Sports

Coach Mohamad 'Mo' Saatara directs his athletes during a competition. Al Sermeno/KLC fotos via Cal Athletics

Coach Mo’s Momentum

By Margie Cullen

What explains the resurgence of the Cal throwing program?

Jack Alexy (USA) in the men’s 100-meter freestyle semifinal. (Rob Schumacher/USA TODAY Sports/Cal Athletics)

Cal Athletes Let Fly at the Paris Games 

By Margaret Cullen

Throwing, swimming and rowing all shone bright in the 2024 Olympics

Swimmer Abbey Weitzeil, wearing a white swim cap and blue swimsuit, dives into the water with arms outstretched. Abbey Weitzeil. Courtesy Cal Athletics

A Cal Fan’s Guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Margie Cullen

Berkeley boasts a record-breaking 58 athletes and coaches attending the games, including stars in swimming, track and field, and more.

Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien celebrates his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series. Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien celebrates his two-run homer in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series. / AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Good News Bear: Marcus Semien Wins it All in the World Series

By Scott Ball

On November 1, in the ninth inning of Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, former Cal standout Marcus Semien planted an Arizona fastball deep into the left field bleachers for a two-run homer, sealing a 5-0 win and a series clincher for the Texas Rangers. 

Cal Football stadium Margie Cullen

Remembering Joe Kapp

By Pat Joseph

Joe Kapp ’59 was the greatest bad quarterback there ever was—a larger-than-life character who left his mark as a player, coach, and activist.