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Los Angeles Times • 17th August 2026

'Rare accomplishment': How Max Muncy went from being cast off to longest-tenured Dodger

LOS ANGELES -- “It’s special. It’s a rare accomplishment in baseball,” Muncy told the Times of the feat that fewer than 10% of all MLB players reach. “It’s something that I’m extremely proud of. There’s not many things that I take personal pride in."

The Daily Californian • 6th September 2025

‘Following long history’: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele ‘grateful’ to be Cal’s QB1

BERKELEY -- “Coming back to Cal was a big decision for me,” Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele told The Daily Californian. “And now that I’ve worked, put in the time and God’s really blessing me, I’m so grateful to be QB1 for Cal as a true freshman.”

Los Angeles Times • 30th June 2026

Clippers finalize deal to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto

The Kawhi Leonard era is over in Los Angeles.

A deal to send the seven-time NBA All-Star forward back to Toronto, where he won his second NBA title, has been finalized, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

The Daily Californian • 24th November 2024

It’s Cal’s Axe: Bears’ late-game heroics set Trees ablaze in 127th Big Game win

BERKELEY -- “I don’t know that there’s a better feeling I’ve had than just being a witness after a Big Game victory,” said Wilcox, Hechizeros Band's “El Sonidito” blasting from the Bears’ nearby locker room.

Los Angeles Times • 29th May 2026

UCLA pitcher shares his secret weapon: A two-inch toy dinosaur named 'Jerry'

LOS ANGELES -- Baseball players are superstitious — it comes with the territory. But not even UCLA coach John Savage, who has coached the Bruins since 2004, has seen something that rivals pitcher Angel Cervantes and his mini toy dinosaur, Jerry.

The Daily Californian • 3rd December 2025

Source: Cal football expected to hire Tosh Lupoi as next head coach

Cal football is finalizing a deal to hire Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi as its next head coach, a source told The Daily Californian.

Los Angeles Times • 17th June 2026

Justin Herbert is starting fresh with new-look Chargers offense

EL SEGUNDO -- “It’s about playing the way that [Mike McDaniel] sees the quarterback position being played,” Justin Herbert said, “and talking about how we can get the ball to the receivers in a position where they can run with it and allow them to do the things that they’re so good at: making plays.”

Bear Insider • 19th March 2026

Jaydn Ott enjoys 'nostalgic' Return to Berkeley for Cal's Pro Day

BERKELEY -- He didn’t waste any time.

Former Cal star Jaydn Ott, who spent the 2025 season with Oklahoma, was back in Berkeley on Thursday to participate in the Bears’ Pro Day — and before any media could get a question in after the event, the 23-year-old running back shared an opening statement.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 20th September 2024

Mark Kotsay processing emotions as A's begin final Oakland homestand

OAKLAND -- “I do know that when we talk about it, this group's been able to really focus on what's important, which is baseball," Kotsay said.

Los Angeles Times • 2nd August 2026

'I try to motivate': How Khalil Mack impacts Chargers teammates

EL SEGUNDO -- With championship aspirations entering his 13th season, and fifth in Los Angeles, Khalil Mack is basking in his role as the Chargers’ elder statesman.

Los Angeles Times • 25th May 2026

As critters and losses pile up, Angels fans call for owner Arte Moreno to sell team

ANAHEIM -- “We don’t like not doing well, either,” Logan O’Hoppe said. “It’s not OK to us. It doesn’t matter how much we’re getting paid or that we get treated great throughout the league and things like that. We hate it, too. I think people definitely don’t realize that."

The Daily Californian • 16th October 2025

‘A sustainable winning culture’: Ron Rivera shares vision as Cal football’s GM

BERKELEY -- “This is the University of California,” Rivera told The Daily Californian. “We’re the public university. We are at the anchor. We are the ones that everybody looks to. That’s why we’re held to a certain standard. I don't think we’ve been held to a certain standard athletically, and that’s a mistake. … I’d love to be held to a higher standard, as far as football’s concerned.”

Los Angeles Times • 16th August 2026

Jacob Misiorowski outduels Justin Wrobleski as Brewers send Dodgers to frustrating loss

LOS ANGELES -- Justin Wrobleski‘s struggles continued as the Dodgers’ left-handed starter allowed a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Los Angeles Times • 22nd June 2026

Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beater lifts Sparks over Liberty in 30th anniversary game

LOS ANGELES -- Nneka Ogwumike called game.

The 10-time WNBA All-Star and Sparks forward hit a 25-foot, buzzer-beating three-point shot from the left wing to give the Sparks an electric 98-97 come-from-behind win over the New York Liberty on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Times • 13th June 2026

U.S. fans roar at Coliseum watch party, enjoy inexpensive World Cup energy

LOS ANGELES -- “I love that the city is coming together,” Charlotte Cabeca said. “I feel the unity. And even these fanfests, they bring us together. So even if we’re not at the game, it still brings all of us together as a country."

Bear Insider • 2nd May 2026

Cal hosts fourth annual 'rewarding' Golden Buddies Clinic

BERKELEY — The sky might’ve been overcast, but the environment at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon was pure gold.

Los Angeles Times • 18th August 2026

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz reportedly out indefinitely with an ACL injury

EL SEGUNDO -- The Chargers were bitten by the injury bug Tuesday during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers in El Segundo. Center Tyler Biadasz went down hard after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left leg during an 11-on-11 drill.

Bear Insider • 9th April 2026

Source: Lee Dort staying in Berkeley for 2026-27 Season

Lee Dort will remain with the Bears for the 2026-27 NCAA season, Bear Insider has learned, after playing 60 games with the program over the past two years.

Los Angeles Times • 12th August 2026

Five Chargers position battles to watch in preseason opener against Texans

Here are five position groups to monitor when the Chargers face the Texans on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Los Angeles Times • 12th July 2026

Dodgers' top MLB draft pick Bo Lowrance eager to emulate Freddie Freeman, Corey Seager

Bo Lowrance models his game after Freddie Freeman. So, it’s fitting that the Dodgers selected the 6-foot-5, 200-pound high school infielder — ranked the No. 21 overall prospect by MLB.com — with the 40th pick in the MLB amateur draft on Saturday.

Bear Insider • 11th May 2026

Source: Bears to hire alum Richard Midgley as deputy GM

Cal men’s basketball is hiring Richard Midgley as general manager, Bear Insider has learned, in a capacity similar to Marshall Cherrington’s assistant general manager role with the football program.

Los Angeles Times • 25th May 2026

Reid Detmers strikes out 14, Angels score walk-off win on errant throw to sweep Rangers

ANAHEIM -- Reid Detmers had a career-high 14 strikeouts, and pinch-runner Donovan Walton touched home on an errant throw in the ninth inning Sunday to give the Angels a 2-1 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium and their first three-game sweep of the season.

Los Angeles Times • 30th July 2026

Tuli Tuipulotu continues his training camp hold in as he chases new Chargers deal

EL SEGUNDO -- Tuli Tuipulotu wants to get paid. Although Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh expected everyone to be full-go for training camp, the fourth-year edge rusher is holding in amid contract negotiations.

Bear Insider • 25th February 2026

'Staying aggressive': Justin Pippen leads Cal past SMU with big second half

BERKELEY -- “My coaches believe in me. My teammates believe in me,” Pippen said postgame.