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San Francisco Giants podcast with Morris Phillips: A’s in the City to close out spring schedule; Cueto has good outing against Oakland; plus more

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On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Morris Phillips:

#1 Giants and A’s kicked off the 2018 Bay Bridge series at the Coliseum on Sunday, which could only mean the beginning of the regular season is just round the corner.

#2 It was an satisfying outing for Giants starter Johnny Cueto, who pitched the first Bay Bridge series game, going 5.1 innings, five hits, one run, one walk, six strikeouts in a 5-1 win over the A’s Sunday.

#3 Giants pitcher Ty Blach gets the start for opening day on Thursday in Los Angeles. In 2017, Blach had a 4.78 ERA and was 8-12.

#4 The Giants offense do present some pop in the line up for 2018 with hitters such as Buster Posey, Evan Longoria, and Andrew McCutchen.

#5 On an A’s note: The A’s played it safe and purchased land from the city of Oakland in order to secure the Oakland Coliseum area so no future developers might buy the land in the event the Howard Terminal idea falls through.

Morris Phillips is the San Francisco Giants beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Len Shapiro: Sharks take seven-game win streak into Chicago tonight; Dillon and his Gordie Howe hat trick; plus more

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On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 The Sharks are on a seven-game win streak. They’re getting their last victory 5-1 and sweeping Calgary Flames in the season series 4-0.

#2 The Sharks got goals from Brendon Dillon, Janik Hansen, Evander Kane, and Justin Braun. A Gordy Howe hat trick for Dillon.

#3 Fr Sharks goaltender Marty Jones picks up his 37th save against NJ for the win.

#4 The Sharks are 10-2 since Kane’s arrival, and with seven games left, the Sharks are seven points behind Vegas.

#5 A look how the Sharks are doing on the on power kills, penalty plays and upcoming game for tonight in Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Vegas.

Len Shapiro does the Sharks podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

Kings fall to Celtics 104-93 in first game after Black Lives Matter protests

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By: Ana Kieu

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Boston Celtics came into Sacramento on Sunday. The last time the Sacramento Kings played here at Golden 1 Center, it was locked down due to protests.

On Sunday, however, the doors opened without any incidents as fans funneled in to see the Kings take on the Celtics.

These two teams could not be having different seasons. The Kings came into Sunday’s matchup at 24-49. Meanwhile, the Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 49-23. Sunday’s matchup was set for tip-off at 3:00 pm PST.

The Celtics won the tipoff and they were underway at 3:10 pm. The first four minutes were not very crisp basketball. Both the Kings and the Celtics tried to keep a handle on the ball. Willie Cauley-Stein was fouled with 6:29 to play in the first quarter and gave the Kings a 10-9 lead.

With 3:23 to go in the quarter, De’Aaron Fox slammed a dunk home with absolute authority. That followed by a three ball from Skal Labissiere put the Kings up 21-17. Both teams ended the first quarter with the Kings leading 27-24.

In the second quarter, the Celtics and Kings duked it out on the court. Not to mention that Duke and Kansas were also going at it during March Madness. Nearly at the halfway point in the second, the Kings had a 38-33 lead. Cauley-Stein and Bogdan Bogdanovic teamed up for a flashy alley-oop to give the Kings a 50-43 lead with 2:58 to go in the first half. The Kings added 10 more points before the end of the half to make it a 60-52 lead going into halftime.

The third quarter was when the Celtics retook the lead. Before they had even reached the halfway point in the third, the Celtics stormed back to snatch the lead. They continued to put up points, and at the 2:46 mark, the Celtics had a 74-68 lead. Buddy Hield was fouled with 1:01 to play in the third, and pulled the Kings within two, 78-76. At the conclusion of the third, the Celtics led 80-78.

In the fourth quarter, both teams would struggle to score with only 6:45 to play the game as the Celtics were on top 88-84 Celtics. Mason got a layup to fall to pull the Kings within two, 88-86. Though, the Celtics started to pull away, making the game a 97-86 match with 3:47 to play. The Celtics extended that lead to make it 104-91 with one minute to play.

