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Jeff Faraudo

Jeff Faraudo was a sports writer for Bay Area daily newspapers since he was 17 years old, and was the Oakland Tribune's Cal beat writer for 24 years. He covered eight Final Fours, four NBA Finals and four Summer Olympics. 

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Cal linebacker Cade Uluave (27)

Cal Football: Jackson Sirmon Expecting Big Things From Cade Uluave

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Former Cal linebacker Myles Jernigan

Cal Football: Martin Tine to Transfer; Myles Jernigan Lands at Louisville

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Marshawn Lynch

NFL Draft: Grading the Pro Careers of 27 Former Cal Players Taken in the First Round

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Cal's Memorial Stadium

Cal Football: TE Marquis Montgomery Third Golden Bear Into The Portal This Week

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Jorge Gutierrez

Cal Athletics Hall of Fame: Jorge Gutierrez, Alexis Gray-Lawson Lead 2024 Class

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Cal linebacker Jackson Sirmon

NFL Draft: The Long Wait Is Almost Over For Cal Linebacker Jackson Sirmon

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Andrew Vaughn

Andrew Vaughn and White Sox Seek a Way Out of a Gruesome Start to the Season

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Cal walk-on Gus Larson

Cal Basketball: Walk-On Forward Gus Larson Latest to Join the Transfer Portal

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Cal linebacker Jackson Sirmon

Cal Football: One Mock NFL Draft Projects LB Jackson Sirmon as Mr. Irrelevant

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Collin Gamble (21)

Cal Football: Defensive Back Collin Gamble Enters the Transfer Portal

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa Winds Up 9th at RBC Heritage - Scottie Scheffler Wins Again

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Collin Morikawa

Darkness Delays The Inevitable at the RBC Heritage - Scottie Scheffler in Command

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Amari Turner breaks Cal's pole vault record

Cal Track and Field: David Foster Takes Down 34-Year-Old Program Record in the 100 Meters

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Justin Wilcox

Cal Football: No Surprise - No Big QB Announcement After Spring Showcase

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa Sits in Third Place at RBC Heritage, Once Again Chasing Scottie Scheffler

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Josh Ola-Joseph

Cal Basketball: Bears Secure Another Commitment - Minnesota Forward Josh Ola-Joseph

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New Cal point guard Christian Tucker

Cal Basketball: Bears Land Point Guard Christian Tucker From UTSA

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa Says Hot - He Shares the RBC Lead After a Second-Round 66

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Cal wide receiver Trond Grizzell

Cal WR Trond Grizzell No Longer a Walk-On But He Continues to Practice Like One

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa Finishes Strong, Shares Second After First Round of RBC Heritage

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Cal discus star Mykolas Alekna

Cal's Mykolas Alekna Youngest Ever to Set World Record in the Discus

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Max Homa and wife Lacey enjoy playing with son Cam

Max Homa's Birthday Efforts on Wife's Behalf Earn Him PGA Tour Husband of Year Crown

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Alysia Montano in the 2012 London Olympic final.

Former Cal Star Alysia Montaño May Finally Get Her 2012 Olympic Medal

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Mykolas Alekna

Cal Junior Mykolas Alekna Crushes 38-Year-Old World Record in the Discus

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Cal's David Reese bears down on WSU quarterback Cameron Ward.

Cal Football: Bears Looking For More From OLBs David Reese and Xavier Carlton

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Former Cal star Collin Morikawa watches his shot.

Collin Morikawa second, Max Homa third entering Sunday's Final Round at 88th Masters

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Cal coach Justin Wilcox

Cal Football Spring Notebook: Justin Wilcox Cites Individual Standouts But Critical of Scrimmage Performance

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Max Homa gets a handshake from Tiger Woods

Max Homa Shares Lead at 88th Masters; 3 Cal Golfers Among the Top 10

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Byeong Hun An is tied for ninth place after Thursday's first round.

One-Time Cal Golfer Byeong Hun An Tied For 9th After The First Round at The 88th Masters

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Former Idaho cornerback Marcus Harris (2) breaks up a pass intended for Cal's Taj Davis last season.

