California Golden Bears junior cornerback Camryn Bynum is a key member of the “Takers,” Cal’s defensive backfield who rose up to become the toughest defenses in college football last season. ... read more »

  ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem ahead of the team’s season opener. Lynch declined to stand for the anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. ... read more »

The Chargers triumphed in a 30-10 rout over their California rivals at the StubHub Center, but their celebrations came to a halt after learning the Titans had defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 15-10, eliminating the Chargers from playoff contention with a 9-7 record. ... read more »

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

LOS ANGELES—Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »