When communications professor Gary Pomerantz watches the Big Game, he does not root for the teams — he roots for the story. As an accomplished sports writer who has covered the NFL for The Washington Post — in addition to multiple Super Bowls, World Series, Rose Bowls and Wimbledons — Pomerantz knows sports. The Stanford Daily’s Cate Peters spoke with Pomerantz for an … [Read more...] about Rooting for the story: Q&A with Stanford professor and Cal alumnus Gary Pomerantz
Student-athletes cautiously eager about move to ACC
Stanford announced on Sept. 1 that it would be joining the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2024 alongside the University of California, Berkeley and Southern Methodist University. While there is promising financial upside to the long-term media revenues of the ACC, the move raises larger questions about the well-being of student-athletes and the future of Stanford … [Read more...] about Student-athletes cautiously eager about move to ACC
Stanford leads in Big Games across all sports
As the biggest rivalry within Stanford athletics since 1892, the Big Game brings anticipation, school spirit and a flurry of longstanding traditions every fall. But although the annual football game typically draws the most attention and excitement, it is not the only showdown to watch between the Bears and the Cardinal. The Big Game extends beyond football, with almost … [Read more...] about Stanford leads in Big Games across all sports
Q&A with Daily Cal Sports Editor Mia Wachtel
Saturday will mark the final Big Game between Stanford and Cal before they leave the Pac-12 for the Athletic Coast Conference. Although both have rich histories behind them, they each enter the matchup under .500 for the third year in a row. However, as is the case with any Big Game, plenty is at stake with Cal’s bowl eligibility still on the line and the Cardinal looking to … [Read more...] about Q&A with Daily Cal Sports Editor Mia Wachtel
Beaver State beatdown: Stanford women’s volleyball sweeps Oregon schools
No. 4 Stanford women’s volleyball (22-3, 15-1 Pac-12) defeated No. 6 Oregon (22-5, 12-4 Pac-12) 3-2 on Thursday evening, followed by a 3-1 win on Saturday afternoon against Oregon State (10-16, 5-11 Pac-12). The victory on Saturday took the program’s record against the Beavers to 75-0. The Cardinal totaled 47 digs and seven aces against Oregon State, also matching their … [Read more...] about Beaver State beatdown: Stanford women’s volleyball sweeps Oregon schools