US Women’s Team’s Rose Lavelle (16) celebrates her goal against Team Japan at the ninth minute at Pay Pal Park in San Jose Sat Apr 11, 2026 (Getty photo)
By William Espy
SAN JOSE–The United States Women’s National Team was in San Jose on Saturday as they hosted the Japanese National Team at PayPal Park as part of their current series of friendly matches.
Rose Lavelle, who was making her 100th start with the National Team, opened the scoring in the ninth minute, giving the United States an early lead. After the goal, the Japan offense came to life, getting a couple of chances on American goalkeeper Claudia Dickey.
The United States nearly doubled their lead with a nice passing play in the 21st minute, but Alyssa Thompson’s shot went over the goal. The United States carried momentum after that point, getting quite a few chances late in the first half. The Americans would take their 1-0 lead into the half.
Japan made a pair of substitutions to start the second half, while the United States kept the same lineup.
The American captain, Lindsey Heaps, was able to break through the Japanese defense and get her foot on a perfectly placed pass by Lavelle to make it a 2-0 game.
Japan made wholesale changes in the 60th minute, swapping out four players in an attempt to get their offense going. Less than a minute later, Japan got their first goal of the night off a header by Riko Ueki. Sophia Wilson nearly restored the Americans’ two-goal lead in the 64th minute but was denied on a shot from inside the box.
In the 67th minute, the United States made their first substitutions of the night. Trinity Rodman exited for Michelle Cooper while Ally Sentnor took the field for Wilson.
Ueki nearly tied things up in the 79th minute but was denied by Dickey.
Bay FC’s Claire Hutton entered the match in the 84th minute, taking Heaps’ spot on the pitch. Emma Sears also entered the game at that point for Alyssa Thompson.
The United States hung on to their lead for the remainder of the half, picking up a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) throws down on the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 How did Devin Carter manage to score 29 points and impact the outcome of the game against the Warriors?
#2 What role did Nique Clifford play in the Kings’ starting lineup during the April 10 matchup?
#3 How effective was Precious Achiuwa in the frontcourt for Sacramento against Golden State?
#4 In what ways did Daeqwon Plowden contribute to the Kings’ performance in this game?
#5 How did Maxime Raynaud perform as a starter, and what impact did he have on the Kings’ win over the Warriors?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
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San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic (33) is not too pleased after the puck gets by which was scored by the Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (not pictured) in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Apr 8, 2026 (AP News photo)
San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:
#1 San Jose Sharks need to win the remaining three games on their regular season schedule and against Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at SAP Center and the Los Angeles Kings needs to loose on Saturday to the Edmonton Oilers and in Seattle on Monday night in order for the Sharks to have a shot at getting in the playoffs.
#2 How will the Sharks perform offensively against the Canucks in this matchup?
#3 Which players on the Sharks who could the biggest impact against the Canucks?
#4 What are the key turning points that will help the Sharks compete against the Canucks?
#5 How will the defense and goaltending of the San Jose Sharks hold up against the Canucks?
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) can’t stop the puck against the Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (left with stick) at SAP Center in San Jose Wed Apr 8, 2026
San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:
#1 San Jose Sharks needs to win against Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at SAP Center and the Los Angeles Kings needs to loose on Saturday to the Edmonton Oilers and in Seattle on Monday night in order to have a shot at getting in the playoffs.
#2 How will the Sharks perform offensively against the Canucks in this matchup?
#3 Which players on the San Jose Sharks who could the biggest impact against the Canucks?
#4 What are the key turning points that will help the Sharks compete against the Canucks?
#5 How will the defense and goaltending of the San Jose Sharks hold up against the Canucks?
Devin Carter #22 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket past Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Golden 1 Center on April 10, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO — The Kings closed the book on their 2025-2026 home schedule on Friday night as they played their final game at Golden 1 Center. The Kings took on the Warriors at 7 p.m. PST in what was largely a meaningless game for both clubs. The Warriors, already locked into the tenth seed in the Western Conference, were largely tuning up for their play-in action next week, while the Kings were getting their final looks from their young guys. The season doesn’t officially end for the Kings until Sunday, but the last home game always has a nice celebratory feel to it, regardless of how little success the team had on the floor this season.
Adding to the celebration on Friday, the Kings honored longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Gary ‘G-Man’ Gerould by announcing the naming of the Kings’ media dining and work areas after him. The team announced that the media dining and workspace at Golden 1 Center will be named the “Gary ‘G-Man’ Gerould Media Center” at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season.
