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San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh: Be very careful, Vegas is coming to SAP Center with the conference’s best record

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On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

The New Jersey Devils who paid the San Jose Sharks a visit on Tuesday night were caught off guard, getting crushed 6-2. You can’t take the Sharks for granted against the Sharks you have to play steady and play a good defensive game that what the Sharks really need. If they get into one of these 11-goal games, it’s going to be a fun game to watch, but that’s a little too risky. Defense is the Sharks’ key to success. Last night’s game was a good model, but we don’t know if the Devils were all they can be.

As a model, the Sharks have to play a good defensive game and shooting every time they stand in range of the net is a good idea. The Vegas Golden Knights, who lead the Western Conference, are eight points ahead of the Sharks, who are in second place, and it’s a question of whether or not the Sharks can catch them. It’s certainly worth trying. It’s better than losing points. The only goal in front of the Sharks right now is catch Vegas.

Mary Lisa Walsh does the San Jose Sharks podcast each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Cuda try to make the second time the charm after getting shutout by Tucson on Tuesday night

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On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

The San Jose Barracuda went into Tucson Tuesday and just laid an egg and matter of fact got goose-egged in a 4-0 shutout. The Roadrunners are firing on all cylinders right now as they’re the best team in the Pacific Division. They’ve been the best team from the start of the season up to now in March. The Roadrunners were without their leading scorer, Dylan Strome, who was promoted to the Arizona Coyotes.

You would have not know that Strome was not there because everyone else just stepped up in Tucson and pitched in and had a great game all-around from the first to the fourth line. They proved why they’re a first place team by dominating from start to finish. At one point, the Barracuda only had 13 shots on goal through the first 40 minutes of play. So not only are the Roadrunners getting good chances and getting the Barracuda to take a bunch of penalties, but they were limiting the Barracuda offensive attack, which led to the shutout.

Marko Ukalovic does the SJ Barracuda podcast each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Roadrunners make road kill out of Barracuda in 4-0 shutout victory

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By Marko Ukalovic

The Pacific Division-leading Tuscon Roadrunners (35-18-4-1) flexed their muscles in dealing a big blow to the San Jose Barracuda’s (26-24-4-3) fading playoff hopes with a dominating 4-0 shutout victory on Tuesday evening at the Tuscon Convention Center Arena. It was the Cuda’s third consecutive loss and sixth time they have been shutout this season.

The Roadrunners drew first blood on their second power play opportunity when Connor Garland was able to light the lamp after snapping home a rebound off a shot from Mike Sislo that got past the outstretched arms of Cuda goalie Antoine Bibeau (18-13-3) for his sixth goal of the season at the 7:11 mark of the first period. Dakota Mermis received the secondary assist.

Tuscon made it a 2-0 game just seconds after killing off a penalty by Lane Pedersen. Carter Camper sent in a shot on goal that Bibeau was able to deflect behind the goal. Pedersen collected the puck, circled around the net and slid the puck into an empty net for his 11th goal on the season at the 13:53 mark. Goalie Adin Hill (16-10-3) received an assist on the goal.

Mario Campe would chase Bibeau from the game when he scored a breakaway goal at 4:36 mark of the second period. After a failed clearing attempt out of the Cuda zone, Garland fed a pass over Campe, who skated in with a pretty move going backhand to forehand to bury the puck past Bibeau for his 16th goal on the season. Stephon Williams took over for Bibeau in net.

Michael Bunting made it 4-0 on the power play. After Williams was able to stop consecutive shots by Pederson and Lawson Crouse, Bunting made the third attempt a charm, scoring his 17th goal on the season at the 15:37 mark.

Hill, who wasn’t busy during the first 40 minutes, was strong in the third period and finished with 20 saves for his third shutout of the season. Bibeau suffered the loss, making 14 saves on only 17 shots. Williams, in his first relief appearance for the Cuda, made 17 saves on 18 shots.

GAMES NOTES: San Jose went 0/4 on the power play. Tuscon went 2/5.

Tuscon was without their leading point scorer, Dylan Strome, who was recalled up to the Arizona Coyotes.

Despite suffering from the flu, Julius Bergman–initially listed as a scratch–was in the lineup for the Cuda.

The Cuda are now 5-1-0-1 all time against Tuscon.

