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Jalen Cone carries Cal to strong bounceback win over CSU Bakersfield 83-63

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Cal Bears guard Jalen Cone (15) takes a jump shot against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Mon Nov 13, 2023 (Cal Bears photo)

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023

Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 63 (1-2)

California Golden Bears 83 (2-1)

By Stephen Ruderman

Following a tough loss to the University of Pacific Tigers, Jalen Cone shined with 23 points and seven three-pointers, as the Cal Bears beat the California State University of Bakersfield Roadrunners comfortably by a final of 83-63.

It was a quiet Monday night at Haas Pavilion both in the crowd, and on the court, as it took two minutes for either team to score. Devin Askew hit a three ball two minutes and 13 seconds into the game, and Cal struck first. Jalen Cone also hit a three to make it 6-0, but the Roadrunners scored seven unanswered points to take a 7-6 lead.

Cal bounced back and took a 13-9 lead. Ugnius Jerusevicius hit a free throw, and then Higgins hit a three for the Roadrunners to tie it at 13-13 with 11:55 left.

The score was then 16-16, and after Cone hit another three with 10:09 left, the Bears went on a roll. Cal went on a 36-21 run to go into the half up 49-34.

The Roadrunners scored five unanswered points to start the second period as part of a 7-1 run as they cut the score to 50-41, but Cal responded swiftly, and put the game away.

In addition to Cone’s performance, all five of Cal’s starters scored double digits, as the team hit 13 threes as a whole. Fardaws Aimaq scored 14 points; Jaylon Tyson scored 13; Devin Askew scored 12; and Grant Newell scored 10. Each starter also hit at least one three, as Askew and Newell both hit two, and Aimaq and Tyson hit one.

As for Bakersfield, Kaleb Higgins led the way with 22 points, but Cal’s defense kept the rest of the Roadrunners at bay.

Cal is back over .500 at 2-1, and the opening homestand will continue on Thursday, as the Bears will welcome the Montana State Bobcats to Berkeley for an 8:00 tipoff.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast with Michael Duca: MLB owners vote on A’s relocation this week; Nevada Independent calls A’s relocation mismanagement and political cronyism

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The Tropicana Hotel and Casino is on the chopping block to get demoed late 2024 and the construction for the A’s ballpark is to begin April 2025 according to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. (photo by the Nevada Independent on May 9, 2023)

Michael Duca filled for That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Michael, the Nevada Independent calls A’s coming to Vegas mismanagement, political cronyism, and a public relations disaster as the MLB owners prepare to vote on the A’s relocation this week.

#2 The article goes onto to say last week’s meeting with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority so far shows that this is throwing tax dollars away at the Tropicana ballpark and that’s it’s a worthy investment.

#3 So far the A’s have not produced how they will fund the construction costs and they have not presented a rendering of how the park will look like and the MLB owners A’s relocation vote is Tuesday night in Arlington.

#4 One other feature that’s hardly been discussed that the Independent shined the light on was the lease agreement between the team and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority this a deal similar to what Allegiant Stadium has that the A’s would not have to pay rent for 30 years and revenues go to the A’s. That would include fringe benefits of retail, hotels, and office space that the A’s will benefit from when the Tropicana is developed.

#5 One other important point there is no oversight committee to see how the public funds are allocated and managed over the project. The Independent points out that the oversight is being managed by the very same people who lobby lawmakers for public money who helped the A’s move from one binding agreement (the Rio) to the Tropicana. This is public money being thrown away to a private business that the Stadium Authority claims would be a benefit for public interests but is really helping private interests such as the Tropicana Ballpark development.

Michael Duca filled in for Amaury Pi Gonzalez who does News and Commentary podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Cuda play checkmate with Checkers in 5-1 flip the script win

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The San Jose Barracuda get a win Sun Nov 12, 2023 after losing to the Charlotte Checkers the previous night (Saturday) at Tech CU Arena in San Jose (photo by the San Jose Barracuda)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 After playing Charlotte Friday and losing the Barracuda looked for a bounce-back win Sunday getting it 5-1.

#2 The Barracuda came out firing in this one as just 1:22 into the game Tanner Caspick scored his third goal of the season.

#3 The period ended with each team getting two power plays apiece and the shots favoring San Jose 14-7.

#4 Then on a delay of game penalty, Patrick Bailey scored his fifth goal of the season and the first power-play goal of the game. That’s were the score would end up as the Barracuda won 5-1 with the shots tied at the end of the game at 27 apiece.

#5 San Jose won’t play again until Friday when they take on Colorado Eagles at Tech CU in San Jose at 7 p.m.

