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NHL podcast with Len Shapiro: Canadiens overcome deficit defeat CBJ’s 4-2; Rangers two goal third period defeats Wings 3-2; plus more news

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The Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia (right) scores on the Columbus Blue Jackets Elvis goaltender Merzlikins (left) and defenseman Erik Gudbranson in third period in Columbus on Wed Nov 29, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the NHL podcast with Len:

#1 Len, the Montreal Canadiens got the hot hand and scored twice in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 4-2 win in Columbus. The Habs Joel Armia got the go ahead goal at 17:03 to make it 3-2 for what would be later the game winning goal.

#2 The New York Rangers erased a 2-1 lead against the Detroit Red Wings scoring two goals in the third period to catch the Rangers and get the win 3-2. The Rangers Jimmy Vesey got a rebound and shot a backhanded goal at 4:15 against the Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso for the winner.

#3 The Los Angeles Kings five game win streak came to an end on Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals losing it 2-1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Capitals got goals from Connor McMichael and Anthony Mantha and Caps goaltender Charlie Lindgren stopped 37 shots.

#4 The Vancouver Canucks dealt Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Beauvillier had eight points on the season for the Canucks. Beauvillier was dealt to Chciago for a fifth round draft pick going to Vancouver.

#5 The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Zach Bogosian from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a seventh round draft pick, the Lightning traded Calen Anderson to the San Jose Sharks for Adam Raska and a 2026 fifth round draft pick.

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Warriors host Clippers tonight at Chase Center; Golden State has lost six of last seven games

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) tries to play keep away from the Sacramento Kings forward Kessler Edwards (17) in first quarter action at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Tue Nov 28, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Warrior podcast with Jerry F:

#1 Tuesday night’s game was another thriller, but the Sacramento Kings turned the tables on the Warriors as they returned from a 17-point halftime deficit to nip them 124-123.

#2 At one point in the first half, Golden State led by 24. Sacramento rallied late in the second period to finish the first half trailing 72-55. The Warriors held Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox to nine points.

#3 The Kings have a high-powered offense led by Fox and Sabonis. The Warriors contained Sabonis for the entire game but did not have an answer for Fox, Kevin Huerter, or Malik Monk.

#4 The Warriors had the ball. However, Draymond Green made another turnover. The Kings took the ball down and scored to go ahead 124-123. The Kings’ defense held to give them the victory.

#5 The Warriors return home to the Chase Center to host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The game will start at 7 p.m.

Jerry Feitelberg does the Golden State Warriors podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings come out flat and drop contest to Clippers 131-117 at Golden 1 Center

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The Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives on the Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Nov 29, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Wednesday night in Sacramento. The Kings were set to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday after defeating the Warriors on Tuesday. On the first night of the back-to-back on Tuesday, the Kings defeated the Warriors in a close game, 124-123.

The Warriors win was a big game for the Kings, as they had yet to defeat them this season. On Wednesday night, the tip-off for Kings VS Clippers was set for 7 PM PST inside a hostile Golden One Center. The Kings would come out flat and lose the game 131-117 to the LA Clippers.

In the first quarter, the Kings offense started to slow. For the second straight night, the Kings didn’t have any sort of rhythm on the offensive end of the floor. The Kings scored 27 points in the first quarter, but don’t let that deceive you. The Kings gave up 35 points to James Harden and the Clippers in the quarter. James Harden scored 17 of the 35 points in the quarter as he started red hot in the game.

In the second quarter, the Kings played terribly. The Kings defense was missing in action as the Clippers terrorized the Kings. The Clippers upped the intensity on the offensive end to score 37 points.

The Kings offense only scored 23 points in the second quarter as the Clippers lead ballooned to 22 points going into halftime. The Clippers got 16 from Kawhi Leonard, 17 from Paul George, and 19 from James Harden in the first half. The Kings, like Tuesday night, would be looking for answers in the second half.

