Meet greatness: Cal to meet Oregon State Caroline Lobel/StaffAthletes across all sports strive to accomplish greatness. After all, those who compete at the collegiate and professional level aren’t giving their blood, sweat and tears simply for the thrill of it. Both No. 11 Cal and No. 14 Oregon State have given valiant efforts to achieve that greatness — some gymnasts at the … [Read more...] about Meet greatness: Cal to meet Oregon State
Archives for January 2022
49ers list Trent Williams as questionable, call him game-time decision
49ers left tackle Trent Williams no longer is in a walking boot, but his sprained right ankle kept him out of practice all week. The 49ers list the All-Pro as questionable to play in the NFC Championship Game. Williams will be a game-time decision, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. “It’s going to be like it [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers list Trent Williams as questionable, call him game-time decision
Bears face giants in No. 1 Stanford, No. 2 Oklahoma
Bears face giants in No. 1 Stanford, No. 2 Oklahoma Lisi Ludwig/Senior StaffDespite its high-flying tricks, it’s the ground the Cal men’s gymnastics team will be focusing on in hopes of sticking its landings at the Stanford Open on Saturday. Three spots to compete in the 2022 Winter Cup, a qualifying event for this year’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships, are up for the taking at … [Read more...] about Bears face giants in No. 1 Stanford, No. 2 Oklahoma
Deebo Samuel: I don’t watch film of other receivers, no other receiver does what I do
Some NFL players like to watch film of other players who play their position, trying to pick up tips for how they can improve. San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel does not. That’s because no one else in the NFL plays quite the same position as Samuel does: Although Samuel is a wide receiver, he’s [more] … [Read more...] about Deebo Samuel: I don’t watch film of other receivers, no other receiver does what I do
Perfect weather for a run: Cal track and field set for All Comers Meet 1
Perfect weather for a run: Cal track and field set for All Comers Meet 1 William Webster/StaffThe running world is a matrix of contradictory advice: Should you stretch before, or after a run? Does coffee improve running speed? Are lightweight shoes better than highly cushioned trainers? Should you eat a high-carbohydrate or a high-protein meal the night before a race? Is it … [Read more...] about Perfect weather for a run: Cal track and field set for All Comers Meet 1