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Headline Sports podcast with Daniel Dullum: USC declines a bowl game; Stanford’s VanDerveer’s amazing win record; plus more

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Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer gets congratulations from Stanford’s director of women’s basketball operations Eileen Roche after the Cardinals 106-61 victory against Pacific in Stockton on Tue Dec 15th, 2020. The win makes VanDerveer the all time winningest coach in women’s basketball passing former Tennessee Vols head coach Pat Summitt with 1099 wins (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Daniel Dullum:

1 Report: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP; USC latest Pac-12 team to opt out of bowl game

2 Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer passes Pat Summitt on college women’s basketball win list

3 NHL, players association, agree to play 56-game schedule; Canadian teams might have to play in the US

4 MLB pitches a later 2021 start date due to COVID-19 with prorated salaries

5 MLB to acknowledge Negro League statistics; Cleveland baseball team to drop Indians as a name after 105 years

6 San Jose State remains undefeated after defeating Boise State in Mountain West football title game

Daniel does Headlines each Sunday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford snaps long losing streak against Arizona 78-75

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Stanford Cardinal had their way against the Arizona Wildcats with a three point victory at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Sat Dec 19, 2020 (gostanford.com photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Sports Radio Service
Saturday, December 19, 2020

Stanford won its home-away-from-home Pac-12 men’s basketball contest 78-75 over Arizona on Saturday. The game was played in Santa Cruz at Kaiser Permanente Arena, the home of the Golden State Warriors’ G-League team – seating capacity of 2,500.

This was the first time a Wildcat team coached by Sean Miller ever lost to Stanford, snapping a 19-game Stanford losing streak to the U of A and a 20-game losing streak overall.

It was the Cardinal’s first win over Arizona since Jan. 4, 2009.

Arizona (5-1) lost despite an outstanding night for Jemarl Baker, who scored 29 points, including 8 of 13 3-pointers – seven of them in the second half.

Stanford (4-2) led 30-23 at halftime while holding the Wildcats to under 30 percent shooting. U of A cut the Cardinal’s lead to 41-40 on a three-point play by Azuolas Tubelis with 13:51 to play in the second half.

But Ziaire Williams with a three-point play and Jordan Brown canned a 3-pointer for Stanford to stop the U of A rally. A Noah Taitz 3-pointer put the Cardinal up 59-53 with eight minutes left.

Arizona pulled to within 68-66 on a 3 by Baker and an Ira Lee basket at the 4-minute mark. The Wildcats took a 69-68 lead on Baker’s sixth 3. Oscar da Silva made a pair of technical free throws after a foul by Christin Koloko.

Arizona regained the lead at 72-70 on Baker’s seventh trey before Spencer Jones hit a pair of 3s that gave Stanford a 76-72 lead. Baker’s eighth 3 made it 76-75.

An offensive foul and two missed free throws by Akinjo over the final seven seconds allowed Stanford to maintain its lead. Da Silva a pair of free throws in the final five seconds.

Da Silva led the Cardinal with 21 points.

The game was played in Santa Cruz due to a Santa Clara County health order prohibiting games or practices at all levels until Monday.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Superbowl Wayne: Carr out for 10-14 weeks with groin injury; Moriota keeps Vegas in the game despite loss

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No holds bar the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) gets a keeper over the goal line good enough for the game winning touchdown on Thursday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Superbowl:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (7-7) quarterback Derek Carr left with a left groin injury and the Raiders now have lost four of their last five games as their playoffs pretty are gone.

#2 Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) quarterback Justin Herbert saved the game with an overtime keeper to give the Chargers a 30-27 victory. Herbert reached over the goal line to get the game winning six points.

#3 The Raiders have played four AFC West teams all lost to all of them on the final play of the game.

#4 Raider back up quarterback Marcus Mariota played in his first NFL game since he was with the Tennessee Titans on Jan 19th vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Mariota did keep Vegas in the game with 226 yards and one touchdown.

#5 Mariota will be the starter now as Carr is expected to be out with serious groin injury for 10-14 days.

Join Superbowl Wayne for the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Taking a look at whose available for Sunday against Dallas

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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is expected back in the line up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sat Dec 19, 2020 in Irving TX (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 49ers running back Raheem Mostert could be available for Sunday morning’s game in Arlington against the Dallas Cowboys. Mostert underwent an MRI on his ankle. Mostert has been practicing just on a limited basis.

