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How to watch California Golden Bears vs. Virginia Cavaliers
Halftime Report Virginia’s defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for California, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7. Virginia has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they’ll head out on the road. They and the California Golden Bears will face off in an ACC battle at 11:00 […]


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Virginia’s defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for California, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7. Virginia has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they’ll head out on the road. They and the California Golden Bears will face off in an ACC battle at 11:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Haas Pavilion. The Cavaliers’ defense has only allowed 61.5 points per game this season, so the Golden Bears’ offense will have their work cut out for them.
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After a tough loss on the road their last time out, California looks much better today on their home court. A win is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but California is up 35-32 over Virginia.Virginia has won both of the games they’ve played against California in the last 10 years.
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Current Records: Virginia 8-6, California 7-7 Meanwhile, California’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell 80-68 to Clemson. That’s two games in a row now that the Golden Bears have lost by exactly 12 points. Virginia will head into Saturday’s match out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a painful 70-50 walloping at the hands of Louisville. For those keeping track at home, that’s the biggest loss the Cavaliers have suffered since November 22, 2024. California entered the game with three straight defeats and they’re well on their way to making it four. Can they turn things around, or will Virginia hand them another loss? Only time will tell.California is a 4.5-point favorite against Virginia, according to the latest college basketball odds.The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there. Andrej Stojakovic put forth a good effort for the losing side as he went 11 for 15 en route to 30 points. California struggled to work together and finished the game with only six assists. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Clemson posted 18.See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.
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Virginia didn’t have too much breathing room in their matchup against California when the teams last played back in December of 2016, but they still walked away with a 56-52 win. Will Virginia repeat their success, or does California have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.The over/under is 130.5 points.Virginia Cavaliers @ California Golden Bears Virginia is hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss.
Series History
Despite their defeat, Virginia saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Andrew Rohde, who scored 16 points plus three steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac McKneely, who earned 13 points.
- Dec 21, 2016 – Virginia 56 vs. California 52
- Dec 22, 2015 – Virginia 63 vs. California 62
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Women’s Water Polo Places 14 Student-Athletes on ACWPC All-Academic List
Story Links SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches released its 2025 Women’s All-Academic Awards, honoring water polo student-athletes and teams for their successes in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year. UC Santa Barbara was one of the top teams academically this year, with 14 student-athletes earning individual […]

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches released its 2025 Women’s All-Academic Awards, honoring water polo student-athletes and teams for their successes in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year. UC Santa Barbara was one of the top teams academically this year, with 14 student-athletes earning individual honors and the Gauchos’ 3.64 team grade point average besting every water polo team in both The Big West and the University of California system.
The ACWPC All-Academic awards recognize all student-athletes who maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20, so long as they were listed as active for at least one match during the season. Student-athletes are recognized in one of three tiers: Outstanding for those with a cumulative GPA between 4.0 and 3.71, Superior for those with a GPA between 3.70 and 3.41, and Excellent for those with a GPA between 3.40 and 3.20.
UC Santa Barbara’s 2025 All-Academic honorees are listed below.
Christina Mullane — Outstanding
Ava Donleavy — Outstanding
Cami Mras — Outstanding
Isabel Valaika — Outstanding
Lainey Weintre — Outstanding
Loretta Hovey — Outstanding
Molly Souza — Superior
Aidan Flynn — Superior
Juju Amaral — Superior
Annie Kuester — Superior
Zoe Gabriel — Superior
Hadde Hall — Excellent
Bella Mady — Excellent
Athena Wigo — Excellent
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US Olympic committee bans transgender athletes after Trump order
Previously each sporting body could set its own policy regarding trans athletes. | (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Transgender athletes are barred from competing on behalf of the U.S. in women’s Olympic sports, the American governing body said Tuesday in a statement that complies with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The policy change […]