“For more than 40 years, G-Man has been the defining voice of the Sacramento Kings, bringing every moment to life on the radio with unmatched precision, passion, and storytelling,” said Sacramento Kings Chairman and Owner Vivek Ranadivé in a team release following the announcement.
Gary is one of my personal favorite people I have ever met. His infectious kindness and sharp personality are just some of the attributes that set him apart in the broadcast landscape. It’s been an honor to work around him during the seasons I have covered the Kings, and each interaction I have with him leaves me better than I began. A well-deserved honor for the Sacramento icon.
However, it wasn’t just celebration that was on the docket for Friday night. The Kings played the Warriors hard on Friday and defeated Golden State 124-118.
In the first quarter, the Kings jumped out to an early lead against the Warriors as they outscored them 32-27 in the opening salvo. The Kings, led by 11 points from Malik Monk, took a five-point advantage early as the Warriors had no answers for the guard. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors in first-quarter scoring with six points, while Draymond Green and Al Horford added five points each.
In the second quarter, the Kings continued to create more separation from the Warriors. The Kings outscored the Warriors 31-24 in the second quarter to take a 12-point, 63-51 lead into the halftime break. The Kings’ offense shined in the first half as they assisted on 14 of their baskets while committing only eight turnovers. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford cooked for the Kings in the second quarter, scoring 10 points each while amassing 12 points apiece in the first half. De’Anthony Melton led the way for the Warriors with 17 points in the half, all of which came in the second quarter.
Coming out of halftime in the third quarter down 12, it was all Warriors early in the quarter as they went on a 12-2 run to pull back within reach of the Kings. Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis led the early push for the Warriors with five points each during that run. The rest of the third, the Warriors didn’t let up. Golden State outscored the Kings 38-19 in the quarter to take a seven-point, 89-82 lead into the final quarter of action. Brandin Podziemski led the resurgence for the Warriors with 10 third-quarter points, while Devin Carter carried the offensive load for the Kings with nine.
In the fourth quarter, the game turned into a back-and-forth battle. The Kings battled back and outscored the Warriors 42-29 in the fourth quarter to seal the 124-118 win. The game came down to the final few possessions, but timely free throws from Nique Clifford ultimately sealed the deal. Brandin Podziemski did what he could to keep the Warriors in it with 14 fourth-quarter points, but it was Maxime Raynaud and Daeqwon Plowden each scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter that propelled the Kings to victory. Devin Carter led the Kings in scoring with 29 points, while Maxime Raynaud added 23, Nique Clifford 20, and Daeqwon Plowden 20 points in the game.
It was the Kings’ final home game and final beam in a tumultuous 2025-2026 season for the Kings.
The Kings will go on the road for their final game of the season on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. PST in Portland to take on the Trail Blazers.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Jose Barracuda vs Henderson Silver Knights on Friday April 10th at Lee’s Family Forum (via henderson silver knights)
By Madison Montez
The Henderson Silver Knights picked up a three goal win over the San Jose Barracuda 9-6 at Lee’s Family Forum Friday night. Henderson got out to an early start, scoring twice in a three minute span. Raphael Lavoie opened up the scoring, scoring his 26th goal of the season to make it 1-0.
Three minutes later, Matyas Sapovaliv scored his 16th goal of the season to extend their lead to 2-0. San Jose cut the lead in half on their first powerplay opportunity. Kasper Halttunen, scoring his sixth powerplay goal of the season, made it a 2-1 game. Quentin Musty and Oliver Wahlstrom recording the assists.
Restoring their 2 goal lead, Henderson’s Mitch McLain scored his 21st goal of the season to make it 3-1, just 34 seconds into the second period. San Jose cut into the lead again, this time Luca Cagnoni scored his eighth goal of the season. Egor Afanasyev and Patrick Giles recording the assists. Scoring his second of the night, Raphael Lavoie to make it 4-2. A minute later, San Jose’s Filip Bystedt scored his 21st goal of the season to make it 4-3. Luca Cagnoni and Braden Hache recording the assists.
Three minutes later, San Jose tied the game at 4-4 when Colin White scored his 20th goal of the season. Luca Cagnoni and Oliver Wahlstrom recording the assists. To regain their 5-4 lead, Trevor Connelly scored his 12th goal of the season. Extending that lead and getting the hat trick, Raphael Lavoie scored his third of the game to make it 6-4 with 20 seconds left in the second.
