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Former Cal softball player files suit alleging ex-coach pressured her…

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1 hour ago · 1:33 readSeptember 4, 2026

The lawsuit also accuses Cal of negligence, saying the school's own investigation found ex-coach Chelsea Spencer violated university policy. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by The Athletic via NYT.

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The lawsuit also accuses Cal of negligence, saying the school's own investigation found ex-coach Chelsea Spencer violated university policy. The lawsuit also accuses Cal of negligence, saying the school's own investigation found ex-coach Chelsea Spencer violated university policy.

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Reported context includes the following: The lawsuit also accuses Cal of negligence, saying the school's own investigation found ex-coach Chelsea Spencer violated university policy. The lawsuit also accuses Cal of negligence, saying the school's own investigation found ex-coach Chelsea Spencer violated university policy.

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