Transgender athletes are barred from competing on behalf of the U.S. in women’s Olympic sports, the American governing body said Tuesday in a statement that complies with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
The policy change applies to all national sporting bodies, Sarah Hirshland, the CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said in the statement obtained by POLITICO.
“Our revised policy emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and safe competition environments for women,” Hirshland said.
Previously each sporting body could set its own policy regarding trans athletes.
Trump’s February executive order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” directed the change, putting the U.S. at odds with World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee, which allow trans athletes to compete under certain medical or eligibility criteria.
The USOPC’s Athlete Safety Policy, which contains the revised policy, says it will work to “ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201.”
USA Fencing said in a statement on social media it had tweaked its guidelines to comply with the new policy and would implement them as of Aug. 1.
“This update, mandated by the USOPC, aligns our sport with current national standards while keeping community support at the forefront,” the fencing body said in a statement.
The USOPC’s move reflects the Trump administration’s fierce objection to transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports, which has become a flashpoint in a Republican culture war.
Newly elected IOC president Kirsty Coventry said last month she would launch a working group on the matter, saying there was “overwhelming support” from member countries to “protect the female category.”
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Not a signature win
07/22/25 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski / Curve starter Po-Yu Chen reacts after giving up a two-run homer to Chesapeake’s Carter Young. The Altoona Curve offense sputtered en route to a 2-1 loss to the Chesapeake Baysox Tuesday night in front of 6,208 fans at PNG Field. Both Baysox runs came in the second inning […]

07/22/25 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski /
Curve starter Po-Yu Chen reacts after giving up a two-run homer to Chesapeake’s Carter Young.
The Altoona Curve offense sputtered en route to a 2-1 loss to the Chesapeake Baysox Tuesday night in front of 6,208 fans at PNG Field.
Both Baysox runs came in the second inning when Curve starter Po-Yu Chen gave up a two-run home run to Carter Young.
“It’s hard to win when you only get two hits,” Altoona manager Andy Fox said.
The Curve got a run back in the third when center fielder Jase Bowen roped a double that turned into a run on two throwing errors.

