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Stanford’s Appel Prepares For 2nd MLB Draft As Elite Prospect

As Mark Appel sat in the Stanford dugout and glanced out at sun-kissed Sunken Diamond this week, the star pitcher reminded himself just how much it meant to return for his final college season.

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Stanford Takes NCAA Women’s Tennis Title

No. 12 seed Stanford defeated third-seeded Texas A&M to win the NCAA women’s tennis championship on Tuesday.

2013/05/22

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San Jose State Shares 1st-Round Lead In Women’s Golf Championships

Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships on Tuesday.

2013/05/22

Running back Chuck Muncie #48 of the San Diego Chargers runs behind the protection of teammate offensive guard Ed White #67 during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Jack Murphy Stadium on September 25, 1983 in San Diego, California. The Browns won 30-24. (George Rose/Getty Images)

Former Cal Star, NFL Pro Bowler Chuck Muncie Dead At 60

Former California Golden Bear running back Chuck Muncie has died at the age of 60. The cause of death was a heart attack.

2013/05/14

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: What Happens To The Guys Who Don’t Get Drafted?

There is a disappointing reality after the NFL draft every year. So many athletes with dreams of playing professional football don’t get drafted.

2013/05/06

Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw shouts at his team during their game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Berkeley. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stanford’s Shaw Calls For Level Playing Field As NCAA Shifts To Playoff Format

Several Pac-12 coaches admitted they’d prefer to see their league go to eight-game conference schedules (down from nine) but the reality is, the league’s media contract won’t allow for that. In the face of that, with the upcoming College Football Playoff on the horizon, should all the conferences have the same scheduling standards?

2013/05/02

May 6, 2013 Sports Illustrated Cover. (Courtesy: Sports Illustrated)

Analysis: Stanford Alum Jason Collins Did His Part – Now It’s Our Turn

It says something, nearly all of it good, that on the day a male athlete in one of the major American pro sports came as out as gay, the reaction from the NBA, fellow ballplayers and fans was almost uniformly positive. But let’s not break an arm patting ourselves on the back just yet. There’s some heavy lifting still to be done.

2013/04/30

Josh Nunes #6 of the Stanford Cardinal.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stanford QB Nunes Retires From Football After ‘Freak Accident’

The former starting quarterback retired from the sport Monday after a complete tear of his right chest muscle, ending a collegiate career filled with dramatic highs and devastating injuries.

2013/04/29

Jason Collins #98 of the Boston Celtics in a game against the Sacramento Kings on December 30, 2012 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. (Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stanford Grad Jason Collins 1st Major American Pro Athlete To Come Out As Gay

NBA veteran center and Stanford graduate Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.

2013/04/29

Zach Ertz #86 of the Stanford Cardinal. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Eagles Select Stanford TE Zach Ertz

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Stanford tight end Zach Ertz in the second round of the NFL draft. Ertz, a 6-foot-5, 249-pound All-American, was chosen Friday night with the 35th overall pick.

2013/04/26

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Kevin Riley #13 of the California Golden Bears is surrounded by fans as he holds up the Stanford Axe after they beat the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 21, 2009. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Big Game: The Rivalry Continues

The annual battle between the California Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinal is one of college football’s oldest rivalries. Here are photos from the most recent editions of the Big Game.

Florida State Seminoles cheerleaders perform against the Duke Blue Devils during the championship game of the 2009 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 15, 2009, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

College Cheerleaders

The cheerleaders also bring an impressive mix of athleticism and art to the court, as they pump up fans in cheering on their teams.

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