#2 Mostert has missed four games while appearing in three. Mostert has the high ankle sprain forcing him to miss those four games.

#3 After playing against Washington last Sunday Mostert was in pain than usual but 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he should be ready for Sunday’s game.

#4 Center Daniel Brunskill practiced on limited basis with a sprained shoulder, Brunskill’s back Hroniss Grasu has a knee injury and can’t play, also on injured reserve right guards Tom Compton (concussion) and Colton McKivitz on the reserve/Covid 19 list. Tony Bergstrom is expected to be in the line up on Sunday.

#5 The 49ers will be starting quarterback Nick Mullens who had all sorts of issues against Team Washington last Sunday. Shanahan said Mullens will be under center but if the turnovers continue back up quarterback CJ Beathard would be ready.

Join Jeremiah for the 49ers podcasts Saturday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose State beats Boise State 34-20 for first Mountain West football title

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By Ana Kieu

This year, San Jose State has been in the news for the right reasons.

Saturday marked the Spartans’ first Mountain West championship game, which was aired on FOX, and their opponent was the Boise State Broncos, a conference foe who has won three out of four championships–2014, 2017 and 2019–since joining the Mountain West in 2010. The Spartans held on to win 34-20 to remain undefeated at 7-0 and become the 2020 Mountain West football champions. 

The Spartans put their game faces on and took deep breaths prior to the kickoff at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. SJSU received the opening kick, but Boise State forced a 3 and out, took over a punt and an offensive play led to a Broncos first down. However, the Broncos’ drive stalled at the Spartans’ 29-yard line, and SJSU took over. Nick Starkel threw a 55-yard pass to Tre Walker, who ran it in a touchdown. The extra point was good. SJSU took a 7-0 lead with 8:36 left in the first quarter.

Boise State finally got on the board late in the quarter. Jonah Dalmas’ 51-yard field goal attempt cut the Spartans’ lead to 7-3 with 3:31 left in the first.

With back-to-back sacks, Cade Hall became the first Spartan since 2012 to have 10+ sacks in a season. Hall achieved this feat in less than seven games. The Spartans led 7-3 at the end of the first.

The Spartans struck again early in the second quarter. Matt Mercurio kicked a 25-yard field goal to make it 10-3 Spartans just 14 seconds into the quarter.

Matt Mercurio added his second field goal of the quarter–a 36-yarder. The Spartans made it 13-3 with 6:40 left in the second.

Matt Mercurio added his third field goal of the quarter–a 26-yarder. As a result, Mercurio recorded a season-high three field goals, and achieved this feat in less than two quarters. The Spartans’ lead was extended to 16-3 with 2:31 left in the second.

Matt Mercurio went on to tie the NCAA record for field goals with four. Mercurio kicked a 32-yard field goal for a 19-3 lead with 50 seconds left in the second.

Jonah Dalmas wrapped up the first half with a 51-yard field goal. The Broncos cut the Spartans’ lead to 19-6 with one second left. SJSU took a 19-6 lead into halftime.

The Broncos received the ball to start the second half. Avery Williams, the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year, returned a 69-yard punt for a touchdown, and tied the NCAA record for career return touchdowns. The extra point was good, and Boise State cut SJSU’s lead to 19-13 with 2:48 left in the third quarter.

Just like that, SJSU was back in the game. Nick Starkel threw a 30-yard pass to Isaiah Hamilton for a touchdown. Starkel then threw to Sam Olson for a two-point conversion. The Spartans took a 27-13 lead at the 14:17 mark of the fourth quarter.

Boise State made it a one touchdown game midway through the fourth. Hank Bachmeier ran for two years for a touchdown, and the extra point was good. The Spartans led 27-20 at the 10:51 mark of the fourth.

SJSU had no fear as Derrick Deese collected Nick Starkel’s pass and ran for a 1-yard touchdown. The extra point was good. The Spartans led 34-20 with 3:48 left in the fourth. 

The Broncos finished the season with a 5-2 record.

Notes: SJSU defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 30-20 in Sam Boyd Stadium last Friday and broke into the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2012 on Sunday.

In his Monday press conference, Spartans head coach Brent Brennan said: “It was a mad scramble, but through everybody’s hard work, we got it done. Our offense got it done, our defense gave us a heart attack, but our defense came through and we had a great time, a really great time for us to come together.”

