super scenic drive and a very nice place w/ 100 km of groomed XC trails. i was on classic skis, my friend used skate skis. it was all perfectly fine to mix and match.
i am somewhat a beginner on XC skis despite a lifetime of downhill skiing. it is definitely challenging and fun in an entirely different way. i can see doing more and more of this.
BERKELEY— The Golden Bears brought out the brooms Sunday defeating Sacramento State 3-2 in game three at Stu Gordon Stadium in Berkeley. It was the first series sweep of the season for the California baseball team.
The California women's basketball team drilled 15 3-pointers and had its most dominant defensive effort in recent program history to come away with a 78-34 win over SMU at Haas Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The Golden Bears (18-13, 9-9 ACC) held the Mustangs (9-21, 2-16 ACC) to their lowest point total of the season.
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico - California men's golf shot a 2-under 282 Sunday, ending the day in a tie for fourth place in the first round of the Cabo Collegiate.
Sophomore Ziqin Zhou had a career day, shooting a career best 7-under 64, ending the day in solo first place. This is Zhou's lowest round since shooting a 6-under 64 at the Western Intercollegiate last season.
FULLERTON – Sophomore Layna Gerhard threw the California softball team's first no-hitter in eight years and the Golden Bears also produced an offensive explosion to close out the Judi Garman Classic with a 16-0 run-rule victory in five innings over East Texas A&M on Sunday.
In its second Atlantic Coast Conference match in three days, the California Golden Bears (8-6, 1-1) picked up its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the 2026 season over the North Carolina Tar Heels (8-4, 1-1), 4-2, in Chapel Hill on Sunday.
DURHAM, N.C. - The California lacrosse team (3-3, 1-1 ACC) suffered a 16-7 loss at No. 23 Duke (4-2, 1-1 ACC) in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest the Golden Bears never led at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils scored the game's first four points and Cal would never pull any closer than three the rest of the way.
STANFORD – The California men's gymnastics team returned to action Saturday evening after a two-week break from competition, traveling down to Stanford's Burnham Pavilion to meet the Cardinal for the third time this season at the Stanford International Collegiate. In addition to the hosting team and the Golden Bears, the meet featured partial squads from the U.S. National Team, the Mexican National Team, and a collection of "International All-Stars".
TEMPE, ARIZ. -- The California women's water polo team netted the game-winning goal with one second left to beat host No. 5 Arizona State 11-10 today in Tempe, Ariz. It was Abbi Magee's second goal of the half that topped off the win, improving the Golden Bears to 9-3 overall and 1-1 in MPSF play.
BERKELEY – The No. 10 California beach volleyball team closed out the Battle of the Bay in perfect fashion Saturday, winning every set in 5-0 victories over USF and Pacific at the Clark Kerr Sand Courts.
The Golden Bears' No. 4 pair of seniors Mila Vugrincic and Jenna Colligan were especially dominant, holding their opponents to 10 points or less in every set. They allowed just 30 points total over four sets played Saturday.
BOSTON – The California track & field team finished up at the ACC Indoor Championships on Saturday with its strongest overall outing of the meet, sending four Golden Bears to the podium and celebrating a trio of new program top-10 entries. Six members of the team earned All-ACC honors for their performances, including four first-team nods.
BERKELEY -- The California men's basketball team fell behind early and was unable to get out in front down the stretch, taking a 72-56 loss to visiting Pitt today at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears had uncharacteristic offensive struggles as well as trouble taking care of the ball en route to the loss, which puts Cal at 20-9 overall and 8-8 in ACC play. Pitt is now 11-18, 4-12 with the road win.
BERKELEY – The seventh-ranked California women's tennis team got back on the winning track and Anya Murthy earned her first clinching win as a Golden Bear in a 4-1 result over No. 73 Wake Forest on Saturday at the Hellman Tennis Complex.
Cal improved its record to 5-1 (3-1 ACC) after rebounding from its first loss of the season to No. 27 NC State on Friday. The Demon Deacons moved to 7-6 (0-2).
The California women's soccer team announced its 2026 spring schedule Saturday unveiling a five-match slate that begins tomorrow at California Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears will play two matches in March and three more in April, all against California teams.
NEWPORT BEACH – The California men's rowing team opened the historic 150th season of Golden Bears men's crew with a sweep of the California Challenge Cup races. Cal sent the fourth varsity eight along with the freshmen eight to the competition, both of which dominated their respective dual races to cruise to the Henry T. Nicholas III Challenge Cup to face each other for the top trophy of the men's event.
NEWPORT BEACH – The California women's rowing team swept the California Challenge Cup to kick off the 2026 season. Two Golden Bear Crews – "Cal Blue" and "Cal Gold" – won a combined four races in the first two rounds, before meeting each other in the final round to ensure that the Steve Guentz Challenge Cup returned to Berkeley. It was the fourth consecutive year Cal has won all its races at the California Challenge Cup.