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! San Jose’s Emerson Clark and Tuscon’s Garland exchanged fisticuffs in a penalty-filled first period at the 7:26 mark.

Streaks stopped–Captain John McCarthy and Rourke Chartier both had their four-game scoring streaks end and Adam Helewka’s three-game streak stopped.

It was the first loss for San Jose at Tuscon Convention Center Arena this season.

With the loss, the Cuda dropped to last place in the Pacific Division.

UP NEXT: The Barracuda will look to salvage the end of their four-game road trip in the back-end of their two-game series against Tuscon on Wednesday 3/21 at 7:05 pm PST.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: After dropping three of last five and Green day to day Warriors aren’t worried

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On the Golden State Warriors podcast with David:

#1 Golden State’s Big Three are out with injuries: Stephen Curry (tweaked right ankle), Klay Thompson (fractured right thumb), Kevin Durant (fractured rib). They take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and a lot now rides on Draymond Green.

#2 The Warriors have struggled and lost to the Sacramento Kings on their home floor on Friday, but came right back with a win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Which team will show up on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks?

David Zizmor does the Warriors podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NCAA March Madness: Cowboys end Stanford’s hoop season in second round of NIT 71-65

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gostanford.com photo: Stanford Cardinal’s Michael Humphrey (10) holds onto the ball against the Oklahoma Cowboys on Monday night in Stillwater but the Cardinal couldn’t hold on losing the in the second round of the NITs

By Daniel Dullum
Sports Radio Service
Monday, March 19, 2018

Stanford’s men’s basketball season came to an end Monday, when the Cardinal were defeated 71-65 by Oklahoma State in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.

The game was played in Stillwater, Okla., in front of an announced crowd of 9,635. It was the second time in OSU history that the Cowboys have won a second straight NIT game, and a school-record 15th home win this season.

Jeffrey Carroll led the Cowboys (21-14) with 26 points while tying a carrer-best with five 3-pointers. Kendall Smith added 19 points and Mitchell Solomon scored 10 for OSU.

Carroll scored 11 of his points in the first half, when Oklahoma State built a 30-29 halftime lead. Though Stanford outscored the Cowboys 18-12 in the third quarter, OSU had a 29-18 fourth-quarter edge.

Michael Humphrey had a big night for the Cardinal (19-16), scoring 15 points and pulling down 20 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season. Reid Travis had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Dorian Pickens, who averaged 14.7 points going into Monday’s contest, was held to 11 points on 3-of-13 field goal shooting.

Kezie Okpala added nine points and three rebounds, and Daejon Davis finished with eight points, four assists and seven boards for the Cardinal, which had a 55-40 rebounding advantage.

Stanford, however, turned the ball over 19 times, to six for OSU. The Cardinal shot 39 percent (24-of-62) overall, including 3-of-15 on 3-pointers.

Along with NIT losses by Stanford, Washington (85-81 to St. Mary’s) and Southern California, Utah is the last remaining Pac-12 team active in this year’s postseason. The Utes beat Louisiana State Monday 95-71.

Sportstalk remote podcast at Il Fornaio in downtown San Francisco on Monday, March 19, 2018

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Cast: David Zizmor (Host and Warriors analyst), Marko Ukalovic (SJ Barracuda beat writer), Len Shapiro (NHL analyst), Jeremy Kahn (SF Giants beat writer), Amaury Pi-Gonzalez (Oakland A’s Spanish announcer), and Lee Leonard (producer).

Podcasting from the beautiful Tuscan Room at Il Fornaio Ristorante at 1265 Battery Street at Levis Plaza downtown San Francisco. Remember Il Fornaio’s experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. Learn more about Il Fornaio’s catering from Il Fornaio’s hosts Estefania Arteaga (general manager), Jennah Feely (event coordinator), and ristorante managers Michael and Chris at your service daily. Call Il Fornaio at (415) 986-2210 to find out more.

On the Sportstalk Podcast, we took a look at how the San Francisco Giants are progressing in spring training they have six gold gloves coming into the 2018 regular season with Evan Longoria and Brandon Crawford who each have three gold gloves and each won last year and Giants second baseman Joe Panik won his in 2016.