07/22/25 Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski /
Curve’s Jase Bowen is told by Brenden Dixon to stay up as he scores on a two-error double on a line drive to left field.
Bowen’s little league home run was the lone hit the Altoona offense mustered until a Mitch Jebb single in the ninth inning.
“They ran some good arms at us today,” Fox said. “They pitched well, and sometimes you’ve got to tip your hat. We couldn’t really get anything going, a little in the ninth, but we weren’t able to cash in.”
Chesapeake’s Trace Bright struck out eight in five innings of relief work for the Baysox and allowed only the hit to Jebb and one walk. Baysox starter Levi Wells threw 3• innings, allowed one hit and struck out five.
“We struck out 14 times and walked once,” Fox said. “They were commanding the ball, executing pitches and working ahead — all things you wanted to have with your pitching staff.”
Bullpen brilliant
Tasked with covering six innings, the Altoona bullpen maintained the upper hand against Chesapeake as three pitchers combined to hurl six shutout innings and keep the Curve in it until the end.
Valentin Linarez threw 1ª innings, struck out three and walked one. Blake Townsend entered for Linarez and tossed three innings in which he allowed two hits and struck out three.
Beau Burrows threw the final 1• innings and promptly struck out two and allowed only one hit.
“They’ve just maintained what they’ve been doing all year,” Fox said. “They’ve been stemming the tide for us, keeping us in games and giving us a chance. They did that again today.”
Valdez exits
Outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez exited Tuesday night’s game with an apparent leg injury in the top of the sixth inning.
Valdez was sprinting toward a foul ball and injured his leg while sliding for the baseball.
“Valdez is at the hospital getting some x-rays of his lower leg,” Fox said. “We’ll know more tomorrow. It’s a little too early to tell the extent of it.”
Setting world record
All who attended Tuesday’s game at PNG Field were on hand to witness a world record in the making.
An 8-foot, 1,200-pound replica Minor League baseball made a stop on its tour around Minor League Baseball stadiums to become the world’s most autographed baseball.
Fans, players and staff were able to sign the ball throughout the course of the game, and the line continued for nearly seven innings of play.
“It is a really cool thing to be a part of,” Curve fan Dane Leone said. “Being able to potentially be a part of baseball history is something I wasn’t expecting but is neat to think about.
Entering Tuesday night, the ball had 4,439 signatures. After the game, it was estimated, the ball had 4,942 signatures. The previous world record was 2,146 signatures on a soccer jersey in the United Kingdom, which means that every person who signed the ball while at PNG Field held a world record albeit very briefly.
The idea was derived by those in the Minor League Baseball office as a way to bring together communities and draw into the quirkiness that is Minor League Baseball.
“We like to have a lot of fun in Minor League Baseball,” vice president of marketing for Minor League Baseball Kristin Stratton said. “There’s all sorts of things about the minor league experience that you can really only find in our ballparks. And we thought, you know, ‘what’s the way we can go even bigger, even better? And let’s, let’s try to break a record that nobody’s done this before, might as well test it out in Minor League Baseball.”‘
That led to the creation of the ball and the development of a tour of cities as far west as Indianapolis and coming back east through Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey before ultimately landing in New York City at MLB headquarters on July 29.
“A lot of it was triangulating mileage math and trying to figure out how far we could get within the six-week time period we had, knowing we wanted to end this tour in New York, outside of the Major League Baseball offices,” Stratton said. “In a perfect world, we get to all 120 clubs, but we would need a ball about 10 times the size of the one that we have, which would not be road legal.”
The ball arrived early Tuesday morning and will be departing for Lehigh Valley and the Ironpigs this morning.
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Altoona will have a matinee game Wednesday afternoon with a noon start.
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Greece fall to Spain in penalty at water polo Championships – The Greek Herald
Spain narrowly defeated Greece in a dramatic penalty shootout on Tuesday, July 22, to advance to the men’s water polo final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Greece was seconds away from victory, leading 7-6 with one second remaining in regulation, before Spain equalised to force penalties. Photo: Screenshot / ERT. The Spanish team […]

Spain narrowly defeated Greece in a dramatic penalty shootout on Tuesday, July 22, to advance to the men’s water polo final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Greece was seconds away from victory, leading 7-6 with one second remaining in regulation, before Spain equalised to force penalties.

The Spanish team converted all their shots, while Greece missed twice.
Greece will now play Serbia for the bronze, after Serbia lost 19-18 to Hungary in the other semi-final.
Meanwhile, Greece’s women’s team will face Hungary in Wednesday’s final following a stunning semi-final win over the United States.
Source: Ekathimerini.
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Increase in women’s sports podcasts illustrates latest trends in the audio space
The GIST: The podcast space is finally listening to women’s sports fans — something we’ve been doing since 2020. Everyone from sports media companies to standalone podcasts are getting into the women’s game, so we’re covering some trends in the space and what they mean for the future. Let’s dive in. The talent: There’s typically […]

