Colts trying to lure Philip Rivers out of retirement. Reminder: his oldest son is 23 years old, older than a lot of the current players on the Colts roster
The California women's basketball team (7-3) will wrap its two-game homestand against Idaho (8-2) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PT at Haas Pavilion.
The Golden Bears will look to extend their six-game home winning streak and win their 18th straight nonconference game at Haas Pavilion dating back to the 2023-24 season.
California men's soccer standouts Gaku Nishimura and Alfredo Ortiz are among 45 student-athletes invited to the 2025 MLS College Showcase slated to take place Wednesday through Saturday in Mesa, Arizona, Major League Soccer announced Tuesday. Cal head coach Leonard Griffin will also on be hand in Mesa to coach at the closed-door scouting event, with players showcasing their skills to the league's 30 clubs ahead of the MLS SuperDraft on Dec. 18.
HONOLULU – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that California football wide receiver/returner Jacob De Jesus and inside linebacker Cade Uluave have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry who epitomizes great ability and integrity.
CHARLOTTE - Cal football general manager and 1983 Golden Bears' consensus first-team All-American linebacker Ron Rivera was presented with the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award on Monday evening at the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet held at the Charlotte Convention Center. Rivera was previously selected as the recipient of the honor in February in an announcement made by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America.
California men's basketball is in the midst of an eight-game home stand and holds its best record since 2014 with its 8-1 mark entering this week's action.
- Also carrying a five-game win streak into the week, the Golden Bears are set to take on Dominican (5-1) in their next game, hosting the Penguins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 9) at Haas Pavilion.
- Later this week, Cal will host Northwestern State (2-7) at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 13).
Jeff Kent became the first former California baseball player to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, as announced by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
"On behalf of the Cal Baseball program, we're incredibly proud to see Jeff Kent inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame," Cal head coach Mike Neu said. "His journey from Cal to becoming one of the most complete players in the game reflects the toughness, discipline, and competitive spirit that define a California Golden Bear. It's an honor to celebrate his legacy and the standard he continues to set for our program."
HSB, Mrs HSB, and I went on a day trip to Orivieto, about 1.5 hour train ride away. There is this Duomo that is a Central Italy gothic style with dark green/black striped stones so it sort of looks like a zebra. Also took a tour of the underground caves under the houses.
PRO
Jalen Hurts is more efficient at this one weird thing
https://x.com/MLFootball/status/1998215105784512875
Colts trying to lure Philip Rivers out of retirement. Reminder: his oldest son is 23 years old, older than a lot of the current players on the Colts roster
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/philip-rivers-first-child-older-005904136.html
FIX
It's in.
That guy is weird, but otherwise its a cute picture.
CAL
[WBB] Cal Wraps Homestand Against Idaho
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/9/womens-basketball-cal-wraps-homestand-against-idaho.aspx
The California women's basketball team (7-3) will wrap its two-game homestand against Idaho (8-2) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PT at Haas Pavilion.
The Golden Bears will look to extend their six-game home winning streak and win their 18th straight nonconference game at Haas Pavilion dating back to the 2023-24 season.
[MSOC] Ortiz, Nishimura Invited To MLS College Showcase
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/9/mens-soccer-ortiz-nishimura-invited-to-mls-college-showcase.aspx
California men's soccer standouts Gaku Nishimura and Alfredo Ortiz are among 45 student-athletes invited to the 2025 MLS College Showcase slated to take place Wednesday through Saturday in Mesa, Arizona, Major League Soccer announced Tuesday. Cal head coach Leonard Griffin will also on be hand in Mesa to coach at the closed-door scouting event, with players showcasing their skills to the league's 30 clubs ahead of the MLS SuperDraft on Dec. 18.
The list of attendees is subject to change.
[FB] De Jesus, Uluave 2025 Polynesian College Football POY Finalists
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/9/de-jesus-uluave-polynesian-2025-college-football-poy-finalists.aspx
HONOLULU – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that California football wide receiver/returner Jacob De Jesus and inside linebacker Cade Uluave have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry who epitomizes great ability and integrity.
[FB] Ron Rivera Receives Bronko Nagurski Legends Award
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/8/football-ron-rivera-receives-bronko-nagurski-legends-award.aspx
CHARLOTTE - Cal football general manager and 1983 Golden Bears' consensus first-team All-American linebacker Ron Rivera was presented with the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award on Monday evening at the annual Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet held at the Charlotte Convention Center. Rivera was previously selected as the recipient of the honor in February in an announcement made by the Charlotte Touchdown Club and the Football Writers Association of America.
[MBB] Cal Carries Five-Game Win Streak Into This Week's Action
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/8/mens-basketball-cal-carries-five-game-win-streak-into-this-weeks-action.aspx
THIS WEEK
California men's basketball is in the midst of an eight-game home stand and holds its best record since 2014 with its 8-1 mark entering this week's action.
- Also carrying a five-game win streak into the week, the Golden Bears are set to take on Dominican (5-1) in their next game, hosting the Penguins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 9) at Haas Pavilion.
- Later this week, Cal will host Northwestern State (2-7) at 2 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 13).
[BASE] Jeff Kent Selected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
https://calbears.com/news/2025/12/8/jeff-kent-selected-to-baseball-hall-of-fame.aspx
Jeff Kent became the first former California baseball player to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, as announced by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
"On behalf of the Cal Baseball program, we're incredibly proud to see Jeff Kent inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame," Cal head coach Mike Neu said. "His journey from Cal to becoming one of the most complete players in the game reflects the toughness, discipline, and competitive spirit that define a California Golden Bear. It's an honor to celebrate his legacy and the standard he continues to set for our program."
POLITICS
DBD AV CLUB
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
The what now?
https://abc30.com/post/fresno-state-bulldogs-play-snoop-dogg-arizona-bowl-miami-ohio/18264941/
Which was the Jimmy Kimmel bowl a while back? Was that the LA bowl?
Yes. Turned into the Gronk Bowl.
DBD Travel
HSB, Mrs HSB, and I went on a day trip to Orivieto, about 1.5 hour train ride away. There is this Duomo that is a Central Italy gothic style with dark green/black striped stones so it sort of looks like a zebra. Also took a tour of the underground caves under the houses.
https://lionsinthepiazza.com/striped-cathedrals-orvieto-siena/