In the third quarter, the Kings didn’t do much to bring the game closer. The Kings outscored the Clippers for the first time in the game 31-30 in the third quarter, but it appeared not enough to spark a Kings comeback. The Kings seemed out of gas on the second night of a back-to-back. The Kings offense would need to go on a terror in the fourth quarter. The Kings entered the final quarter of the game down 102-81.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings tried to rally, but it was a little too late. The Kings tried to get the game within single digits around the midway part of the quarter. However, the Clippers continued making shots and dashed hopes of a comeback for Sacramento. The Kings outscored the Clippers 36-29 in the final quarter to lose the game 131-117.

It was a disappointing loss for the Kings, who were on a strenuous second night of a back-to-back. An impressive individual performance led the Kings from De’Aaron Fox, who scored 40 points in the game. Leonard led the Clippers to victory, scoring 34 points.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday at 7 PM PST.

San Jose State Spartans Lose In Overtime To Cal Poly Mustangs 81-77

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The San Jose State Spartans forward Tibet Gorener (5) with center Adrame Diongue (4) stays ahead of Cal Poly Mustang center Kobe Sanders (3) in Montana on Wed Nov 29, 2023 (San Jose State Spartans photo)

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

By Troy Ewers

Looking for their fourth win in a row, the San José men’s basketball team took on the Cal Poly Mustangs. The Spartans won their final two games at the 2023 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, against Norfolk State and Hampton, then returned home and defeated North Dakota State. The contest against Cal Poly was the first of three games on the road as the Spartans will play at Montana on Saturday and North Dakota State on Monday. The Spartans suffered the their first loss of this three game road trip 81-77.

The first half was all in the control of the Spartans with Trey Anderson leading the team in points with 10. 50% from the field and 50% from the three plus only three turnovers, the Spartans were feeling it on offense, but keeping Cal Poly from really catching a stride was a big key to maintaining a lead for SJSU. At the end of the half Spartans hold a lead 38-30. 

The Spartans biggest problem this season is when they lose, it’s usually because they aren’t able to close it out. This seemed to be the case early on in the second half when Cal Poly was able to bring the game within two with 13 minutes left in the game.

Cal Poly eventually took the lead for the first time in the half at 47-46, but it was clear the Spartans had to lock in. Late into the half the Spartans started to run away with the lead and it was because Anderson, Tibet Gorener, and MJ Amey Jr. who all had double digit points, but in the last minute of the game Cal Poly found a way to push it and bring the game within three points.

In the last 13 seconds, Cal Poly made a point game, but a clutch two free throws by Amey Jr. made it a three point game. Cal Poly’s Kobe Sanders made a three to tie and when Alvaro Cardenas missed the game winning three, we went to overtime. 69-69. 

Overtime it went back and forth between the teams, but with 18 seconds Cal Poly had a four point lead and SJSU missed three point opportunities, but settled for a two and were down two with three seconds left in OT. 79-77 Cal Poly and Kobe Sanders was at the free throw line. Sanders made both free throws and went back up by four and that was the end of the game, Cal Poly wins 81-77. 

Unfortunate loss for SJSU on the road to close out November, but they stay on the road for their next game against Montana in Missoula, Montana on December 2nd and hope to start the month back in stride before they begin conference play games.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Oakland Ballers–Rooted in Oakland

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Oakland Ballers executive vice president of baseball Operations Don Wakamatsu speaks during a news conference Tuesday at Laney College in Oakland, Calif. (Associated Press)

Oakland Ballers – -Rooted in Oakland

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

OAKLAND–As the sign “Rooted in Oakland” is scheduled to be removed from the west wall of the Oakland Coliseum before the beginning of the 2024 season, another team has been rooted in Oaktown. They are the Oakland Ballers or the Oakland B’s.

The group says they have raised $2 million from investors and pledged to the community that they “will never leave Oakland.” Anybody can become a part owner of the team by contributing to this initial push. Like the NFL Green Bay Packers, the Packers are owned by more than 500,000 community shareholders. Owned by the city’s fans.

This Tuesday, the independent Pioneer League announced that it will add a new expansion team, the Oakland Ballers, to the newly planned Pacific West Division. The Pioneer League is an independent baseball league that operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States.

Its teams are not directly affiliated with Major League Baseball. It is designated as an MLB Partner League. So, Oaklanders can now claim: “We already have an expansion team.”