Join Marko for the SJ Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Warriors on 3 game skid lose first of two games with Timberwolves at Chase Center

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Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson (11) and the Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns (right) go for the basketball at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Warriors podcast with Barbara:

#1 The Golden State Warriors (6-5) could not stop the best offensive team in the Western Conference Sunday night. Golden State lost their third game in a row falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-110.

#2 Minnesota is loaded with a plethora of talent in Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert. This was a tougher matchup than Saturday night’s game against Cleveland.

#3 Barbara, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch talked about finding ways and strategies on improving winning games and like you talked about in your recap last night Finch and the Timberwolves have found ways to win like they did against the Warriors on Sunday.

#4 Talk about Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and was followed up by Karl Anthony-Towns who scored 21 points. Towns also had a season best 14 rebounds which shows you that hurts the Warriors on rebounding against the Wolves.

#5 The Timberwolves will try and sweep this two game set on Tuesday night at Chase Center for a 7:00 pm PT tip off. How do you see this second game going down after you saw how the Timberwolves perform against the Warriors on Sunday night. Like you said in your recap it’s tough to win the second game when your on the road like the Timberwolves are.

Join Barbara Mason for the Warriors podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Jacobs 116 yards rushing helps Raiders get good field position against Jets

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) tries to get out of the grip of New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in second half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News Photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, 27 carries and help set the Raiders up for some good field position. Jacobs didn’t score a touchdown in the win over the New York Jets (4-5) 16-12.

#2 Rich, Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was on target on Sunday night firing for 153 yards passing, a touchdown and went 16-27.

#3 Head coach Antonio Pierce has now taken the Raiders to a 2-0 record since taking over the team and that first game he got the team to loosen up against the New York Giants and the same could pretty much be said about this Jets game.

#4 The Raiders defense kept the Jets to a low roar with the Jets scoring just six points in the first quarter and getting just a field goal in the second and fourth quarters in the 16-12 Las Vegas victory.

#5 It’s off to Miami and the Dolphins (6-3) who not a slouch team. The Raiders will probably be occupied trying to stop the Dolphins passing game and ground game as well. The Dolphins are coming off a 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Rich how do you see this match up next Sunday.

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders defense held back Jets in final three quarters

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Las Vegas Raiders Robert Spillane linebacker (41) picked off a crucial New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pass late in the four quarter to break up any chance for the Jets to come back. Spillane leaves the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

On the Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 Tony the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, 27 carries and help set the Raiders up for some good field position. Jacobs didn’t score a touchdown in the win over the New York Jets (4-5) 16-12.

#2 Tony, Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was on target on Sunday night firing for 153 yards passing, a touchdown and went 16-27.

#3 Head coach Antonio Pierce has now taken the Raiders to a 2-0 record since taking over the team and that first game he got the team to loosen up against the New York Giants and the same could pretty much be said about this Jets game.

#4 The Raiders defense kept the Jets to a low roar with the Jets scoring just six point in the first quarter and getting just a field goal in the second and fourth quarters in the 16-12 Las Vegas victory.

#5 It’s off to Miami and the Dolphins (6-3) who not a slouch team. The Raiders will probably be occupied trying to stop the Dolphins passing game and ground game as well. The Dolphins are coming off a 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Rich how do you see this match up next Sunday.

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda bounce-back with convincing win over Checkers 5-1

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- After playing Charlotte Saturday and losing the Barracuda looked for a bounce-back win Sunday 5-1.

In goal for the Barracuda was Magnus Chrona while for Charlotte Spencer Knight started his second game in a row.

The Barracuda came out firing in this one as just 1:22 into the game Tanner Caspick scored his third goal of the season.

Then the blueline got involved offensively as Valtteri Pulli deposited the puck in the net getting his first of the campaign.

The period ended with each team getting two power plays apiece and the shots favoring San Jose 14-7.

Down but not out Charlotte got one back from Ryan McAllister getting his second goal in as many games.

The score remained close until late in the second when Scott Sabourin scored a short-handed goal on a Nick Cicek high-sticking penalty.

At the end of the second, the shots still favored San Jose 22-20.

Looking for the dagger Thomas Bordeleau was given a chance to do just that as he scored on an odd man rush making it 4-1.

Then on a delay of game penalty, Patrick Bailey scored his fifth goal of the season and the first power-play goal of the game.

That’s were the score would end up as the Barracuda won 5-1 with the shots tied at the end of the game at 27 apiece.

The three stars of the game were: 1st: Thomas Bordeleau 2nd: Ethan Cardwell 3rd: Valtteri Pulli

San Jose won’t play again until Friday when they take on Colorado at home at 7 p.m.