The position of catcher looks to be pretty solid for the Oakland A’s as catcher Jonathan Lucroy has come into camp providing leadership and great defense. Lucroy who handles pitchers well can be just what the A’s are looking for working with, calling, mixing of pitches and knowing the personality of the rotation. Bruce Maxwell said that he’s trying to lose some weight coming into camp at 270 pounds. Maxwell did swing the bats on Saturday going deep for a two-run homer.

Plus more discussions on the Golden State Warriors and San Jose Sharks all on http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s Podcast, News, and Commentary: Can A’s pitching hold up?; With Cotton out, AJ Puk being sent down won’t fill Puk’s roster spot

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On That’s Amaury’s podcast:

#1 A lot of stuff was expected for A’s pitcher AJ Puk. He started spring without giving up a run in 10 innings, but on Wednesday gave up four runs and was reassigned to their minor league camp and will not likely replace A’s pitcher, Jharel Cotton, who is being placed on the DL for the rest of the season for Tommy John surgery.

#2 Puk, at one time, was being considered as the opening day starter but will be relegated to try and work his way back to the big club at the A’s Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds.

#3  Cotton, who tore his UCL Monday, will be preparing for surgery and his absence from the rotation will be felt by the pitching staff.

#4 A’s pitcher Sean Manaea is looking to having a great 2018. That’s all it takes is for someone to get going and maybe the others can follow.

#5 The A’s are looking at former Athletic pitchers Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill to make the club and help with some badly-needed pitching.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez is the Spanish play-by-play voice for Oakland A’s radio and does News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes fall to Sporting KC 3-2 in Saturday matinee; France’s Paul Marie joins Quakes; plus more Quakes news

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu:

1. The Quakes battled it out with Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park last Saturday, but fell short, 3-2. Give us a brief recap on that back-and-forth match.

2. Chris Wondolowski scored his first goal of the season for a classy finish in the Quakes’ match against Sporting KC. Tell us more about Wondo and give us your prediction for the number of goals he’ll score this season.

3. Vako had a great first two games so far this season with two goals and two assists. What else can you say about him?

4. The Quakes signed defender Paul Marie, the club’s first-round selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Tell us more about this new signee in San Jose.

5. The Quakes will return home to host NYCFC on March 31st at 5 pm PST. I know you’ll be covering the match, but just give us your three keys to the game.

Ana Kieu does the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week at SportsRadioService.com.

San Jose Sharks podcast with Len Shapiro: Sharks get sweet road sweep; Timo Time scores twice against Canucks; Sharks got lots of offense going against Canucks

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On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 at the Rogers Arena on Saturday night, completing a sweep of their Western Canadian road trip.

#2 Two goals came from Timo Meier, including the game-winner. Tomas Hertl, Logan Couture and Kevin Labanc also scored three goals for the Sharks. Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell made 28 saves for the win.

#3 Canucks’ goals came from Nikolay Goldobin, Alexander Edler and Bo Horvat. Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves in a losing effort.

# 4 Sharks head coach Pete DeBoer described Saturday’s game as a “huge, gutsy performance. You know, when you have the deck stacked, end of a road trip, we lost two men early, down two guys

#5 The New Jersey Devils 37-26-8 head to SAP Center to face off with the Sharks Tuesday night. Jersey’s Taylor Hall leads the team in points, assists and goals how crucial is someone like Hall for New Jersey

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

San Francisco Giants Podcast with Morris Phillips: Can SF get off to a strong start this season?; With Longoria, McCutchen, and Jackson, expect an improve offense; MadBum says first month doesn’t determine a season

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On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Morris Phillips:

#1 Can the Giants get off to a fast start to begin the 2018 campaign and considering how much the pitching had issues last season is that rear viewed, but the question is–how is the pitching coming along this spring?

#2 Manager Bruce Bochy is hoping for a strong beginning after San Francisco improved its lineup with Evan Longoria, Andy McCutchen, and utility outfielder Austin Jackson.

#3 Pitcher Madison Bumgarner is realistic about the beginning of the regular season saying that the first month doesn’t determine how a season is going to go and the pitching this spring has been spotty, but who knows? They can come out firing on all cylinders.

#4 Is one of the other concerns that the Giants got a little older rather than got younger or do the experienced guys have it in this line up to take them to postseason?

#5 The Giants are ten days away from getting ready for opening day at Dodger Stadium on the 29th of next week. What are some of the takeaways going into opening day that will make a difference?

Morris Phillips does the Giants podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com