Starting in 2024, the Oakland Ballers will play in the Independent League. There are two types of professional minor league systems: Independent and Affiliated. The Ballers will be Independent and, therefore, not affiliated to any of the 30 major league teams.

This league is considered a Rookie-level league. And the teams are Missoula PaddleHeads, Ogden Raptors, Rockey Mountain Vibes, and Billings Mustangs.

The Oakland B’ s are scheduled to begin their season in May 2024 and will play their home games at the Laney College baseball field in Oakland, with a capacity of approximately 800. 

Throughout the season, each team plays in 96 games, from May to September, in a split schedule between the North Division (Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Glacier, and Idaho Falls) and the South Division (NoCo, Rocky Mountain, Grand Junction, Boise and Ogden. (This was before the recent announcement of the Oakland Ballers.

Some might consider this some kind of a joke, but it is not. People who like organized baseball can enjoy a new team in Oakland since the: “old team, the one that won four World Series in Major League Baseball since 1968, has decided to tell Oakland fans, “Adiós, nos vamos a Las Vegas”.

Ballers Rooted in Oakland?  As Yogi Berra would say, “Déjà vu all over again.”

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Eagles and Jalen Hurts stand at the top of the NFC at 10-1

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He can do it all the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) seen after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, how difficult do you see it for the San Francisco 49ers facing the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia this Sunday. The Eagles have virtually been impossible to penetrate and can run up the score.

#2 What do you see the 49er having as their best weapons to have a chance to beat the Eagles?

#3 As you see it with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy under center and once again the Eagles defensive line who literally did damage to Purdy and the 49ers in last season’s NFC Championship game do you see Purdy getting the protection and timing to get the ball their receivers.

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings game wrap: Kings get the edge on Golden State 124-123

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is defended by the Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) in the first quarter at Golden 1 in Sacramento on Tue Nov 28, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Tuesday night. The Kings returned home after a long road trip around the US. The Kings played well on the trip, going 4-2. However, an unfriendly opponent welcomed the Kings back home after four days off.

The Golden State Warriors were in town to face the Kings on Tuesday with a 7 PM PST tip-off. The Kings last played on the 24th against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Kings would win the game and clinch West Group C in the in-season tournament 124-123.

In the first quarter, the Kings played poorly. The Kings defense was atrocious in the first quarter, as they allowed the Warriors to score 37 points in the first quarter. The Kings defense was nonexistent, and the offense couldn’t pick up the slack as the Kings scored 29 points in the quarter.

The Kings were struggling again against the team that had appeared unbeatable by the Kings this season. The Kings would look for a spark in the second quarter to get back on track.

The Kings could have started the second quarter better. The Warriors expanded the lead early in the second quarter to 15 points with 6:12 to go in the half. The Kings were leaving much to be desired on the court in a big matchup on TNT.

The Kings needed help to get any rhythm going on the offensive end of the floor. The Warriors outscored the Kings in the second quarter 35-26. The Kings were down 72-55 heading into halftime. It was an embarrassing performance from the Kings in the first half. The Kings would look for any answer in the third quarter to make this a game.

In the third quarter, the Kings didn’t play much better to start the quarter. The Kings looked lifeless on the offensive end of the floor. However, the Kings did battle and got a few points black. The Kings outscored the Warriors 40-32 in the third quarter to come back a bit in the game.

The Kings would go into the game’s final quarter trailing 104-95. In the fourth quarter, the Kings would need to play some defense for the first time in the game to have a chance to win.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings made it a game. The Kings stormed back with an intensity not seen all game to make things interesting down the stretch. The Kings would win the game 124-123. The Kings offense was able to score 29 points in the fourth quarter. However, the difference was the Kings defense. The Kings defense held the Warriors to 19 points in the final 12 minutes.

The defense was the difference in the game for the Kings as they got their first win of the season against the Warriors. Malik Monk proved invaluable down the stretch as he hit the game’s last shot with seven seconds left to seal the deal.

The Warriors took the ball down the court with no timeouts, and Steph Curry missed a deep contested three-pointer to lose the game. The Kings were led in the victory by De’Aaron Fox, who had 29 points. Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 29 points each.

