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Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: First all black officiating crew to work an NFL game; PC video sports simulator says Jets will win at least one game; plus more

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Jerome Boger will be one of five black officials that will work the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game for the first all black officiating referees in NFL history on Monday Night Football (themorningcall.com file photo)

On the Headlines podcast with London:

#1 The NFL will be introducing the first ever all black officiating crew in NFL history lead by head referee Jerome Boger and by umpire Barry Anderson, down line judge Julian Mapp, sideline judge Dale Shaw, and field judge Anthony Jefferies. The referees will be working the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) and Los Angeles Rams (6-3) game on Monday Night Football.

#2 London, the New York Jets are 0-9 but a sports game simulator Wolverine Sports a PC sports video game developer says have seven more games to go and they lay odds that the Jets will not go the whole season without a win and finish 0-16 but will win one of their upcoming seven games.

#3 London, The New England Patriots (4-5) have the faith they to a huge defeat over the Baltimore Ravens (6-3) last Sunday 23-17 and have won two straight games after losing four straight. The two wins brings the Patriots sights into making post season.

#4 The Chicago Bears (5-5) quarterback Nick Foles avoided a serious injury after he was carted off the field last Sunday. He avoided hip or leg fractures after being x-rayed as the Bears are already missing one quarterback already. Foles was dropping back to pass and a Minnesota Vikings (4-5) defender took a one handed throw down from Foles chest and Foles went down head over heels on his back and left on the cart.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders (6-3) got another win over the Denver Broncos (3-6) last Sunday for their third straight win and two straight road wins. The Raiders now return back to Vegas to face one of the toughest teams in the NFL the Kansas City Chiefs (8-1) this Sunday.

Join London Wednesdays for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers report: 49ers head into much-needed bye week

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By Ana Kieu

SANTA CLARA–After losing to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers head into a much-needed bye week. The 49ers fell to the Saints 27-13 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 10.

The 49ers are currently 4-6. Normally, bye weeks are long and boring, but this bye couldn’t have come at a better time.

“They need some rest; they need to get away,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told ESPN. “We’ll have a couple days just to keep guys loose and moving around a little bit so we don’t get too far away from football, but this is as much of a needed rest as a team I’ve been on.”

Injuries have plagued the 49ers, and this season, it’s no different. Shanahan is hopeful that Richard Sherman, Tevin Coleman, Raheem Mostert, and Deebo Samuel will return just in time for the 49ers’ game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29th at 1:05 pm PT.

On Tuesday, the 49ers placed two more players on injured reserve. Jonathan Cyprien injured his hamstring and is expected to miss a few weeks. The 49ers activated Cyprien from the practice squad after Jaquiski Tartt suffered a season-ending toe injury. Also, JaMychal Hasty suffered a broken collarbone and will be out for the season. With both players on injured reserve, the 49ers have a total of 16 players on the list.

A playoff run is a long shot for the 49ers, as they would likely need to win out or win five of their remaining six games, which feature four teams with six or more wins. Those six games may not go as planned, but the 49ers will make the most out of their time and figure things out as they try to become contenders again.

“Trying to do the best you can each week, every practice, I think that goes hand in hand with evaluating guys, what they are now, what they’re going to be next week, how they’re going to help us finish out this year and what they’re going to be in the future,” Shanahan told ESPN. “My biggest thing, and what I’m getting guys to focus on, is just getting better. That’s a cliché you say a lot, you get better or worse, but when guys are down, you better make sure you don’t make it worse. … Hopefully, we’ll get a few guys back as this goes through the end. And to me, when guys just worry about that stuff, it helps us know what they are, how they’re responding to adversity, how they’re going to be going forward. I want guys who are always continuing to improve, whether you’re a rookie or you’re a 10-year vet. If you’re not improving, you’re on your way out.”