In his Tuesday press conference, Spartans defensive lineman Cade Hall, the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, emphasized the importance of not only his accomplishments, but also his teammates’ hard work.

Hall said: “I’m playing for my teammates, especially for the guys who have been here for all the hard years of this program. I’m playing for them. They deserve it. They put in a lot of hours than I have. They’ve been here longer than I have. They deserve to be a part of a team that has a lot of success and takes this program where it wants to go.”

Up Next: The Spartans will play the Ball State Cardinals in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on New Year’s Eve.

San Jose State’s non-conference game against Santa Clara cancelled

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By Ana Kieu

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — San Jose State men’s basketball was scheduled to wrap up their non-conference slate versus the Santa Clara Broncos at the Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday night.

Unfortunately, SJSU’s annual non-conference game versus Santa Clara was postponed due to an issue that prevented the Spartans’ COVID-19 tests from arriving in time for the tip-off.

The game was originally scheduled for 6 pm, and was pushed back to an 8 pm or 8:15 pm start before the unfortunate postponement. There are no plans for the Spartans to reschedule.

SJSU remains a lowly 1-2, while Santa Clara remains a perfect 6-0.

The Spartans kick off a conference slate against the Utah State Aggies on Monday, December 21 at 6 pm.

Cal Bears men basketball podcast with Michael Duca: Boston trip scratched out of precaution; Home games planned for the 19th and 22

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Cal had lots to celebrate on Sun Dec 13th at Haas Pavilion with a three point buzzer beater from Makale Foreman to get a two point 72-70 win over the USF Dons at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley (calbears.com photo)

Cal Bears mens basketball podcast:

#1 The Cal MBB (3-4) trip to Boston College (1-5) has been canceled as a Cal statement said “out of an abundance of caution” neither school has registered any positive test for Covid 19. The game was scheduled for Dec 22 but now Cal will play a home game against Seattle University.

#2 Michael, Cal’s last game still a subject of discussion that incredible upset win over the USF Dons (5-3) I know you had a chance to see it when Makale Foreman took a three point shoot in the closing minute that won it for Cal.

#3 Taking a look at the game against USF did Cal head coach Mark Fox do somethings to tweak the offense and this is a team that didn’t panic but played up to the opponent and pretty much stayed with one of the best college teams.

#4 Cal has got some help from Grant Anticevich (18) and Matt Bradley (17) the Bears will certainly rely on them this season to provide offense and scoring.

#5 Cal has added two home games Dec 19 vs. CSUN and Dec 22 against Seattle University it has to be a relief for all involved that Cal doesn’t have to make that cross country to trip to Boston.

Join Michael for Cal basketball podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: For Cowboys and 49ers it’s just about playing out the clock

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Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) puts the hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) in the first half of Sun Dec 13th’s game at Glendale in State Farm Stadium (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, the loss to Team Washington last Sunday in Arizona one of the tougher loses for San Francisco this season. For 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens 260 yards, one touchdown, one interception.

#2 Mullens just couldn’t muster any offense in the second and third quarters where the 49ers were shut out.

#3 Washington used three quarterbacks to defeat the 49ers, starting with Alex Smith 57 yards and an interception, Dwayne Haskins 51 yards and no touchdowns, and Isaiah Wright who just threw an incomplete pass.

#4 Joe inspite of Mullens struggles 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is sticking with him for Sunday’s game as the starting quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys. Mullens has turned the ball over 12 times so far this season.

#5 The 49ers and Cowboys kickoff for a Sunday morning start rather than the originally scheduled Sunday Night prime time game. The change was made after the Cowboys and the 49ers suffered recent loses, were eliminated from  the playoffs, and neither starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo 49ers and Dak Prescott Cowboys will be returning.

Join J Hawkes for 49ers coverage each Friday morning at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary: Omar Vizquel Managing in Mexico faces Charges

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Omar Vizquel is facing some serious accusations from wife Blanca regarding domestic violence. MLB is investigating the allegations. (USA Today photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Just a few days ago, ex-major league shortstop and candidate for the Hall of Fame Omar Vizquel was named manager for the Toros de Tijuana (LMB) Mexican Baseball League. A man who has dedicated most of his adult life to the game of baseball is now facing one of his biggest challenges, outside the baseball world.

Blanca Vizquel, 36 said her husband physically abused her in 2011. This was before they were married in 2014, but also describes other occasions of abuse and after a heated argument this past August she decided to file for divorce.