The Kings also clinched West Group C in the NBA in-season tournament with the victory. They will host the Pelicans in the knockout round on Monday at 7 PM PST.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday at 7 PM PST. The Kings will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

One Market Street Restaurant podcast: 49ers preparing for Eagles rematch; Warriors-Kings battle at Golden 1 in Sacramento; plus great dinning

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Podcasting from One Market Restaurant in downtown San Francisco on Mon Nov 27, 2023 from left to right, Amaury Pi Gonzalez (lead play by play announcer Oakland A’s), Lee Leonard (producer), Toyna Pitts (One Market Restaurant Sommelier), David Zizmor (talk show host), Bill Gould (Sports Radio Service contributor), and Mauricio Segura (podcast contributor) photo from Mauricio Segura

One Market Street Restaurant in downtown San Francisco podcast with David Zizmor, Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Mauricio Segura, Bill Gould, and Lee Leonard (producer). Our thanks to our host Larry Bouchard general manager and partner and Toyna Pitts Wine Director/Sommelier. It’s Larry who says about One Market “With a history of serving quality cuisine in an ideal city location, One Market Restaurant has been a popular force on the dining scene since opening,” says Bouchard. “One of the most important aspects of my job is to make sure that we continue to surpass our guests’ expectations and raise the bar in terms of excellence in cuisine and service.”

Come try some of One Market Street’s favorites the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad, House Ground All Natural Burger, 12 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket, Grilled Idaho Trout or Grilled Flat Iron Steak.

We’ll be reviewing the One Market Street menu favorites with our hosts here at One Market tonight. For a delicious lunch or dinner dine at one of downtown San Francisco’s favorites One Market Restaurant.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders just couldn’t do enough to get back in game Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Jakobi Meyers (right) tries to outrun the Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (left) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 In the first half of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs were knotted up 14-14 and it looked as if the Raiders were going gain ground on the Chiefs.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had 240 yards and a touchdown. O’Connell is the quarterback that the Raiders are hoping that could be their future.

#3 Raiders running back Josh Jacobs with 20 carries, 110 yards, and one touchdown. He was key in the first half in the Raiders scoring.

#4 Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers six receptions, 79 yards, one touchdown, the Raiders played good enough to win this game but as we were talking in the second half the Chiefs had a game plan but talking about Meyers he picked up a touchdown in this one on Sunday.

#5 The Raiders have the bye week on Sun Dec 3 and will return to action in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 10th against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are without Kirk Cousins at quarterback and are starting are starting Josh Dobbs. The Vikings have won five of their last six games. They did lose their last game last Sunday to the Broncos and host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. How do you see the Raiders and Vikings matching up on the 10th?

Join Tony Renteria for the Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose State Controls Whole Game Beat North Dakota State 78-65

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San Jose State Spartans had plenty to be happy about defeating the North Dakota State Bisons at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose on Mon Nov 27, 2023 (SJSU Spartans photo)

Monday, November 27th, 2023

By Troy Ewers 

San Jose, CA – The SJSU Spartans are back in San Jose after the Paradise Jam and face off against North Dakota State in non conference action. Paradise didn’t seem like a fleeting thing as the Spartans defeated the Bisons 78-65.

The first half San Jose State was in the lead the whole time, but only by a small margin. Almost the whole Spartans lineup was on the board, but it was Trey Anderson with seven points, who led the team in scoring. North Dakota State’s main problem was going 2-11 from three which left them fighting from behind even though they were out-rebounding the Spartans. By the end of the first half SJSU was up 32-27. 

The Spartans clicked on all cylinders in the second half and secured a victory the whole way through. Shooting 47.3% from the field and 45.8% from the three point line. Leading scorer Trey Anderson walked out with 21 points and MJ Amey Jr. locked in a double double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Scoring 78 points total the Spartans rolled North Dakota State by 13 points. 

The 5-2 San Jose State Spartans are feeling good after this game, but with only one day to rest it off, SJSU faces Cal Poly Novemer 29th in San Luis Obispo and they want to continue to close out games for W’s.