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Raiders up to three wins in a row host mighty KC Chiefs Sunday

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Jeff Heath (28) who caught an intercepted pass is congratulated by Jonathan Abram (24) during Sun Nov 15th’s game against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (photo from mercurynews.com)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 The Raiders who have won three straight games, quarterback Derek Carr says putting up 37 points is the success of the offense.

#2 The Raiders in their last three wins have defeated the Browns, Chargers and Broncos. Versus the Browns great defensive game against the Chargers and Broncos the offense was on all game long.

#3 Carr on Sunday threw for 154 yards no touchdowns passes it was impressive to throw a high scoring game and not get a touchdown pass.

#4 The ground game worked for Vegas as running backs Josh Jacobs and Devontae Booker both carried for two touchdowns each.

#5 The Raiders next task will be a handful as they face the mighty Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Nov 22nd. The best advantage the Raiders have is having home field.

Join Barbara for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast: Padres Clevinger out for 2021; Hall of Fame balloting as Bonds and steroid era players try again; plus more

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San Diego Padre pitcher Mike Clevinger leaving game 1 of the NLDS on Oct 6, 2020 at Arlington will have Tommy John surgery for his elbow and will miss the 2021 season (AP News file photo)

On That’s Amaury:

#1 Amaury how shocking is it that San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger is now out for the 2021 season after having Tommy John surgery on his elbow. He was a big value pitcher coming over from Cleveland during the season.

#2 Amaury bolloting for the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame saw Mark Buehrle, Torii Hunter, Nick Swisher and Barry Zito enter as candidates while high vote getters from the steroid era Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are also in the running.

#3 Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy LaSorda has been admitted into ICU at an Orange County Hospital. LaSorda 93 had a heart attack when he was Dodgers manager in 1996 and had attended game 6 of the 2020 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Dodgers. LaSorda’s reason for being in the hospital was not disclosed.

#4 Turning to hockey Amaury, The San Jose City Council had a meeting on Monday at San Jose City Hall regarding the planning of development around SAP Center which include 65 new buildings on 84 acres surrounding SAP Center and BART also plans to develop right across the street. The Sharks had been opposed to BART coming to SAP Center and tried to go stop it in court in 2017. Their fear was too much traffic, too much congestion. The City plans another meeting on Dec 3rd regarding street closures and the Sharks said if there is sufficient gridlock and their parking revenue is cut they will consider moving out of downtown San Jose.

#5 Amaury is there any future consideration for Sharks on Spanish radio as you might recall last season Jesus Zarate called the play by play on the Sharks original flagship station 910 ESPN Deportes. Fans received a “Los Tiburones” t shirt for Hispanic Heritage night at SAP Center and it was former San Jose Mercury News columnist Mark Purdy who coined the “Los Tiburones” name. Will the Sharks return on Spanish radio again for the new season?

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Museum Hall of Fame vice president and does News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary: With New Vaccines Sports see Game Changer

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The front of the offices of Moderna who have an effective 94.5 % vaccine for Coronavirus that is scheduled for distribution as soon as April 2021 (teletrader.com file photo)

With New Vaccines Sports see Game Changer

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

We heard all the projections that a vaccine for Covid-19 would take years, because most vaccines usually do. However within one week Pfizer and Moderna two very big and innovative pharmaceutical companies announced their new vaccines, both reporting their trials showed over 90 percent effective.

Next step is for the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) to approve and then the distribution to millions of Americans. An once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between the Federal Government and some of the world largest pharmaceutical companies worked together to bring results during a crisis of this magnitude.

The same Chemicals that in time of war are used to construct military missiles, to build weapons, drones, body armor now are fighting for the civilian population. The old Korean War-era law known as the Defense Production Act of 1950 was used again by the administration in power and named Operation Warp Speed.

To develop and built all that is needed to combat this Covid virus. Dr. Anthony Fauci calls is good news and now we have to work on getting it to the people. He called these vaccines impressive and that they could be out to the public by the end of next month.

It has taken these companies six to seven months to develop a vaccine, a much needed instrument against this virus and the sports world is breathing today some relief from months of uncertainty.

