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Gameday: Cal Men’s Basketball vs. UCLA

After toppling No. 7 Arizona in Tucson, the Cal men’s basketball team faces its next test in UCLA on Thursday evening. After a slow start to the season, the Bears have rallied with significant wins in the last two weeks, giving them an outside chance at an at-large bid for Read More…

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Gameday: Cal vs. Arizona State

On Friday at 8 p.m., No. 6 Cal women’s basketball team will square off against Arizona State at Haas Pavilion. Check below for the Gameday articles, including the game preview, beat writer Austin Crochetiere’s column on guard Layshia Clarendon, an exclusive interview with coach Lindsay Gottlieb and more. Cal women’s Read More…

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Gameday: Cal vs. Oregon

When the Cal men’s basketball team takes on Oregon this Saturday at Haas Pavilion, the Bears will face off against the Ducks, who have great depth at the bench, and against themselves, who have been inconsistent on the court so far this season. Below, The Daily Cal sports staff bring Read More…

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Meet the coaches, part 1: Offense and special teams

Editor’s Note: In with the new, out with the old. It seems new Cal football coach Sonny Dykes took that adage in stride when he was putting together his coaching staff. All coaches who worked under Jeff Tedford last year are gone, and nine coaches have come to fill their Read More…

Meet the coaches, part 2: Defense

Editor’s Note: This is a continuation of Meet the Coaches, part 1: Offense and special teams Andy Buh, Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Coach: While newly appointed head coach Sonny Dykes was hired primarily for his offensive prowess, his defensive unit at Louisiana Tech was ranked dead-last in college football in 2012. Read More…

Best Newcomer: Chris Harper (Derek Remsburg/Senior Staff)

Fall 2012 Sports Awards

Best Male Athlete: Keenan Allen While Cal football continued to be Cal football in 2012, Keenan Allen continued to be Keenan Allen. Not even shoddy quarterback plays and a porous offensive line could hold back the junior wide receiver. Despite drawing double coverage on almost every play that he was Read More…