At that point, the Kings conceded the game and the final was 104-93 Celtics over the Kings.

What’s Next?
The Kings stay home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday at 7:00 pm PST.

The Celtics continue their road trip and head to Phoenix to face the Suns on Monday at 7:00 pm PST.

 

Barracuda escape with 3-2 win over Roadrunners

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Barracuda aimed to rebound from their previous loss prior to their tilt with the Tuscon Roadrunners at SAP Center Sunday.

Things appeared to be bright for the Cuda, who killed their first penalty (Jacob Middleton for high-sticking at the 13:18 mark of the first period) and then Alex Schoenborn scored his first goal on the season with 9:21 left in the first. Caleb Herbert picked up the lone assist on Schoenborn’s goal.

The Cuda took a 2-0 lead with 4:28 left in the first. Julius Bergman scored on the power play for his ninth goal on the season. Bergman fired a shot to beat Roadrunners goalie Adin Hill. Assists went to Radim Simek and Manuel Wiederer.

The Cuda led the Roadrunners 2-0 after 20 minutes of play. However, shots were 8-6 in favor of Tuscon.

The Roadrunners finally got on the board to cut the Cuda’s lead in half 2-1 at the 16:50 mark of the second period. Lawson Crouse scored his 10th goal on the season. Assists went to Mike Sislo and Dakota Mermis.

The Cuda immediately made it a 3-1 game just 2:12 later. Wiederer scored his seventh goal on the season. Emerson Clark picked up the lone assist on Wiederer’s goal.

The Cuda held onto their 3-1 lead through 40 minutes of play. Shots were tied at 16 apiece.

Well, the Roadrunners have come back from two-goal deficits in the past, so there was a chance that they might do it again. Not this time though.

Roadrunners’ Ryan MacInnis brought his team within one, 3-2, with his fifth goal of the season just 20 seconds into the third period. Assists went to Tye McGinn and Dysin Mayo.

Cuda goalie Stephon Williams made quality saves throughout the game. Williams finished with 27 saves in San Jose’s win.

The Cuda escaped with a 3-2 win over the Roadrunners.

For the Roadrunners, Hill allowed three goals on nine shots before being pulled in favor of Hunter Miska, who stopped all 20 shots he faced.

Three stars of the game
1. Manuel Wiederer
2. Lawson Crouse
3. Alex Schoenborn

Notes
Cuda starters: Stephon Williams, Radim Simek, Manuel Wiederer, Julius Bergman, Jon Martin and Emerson Clark.

Roadrunners starters: Adin Hill, Andrew Campbell, Tye McGinn, Dysin Mayo, Lawson Crouse and Ryan MacInnis.

Up Next
The Cuda kick off their brief, two-game road trip with a game against the Griffins this Friday at 4:00 pm PST.

Cueto’s sharp in final start; Giants rout A’s 5-1

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By Jeremy Kahn

OAKLAND — It may be just an exhibition game, but whenever the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A’s get together, it is always a good time.

Buster Posey hit a two-run double in the top of the third inning that scored Gregor Blanco and Nick Hundley, as the Giants took the first game of the Bay Bridge Series with a 5-1 victory over the A’s before a crowd of 21,229 at the Coliseum.

The Giants added another run in the inning, as Joe Panik scored on a sacrifice fly by Pablo Sandoval.

Jed Lowrie got the A’s on the board in the bottom of the inning, as he singled to centerfield to score Dustin Fowler.

Stephen Duggar robbed Matt Joyce of a potential home run, as the center fielder went over the wall to bring the ball back into play.

Johnny Cueto looked great in his final preseason start, as he went five and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on five hits, walking one and striking out six.

Sandoval put the game out of reach in the top of the eighth inning, as he launched a Raul Alcantara offering onto the stairs in right field for his fourth home run of the spring.