For most of the year we have seen empty stadiums, protocols for players and staff, fans (when allowed like in the NLCS and World Series) and we have been living under a totally different lifestyle. MLB, NBA, NFL have lost billions of dollars in revenue, it has forced these leagues to reduce their regular-season amount of games played, where they play it and in some instances how they play it.

This virus has changed everything in the sports world, however, with these new vaccines; things should improve and eventually improve to the goal of everybody, to return to a normal world, and the world we knew before. When the only time you had your temperature checked was at your doctor’s office, that type of world.

I am sure everybody that is involved with sports, players and staff across the country and millions of fans sees this as very positive news.

The most appropriate and most used phrase in sports, applies here: This is a “game changer”.

Stay well and stay tuned.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the vice president of the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum and does News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Cal Bears podcast with Morris Phillips: Bears finally play their first game and get trounced by UCLA

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UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) takes a leap of faith over Cal Bears cornerback Josh Drayden (20) as the Bears Evan Tattersall (54) watches the play in the first half at UCLA on Sun Nov 15, 2020 (AP News photo)

Cal Bears podcast with Morris Phillips:

#1 Morris, the UCLA Bruins (1-1) on Sunday didn’t waste anytime jumping on the Cal Bears (0-1) at the Rose Bowl taking a 27-10 lead to get things started in the first half.

#2 Lots of defense from both teams in the second half where UCLA was the only team who scored in the fourth quarter a touchdown as the Bears get trounced in the opener 34-10.

#3 Morris, would you say a lot of this game loss for Cal had to be attributed to all the schedule changes the Bears had to go through they started out the week not even knowing how to prepare for a game at ASU that might not be played, then it was canceled once they got to ASU and were told on Friday night to get to Los Angeles for a Sunday morning game against UCLA.

#4 As tough as the loss was for Cal how important is it for the Bears to at least to have got this first game in the books considering all the changes and preparation they put into practicing this week.

#5 The Bears play their second straight road game this time next Sat Nov 21st at Oregon State (0-2). The Beavers took a close loss against the Washington Huskies (1-0) 27-21 at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Saturday. The Beavers and Huskies played to a narrow margin in the first half with the Huskies taking the half time lead 24-21. The second half was all defense with UW getting the only score in the half with a field goal and a 27-21 final. Morris set up the Cal Bears at OSU for this Saturday.

Morris does the Cal Bears podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Headline Sports podcast with Daniel Dullum: Cal travel plans change twice on road trip; Rarity The Masters in November; plus more

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Photo of Cal Bears at UCLA last season, the Bears are at UCLA on Sun Nov 14, 2020 as their game against Arizona State was canceled on Fri Nov 13th due to the Sun Devils Covid-19 outbreak (ucla.com file photo)

Daniel Dullum Headline Sports podcast: 

1 More pandemic issues in college football: Cal – ASU cancelled, the Bears change travel plans, go to UCLA instead; SEC hit hard

2 The Masters – in November

3 Sharks could leave San Jose if Google expansion goes through

4 Marlins make history by naming Kim Ng as GM

5 NCAA proposes rules to allow athletes to profit off name, image and likeness

6 RIP – Golden Boy

Join Daniel each Sunday for Headline Sports podcasts at http://www.sportsadioservice.com

NCAA Football podcast with Michelle Richardson: Notre Dame’s Book throws for 3 TDs; Penn State remains winless; Miami edges Virginia Tech

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver  Ben Skowronek (11) scores ahead of the Boston College’s defensive back Brandon Sebastian (10) in the first half at Boston College on Sat Nov 14, 2020 at Boston College (AP News Photo)

On NCAA Football podcast with Michelle Richardson:

#1 Notre Dame (8-0) dominated in the first half of their game against Boston College (5-4) 31-16 and later won it 45-31.  Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns the Irish remain undefeated.

#2 Michelle how shocked are you by another loss racked up by the Penn State Nittany Lions (0-4) this time they drop to the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) 30-23. Penn State used two quarterbacks Will Levis 219 yards no touchdowns and Sean Clifford 37 yards and no touchdowns.

