California Golden Bears

Twenty-nine carries into the heaviest lifting he's ever known as a collegian, Shane Vereen was as pristine as a blade of rubberized turf.

Best's sideline presence inspires teammates, fansInjured tailback Jahvid Best spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since last weekend's scary fall against Oregon State, saying that he's feeling good and thanking fans "from around the world" for their support.

Cal gets first victory over a ranked opponent this season

Postseason Guide | Auburn Recap | Auburn Post-Game Notes | Auburn Post-Game Quotes | After receiving an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the California women's soccer team defeated Auburn, 2-1, in overtime on Nov. 13 in the opening round of the tournament in Tallahassee, Fla. The Golden Bears (11-8-1) now face No. 1-seed and host Florida State (17-4-1) at the Seminole Soccer Complex on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. PST.

Jacob Wilson scored his first goal of the season at an opportune time, giving California a 1-0 upset of No. 13/17 Stanford to close out the regular season on Saturday night at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium in Stanford, Calif. The senior defender scored in the 21st minute, and the Golden Bears held on thanks in part to Cal sophomore goalkeeper David Bingham's five saves. Cal, which swept its rival in this year's two-game season series, improved its overall record to 9-8-1 (3-6-1 Pac-10). Stanford ended the regular season with a 10-5-2 record (4-4-2 Pac-10).

Shane Vereen scored on a 61-yard run after an odd penalty thwarted a potential go-ahead drive for No. 18 Arizona and California went on to a 24-16 victory Saturday without star running back Jahvid Best.

Cal Sports Digest’s Jon Doss reports from Memorial Stadium following the California Golden Bears 24-16 over Arizona on Saturday night…

If Jahvid Best decides to come back for the Big Game or Cal’s regular-season finale in Seattle, he runs the risk of incurring more than just a headache…and for what?

California has lost two of its last three home games, and it doesn't get any easier with No. 17 Arizona coming to Berkeley this Saturday for the final home game of 2009...