The San Francisco Giants improved to 7-2 in Cactus League play with a 9-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Logan Webb’s second start of Spring, and last before he joins Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, went without any major hiccups. The veteran allowed one run on two hits and a hit batter while breaking the seal on the third inning for San Francisco’s starters. 38 pitches was all he needed to record nine outs and establish his quartet of pitch offerings.
The Dodgers didn’t tie their Cactus League game on Sunday, but settled for 4-3 win over the Angels at Camelback Ranch.
Mookie Betts made his game debut on Sunday and played four innings at shortstop. He grounded out to shortstop in both of his plate appearances, but reach on the first of those thanks to a fielder’s choice at second base. That allowed Betts to score from first on Freddie Freeman’s double to the wall in left center in the first inning.
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DBB Celebrations
happy birthday to HAG (yesterday).
thanks for partnering on DBD Logistics. turns out that having 2 people gives a nice redundancy.
Thanks. You did catch I got the dates wrong for the DBDs.
My kids got me a Shane Vereen signed football.
DBD Exercise
went XC skiing yesterday in VT. it was a solid 1.5 hour drive to a place north of Stowe.
https://www.craftsbury.com/
super scenic drive and a very nice place w/ 100 km of groomed XC trails. i was on classic skis, my friend used skate skis. it was all perfectly fine to mix and match.
i am somewhat a beginner on XC skis despite a lifetime of downhill skiing. it is definitely challenging and fun in an entirely different way. i can see doing more and more of this.
Mont Royal
heading up there for the day. no passport, but hopefully my Enhanced NY state ID works as advertised.
it is cold .. btw 2-16 F today. i imagine we'll be eating, inside, and eating some more.
Cal
[BASE] Cal Downs Sac State 3-2, Sweeps Series
https://calbears.com/news/2026/3/1/baseball-cal-downs-sac-state-3-2-sweeps-series.aspx
BERKELEY— The Golden Bears brought out the brooms Sunday defeating Sacramento State 3-2 in game three at Stu Gordon Stadium in Berkeley. It was the first series sweep of the season for the California baseball team.
[WBB] Cal Stymies SMU
https://calbears.com/news/2026/3/1/cal-stymies-smu.aspx
The California women's basketball team drilled 15 3-pointers and had its most dominant defensive effort in recent program history to come away with a 78-34 win over SMU at Haas Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The Golden Bears (18-13, 9-9 ACC) held the Mustangs (9-21, 2-16 ACC) to their lowest point total of the season.
[MGOLF] Bears Tied For Fourth After Day 1 of Cabo Collegiate
https://calbears.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-golf-bears-tied-for-fourth-after-day-1-of-cabo-collegiate.aspx
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico - California men's golf shot a 2-under 282 Sunday, ending the day in a tie for fourth place in the first round of the Cabo Collegiate.
Sophomore Ziqin Zhou had a career day, shooting a career best 7-under 64, ending the day in solo first place. This is Zhou's lowest round since shooting a 6-under 64 at the Western Intercollegiate last season.
[SB] Gerhard Tosses No-Hitter To Lead Bears To Dominant Victory
https://calbears.com/news/2026/3/1/softball-bears-dominate-the-lions-to-close-out-the-judi-garman-classic.aspx
FULLERTON – Sophomore Layna Gerhard threw the California softball team's first no-hitter in eight years and the Golden Bears also produced an offensive explosion to close out the Judi Garman Classic with a 16-0 run-rule victory in five innings over East Texas A&M on Sunday.
[MTEN] Bears Take Down Tar Heels For First ACC Victory
https://calbears.com/news/2026/3/1/mens-tennis-bears-take-down-tar-heels-for-first-acc-victory.aspx
In its second Atlantic Coast Conference match in three days, the California Golden Bears (8-6, 1-1) picked up its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the 2026 season over the North Carolina Tar Heels (8-4, 1-1), 4-2, in Chapel Hill on Sunday.
[LAX] Cal Falls At Duke, 16-7
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/lacrosse-cal-falls-at-duke-16-7.aspx
DURHAM, N.C. - The California lacrosse team (3-3, 1-1 ACC) suffered a 16-7 loss at No. 23 Duke (4-2, 1-1 ACC) in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest the Golden Bears never led at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils scored the game's first four points and Cal would never pull any closer than three the rest of the way.
[MGYM] Yasunaga Ties Cal’s Modern High Bar Record
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-gymnastics-yasunaga-ties-cals-modern-high-bar-record.aspx
STANFORD – The California men's gymnastics team returned to action Saturday evening after a two-week break from competition, traveling down to Stanford's Burnham Pavilion to meet the Cardinal for the third time this season at the Stanford International Collegiate. In addition to the hosting team and the Golden Bears, the meet featured partial squads from the U.S. National Team, the Mexican National Team, and a collection of "International All-Stars".
