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Sonny Dykes has been fired as head football coach at Cal. (Courtesy Cal Athletics)

Cal loses patience, fires football coach

Sonny Dykes showed more than once that he wasn’t sure if Cal was…

 

Cuonzo Martin signed a deal with Cal on Tuesday. (Courtesy Cal Athletics)

Cuonzo Martin earns contract extension at Cal

After leading the Cal men's basketball team to its highest-ever NCAA tournament…

 

University panel adopts expanded student-athlete protections

University panel adopts expanded student-athlete protections

A policy that would nearly triple the number of University of California…

 

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)

Cal baseball completes sweep of No. 3 Oregon State

The Cal baseball team swept one of the best teams in the…

Steve Kerr reached out in support of Cuonzo Martin recently. (Jim Mone/Rick Scuteri/AP)

Kerr offers words of support for embattled Cal coach

OAKLAND — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave a social media…

Steve Kerr reached out in support of Cuonzo Martin recently. (Jim Mone/Rick Scuteri/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 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 quarterback Jared Goff runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 27. (Darron Cummings/AP)

Cal launches search for Jared Goff replacement

BERKELEY — With Jared Goff preparing for the NFL draft, California is…

California quarterback Jared Goff runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 27. (Darron Cummings/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)
Stanford forward Rosco Allen (25) shoots against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 79-70. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

UCLA swept during Bay Area trip

STANFORD — Michael Humphrey shoots pre-game free throws to get his shot…

Stanford forward Rosco Allen (25) shoots against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 79-70. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
Washington guard Dejounte Murray is all alone for a dunk against Stanford during the second half of their game on Saturday. Murray had 25 points to lead Washington to a 64-53 win over Stanford. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Stanford can’t contain UW freshman, loses 64-53

SEATTLE — Dejounte Murray carried Washington with 25 points, Marquese Chriss added…

Washington guard Dejounte Murray is all alone for a dunk against Stanford during the second half of their game on Saturday. Murray had 25 points to lead Washington to a 64-53 win over Stanford. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
California's Tyrone Wallace (3) shoots between Oregon State's Gary Payton II, left, and Drew Eubanks (12) in the second half of Saturday's game. (Ben Margot/AP)

Cal stays unbeaten at Haas

Tyrone Wallace made seven free throws over the final two minutes to offset…

California's Tyrone Wallace (3) shoots between Oregon State's Gary Payton II, left, and Drew Eubanks (12) in the second half of Saturday's game. (Ben Margot/AP)
Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, middle, gives his then offensive coordinator Jake Spavital a hug during his pro day in 2014. Spavital recently accepted the offensive coordinator position at Cal. (Patric Schneider/2014 AP)

Former Johnny Manziel coach joins Cal as new offensive coordinator

Jack Spavital has been hired by California as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks…

Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, middle, gives his then offensive coordinator Jake Spavital a hug during his pro day in 2014. Spavital recently accepted the offensive coordinator position at Cal. (Patric Schneider/2014 AP)
Stanford forward Rosco Allen, left, fights for control of a loose ball with Colorado forward Tre'Shaun Fletcher during the second half of their game on Wednesday. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Colorado beats Stanford 91-75

BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado big man and leading scorer Josh Scott was…

Stanford forward Rosco Allen, left, fights for control of a loose ball with Colorado forward Tre'Shaun Fletcher during the second half of their game on Wednesday. (David Zalubowski/AP)
California's Jordan Mathews celebrates the 74-73 defeat of Arizona on Saturday. (Ben Margot/AP)

Cal finally makes statement behind Jordan Matthews’ 28

BERKELEY — Cal was desperate for a signature victory that could set…

California's Jordan Mathews celebrates the 74-73 defeat of Arizona on Saturday. (Ben Margot/AP)
Arizona guard Gabe York (1) during his game against Stanford on Thursday. Arizona won 71-57. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

York’s 3-pointer carries Arizona stops Stanford

Gabe York made a long 3-pointer with 8:24 left on the way to 19…

Arizona guard Gabe York (1) during his game against Stanford on Thursday. Arizona won 71-57. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
California forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Cal’s dream season fading

They were two plays only 29 seconds apart, but for a frustrated Cal…

California forward Ivan Rabb (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford on Thursday, Jan. 14. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
USC head coach Clay Helton has quickly turned the Trojans’ season around after the abrupt departure of coach Steve Sarkisian, (David Zalubowski/AP)

Stanford wary of USC bounceback with Helton

Bobby Bowden experienced just about everything during a Hall of Fame coaching…

USC head coach Clay Helton has quickly turned the Trojans’ season around after the abrupt departure of coach Steve Sarkisian, (David Zalubowski/AP)