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Cal men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin on Wednesday announced his resignation and will reportedly sign a $21 million deal with University of Missouri. (Courtesy Cal Athletics)

Cal hoops doomed to irrelevancy again with Cuonzo Martin’s departure

Hard to believe that is was less two years ago when we…

 

Cal rolls in first college football game of season

In their season opener, the Cal Golden Bears offense looked to not…

 

From left, NBA draft prospects Jaylen Brown, Skal Labissiere, Jamal Murray and Brandon Ingram talk before the start of the NBA Draft Lottery. (Julie Jacobson/AP)

Cal’s Jaylen Brown wants to be No. 3

The NBA Draft will be held tonight in Brooklyn with the first…

 

Daulton Jefferies throws in the last year’s regional tournament. Jefferies projected to be a top pick in this year’s draft but had his season derailed by injury. (Juan DeLeon/2015 AP)

Bay Area college baseball stars aim to overcome inopportune injuries

Daulton Jefferies won’t be hosting any grand draft-day celebrations. “I don’t really…

Daulton Jefferies throws in the last year’s regional tournament. Jefferies projected to be a top pick in this year’s draft but had his season derailed by injury. (Juan DeLeon/2015 AP)
Free agent Dashon Goldson said he reached out to the Oakland Raiders about possibly joining the Silver and Black in the upcoming NFL season. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Everyone wants to rep the East Bay

Former San Francisco 49er Dashon Goldson says he’d like to return to…

Free agent Dashon Goldson said he reached out to the Oakland Raiders about possibly joining the Silver and Black in the upcoming NFL season. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Oakland assistant coach Ron Washington is guiding Marcus Semien into being a young power-hitting shortstop who isn’t a liability defensively. (Ben Margot/AP)

Homegrown shortstop rounding into rare asset for Athletics

There was one player out on the field five hours before the…

Oakland assistant coach Ron Washington is guiding Marcus Semien into being a young power-hitting shortstop who isn’t a liability defensively. (Ben Margot/AP)
Steve Kerr was unsure how to address one of the teams he played for versus the team he now coaches in Sunday’s pregame press conference in Oakland. They’re two of the best teams of all time, so that’s one of those good problems to have. (Ben Margot/AP)

Steve Kerr doesn’t know if Bulls or Warriors are ‘they’

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, a member of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls…

Steve Kerr was unsure how to address one of the teams he played for versus the team he now coaches in Sunday’s pregame press conference in Oakland. They’re two of the best teams of all time, so that’s one of those good problems to have. (Ben Margot/AP)
A's outfielder Coco Crisp does the Bernie Lean after driving in the game-winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th inning of a game in 2012. (Ben Margot/2012 AP)

A’s less in love with the Coco

At 36, Coco Crisp serves more as a reminder of our own…

A's outfielder Coco Crisp does the Bernie Lean after driving in the game-winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th inning of a game in 2012. (Ben Margot/2012 AP)
The Cal men's basketball team was bounced out of the NCAA tournament in the round of 64 by Hawaii. Marking a disappointing finish to a confounding season. (Young Kwak/AP)

Poof! ‘Loaded’ Cal leaves legacy of March Badness

Geez, that didn’t last long, did it? What had been called the…

The Cal men's basketball team was bounced out of the NCAA tournament in the round of 64 by Hawaii. Marking a disappointing finish to a confounding season. (Young Kwak/AP)
Cal quarterback Jared Goff catches footballs in preparation for Cal's NFL Pro Day on Friday in Berkeley. (Ben Margot/AP)

Jared Goff shows range of talent at Cal Pro Day

Jared Goff showcased his arsenal of throws Friday during the Cal Football Pro…

Cal quarterback Jared Goff catches footballs in preparation for Cal's NFL Pro Day on Friday in Berkeley. (Ben Margot/AP)
The administration at the University of California, Berkeley, is launching a review into a harassment case that cost Cuonzo Martin’s assistant his job. (Rick Scuteri/AP)

Cal launches investigation ‘to dispel any doubts’ about head coach’s role in harassment case

BERKELEY — Officials at Cal Berkeley, are reviewing whether the men’s head…

The administration at the University of California, Berkeley, is launching a review into a harassment case that cost Cuonzo Martin’s assistant his job. (Rick Scuteri/AP)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson gestures during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Hey, Zen Master, how ’bout them Warriors now?

And now, a moment of silence for Phil Jackson and his New…

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson gestures during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Cal recruiter Yann Hufnagel was fired Monday after allegations of sexual harassment were reported. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Texts reveal reason for Cal coach’s firing

BERKELEY — Alleged sexual harassment that led to the firing of a…

Cal recruiter Yann Hufnagel was fired Monday after allegations of sexual harassment were reported. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
California forward Ivan Rabb (1) blocks a shot by Oregon State guard Derrick Bruce during the second half of the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday. Cal won 76-68. (John Locher/AP)

Cal outlasts Oregon State to advance

LAS VEGAS — Every time California tried to pull away from Oregon…

California forward Ivan Rabb (1) blocks a shot by Oregon State guard Derrick Bruce during the second half of the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday. Cal won 76-68. (John Locher/AP)
UCLA's Kari Korver, left, nails a 3-point shot against California during the final seconds of the second half to send the game in the Pac-12 Conference women's tournament into overtime. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

Cal’s run of upsets ends in semifinals of conference tourney

SEATTLE — Jordin Canada scored eight of her 26 points in overtime,…

UCLA's Kari Korver, left, nails a 3-point shot against California during the final seconds of the second half to send the game in the Pac-12 Conference women's tournament into overtime. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
Cal volleyball player Savannah Rennie is headed to Indiana University today to await a liver transplant for a rare disease, yet she remains determined to play again. (Ben Margot/AP)

Cal volleyball player awaits liver transplant, return to court

BERKELEY — Savannah Rennie realized something was terribly wrong last summer. Her…

Cal volleyball player Savannah Rennie is headed to Indiana University today to await a liver transplant for a rare disease, yet she remains determined to play again. (Ben Margot/AP)
California's Jordan Mathews (24) celebrates a score against Southern California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Berkeley, Calif. (Ben Margot/AP)

Cal hoping the month of March is as kind as February

BERKELEY — After entering February with their postseason hopes in peril, the…

California's Jordan Mathews (24) celebrates a score against Southern California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Berkeley, Calif. (Ben Margot/AP)
Washington's Dominic Green (22) fouls California's Tyrone Wallace (3) during their game on Thursday in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

Cal earns rare road win against Washington

SEATTLE — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 23 points in the…

Washington's Dominic Green (22) fouls California's Tyrone Wallace (3) during their game on Thursday in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
California's Jabari Bird celebrates hitting a 3-pointer against Oregon in the first half of their game on Thursday in Berkeley. (Ben Margot/AP)

Ducks are no match for Bears: Jabari Bird scores season-high 24

Jabari Bird scored 16 of his season-high 24 points in the first half…

California's Jabari Bird celebrates hitting a 3-pointer against Oregon in the first half of their game on Thursday in Berkeley. (Ben Margot/AP)
California guard Jabari Bird (23) shoots as Utah forwards Jakob Poeltl (42) and Chris Reyes (20) defend during the first half of their game on Wednesday. (Kim Raff/AP)

Cal follows big win with loss to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and nine rebounds…

California guard Jabari Bird (23) shoots as Utah forwards Jakob Poeltl (42) and Chris Reyes (20) defend during the first half of their game on Wednesday. (Kim Raff/AP)