After a Brief and `Overwhelming' Venture Into The Transfer Portal, Marcus Harris Is Happy To Be At Cal

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Max Homa at the 2023 Masters

Max Homa Will Play Alongside Tiger Woods on Thursday and Friday at The 88th Masters

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Kevin Armstrong II

Cal Basketball: Bears Get Commitment From 6-6 Walk-On Kevin Armstrong II

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Cal alum Kara Kohler

Cal Alum Kara Kohler Headed to Paris After Securing Third Olympic Rowing Berth

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Cal's NCAA regional championship team

Mya Lauzon Scores Perfect 10 in Vault, Cal Women Win NCAA Regional Meet

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Cal wide receiver Mikey Matthews

Cal Football: WR Mikey Matthews Swaps Truck and Snow For Bigger Opportunities

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Mykolas Alekna

Cal Track & Field: Mykolas Alekna Unleashes Longest Discus Throw in the World

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Cal coach Justin Wilcox

Cal Spring Football Notebook: Reducing Turnovers Continues to be a Priority

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Cal linebacker Cade Uluave

His Freshman Season Behind Him, Cal Linebacker Cade Uluave Ready to Blossom

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Photo by Stephen Lew, USA Today

Jaylen Brown Joins Exclusive Club of Ex-Cal Players With 60-Win NBA Seasons

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Chicago Bears Excited By How Keenan Allen Can Benefit Expected No. 1 Pick Caleb Williams

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Cal Track & Field: Caisa-Marie Lindfors Cracks 17-Year-Old Women's Discus Mark

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Cal Men's Swim: Destin Lasco and Golden Bears Shine at NCAA Meet

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Cal Football: Once-Proud Bears Defense Looking to Cure Last Year's Woes

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Cal Women's Gymnastics Seeded No. 3 Nationally, Will Host Regionals

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Cal offensive coordinator Mike Bloesch
Football

Cal Football: O-Linemen Embrace Having Position Coach as Offensive Coordinator

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Tyson - Neville E. Guard 2
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Guard Jaylon Tyson Adds Another Post-Season Honor

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Jaylen Brown signs for a Celtics fan
Basketball

Cal Basketball: More Efficient Jaylen Brown Eager to Deliver in the Playoffs

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Trond Grizzell congratulated by Justin Wilcox
Football

Cal Football: It's Wide Open at Wide Receiver as Bears Enter Spring Practice

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Collin Morikawa
Other Sports

Cal Golf: Collin Morikawa Moves Up on Day 2 at the 50th Players Championship

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Robert McDaniel
Football

Cal Football: Bears Land 2025 Quarterback Prospect Robert McDaniel

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Jaydn Ott eludes a Washington State defender.
Football

Cal Football: Jaydn Ott Says He's Added 10 Pounds But Hasn't Lost a Step

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Jerod Haase at his postgame news conference on Thursday
Basketball

Stanford Fires One-Time Cal Guard Jerod Haase After 8 Seasons As Its Coach

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Max Homa
Other Sports

Cal Golf: Max Homa, Michael Kim Among Leaders at The Players Championship

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McKenzie Forbes lets loose after USC's victory.
Basketball

Former Cal Player McKenzie Forbes Helps USC Top Stanford in Final Pac-12 Tourney

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Cal's conference champion women's gymnastics team
Other Sports

Cal Women's Gymnastics: Bears Beat Stanford, Claim First Outright Pac-12 Title

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Fernando Mendoza
Football

Fernando Mendoza is Cal's No. 1 QB Entering Spring, But Chandler Rogers is in The Mix

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Jaylon Tyson releases a shot against Oregon.
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears Head to Stanford Still Able to Climb to Fifth in the Pac-12

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Ioanna Krimili
Basketball

Pac-12 Tournament: Cal Women Go After Third Win Over Washington State in Opener

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Fardaws Aimaq
Basketball

As Mark Madsen Predicted, Fardaws Aimaq Has Been an Elite Rebounder for Cal

By Jeff Faraudo
Jaylen Brown
Basketball

Ex-Cal Star Jaylen Brown Helps Trigger Celtics' Biggest First-Half Lead . . . Ever

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Marta Suarez
Basketball

No. 11 Oregon State's Big Second Half Overpowers Cal Women, 79-58

By Jeff Faraudo
Jalen Celestine, Fardaws Aimaq and Jalen Cone
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Golden Bears Seek Weekend Split With Visit to Utah

By Jeff Faraudo
Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium
Basketball

Cal Men's Basketball to Make Trips to Duke and North Carolina in Inaugural ACC Season

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Cal sophomore Elon Butler
Other Sports

Cal Softball: Bears To Face No. 3 Georgia (Twice) In Prep For Final Pac-12 Season

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Mark Madsen at Colorado
Basketball

Colorado's 1-2 Punch of KJ Simpson and Tristan da Silva Too Much For Visiting Cal

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Jalen Cone, left, and Jaylon Tyson celebrate Cal's win over Oregon.
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears Can Inch Closer to Pac-12 Tourney Bye With Win at Colorado

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Max Homa
Other Sports

The Match: Max Homa Goes Home Without a Skin, But Has Fun. As Usual.