[WPOLO] No. 4 Cal Nets Late Game-Winner For 11-10 Win At No. 5 ASU
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-water-polo-no-4-cal-nets-late-game-winner-for-11-10-win-at-no-5-asu.aspx
TEMPE, ARIZ. -- The California women's water polo team netted the game-winning goal with one second left to beat host No. 5 Arizona State 11-10 today in Tempe, Ariz. It was Abbi Magee's second goal of the half that topped off the win, improving the Golden Bears to 9-3 overall and 1-1 in MPSF play.
[BVB] No. 10 Bears Finish Off Perfect Weekend
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/beach-volleyball-no-10-bears-finish-off-perfect-weekend.aspx
BERKELEY – The No. 10 California beach volleyball team closed out the Battle of the Bay in perfect fashion Saturday, winning every set in 5-0 victories over USF and Pacific at the Clark Kerr Sand Courts.
The Golden Bears' No. 4 pair of seniors Mila Vugrincic and Jenna Colligan were especially dominant, holding their opponents to 10 points or less in every set. They allowed just 30 points total over four sets played Saturday.
[T&F] Testa, Smith Post School Records To Close Out ACCs
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/track-field-testa-smith-post-school-records-to-close-out-accs.aspx
BOSTON – The California track & field team finished up at the ACC Indoor Championships on Saturday with its strongest overall outing of the meet, sending four Golden Bears to the podium and celebrating a trio of new program top-10 entries. Six members of the team earned All-ACC honors for their performances, including four first-team nods.
[MBB] Cal Stumbles In 72-56 Loss To Pitt
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-cal-stumbles-in-72-56-loss-to-pitt.aspx
BERKELEY -- The California men's basketball team fell behind early and was unable to get out in front down the stretch, taking a 72-56 loss to visiting Pitt today at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears had uncharacteristic offensive struggles as well as trouble taking care of the ball en route to the loss, which puts Cal at 20-9 overall and 8-8 in ACC play. Pitt is now 11-18, 4-12 with the road win.
[WTEN] No. 7 Cal Bests Wake Forest 4-1
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-tennis-no-7-cal-bests-wake-forest-4-1.aspx
BERKELEY – The seventh-ranked California women's tennis team got back on the winning track and Anya Murthy earned her first clinching win as a Golden Bear in a 4-1 result over No. 73 Wake Forest on Saturday at the Hellman Tennis Complex.
Cal improved its record to 5-1 (3-1 ACC) after rebounding from its first loss of the season to No. 27 NC State on Friday. The Demon Deacons moved to 7-6 (0-2).
[WSOC] Cal Announces 2026 Spring Schedule
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-soccer-cal-announces-2026-spring-schedule.aspx
The California women's soccer team announced its 2026 spring schedule Saturday unveiling a five-match slate that begins tomorrow at California Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears will play two matches in March and three more in April, all against California teams.
[MROW] Cal Opens 2026 With Sweep At California Challenge Cup
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-rowing-cal-opens-2026-with-sweep-at-california-challenge-cup.aspx
NEWPORT BEACH – The California men's rowing team opened the historic 150th season of Golden Bears men's crew with a sweep of the California Challenge Cup races. Cal sent the fourth varsity eight along with the freshmen eight to the competition, both of which dominated their respective dual races to cruise to the Henry T. Nicholas III Challenge Cup to face each other for the top trophy of the men's event.
[WROW] Bears Sweep California Challenge Cup
https://calbears.com/news/2026/2/28/womens-rowing-bears-sweep-california-challenge-cup.aspx
NEWPORT BEACH – The California women's rowing team swept the California Challenge Cup to kick off the 2026 season. Two Golden Bear Crews – "Cal Blue" and "Cal Gold" – won a combined four races in the first two rounds, before meeting each other in the final round to ensure that the Steve Guentz Challenge Cup returned to Berkeley. It was the fourth consecutive year Cal has won all its races at the California Challenge Cup.
PRO
Webb looks comfortable in second start of spring
Webb threw three innings in the Giants 9-1 win over the Padres
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings-nl-west/103784/sf-giants-spring-training-2026-recap-logan-webb
The San Francisco Giants improved to 7-2 in Cactus League play with a 9-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Logan Webb’s second start of Spring, and last before he joins Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, went without any major hiccups. The veteran allowed one run on two hits and a hit batter while breaking the seal on the third inning for San Francisco’s starters. 38 pitches was all he needed to record nine outs and establish his quartet of pitch offerings.
Mookie Betts makes 2026 debut, Dodgers beat Angels
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/110549/mookie-betts-alex-vesia-zach-ehrhard-james-tibbs
The Dodgers didn’t tie their Cactus League game on Sunday, but settled for 4-3 win over the Angels at Camelback Ranch.
Mookie Betts made his game debut on Sunday and played four innings at shortstop. He grounded out to shortstop in both of his plate appearances, but reach on the first of those thanks to a fielder’s choice at second base. That allowed Betts to score from first on Freddie Freeman’s double to the wall in left center in the first inning.
Game 60 wrap: Lakers pound shorthanded Warriors; plus Gui Santos has signed a 3 year extension
https://dubnationhq.com/p/game-60-wrap-no-spoiler-title-plus