Omar Vizquel said: “I have never hit or been violent towards my wife, Blanca. Any accusation to the contrary is false” and added, “I never expected this divorce proceeding to play out in public, but I will continue to defend myself and my name against these false accusations. Our divorce should be settled in a court of law, not in the court of public opinion.” Information published by The Athletic.

Vizquel, a shortstop played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, won 11 Gold Gloves (only Ozzie Smith at shortstop won more, 13) and was one of the best fielding players in history at any position. During the most recent voting for the Hall of Fame, Omar Vizquel received 52.6 percent of the vote (short of the 75% needed for election).

Nevertheless a serious potential member of the exclusive class at Cooperstown. As a broadcaster, the best double-play combination I ever saw was the Cleveland Indians, Roberto Alomar at second-base and Omar Vizquel at shortstop.

Although it is not the most famous in history, it is hard to find any two guys playing like magicians at those positions. A TV producer could easily do a 30 minute program just showing their wizardry making double-plays. Roberto Alomar was elected to the Hall of Fame and I can only hope same for Omar Vizquel in the future.

But these kinds of stories are not exactly what the people at Cooperstown want to see. Omar Vizquel was always a great interview, playing or as a coach in the major leagues. As recent as 2018, he managed the Winston-Salem Dash of the Carolina League, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. He guided the club to an 84-54 record.

One of the best interviews I did with Vizquel was when he was playing with the Giants. As I remember I told him he could chose a career between broadcasting, since he is extremely well versed in baseball and very articulate and the other was a Manager.

He didn’t hesitate to tell me, “Yo quisiera ser manager algún día” trans- “I would like to manage someday”. On another occasion he was at the Giants Fanfest at the Park; when he came over to The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame table/exhibit and took his time to talk to many of his adoring fans.

He has always been a very popular player. No matter whom he played for. This sad news of the domestic dispute is the typical “He said, she said” or (if you will) “She said, he said” story. A player of the caliber of Omar Vizquel, worthy of election to the Hall of Fame (in my humble opinion) cannot afford these days to be involved in these types of disputes.

Nobody really knows what goes on behind closed doors. I wish him as well as Blanca, the best possible outcome. We are all human. As the man whose birthday we are celebrating on Dec. 25th said: “whoever is free of sin, let him cast the first stone”.

Feliz Navidad – Merry Christmas

Join Amaury Pi Gonzalez for News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

 

Kings drop preseason game to Warriors 113-109

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By Ana Kieu

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings played their second straight preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at the Golden 1 Center. In case you missed it, Sacramento edged Golden State 114-113 on Tuesday night.

The Kings’ starting lineup featured De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes, Marvin Bagley III, and Richaun Holmes.

Andrew Wiggins made it rain early with three-pointers, but there was effort on both ends of the court. The game was tied at 29-29 at the end of the first quarter,

Just like the Kings, the Warriors were on the move in the second quarter. Yet, Golden State had a slight advantage. Four Warriors players contributed to a solid rebound that was thrown out to Kelly Oubre, who knew exactly what to do–and that was to tip in a shot for a noteworthy highlight. The Kings trailed by three, 65-62, at the end of the first half.

The Kings were unable to contain Steph Curry in the third quarter. Curry jump started the scoring with a two-pointer. The Kings tried to outscore the Warriors, but ended up trailing 91-82 after three quarters of play.

The Kings’ offense was a little rusty in the fourth quarter. The Kings should’ve made more shots to slow down the new-look Warriors. The Kings lost to the Warriors by a final score of 113-109.

The Kings fall to 2-2, while the Warriors improve to 2-1. Harrison Barnes led the Kings with 30 points. De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield combined to go 6-of-30 from the field and 3-of-16 from the three-point range.

Notes: Former Kings coach Jerry Reynolds lost a sister to COVID-19. Reynolds clings to hope as his son Jay battles Stage 4 cancer.

Kings guard Buddy Hield turned 28 on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated listed the Kings’ Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, and De’Aaron Fox in its rankings for Top Players of 2021.

Les Schwab and Slamson the Lion teamed up to deliver toys to Volunteers of America as part of the Les Schwab Toy Drive, You can donate a toy to any Les Schwab location by December 24th and enter to win Kings prizes. Check out lesschwab.com/toydrive for more information.

Up Next: The Kings take on the Denver Nuggets in the Pepsi Center on Wednesday, December 23 at 6 pm PT.