Jason Burke

Joined: Jul 26, 2024

August 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) watches warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the Pros

49ers Place Christian McCaffrey on IR

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) rushes up the court against Washington Mystics guard Karlie Samuelson (44) Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics, 88 - 81.

Cardinal in the Pros

Karlie Samuelson Leads Mystics in Win over Phoenix Mercury

Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) celebrates his sack against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Cardinal in the NFL

New York Giants Name a Former Stanford Cardinal as Team Captain

Feb 10, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) reacts during the second half of the game between the Stanford Cardinal and the USC Trojans at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Basketball

Stanford Basketball Has New Names, New Numbers for 2024-25

Jul 9, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Football

TCU Coach Sonny Dykes Praises Stanford's Defense

While Stanford football didn't bring home the win in the season opener, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes had a lot of praise for what the Cardinal were able to do against his Horned Frogs on Friday night.

Aug 30, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Football

Stanford Football on Positives From 34-27 Loss to TCU

Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels and head coach Troy Taylor on the positive takeaways from Friday night's 34-27 loss to TCU.

Jun 19, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Stanford Cardinal starting pitcher Quinn Mathews (26) throws against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Softball/Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals Promote No. 3 Prospect to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have brought the former Stanford baseball product to within one step of the big leagues.

Sep 23, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (13) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Football

TCU Head Coach on Preparing for Stanford's Elic Ayomanor

Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor is going to be a problem for opposing defenses in 2024, and TCU has the first shot at attempting to contain him.

Jun 25, 2024; Belmont Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) drives to the basket against the New York Liberty in the first quarter of the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the Pros

Minnesota Lynx Olympian's Odd Stat Line vs. Caitlin Clark, Fever

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith had an odd stat line on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.

Brentwood Academy's London Bironas (2) watches his field goal split the uprights against Brentwood at James C. Parker Stadium Friday night, Aug. 25, 2023.

Recruiting

Stanford Football Lands Commitment from London Bironas

The son of former Tennessee Titans' kicker Rob Bironas, London, announced that he is committed to Stanford football for the 2025 season.

Jun 23, 2021; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Stanford Cardinal pitcher Quinn Mathews (26) pitches to Vanderbilt Commodores in the third inning at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the Pros

St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Leading Minors in Strikeouts

This 2023 fourth round pick out of Stanford is shooting up prospects lists for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) celebrates after scoring a three-point field goal during the second half of a game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Fever defeated the Storm 92-75.

Cardinal in the Pros

Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull Has Career-High Game

Indiana has been giving Lexie Hull more minutes of late, and on Sunday she broke out to set a new career high.

Stanford's Joey Volchko (19) pitches against Texas Tech in game two of their non-conference baseball series, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Rip Griffin Park.

Softball/Baseball

Stanford Baseball Right-Hander Ranks Among the Top Cape Cod Performers

Stanford baseball's Joey Volchko ranked in the top-15 performers to play in the Cape Cod League

Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the NFL

Eagles Confirm Tanner McKee as Third QB Option

While former Stanford Cardinal QB Tanner McKee has performed well in preseason action, the Philadelphia Eagles will slot him third on the depth chart.

Apr 12, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) is congratulated by third baseman Max Muncy (13) after he scored against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinal in the Pros

Trio of Dodgers Nearing Return to L.A.

Among the returning players is former Stanford Cardinal, Tommy Edman

Women's Basketball

Stanford Cardinal in the WNBA

Seven former Stanford Cardinal are currently playing in the WNBA. We check in with their 2024 seasons so far, and when they will be back in action as the second half of the season begins.