Golden opportunity: Cal hopes to shock Notre Dame Justin Wang/StaffNotre Dame is a cathedral of college football. The Fighting Irish are one of the sport’s most historic and successful programs — they’ve won 11 national championships and their alumni fill the NFL. On Saturday Cal travels to South Bend to face off against the Irish for the first time since 1967. It’s by far the … [Read more...] about Golden opportunity: Cal hopes to shock Notre Dame
Ready or not: Cal men’s tennis sets season into motion
Ready or not: Cal men’s tennis sets season into motion Nora Povejsil/Senior StaffBay Area tennis is something to behold. Home to some of the best collegiate tennis programs in the country, the Bay loves tennis, and tennis loves it back. And so, as Cal men’s tennis gears up to begin its fall season, five players donning the blue and gold will step out onto their home courts … [Read more...] about Ready or not: Cal men’s tennis sets season into motion
Cal prepares to face Saint Mary’s, UC Davis
Cal prepares to face Saint Mary’s, UC Davis Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffConfidence is key — it makes or breaks any person. The same can be said for athletics. If an athlete walks out onto the court, field, rink or pool with enough confidence in their stride, it is undoubtedly a sign of belief — belief in one’s ability to overcome any opponent. With that, fans hope Cal has … [Read more...] about Cal prepares to face Saint Mary’s, UC Davis
Cal begins conference play at home against Aztecs, Bruins
Cal begins conference play at home against Aztecs, Bruins Lisi Ludwig/Senior StaffThe NFL season began Sunday, and most sports news has been inundated with mentions of quarterbacks and yard lines. While the majority of the United States is laser focused on football, it should be noted that Cal men’s soccer earned its first victory of the season Saturday and is looking for two … [Read more...] about Cal begins conference play at home against Aztecs, Bruins
Difficult terrain: Cal’s struggles continue against Wake Forest
Difficult terrain: Cal’s struggles continue against Wake Forest Justin Wang/StaffAfter two tough losses in a row, Cal searched for answers in the woods, only for Wake Forest to go to town in the goal-scoring department. Were the Bears up to the task — taller than the trees — of beating the Demon Deacons? Sunday afternoon was host to an eventful game, packed with action from the … [Read more...] about Difficult terrain: Cal’s struggles continue against Wake Forest