Making it 7-4 a minute and a half into the third, Kai Uchaz scored his 17th goal of the season. Cutting into the lead agaim, Colin White scored his second of the game to make it 7-5. Making it a one goal game, Lucas Vanroboys scored his fourth of the season. Brendan Hoffman and Nolan Allan recording the assists. To regain the lead, Matyas Sapovaliv scored an empty netter. To secure the win, Jakub Brabenec scored another empty netter.
After the first period, Henderson outshot San Jose ten to nine. After the second period, San Jose outshot Henderson 15-12. After the third period, San Jose outshot Henderson 11-10.
Special teams played a huge role in Friday night’s game. Friday night, San Jose went 3/4 and Henderson went 2/4.
Former Silver Knights goalie Laurent Brossoit got the start for San Jose. Making 16 saves on 22 shots before being pulled from Friday night’s game, Brossoit recorded Friday night’s, loss. Gabriel Carriere who came into the game in the third period, made seven saves on eight shots. For Henderson, Cameron Whitehead got the start. Making 28 saves on 34 shots, Whitehead recorded tonight’s win.
The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday night, against this same Henderson team, closing out a four game season series against the Silver Knights.
Former New York Met and current Sacramento A’s infielder Jeff McNeil swings for a fourth inning double against his old team the Mets at Citi Field in New York on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Jessica Kwong
NEW YORK. — The Sacramento Athletics shut out the New York Mets 4-0 in the first game of the three-game series at Citi Field on Friday night, a day after shutting out the Yankees and taking that series.
Jeff McNeil delivered two hits in his first game against his former team, including a single that drove in one of three runs in the ninth. The Mets prepared a video tribute for McNeil, who called it “awesome” and the standing ovation “great,” and also admitted he “felt a little choked up out there.”
“I just tried to collect myself, you know, it was kind of nice when the first at-bat was over. It was like, alright, let’s just go and play some baseball,” said McNeil. “That’s kind of what this whole day was too. It was a super special day, but got through it, and now we just get to go play baseball.”
In the third inning, Shea Langeliers singled on a line drive to right fielder Brett Baty and Carlos Cortes scored, putting the A’s up 1-0.
In the ninth, McNeil singled on line drive to left fielder Carson Benge and Jacob Wilson scored, giving the A’s a 2-0 lead. Then Denzel Clarke singled on a ground ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and Zack Gelof and Max Muncy scored, making it 4-0.
A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn threw a season-high four innings and notched his second scoreless outing of the season.
“It feels good to go out there and do my job today, you know, whatever role they need me to do, I’m ready to get the ball and go,” said Ginn.
A’s manager Mark Kotsay complimented the team’s “awesome job tonight,” including key contributions from the bullpen.
“For our offense to add on like we talked about, we felt good about our chances to add on this season, and it came together tonight,” said Kotsay.
The game marked the first time the A’s have recorded shutouts in consecutive road games since July 29 and 30, 2021.
The A’s (6-7) are 5-2 in their last seven games. The Mets (7-7) suffered their first loss of an opener in a home series this season.
In game two of the series, A’s left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez (0-1 ERA 6.48) will face Mets right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga (0-1 ERA 3.09). First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. PT. on Saturday.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Francisco Giants Willy Adames slugs a third inning home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The Baltimore Orioles (6-7) had a late game rally but came up short losing to the San Francisco Giants (6-8) 6-3. The Giants went into the ninth inning leading 6-1 but an Oriole home run off the bat of Gunnar Henderson for two runs made this game a bit closer but with two outs the Henderson homer made little difference when Adley Rutschman popped out for the third out. He left a runner stranded on second. Casey Schmitt led the Giants with three hits and the team put together 12 hits in the game.
Game recap: The Giants scored first to start the game but it did not come until the third inning. Willy Adames hit a solo home run for the early 1-0 San Francisco lead. The fourth inning was productive for both teams although more so for the Giants. Heliot Ramos singled Casey Schmitt home to extend the San Francisco lead to 2-0 followed by more work from Adames, a double, driving Ramos home taking a 3-0 lead. The Orioles would get up on the scoreboard in the same inning but continue to trail 3-1. Leody Taveras doubled Dylan Beavers home for the single run.
The Giants put the game pretty much on ice in the seventh inning scoring three more runs taking a 6-1 lead into the ninth inning. Schmitt doubled Matt Chapman home followed by a Jung Hoo Lee home run with Schmitt on base.
