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Stanford Gymnastics Star Ana Barbosu Hit with Major Rules Violation

Stanford athletics have been in the spotlight for several reasons over the years, but in recent days, the Cardinal have received attention for all the wrong reasons.

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College coach has strong take about Jets drafting David Bailey over Arvell Reese

David Bailey or Arvell Reese? Jets head coach Aaron Glenn says he felt Bailey was a better "fit" for the club.

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Preview: Stanford Softball vs Florida State in ACC Softball Championship

Stanford is moving on to the ACC Championship semifinal, after walking off No. 25 Louisville on Thursday afternoon on a River Mahler sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 7

New CFP Proposal Could Fast-Track Stanford Football's Return to Relevance

A monumental change to college football could be coming soon, and it's a change that Stanford fans will like, as Yahoo Sports insider Ross Dellenger reported this week that college football coaches are showing support to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams while also doing away with conference title games.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 6

Stanford Softball Has Multiple Players Earn ACC Honors

Stanford softball continues to put itself on the map. Since taking over as head coach ahead of the 2018 season, Jessica Allister has built Stanford from the ground up, taking the program from 24-31 with only three wins in conference play her first year to a perennial top-25 team.

Micah Ford News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 6

Stanford Football's Post-Spring Depth Chart Has Some Surprises at Wide Receiver

We now have an idea of what the Stanford starting lineup may look like when it takes the field for the first time in 2026. Last month, the Cardinal held their annual spring practice sessions over the course of four weeks, the first time that the new-look program took the field as a team.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 5

Stanford's Taryn Kern Going to Bandits, With a Familiar Face in the Dugout

Taryn Kern is going pro. The Stanford star is the latest Cardinal to jump to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and yet another sign of what Stanford softball has to offer aspiring athletes.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 5

Stanford Baseball's Top MLB Draft Prospects: Who's On the Board

Another season for Stanford baseball ends in disappointment. Eager to return to the College World Series for the first time since 2023, the Cardinal entered the season with the expectation to make it back, but a slow start put them in a big hole that they never really dug out of.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 5

Can Tavita Pritchard Lead Stanford Back to a Bowl Game in 2026?

Officially in a new era led by first year head coach Tavita Pritchard and second year general manager, Andrew Luck, the Cardinal have high hopes for themselves this fall and are eager to return to being nationally relevant.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 4

Stanford Softball's ACC Championship Hopes May Hinge on Alyssa Houston

Stanford softball is rolling entering the ACC Softball Championship. Ending the regular season at 36-12 (18-6 ACC) and riding a 14-game winning streak, the vibes are high for the Cardinal as they enter the ACC tournament as the No.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 4

Breaking Down Stanford's ACC Softball Championship Bracket

The ACC Softball Championship bracket is set, and Stanford has landed a No. 4 seed after a 36-12 season that included an 18-6 record in conference play.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 3

Stanford Baseball's Postseason Hopes in Trouble After Losing Notre Dame Series

Stanford baseball entered this weekend's series on a six-game win streak, but with long odds of making the postseason. Dropping the first two games against Notre Dame in South Bend makes that push significantly harder.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / May 1

Former Stanford Football Defensive End Josh Mauro Passes Away at 35

The Stanford football community is in mourning. Earlier in the week, the Cardinal program got hit with some very bad news regarding former defensive end, Josh Mauro who passed away at the age of 35.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 29

Stanford Baseball Heats Up, But Postseason Path Remains an Uphill Battle

Stanford baseball is making things interesting. Starting the season off slow, and struggling to pick up wins, the Cardinal have since run off a six-game winning streak, including picking up three straight wins via a walk-off.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 28

Stanford Baseball Has Won 6 Straight Games, 3 of Them Walk-offs

Is Stanford baseball back? Coming off of a weekend in which they swept No. 8 Florida State in stunning fashion, the Cardinal gave themselves a lot of momentum ahead of the final stretch of the regular season.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / April 28

Stanford Football's 2026 Ceiling Hinges on JonAnthony Hall's Breakout

Stanford football is locked and loaded as they prepare for the 2026 season. Entering the year in a new era, highlighted by first year head coach Tavita Pritchard taking charge, the Cardinal are ready to prove they have what it takes to not only compete in a loaded ACC, but make a run at a bowl game for the first time in seven years.