Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Members of the California Golden Bears axe committee hold the Stanford Axe during the stare down with members of the Stanford axe commitee during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal linebacker Tristan Sinclair (8) tackles California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the third quarter of the 126th Big Game at Stanford Stadium.  Sinclair was penalized for targeting on the play.  Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Trond Grizzell (83) leaps in the air to celebrate a touchdown with tight end Jack Endries (87) and offensive lineman Bastian Swinney (76) during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws an incomplete pass as he is tackled by Stanford Cardinal linebacker Tristan Sinclair (8) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; against the Stanford Cardinal cheer for their team before the 126th Big Game between the California Golden Bears and the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 18, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal and California Golden Bears players exchange pleasantries before the 126th Big Game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) reacts after scoring a goal against St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center William Eklund (72) reacts after scoring a goal against St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) shoots the puck against St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 16, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) checks San Jose Sharks left wing Danil Gushchin (75) to the ice beside St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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November 11, 2023; Hayward, California, USA; California State University East Bay Pioneers forward Taylor Linzie (13) goes up for a rebound against Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks guard Emma Clark (11) during the first half at Pioneer Gymnasium. (Photo credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos)

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November 11, 2023; Hayward, California, USA; California State University East Bay guard Camryn Washington (12) drives with the basketball against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks during the second half at Pioneer Gymnasium. (Photo credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos)

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Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) skates out of the Sharks head before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) shoots the puck against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) and defenseman Sean Walker (26) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) shoots the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 7, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Anthony Duclair (10) falls to the ice and shoots the puck against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) and right wing Tyson Foerster (71) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 6, 2023; San Francisco, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver (center) poses for a group photo during a press conference to announce the selection of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Bay Area to host the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.  He is joined by Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob, from left, Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman Peter Guber, San Francisco mayor London Breed and Golden State Warriors president and chief operating officer Brandon Schneider at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Nikon Z9 + Nikon 26mm f/2.8, 1/500th at f/5.6 ISO 7200

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Nov 6, 2023; San Francisco, CA, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver (left) answers questions with San Francisco mayor London Breed during a press conference to announce the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Bay Area's selection to host the 2025 NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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October 29, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Men's Soccer; California Golden Bears midfielder Evan Davila (7) reacts after scoring a goal against the Stanford Cardinal during the second period at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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October 29, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Men's Soccer; California Golden Bears defender Kevin Carmichael (2) goes up for a header against Stanford Cardinal midfielder Layton Purchase (16) and defender Palmer Bank (28) during the second half at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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October 29, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Men's Soccer; California Golden Bears defender Santiago Hopkins (29) controls the ball against Stanford Cardinal midfielder Layton Purchase (16) during the second half at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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October 29, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Men's Soccer; California Golden Bears goalkeeper Connor Lambe (24) makes a save on a back heel strike by Stanford Cardinal defender Noah Adnan (2) during the second half of the Big Clasico game at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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October 29, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Men's Soccer; California Golden Bears goalkeeper Zack Andoh (99) smiles at a remote camera behind the goal during warmups before the Big Clasico game against the Stanford Cardinal at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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October 22, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Women's Soccer; California Golden Bears midfielder Lizzie Vranesh (23) makes a sliding tackle against Oregon State Beavers midfielder Claire Jones (5) as rain falls during the second half at Edwards Stadium.  Mandatory credit: Robert Edwards/KLC fotos

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Oct 21, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears Senior Day before the game against the UC Davis Aggies on Underhill Field.  Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-KLC fotos

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Oct 17, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center William Eklund (72) scores a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 17, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) extends for the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Kyle Burroughs (4) as goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) watches the play during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 17, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning (5) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) into the boards during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 12, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; A general view of SAP Center at San Jose before an NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks.  Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 12, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Kyle Burroughs (4) fights with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) by the Sharks bench during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

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Robert Edwards is a freelance sports photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area and contributor for USA TODAY Sports (imagn) and KLC fotos.  He covers MLB, NHL, MLS, and NCAA D1 sports.  His images appear in print, in person, online, and on television and he is available for assignment work.

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