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The Bear Necessities: Revisioning the Cal brand

Inspiring speeches, matte helmets, the color gray highlight the marquee event

The wait is over. Cal Athletics’ new brand — two years in the making — was unveiled in a landmark event at Memorial Stadium Wednesday afternoon. While the shiny new uniforms received all the hype — and rightfully so — the revamped Cal brand is about far more than just Read More…

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Cal athletics unveils new brand in massive press conference

Respect the past, represent the future. That was the theme of the Cal athletic department’s unveiling of the new Cal brand Wednesday afternoon. At the Memorial Stadium Field Club, Athletics Director Sandy Barbour was joined by coaches and members of the media — as well as a few choice athlete-models Read More…

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Allen Crabbe to enter NBA Draft

Allen Crabbe, Cal’s leading scorer and the reigning Pac-12 Player of the Year, declared his intentions to enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Crabbe possesses the ideal profile for an NBA shooting guard. He has the height, wingspan and athleticism to defend both guards and small forwards. His jump shot Read More…

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Quarterback Allan Bridgford to transfer

So long, Allan Bridgford. CBS’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the senior quarterback will be transferring after speaking with head coach Sonny Dykes this morning. It was well known heading into spring practice that the Bears’ quarterback position would be a competition between Zach Kline, Jared Goff, Austin Hinder, and Allen Read More…

Players to watch: Cal-Stanford Gameday

Dwight Powell The Cardinal offense is a well-oiled machine. But their greatest weakness on offense is shooting 2-pointers. Powell is the best on the Cardinal at scoring on the block and draining mid-range jumpers. When the Stanford offense is clicking, Powell is shooting efficiently and getting to the line. A Read More…