By Jeff Faraudo
Cal freshman Lulu Laditan-Twidale
Basketball

Cal Women's Basketball: Bears' Long-Shot NCAA Hopes Take Another Hit

By Jeff Faraudo
Cal guard Jaylon Tyson
Basketball

NBA Scout on Cal's Jaylon Tyson: `To Me, He's a Complete Player - He Does Everything'

By Jeff Faraudo
Fardaws Aimaq defends against an Oregon State player
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears Eager to Turn Tables on Oregon in Home Finale

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Teammates mob Jalen Celestine, center, after his back-to-back steals and dunks
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears Overcome Another Early Hole, Top OSU to Reach 8-8 in Pac-12

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Jaylon Tyson
Basketball

The NBA May Beckon But Jaylon Tyson First Has Postseason Ambitions For Cal

By Jeff Faraudo
Jaylen Brown shoots over Stephen Curry
Basketball

How Jaylen Brown Has Outshined Wilt, MJ and LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game

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Collin Morikawa
Other Sports

All 3 Former Cal Golfers Climb the Ladder on the Final Day of the Genesis Invitational

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Jalen Celestine follows through on a 3-pointer vs. Washington
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears' Progress Evident - Competitive in 19 of 26 Games

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Jaylon Tyson drives past UW defender
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Jalen Celestine's 3-Point Shot Lifts Bears Over Washington, 82-80

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Jaylen Brown completes a dunk
Basketball

Jaylen Brown No Match for Mac McClung in NBA Slam Dunk Finals

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Max Homa
Other Sports

Max Homa is Nine Strokes Back Entering Final Round of Genesis Invitational

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Max Homa
Other Sports

Cal Alum Max Homa Fires 65 To Soar 49 Spots into 11th at the Genesis Invitational

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Jaylen Brown follows through after dunk vs. the Bucks
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Jaylen Brown Set for Liftoff at NBA Slam Dunk Contest

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Marcus Semien celebrates winning the World Series
Other Sports

Cal Baseball: Marcus Semien Preps For Rangers' Encore to Championship Season

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Mark Madsen
Basketball

Cal Basketball's 7-Win Improvement Is Best Among Teams From Major Conferences

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Ioanna Krimili
Basketball

Cal Women's Basketball: Bears Top UW 59-57 to Complete Weekend Road Sweep

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Cal's Jaylon Tyson drives on USC defender
Basketball

Cal Tries To Complete Season Sweep of UCLA in Front of Another Big Crowd at Haas

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Jalen Cone looks to pass against a USC defender
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bears Beat Trojans in Overtime Before Full House at Haas Pavilion

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Jaylon Tyson drives against ASU defenders.
Basketball

Cal Announces Tonight's Basketball Game vs. USC at Haas Pavilion is a Sellout

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Cal coach Justin Wilcox
Football

Cal Football: Bears Add Cornerback and Punter on Signing Day

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Brett Johnson (90)
Football

Cal D-Lineman Brett Johnson Announces Medical Retirement From Football

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Bill McClintock
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Bill McClintock to Receive Pete Newell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Jalen Celestine drives toward the basket.
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Arizona Jumps on Bears Early, Cruises to 91-65 Victory

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Allen Crabbe
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Wins at McKale Have Been Rare But Sweet for the Golden Bears

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Jaylon Tyson
Basketball

Cal Basketball: Jaylon Tyson Listed as Probable to Play Thursday at Arizona

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Andrew Vaughn
Other Sports

Cal Baseball: Andrew Vaughn Seeking Progress, But Can He Save the White Sox?

By Jeff Faraudo
Jared Goff, right, talks with Brock Purdy after the NFL championship game
Football

Jared Goff Expected to Negotiate Contract Extension With Detroit Lions

By Jeff Faraudo
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