JANIE McCAULEY
FILE - Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2021. Stanford has embraced bringing in players such as McKee after their two-year Mormon missions, valuing their life experience. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Stanford's Latter-day Saints players share life experiences

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 26, 2021 03:45 AM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — The homesickness and depression began to overwhelm

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, left, talks with third base coach Ron Wotus, right, before Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
Gabe Kapler, nerves and all, has been right fit for Giants

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 14, 2021 03:16 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabe Kapler repeatedly blew bubbles with his gum and

FILE - In this July 27, 2021, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday in Los Angeles. Shaw has served on NCAA committees that focus on best practices for the practice field. His approach for this season has largely come from having dealt with so many injuries on his roster last year. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Across MLB, other pro sports, coaches value rest

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 03, 2021 12:57 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Maddon has long been a believer in the importance of

Stanford wide receiver Michael Wilson fields questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford resumes normal training after season of long travel

By Janie Mccauley Aug. 19, 2021 06:19 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — With all Stanford endured last season while spending

In this Sept. 1, 2020 photo, San Jose State University football player Christian Webb delivers the keynote address at a protest against racial injustice in San Jose, Calif. Student-athletes across college campuses are taking a lead from professional athletes by using their platforms in hopes of creating change. (Aubrey Tibbils, San Jose State University Athletics via AP)
College athletes coming together to promote change

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 18, 2021 12:50 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Whether talking to a teammate, close friend or complete

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright, top, tackles California wide receiver Makai Polk (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cal cleans up mistakes, beats No. 21 Oregon for first win

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 05, 2020 10:58 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Oregon's turnovers have been costly in recent weeks,

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) is sacked by Stanford's Thomas Schaffer (91) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
No. 21 Oregon looks to rebound against winless California

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 03, 2020 03:47 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Oregon's mistakes and costly turnovers on offense are

Stanford coach David Shaw celebrates during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against California, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford forced into long road trip by virus restrictions

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 02, 2020 06:42 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford's David Shaw shared some advice with his

Stanford celebrates after a 24-23 win over California in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford takes back Axe trophy, beats Cal 24-23 in Big Game

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 27, 2020 08:13 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Stanford players danced, hooted and hollered on

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) rolls out to throw the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Oregon State won 31-27. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Cal-Stanford stagger into very different Big Game on Friday

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 25, 2020 05:07 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — This Big Game will be drastically different for so many

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills, center, looks to pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Stanford quarterback Davis Mills looks to build momentum

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 19, 2020 12:25 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford quarterback Davis Mills had already had as

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Karl Dorrell smiles as he responds to a question during a news conference to announce that he is the new NCAA college head football coach at Colorado during a news conference in Boulder, Colo. Colorado will host UCLA on Nov. 7, 2020, to begin the Dorrell Era in Boulder, where he steps in for Mel Tucker after Tucker unexpectedly bolted for Michigan State in February. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Stanford prepares for Colorado with players set to return

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 13, 2020 03:27 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford began the week still reeling from having four

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, California quarterback Chase Garbers looks to throw against Arizona State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Garbers has emerged as a reliable option under center at a school that has produced its share of star quarterbacks but most recently had shined on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Cal player tests positive for coronavirus, game in jeopardy

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California's season-opening game Saturday night against

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, California cornerback Camryn Bynum, left, intercepts a pass intended for Washington tight end Hunter Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Bynum changed his mind and returned to the Cal program after previously having announced he would enter the 2021 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
With quarterback Garbers leading the way, Cal tries to build

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:52 PM EDT
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — As California coach Justin Wilcox looks to navigate a

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Stanford running back Austin Jones (20) stiff-arms Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Stanford head coach David Shaw has a long list of capable sophomores who gained valuable experience even if some didn't play and will be called upon to take on bigger roles now in their second seasons. Jones finished with 227 yards rushing with one touchdown on 45 carries and also made 14 catches for 108 yards. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Stanford seeks to bounce back from down season, no bowl game

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 28, 2020 04:21 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — David Shaw could look at it as Stanford and the Pac-12

File - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray maneuvers during the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Norman, Okla. The Oakland Athletics remain hopeful of seeing Heisman Trophy winner Murray in their baseball uniform when spring training begins next month. While the Oklahoma quarterback declared for the NFL draft last week, the prized outfielder could report to A’s spring training in Mesa, Arizona--and he has an invite to big league camp. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
A's still hopeful Heisman winner Murray at spring training

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 25, 2019 07:55 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics remain hopeful of seeing Heisman Trophy

FILE - In this June 15, 2018, file photo, Oakland Athletics draft pick Kyler Murray looks on before a baseball game between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels in Oakland, Calif. Representatives of the Athletics and Major League Baseball met Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, with Heisman Trophy winner Murray, a day before the Oklahoma quarterback’s deadline to enter the NFL draft, a person with direct knowledge of the session said. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AP Source: A's, MLB meet with Heisman Trophy winner Murray

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 13, 2019 07:56 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Representatives of the Oakland Athletics and Major League

FILE - In this Friday, June 15, 2018 file photo, Oakland Athletics draft pick Kyler Murray waits to hit during batting practice before a baseball game between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels in Oakland, Calif. Kyler Murray suddenly has a bunch of new fans in the Oakland Athletics organization, even if they cringe watching Heisman Trophy winner play quarterback for Oklahoma. The A's don't want their prized first-round draft pick hurt on the football field because they are counting on him wearing an Oakland jersey come spring training. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Heisman winner Murray thrills A's, except when he scrambles

By Janie Mccauley Dec. 11, 2018 07:47 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whenever Kyler Murray scrambles, the Oakland Athletics cringe.

The Golden Gate Bridge is obscured by smoke and haze from wildfires Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in this view from Fort Baker near Sausalito, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Cal-Stanford Big Game postponed because of wildfire smoke

By Janie Mccauley Nov. 16, 2018 04:25 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The annual Big Game between Stanford and California scheduled