Jeff Faraudo

San Francisco

Writer and Columnist at Freelance

Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, columnist for #WCChoops, freelance writer, husband & dad, grandpa to Andrew & Leo, Yosemite lover, track & field enthusiast.

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Articles

Collin Morikawa, Byeong Hun An Stumble Near PGA Finish Line

20 hours ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Former Cal golfers Collin Morikawa and Byeong Hun An were sitting in a tie for eighth place with one hole to play Thursday at the 107th PGA Championship. Neither could get into the clubhouse at Quail Hollow Club at Charlotte, NC, before things went sideways on their final hole, dropping them down the leaderboard. Byeong Hun An / Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesAn bogeyed his final hole — No. 9 — to finish the day at 2-under 69 and tied for 20th place.
Cal Rallies to Earn Berth at NCAA Men's Golf Championships

1 day ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Mired in 12th place among 14 teams after the first round of the NCAA Reno Regional, the Cal men’s golf team made an impressive rally over the final two days and earned qualifying spot in the NCAA Championships. Needing a top-five finish, the Bears were 20 over par after the first round at the Montreux Golf and Country Club.
Jaylen Brown Rises Up As Celtics Win Without Jayson Tatum

1 day ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Jaylen Brown did what no one on the Golden State Warriors could do in these NBA playoffs. He delivered a victory after his team lost its best player. With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles tear, Brown produced 26 points, a career-high 12 assists and 8 rebounds as the Celtics extended their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 127-102 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
ESPN's List of Top-100 Transfers Highlights Cal's Losses

1 day ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

ESPN’s ranking of the top 100 college football transfers only confirms what Cal fans already believed — the Golden Bears suffered greater losses on offense than any program in the country. Four ex-Cal players landed on the list, all of them offensive skill-position players: Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, running back Jaydn Ott, wide receiver Nyziah Hunter and tight end Jack Endries. Only one other team in the nation — Washington State — lost more players at any position to the transfer portal.
Previewing the Four Cal Golfers at the PGA Championship

2 days ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

The PGA Championship gets under way Thursday and the clear favorites are Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the world’s two top-ranked players. So, where do the four ex-Cal players fit into the picture at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC?
Passionate Cal Fan Determined to `Tell the Whole Damn World!'

2 days ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Reza Sirafinejad grew up in the Bay Area but was a self-described nerd 35 years ago when he enrolled at Cal, having never watched the Golden Bears play football. That changed quickly, thanks in part to success the Bears had under coach Bruce Snyder. A 1993 graduate and now 53 years old, Sirafinejad remains one of Cal’s most fervent fans. Inspired after he attended ESPN’s College GameDay program in the early morning hours prior to the Oct.
Three Big Challenges Facing Cal Softball at NCAA Tourney

4 days ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Cal begins play in the NCAA softball tournament for the 36th time on Friday when it takes on Omaha at Love’s Field in Norman, Oklahoma. First pitch is 12:30 p.m. and the game will be shown on ESPN+. The Bears (35-19) and Mavericks (39-11) are joined in the four-team bracket by host and top seed Oklahoma (45-7) and Boston U (39-17). Cal is hoping to advance to the Super Regional round for the first time since 2012, which also was the last time the Bears made it to the Women’s College World Series.
Collin Morikawa's Final Round 68 Lands Him a Tie for 17th at Truist

4 days ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Cal alum Collin Morikawa climbed nine spots after a rough third round, firing a 2-under 68 on Sunday to finish in a tie for 17th place at the Trust Championship in Philadelphia. Fellow Golden Bear Max Homa wound up tied for 30th at the tournament held on the Wissahickon Course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and one-time Cal golfer Byeong Hun An shared 34th place. Sepp Straka shot a final-round 68 and posted a two-stroke victory at minus-16 to take home a first prize of $3.6 million.
Collin Morikawa Falters Late in Third Round at Truist Championship

5 days ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Collin Morikawa’s stay among the leaders at the Trust Championship blew up in a span of two holes late Saturday in the third round. The 28-year-old Cal grad began the day tied for fifth place and remained in the top 10 until a double-bogey on the 16th and a bogey on No. 17. Morikawa made par on the 18th hole to finish the day at 2-over 72, dropping him to a tie for 26th place, nine strokes off the lead.
Collin Morikawa, Max Homa Both Top-10 After 2 Rounds at Truist

1 week ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Cal grads Collin Morikawa and Max Homa both reside in the top 10 after two days of the $20 million Truist Championship at Philadelphia. Morikawa, ranked fourth in the world, shot an even-par 70 in the second-round after carding a 63 on Thursday. He is tied for fourth, along with defending champion Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay, all at 7 under par.