#3 Michelle, Miami (7-1) edged Virginia Tech (4-4) 25-24 the game was so close that after half time Virginia Tech had a 14-13. Miami scored D’Eriq King threw to Mark Pope for six yards for the go ahead touchdown and the win.

Michelle’s Finals Thoughts

Join Michelle each Sunday for the NCAA podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Bruins defeat Cal in rare Sunday morning football battle 34-10

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Cal Bears quarterback Chase Garbers gets into the end zone by just a corner’s worth in the first half against the UCLA Bruins on Sunday morning Nov 15th at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Sports Radio Service
Sunday, November 15, 2020

California spent its week preparing for a Pac-12 football game against Arizona State. The coronavirus pandemic provided the Golden Bears with a detour to Pasadena instead.

For their Pac-12 opener, the Golden Bears found themselves playing UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Sunday morning instead of facing ASU at Sun Devil Stadium on Saturday. UCLA romped past Cal 34-10.

The abrupt scheduling change was made due to COVID-19 issues at Arizona State, where a number of players and coaches, including head coach Herm Edwards, tested positive. The Sun Devils were unable to meet the conference minimum of 53 players in uniform.

The win evened the Bruins’ record at 1-1. Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw touchdown passes to Charles Njoku, Kyle Phillips and Chase Cota while completing 14 of 26 passes for 196 yards and one interception. Thompson-Robinson also ran for 52 yards and a touchdown.

Demetric Felton led UCLA with 107 rushing yards on 25 carries, and Brittain Brown added 71 yards and a touchdown. Greg Dulcich led the Bruins with three receptions for 80 yards.

The UCLA defense held the Bears to 54 rushing yards and 122 yards passing. Chase Garbers completed 18 of 33 passes with an interception and was sacked five times. Christopher Brown Jr. was Cal’s top rusher with 25 yards on eight carries.

Cal (0-1) opened the scoring at 11:28 of the first quarter with a Dario Longhetto 31-yard field goal. From there, it was all Bruins.

Thompson-Robinson’s 2-yard touchdown with just over a minute to play in the opening period put UCLA ahead to stay at 7-3. A 27-yard TD pass from Thompson-Robinson to Njoku extended the Bruins’ lead to 14-3.

Cal closed the gap to 14-10 on Garbers’ 8-yard touchdown run with 7:24 to play in the second quarter, but the Bruins responded with touchdown passes from Thompson-Robinson to Cota (6 yards) and Phillips (5 yards), giving UCLA a 27-10 halftime lead.

Brown’s 31-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave Cal a 24-point lead.

Cal travels to Oregon State (0-2) next Saturday.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders and Broncos both coming off two straight wins meet Sunday in Vegas

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The Las Vegas Raiders running back Devonte Booker (23) carries for a first half touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Raiders last game Sun Nov 8th at Inglewood (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich the Raiders since taking that very tough loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Sun Oct 25th by a final of 45-20 have really got back on track with two straight wins against the Browns and Chargers.

#2 Rich, those two wins improved the Raiders record to 5-3 and they got those two wins on the road whereas in previous years the Raiders really struggled as a road team.

#3 Talk about the coaching strategy that head coach Jon Gruden has really put into improving the team there no doubt that he’s studied film with both sides of the football and has been effect in all facets of his last two wins.

#4 The last game the Raiders were in Los Angeles against the Chargers and it was a razor close game with quarterback Derek Carr throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns and all the scoring the Raiders could get in that one was crucial because it came right down to the wire in that contest.

#5 The Raiders face the Denver Broncos, the Broncos have won two of their last five games and have a couple narrow games in their last two beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-27 and taking a close win against the LA Chargers the week before 34-27. Talk about how you see this game Sunday at Allegiant Stadium between the Broncos and Raiders.

Join Rich Perez on nationwidesports.com and each Saturday night for the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com