Williams, Iamaleava and Maiava on the second tier
Apr 21 · Jon WilnerUCLA's Nico Iamaleava elevates the profile of Big Ten quarterbacks but isn't the top passer in the conference as spring comes to a close.
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Stanford beats rival Cal to repeat as women’s rugby national champions
Apr 20 · Harold GutmannThe Cardinal built an early lead and it ballooned to 42 points against a Cal team playing in its first national title game.
Stanford sets NCAA softball attendance record in loss to Cal
Apr 19 · Darren SabedraAn NCAA record-breaking crowd of 13,207 watches Stanford, Cal play in final game of The Big Swing series.
Recapping a wild week: The Shedeur Sanders controversy, new NCAA rule on faking injuries, portal madness, key court case and more
Apr 19 · Jon WilnerA wild week in college sports included Colorado's decision to retire Shedeur Sanders' number, which couldn't possibly be related to his father being the head coach.
Former Cal, Monte Vista tight end Jack Endries commits to Texas after leaving Golden Bears
Apr 19 · Christian BabcockMonte Vista High football alum Jack Endries commits to Texas after two strong seasons at Cal, including freshman All-American and all-ACC honorable mention campaigns.
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Mailbag: Schedule issues for the Big Ten’s western wing, Pac-12 media rights “hope,” Big Sky expansion, WSU and Cal roster moves
Apr 18 · Jon WilnerThe Huskies don't have a marquee game on the schedule until the 2029 season.
Cal football, basketball sink from optimism to alarm bells. Are there any life rafts?
Apr 18 · Jeff FaraudoFive Cal running backs will have a new football address next fall, including star senior Jaydn Ott.
Recruiting: The Iamaleava impact, Washington State’s roster remake and Cal’s rough week
Apr 18 · Jon WilnerThe Bears lost star tailback Jadyn Ott to the portal, and then to Oklahoma.