The GIST: The podcast space is finally listening to women’s sports fans — something we’ve been doing since 2020. Everyone from sports media companies to standalone podcasts are getting into the women’s game, so we’re covering some trends in the space and what they mean for the future. Let’s dive in.
The talent: There’s typically three types of hosts running these pods: Traditional sports media personalities such as Sarah Spain, retired athletes like Sam Mewis, Sue Bird, and Megan Rapinoe, or Gen Z athletes like Ilona Maher, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink.
- These younger stars tend to host shows that blend sport with culture and entertainment topics while featuring star-studded interviews. This reflects how Gen Z consumes sports, with influencers and pop culture moments introducing new fans to sports content.
The consumer: While overall podcast audiences have skewed male and millennial, that’s quickly changing. Podcast discovery is high among Gen Z and women listeners, with 75% of Gen Z tuning in (up 5% YoY), especially on YouTube.
- Listener trust runs notoriously deep, with 61% of Zoomers saying pod advertisements influence purchasing habits. On average, heavy podcast listeners are 60% more likely to purchase advertised products online and 71% more likely to purchase them in store.
The brand integration: Since these listeners are interested in making purchases and attending live events, brands are capitalizing on these widespread, engaged audiences. Bird and Rapinoe are hosting their revamped podcast live at major events like Cannes, SXSW, and WNBA All-Star Weekend, all of which nabbed event sponsors to bankroll these moments.
- While companies tend to generally focus on low-lift programmatic ads, something heavy-hitters Amazon and Disney are catering to, brands also benefit from partnering directly with podcast hosts.
- Media companies like Audacy and Vox Media are teaming up with independent pods for opportunities, but it still pays to partner with a whole network: iHeart Women’s Sports founding partners Capital One, E.l.f. Cosmetics, and Novartis benefit from the brand’s 99% positive sentiment on social media. Liked and subscribed.
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Elite Beach Pro Tour Returns to U.S. with Milestone Newport Beach Event This Fall
Volleyball World, the FIVB, USA Volleyball and Eagle Four Partners of Newport Beach have announced that the top-level Elite Beach Pro Tour tournament will return to the U.S. for the first time since 2018, with a landmark event set for Newport Beach. The tournament marks a major milestone for the sport by re-establishing the United […]

Volleyball World, the FIVB, USA Volleyball and Eagle Four Partners of Newport Beach have announced that the top-level Elite Beach Pro Tour tournament will return to the U.S. for the first time since 2018, with a landmark event set for Newport Beach.
The tournament marks a major milestone for the sport by re-establishing the United States as a pivotal stop on the elite global beach volleyball calendar.
The tournament will take place from October 7 to 11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top beach volleyball teams as they compete for vital World Ranking points toward World Championship qualification.
The action will continue with the Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational, a one-of-a-kind four-man showcase now in its third edition. This fan-favorite event unites AVP superstars and Hall of Fame legends in a celebration of elite competition and beach culture. Across both events combined, more than $500,000 in prize money will be up for grabs.
The return to California reflects a shared commitment by Volleyball World and USA Volleyball to elevate the sport nationwide, building on the remarkable growth and energy already underway across all levels of American volleyball. Global broadcast coverage will be available to watch via VBTV, ensuring audiences have front-row access to the action.
Fans will experience a true beach lifestyle festival with world-class competition, music, food, and entertainment. General admission will be free to the public, with premium hospitality and VIP experiences available for purchase.
“The U.S. has long been a key destination for beach volleyball, both as a competitive stage and as a home to a passionate fan base,” said Stephanie Giardina of Volleyball World. “Hosting the Elite Beach Pro Tour in Newport Beach reflects just how strong this market is. We’re excited to create an experience that celebrates that legacy while inspiring the next generation of American beach volleyball fans.”
According to John Speraw, president and CEO at USA Volleyball, “Hosting our first Elite Beach Pro Tour event on U.S. soil is a monumental milestone for American beach volleyball. Newport Beach is an iconic venue with deep roots in the sport’s culture, and we’re thrilled to welcome the world’s best athletes to compete here. This event not only highlights the strength of our beach volleyball community and reflects the sport’s incredible momentum heading into a new era of growth and global connection, including the LA28 Summer Games.”
Kevin Martin at Eagle Four Partners said that “We are thrilled to build upon the success of our Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational 4-Man Tournament as we take the next step in elevating competitive beach volleyball in the United States. Partnering with the FIVB, Volleyball World and USA Volleyball marks an exciting milestone—not only for the sport, but for the City of Newport Beach. Bringing international-level volleyball to our beaches is a tremendous opportunity to showcase the world’s top athletes while also highlighting the unique energy, hospitality, and coastal beauty that make Newport Beach a premier destination.”
For more information, visit https://usavolleyball.org.
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