When sports were real
I realized that what is missing is the contrast between two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court and Alicia, a 47-year-old insurance sales agent from Milwaukee, Wisconsin sitting in the stands.
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Poetic (social) justice: Amanda Gorman instills sense of unity at 2021 Super Bowl
Amid trying times, as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda Gorman used language to instill awe for community members and foster hope for brighter days ahead.
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Super Bowl shootaround: Tom Brady, Buccaneers bully Chiefs in Tampa
In a league that slowly seems to be phasing out the importance of defense, the Buccaneers won their championship by putting on a defensive master class for the ages.
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Berkeley Forum spring 2021 lineup includes professional athletes, politicians
The Berkeley Forum’s spring 2021 lineup has a diverse selection of speakers who are not only from a wide range of disciplines and ethnic backgrounds but are also unique within their given field.
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Call it at 6: Zeandae Johnson declares for 2021 NFL draft
While the Bears’ 1-3 finish was short of many preseason expectations, it seems as though Johnson is ready to take the next step in his football career.
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Cal offensive lineman Jake Curhan declares for 2021 NFL draft
After five seasons in blue and gold, Cal offensive lineman Jake Curhan will say his goodbye to Memorial Stadium and take his talents to the next level, according to a tweet from the right tackle on New Year’s Eve.
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College basketball in 2020 doesn’t make sense
The NCAA was right to cancel March Madness 2020 when it did. Why, then, with the country in a much worse position with regards to COVID-19, has college basketball resumed now?
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13 UC Berkeley Latinx students receive scholarships sponsored by Joe Kapp
Thirteen current UC Berkeley Latinx students were awarded scholarships from the Los Angeles chapter of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association, or CLAA.
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Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3 (and you’re clear)
If you’re out in the world at all, do yourself and everyone around you a favor, and treat yourself like an all-world athlete. Get up, touch your toes, crack your back and walk yourself down to your favorite COVID-19 testing facility.
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Resetting expectations for 2020 NFL season
In 2020, the NFL is shaping up to be anything but normal. The league and its fans will have to confront tough questions as football returns this fall.
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