San Francisco Giants Advance to Third World Series in Five Years

Were you watching tonight? #SFGiants #OctoberTogether

Cal Bears Look To Extend Home Winning Streak vs UCLA

Do you plan to watch this weekend? Go Bears!

Cal: Former Golden Bears Returning to Football Alumni Tailgates in Record Numbers

Cal football tickets are available at CalBears.com or by calling (800) GO BEARS (462-3277).

Let's Go Giants! Show Us Your Orange & Black Pride, Albany!

San Francisco Giants won the division series last night and move onto the next round of playoffs. Were you watching? #OctoberTogether

NorCal vs. SoCal: Cal-UCLA Game to Air on ABC, ESPN2

Kickoff time from Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley is 12:30 p.m. on October 18.

UC Berkeley: Cal-Washington Game to Air on Pac-12 Networks

Cal football tickets are available at CalBears.com or by calling (800) GO BEARS (462-3277).

Cal Player Honored for Off-the-Field Good Works

Jeffrey Coprich is just a sophomore but he's already distinguished himself

Cal October 4 Game at Washington State on Pac-12 Networks

Cal’s game at Washington State on Saturday, Oct. 4 will be televised.

Cal Bears Announce First Home Conference Game of 2014

Kickoff time from Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley is 1 p.m. on Sept. 27.

Albany Area to Host USTA Free Play Events

Oakland to host USTA Free Tennis Play Events in celebration of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play

WATCH: Cal Bear's 31-24 Win at Northwestern

Cal Athletics shared video of the Saturday game.

Baseball Commissioner Says Oakland A's Need a New Ballpark

Bud Selig, who is step down in January, came to Oakland because he is visiting all Major League Baseball stadiums in a farewell tour.

Cal Football Video Feature: Watch First Episode of 'The Grind' Monday

The movies give CalAthletics fans a taste of the preparation the Bears are making for the 2014 season.

Coliseum Joint Powers Authority Finalizes 10-Year Lease Agreement With A's

Officials say they hope it is the first step in keeping the Oakland A’s permanently.

Family of UC Berkeley Football Player Who Died After Training Sues

Ted Agu, 21, died on Feb. 7.

Cal Bears Open Training Camp with First Practice

Head coach Sonny Dykes said he was pleased with what he saw on the field yesterday.

Berkeley Mom Wins SF Marathon for Second Time

Anna Bretan completed the run in 47 minutes and 50 seconds.

Horse with Ties to Golden Gate Fields Trying to be First Triple Crown Winner Since 1978

Golden Gate Fields in Albany is hosting a Belmont Stakes party this weekend in honor of California Chrome.

Albany High Grad Wins College Baseball Honor

Albany High alum Lucas Yovanovich will be honored at an awards banquet Tuesday night as "Community College Pitcher of the Year" in Santa Clara County.

Saint Mary's Wins Regional Football Title

Saint Mary's College High rolled over Fortuna High 49-12 at Humboldt State University Saturday, winning the high school football championship or their division in the large North Coast Section.

Cal to Play Oregon in 1st College Game in New 49ers' Stadium

The UC Berkeley Bears will play the Oregon Ducks next October in the first college football game in the San Francisco 49ers' new $1.2-billion Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, according to Cal and stadium officials.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

Albany Knocked Out of Volleyball Championships in Close Match

Albany High volleyball fans found no joy in a Cougars' victory Wednesday night. The Albany Cougars lost to the Campolindo High Cougars in a close, hard-fought battle in the semifinal round of the North Coast Section championship playoffs.

Double Standard for Cal Athlete Admissions, Study Says

A study by two UC Berkeley scholars questions whether academic standards at the world’s top-ranked public university have been compromised by a dramatic disparity in admission requirements for student athletes.

Cougars Qualify for Regional Championships in Cross Country

We thank Cougar Online for permission to reprint its article on both of Albany High's varsity cross country teams advancing to the championship competition for the North Coast Section (NCS), one of the state's 10 regions for high school athletics.

Cougars Win Volleyball Title – Defeat St. Joseph in Finals

The Cougars volleyball team collected another title for Albany High Saturday, defeating Saint Joseph Notre Dame in a three-game sweep in the finals to win the Tri-County Athletic League championship.

Cougars Flatten John Swett 52-0 – Albany's 3rd Straight Win

The Cougars varsity football team may have gotten off to an inauspicious start this season but they are finishing in grand style, having trounced John Swett High 52-0 in a home game Friday night.

Cougars Romp to 56-0 Victory in Homecoming Game

There were many chances to cheer at Albany High's homecoming game Friday night as the Cougars scored touchdown after touchdown in a 56-0 victory over the Dons of De Anza High.

Record-Breaking Pumpkin from Napa Reclaims Crown for California

The 1,985-pound gourd is the heaviest pumpkin the 40-year-old Half Moon Bay contest has ever seen.

Twitter View of A's vs Tigers Final Playoff Game

Here's the Twitter chatter on tonight's A's vs. Tigers final game, which determines the winner of American League Division Series match.

Video Shows Cops Tasing Violent Fan at A's Game Saturday Night

This video shows police using a Taser on a fan who began fighting with officers and security personnel at an Oakland A's playoff game Saturday night.

Cal Bears Mauled 44-22 by Cougars from Washington State

Saturday brought disappointment to Bears fans as UC Berkeley lost a home game 44-22 to the Washington State Cougars, though fans of passing got to see more than 1,000 yards of completed passes by the two quarterbacks combined.

Council Honors Albany Little League Leader Rex Higginbotham

Longtime Albany resident Rex Higginbotham, who recently announced his retirement after 18 years on the Albany Little League board, was honored with a proclamation at the City Council meeting Monday night.

Saint Mary's Panthers Lose to Miramonte, 36-13

The number 13 proved unlucky for the Saint Mary's College High varsity football team Friday night when its 13 points were dwarfed by the 36 put on the scoreboard by the Miramonte High Matadors in Orinda.

Cougars Fall to Vallejo Team 43-0, JV Wins 21-0

Albany High fans didn't have a lot to cheer about in the varsity team's 43-0 loss to St. Patrick-St. Vincent High Friday night, but the junior varsity game gladdened hometown hearts with a 21-0 Cougar victory.

New 10K Run/Walk Event Coming to East Bay

Horses have a triple crown, so why not humans? A new 10-kilometer run/walk event in the East Bay – "Let's Go 510," starting and ending at Golden Gate Fields on the Albany-Berkeley border – will join races held on the Peninsula and Marin County.

Big Game to Stay in Berkeley Next Year (Not Going to Santa Clara)

Cal athletic officials said they gave careful consideration to a proposal to move next year's Big Game with Stanford to the new 49ers Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara but decided to keep it the annual rivalry match at Berkeley as scheduled.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Albany Teams on Patch

We’re looking for parents, players, coaches or fans who want to blog about their favorite fall sports teams in Albany and around the country.

Fall Sports Bloggers Wanted: Share News About Your Team on Albany Patch

You can send out news and notices about your sports teams on the Albany Patch blog platform. Parents, players, coaches or fans can use it – it's quick, easy and free.