NOTES: With the victory, the Giants improved to 14-16-2 this spring season.

When the Giants open the season on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, this will be the 31st meeting between the two rivals on Opening Day since 1900 and the records between to the two teams is 15-15.

Madison Bumgarner suffered a displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his left hand after getting hit by a Whit Merrifield line drive on Friday.

Jeff Samardzija was diagnosed with a strained pectoral muscle and will rest for 10 days before beginning to throw again.

UP NEXT: The Bay Bridge Series between the Giants and A’s will shift to AT&T Park Monday night at 7:15 pm PST.

NCAA Final Four podcast with Daniel Dullum: Loyola Chicago with Cinderella dreams; Wolverines take a slot at the Final Four

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NCAA Final Four podcast with Daniel Dullum

1 Loyola of Chicago returns to the Final Four; Sister Jean becoming a rock star

2 Michigan holds off Florida State to reach Final Four; two slots remaining

3 Ferris State outlasted Northern State for Division II men’s hoop championship

Daniel is filling in for Michelle Richardson for this edition of the Final Four podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Podcast with Daniel Dullum: Carcillo and players in class action against NHL in concussion lawsuit; Blood in the water Sharks on seven game win streak; Blue Jackets get the Blues streak snapped at ten

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NHL podcast with Daniel Dullum

1 Ex-enforcer Danny Carcillo joins players in landmark concussion lawsuit against NHL

2 Streaking Sharks win seventh straight, knock off Calgary on Saturday

3 St. Louis snaps Blue Jackets’ 10-game winning streak

Daniel Dullum does the NHL podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

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River Cats hang on to defeat Giants 6-5

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By Jeremy Kahn

With the regular season starting in just five days, the San Francisco Giants have returned to Northern California after breaking camp in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Before their exhibition ending three-game series against the Oakland A’s beginning on Sunday at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the Giants headed 90 miles north to Sacramento, the state capital of California, to face the Sacramento Rivercats.

Shaun Anderson started the game for the Giants, as he went 3.2 innings, allowing three runs (two earned), not walking a batter and striking out four. However, he did not fare in the decision.

Jerry Sands hit a two-run home run off of Cory Gearrin in the bottom of the sixth inning, as the Rivercats hung on to defeat the Giants 6-5 at Raley Field.

D.J. Snelten struck out the side in the top of the sixth inning to pick-up the victory for the Rivercats, who open the season on April 5 against the Tacoma Rainiers.

In his only inning of work, Gearrin gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits and walked two, before giving way to Jose Valdez.

Despite giving up two hits in the top of the ninth inning, Reyes Moronta struck out the side to pick-up the save for the Rivercats.

The Giants played their regulars Joe Panik, Brandon Belt, Andrew McCutchen, Evan Longoria, Brandon Crawford, Hunter Pence, Pablo Sandoval, Austin Jackson and Nick Hundley went a combined 7-for-23 against Rivercats pitching.

Kelby Tomilnson went 1-for-2, as did Jordan Arenado, the younger brother of Colorado Rockies star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

NOTES: Madison Bumgarner underwent surgery on his left pinkie, where pins were inserted into the hand. Bumgarner will miss six to eight weeks.

UP NEXT: The Giants and A’s begin their annual Bay Bridge Series on Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum, before heading across the Bay to finish the last two games at AT&T Park.

Landon Donovan returns to San Jose, Earthquakes fall to Club Léon 1-0

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By Alexandra Evans

SAN JOSE — For their third match of the 2018 season, the San Jose Earthquakes took on the visiting Club Léon, to whom they fell 1-0.

Quakes captain Chris Wondolowski came close to a breakaway goal just over a minute into the first half before he was called offsides. After receiving a smooth pass from Quincy Amarikwa, Magnus Eriksson attempted a shot with much force at the net at the seventh minute, which went over the bar. Léon’s Landon Donovan, a former Earthquake, broke the scoring silence at the 19-minute mark when he struck the ball past Quakes starting goaltender Andrew Tarbell.