Landon Roupp pitched through six innings allowing five hits, one earned run, two walks with four strikeouts. He was relieved by Keaton Wynn who pitched a flawless seventh inning. In the eighth inning JT Brubaker took the mound but after walking two runners he was relieved after 2/3’s of an inning by Matt Gage. With the score remaining 6-1 going into the bottom of the ninth inning Blade Tidwell closed out the game for the Giants.
The Orioles scored twice in the ninth inning Henderson homered to right with Jeremiah Jackson on board for the two runs. It was just too little too late for Baltimore. The Giants finished the game with 12 hits with Schmitt hitting three of them. Adames, Chapman and Lee each had two hits. Some great hitting as well as solid pitching all contributed to this win.
Game notes: Friday evening the Giants began a three- game series with the Orioles in Baltimore’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards. San Francisco came off a series win over the Phillies. They won two games of the three game series winning Wednesday afternoon 5-0 for their second consecutive shutout against the Phillies, in fact, the Phillies have not won a series in San Francisco since 2013.
In that game Rafael Devers was the difference-maker hitting a home run driving in four runs for the win in game three. Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray was on the mound getting the shutout.
Friday night Giants starter Landen Roupp pitched six innings, five hits, one earned run, two walks and five strike outs., For Orioles starter Shane Baz went five innings, nine hits, allowed three runs, two walks and four strikeouts.
First pitch for game two of this series is scheduled for 4:15 PM Saturday night. Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants with a 1-1 win/loss record and a 5.00 ERA. The Orioles will start Chris Bassitt with a 0-2 win/loss record and a 14.21 ERA.
Can the Sacramento Kings put Stephen Curry (30) and the Golden State Warriors on their backs this Fri Apr 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento? To find out listen to the Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How will Maxime Raynaud’s presence impact the Kings’ ability to control rebounds and interior scoring against the Warriors?
#2 Can DeMar DeRozan take over offensively in clutch moments against Golden State’s defense?
#3 What role will Malik Monk play as a scorer and playmaker off the bench or in the starting lineup? (He has been a key contributor in recent seasons.)
#4 How important is Doug McDermott’s three-point shooting in stretching the Warriors’ defense?
#5 Can Killan Hayes provide enough offensive production to compensate for injuries and keep the game competitive?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Martin “El Immortal” Dihigo who played in the Negro Leagues and is in five separate Hall of Fames is the focus of That’s Amaury News and Commentary (photo from Cooperstown Expert)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary: This Baseball star is in Five Halls of Fame
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Martin Dihigo “El Immortal,” also known as “El Maestro,” born in Cuba (1906-1971), a legendary star and Negro League player, has been inducted into five (5) separate baseball halls of fame: Cuba, México, the United States, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Also in the United States, the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1958 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The five Hall of Fames are the most in history for a baseball player.
Dihigo is arguably the greatest Negro League player. He played all nine positions and was a standout pitcher and hitter. He managed the New York Cubans of the Negro Leagues from 1935 to 1936. The New York Cubans were founded by fellow Cuban Alejandro Pompez; the team featured Cuban and Latin American players of African descent. The New York Cubans won their only Negro League World Series championship in 1947. Led by manager Josá Maria Fernández and stars like Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso and Luis Tiant Sr., they defeated the Cleveland Buckeyes four games to one (with one tie) to secure the title.
One of the most incredible seasons for any professional baseball player in history was in 1938 in the Mexican League; Martin Dihigo won the Triple Crown as a pitcher in victories, strikeouts, and earned-run average. Then, that same season, as a hitter won the batting title with a .387 average. He did all that with the Aguila de Veracruz. In one game in México, On August 5, 1939, he struck out 22 batters during a 13-inning game, wearing the uniform of the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz.
Dihigo retired at 45 years of age and died of heart trouble in Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 20, 1971. He was 65 years old. He died on Cuba’s Independence Day. May 20, 1902, is Cuba’s Independence Day from Spain.
Before Shohei Ohtani, Cubans revered Martín Dihigo as the first true two-way player who dominated as both a pitcher and a batter in the professional league
Historical Note: The first documented, official baseball game in Cuba took place on December 27, 1874, at the Palmar de Junco field in Pueblo Nuevo, Matanzas. Habana defeated Matanzas 51–9 in a seven-inning match. The field is considered the cradle of Cuban baseball and the world’s oldest active stadium.
Quote: Orestres Miñoso (All-Star): “He was a big man, but he was big in all ways, as a player, as a manager, as a teacher, as a man”.
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame
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