Golden State Valkyrie head coach Natalie Nakase’s success of leading the Valkyrie to the WNBA Finals translates to Nakase’s winning the 2026 WNBA coach of the year award (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Amaury, Talk about how much of impact that the Golden State Valkyries mean bringing the WNBA Finals to San Francisco not only economically but for the bigger picture of the sport?
#2 For the Valkyries to make the WNBA Finals in their second year of existence what does say about the job that head coach Natalie Nakase has done to get them this far?
#3 The Milwaukee Brewers had a few extra days off after eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers and making it to the 2026 World Series making to the series for the first time in 44 years.
#4 The Brewers got some great hitting and pitching all season long one player in particular who has been touted was pitcher Jacob Misiorowski who went 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA during the 2026 regular season.
#5 The San Jose Sharks have lost three of their last four games including a close contest against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday losing 4-3. The Sharks didn’t have their captain Macklin Celebrini for two games Oct 5th and 8th how much did that take out of their sails?
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.
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.