The board remained scoreless for the remainder of the match with both teams having subbed out several starters from the 46th minute to the 74th minute and received numerous good scoring chances accompanied by good defense. Léon took home the 1-0 victory.

Donovan, who scored the game’s only goal (the game-winner), is known to be the greatest American men’s soccer player. He was on a loan with San Jose from 2001 to 2004 and helped lead the Quakes to MLS Cup wins in 2001 and 2003.

The Quakes will return to Avaya Stadium on Saturday, March 31 to face New York City FC. Kick-off is at 4:45 p.m. PDT. 

Barracuda unable to string two wins together as they lose to Reign 7-3

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Barracuda were looking to win two games in a row, entering Saturday’s rivalry matchup against the Ontario Reign at SAP Center.

The Reign pretty much gave the Cuda a hard time in the first period.

The Reign went on an early power play for hooking against the Cuda’s Julius Bergman. Just three minutes in, Michael Mersch found the back of the net to give his team a 1-0 lead.

The Reign made it a 2-0 game after Kyle Bauman notched his first professional goal in his third AHL game so far this season. Bauman made a diving backhand flip on the puck, which made its way over the shoulder of Cuda goalie Antoine Bibeau.

The Cuda cut the lead in half on Brandon Mashinter’s goal, his 16th on the season,

But the Reign quickly found a way to extend its lead to 3-1 with 4:34 left in the first. Matt Moulson found himself in the middle of the crease with the puck on his stick and put it in the net.

The Cuda trailed the Reign 3-1 at the end of the first. Shots were 16-9 in favor of San Jose.

Cuda’s Emerson Clark scored on the breakaway for his eighth goal on the season to pull his team within one just 3:08 into the second period.

From there, things started getting chippy between the two rival teams. Mersch and Kurtis MacDermid were not happy with each other, which led them to drop the gloves for an action-packed fight. In addition, Colby McAuley threw the puck into the empty net. The officials were perplexed at first, but then figured out to assess the appropriate penalties.

The Reign went on a 5-on-3 power play for two minutes. Ontario managed to redeem themselves as Philippe Maillet tallied a power-play goal, his 17th on the season, at the 11:37 mark. As a result, the Barracuda pulled Bibeau in lieu of Stephon Williams.

Justin Auger made it 5-2 Reign with 6:29 left in the second. Auger completed a stunning pass from Sam Herr in the far corner for his 10th goal on the season.

The Reign expanded its lead to 6-2 with 4:58 left in the second. Maillet dangled around the net and fed Sean Walker, who fired in a clean slap shot and subsequently picked up his sixth goal on the season.

Reign’s Bokondji Imama went to the box late in the second. Reign goalie Cal Petersen made a tremendous save on the penalty kill, but then the Cuda’s Rudolfs Balcers proceeded to score a power-play goal, his 18th goal on the season, to help his team cut the lead in half with 3:04 left in the second.

The Barracuda started to pave its way back into the game, but continued to trail the Reign 6-3 at the end of the second. Shots were 29-20 in favor of San Jose.

Austin Wagner beat Williams through the five-hole for his ninth goal on the season, giving the Reign a 7-3 lead with 1:13 left in the third period.

The Reign pretty much had this game from start to finish and the Cuda lost by a score of 7-3. Petersen finished with 33 saves for Ontario. Meanwhile, Bibeau made 10 saves and allowed five goals before being pulled in favor of Williams, who made eight saves and allowed two goals in relief of Bibeau.

Notes
Cuda starting lineup: Rudolfs Balcers, Rourke Chartier, Adam Helewka, Jacob Middleton and Tim Heed.

Reign starting lineup: Jordan Subban, T.J. Hensick, Kurtis MacDermid, Jonny Brodzinski and Austin Wagner.

Up Next
The Cuda host the Roadrunners Sunday at 3:00 pm PST.