FSU and Clemson favored but watch for SMU, VaTech
A new era of ACC football begins this fall with the arrival of Cal, Stanford and SMU. But will the conference race diverge from the road so often taken? Either …
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Why the Big 12 door is closed for WSU and OSU (for now)
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Jeff Tedford, ex-Cal coach, steps down from Fresno St., citing health
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) —Jeff Tedford, the current head football coach at Fresno State and the former coach at Cal, announced Monday he’s stepping down because of health concerns. Tedford, 62, …
The merits of an NCAA grace-period waiver for WSU and OSU
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Pac-12 lags Power 5 in percent of revenue passed to schools
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UC regents to require UCLA to “contribute” $10M annually to Cal
The University of California Board of Regents is planning to require UCLA to “contribute” $10 million annually to Cal’s athletic department in the aftermath of the conference realignment that separated …
Lincol Riley, Bobby Hurley on hot seats at Pac-12 schools
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Memorable moments in Cal, Stanford and Bay Area Pac-12 tournament history
A year from now, the Stanford and Cal men’s and women’s basketball teams will find themselves playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournaments. But for one more time, beginning Wednesday, …
ADs face big deficit, more hurdles ahead
Months away from joining new conferences, UCLA and Cal might consider changing school colors before going their merry ways. A deep red hue seems appropriate. The Bruins and Bears continue …
Texas Tech rolls over California Golden Bears in Independence Bowl
Cal’s transition from the Pac-12 to the Atlantic Coast Conference won’t come with any momentum provided by a big showing in a bowl game. The Bears, playing in the postseason …