Warriors Drop Third In a Row to Offensive Giants – the Timberwolves 116-110 in the first of two game set

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures after making a three point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Chase Center in San Francisco in first half action on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (6-5) could not stop the best offensive team in the Western Conference Sunday night. Golden State lost their third game in a row falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-110.

After a tough loss Satrurday night in a game that seemed to go on and on for what seemed like an eternity the Warriors were back on the court at Chase Sunday night taking on the Timberwolves in the first of two games with the Timberwolves.

Minnesota is loaded with a plethora of talent in Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert. This was a tougher matchup than Saturday night’s game against Cleveland. Golden State was challenged by the sheer size of Minnesota.

Game recap: The first quarter was a close one with the Timberwolves taking as much as a five point lead but the Warriors erased the Minnesota lead going ahead 25-19 at 2:50 in a ten point swing. The Timberwolves fought back tying up this game at 25 with 1:43 left in the first 12 minutes. With one tick left on the game clock Warriors guard Stephen Curry made a layup giving the Warriors a 31-29 lead after one quarter.

The Warriors led for a minute in the second quarter 38-30 at 9:43 but Minnesota came charging back tying up the game 38-38 at 7:18. The game was tied again at 6:01 40-40 with the Timberwolves Rudy Gobert making a huge impact with spectacular play.

The Warriors had trouble keeping Minnesota off the glass due to their size. The Timberwolves had gone on a 22-8 run in the second half of the second quarter and led at the half 54-51. The Warriors were trailing at the half but they had Curry and a whole second half to get this game done.

They were only shooting at 38% to the Timberwolves 47% and so they had to be pleased with this slight deficit. Minnesota had gotten the best of the Warriors from downtown as well shooting 37% to Golden State’s 20%. Looking at only a three point deficit, the Warriors, a second half team was in great shape despite trailing.

With 8:36 remaining in the third quarter the Timberwolves continued to hang onto the lead 65-60 and with under six minutes left in the quarter Minnesota started to pull away. The third quarter turned into a disaster as the Timberwolves began to distance themselves from Golden State now leading 85-71 with under two minutes left in the quarter.

The Warriors were having trouble containing the best offensive team in the league. As has been seen so often, it was Curry doing all the heaving lifting with 25 points and Klay Thompson the only other starter with double digits. Going into the fourth quarter Minnesota led 89-73 and the Timberwolves had sucked the life out of the Chase Center crowd.

The pace in the fourth quarter began to quicken and the Chase crowd began to get involved although Minnesota continued to hold a 98-84 lead halfway through the final quarter. Minnesota was relentless striking back every time the Warriors made a move. The Timberwolves are to make some serious noise in the Western Conference this season.

The Warriors just could not stop the Minnesota penetration falling to the Timberwolves 116-110. This was the Timberwolves sixth win in a row. Curry was the high score for both teams with 38 points. Dario Saric was the high off the Warrior bench with 11 points. Anthony Edwards had the high for Minnesota with 33 points.

Golden State will get another shot at Minnesota this coming Tuesday in this two game series. It is always very difficult to beat the same team twice in a row and Minnesota just might see a different result. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Chase Center.

Spillane Interception Locks Down Raider’s second win in a row 16-12

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Aidan O’Connell puts his all into the pass at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders against the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) and the New York Jets (4-5) traded field goals through three quarters of football Sunday night. The play of the game came when Robert Spillane intercepted the Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the fourth quarter to finish off New York 16-12.

After putting a beat-down on the Giants last Sunday 30-6, the Raiders took on the Jets on the national stage Sunday night. Both teams have been sorely challenged this season and this was a very close contest.

Game Recap: This game emerged into a flurry of field goals through three quarters. Neither team was able to find the end zone. The Jets were first up on the scoreboard with Greg Zuerlein kicking a 47 yard field goal in the first quarter.

Raiders tied up the game 3-3 at 6:15 in the quarter with a Daniel Carlson 41 yard field goal. The teams would continue to trade field goals in the first quarter. Zuerlein kicked a second field goal, a 53 yarder taking a 6-3 lead going into the second quarter.

New York took a 9-3 lead with yet another Zuerlein field goal, this one a 30 yard kick. The Raiders Carlson would add to the Raiders tally 9-6 with a 53 yard kick as the game clock ran out on the second quarter. The Raiders were still trailing but this was still anyone’s game as the two teams headed into the locker room at the half.

The Raiders tied up the game in the third quarter with another field goal from Carlson, this one for 40 yards. Through three quarters each team had kicked three field goals but did not score a touchdown. This game went into the fourth quarter tied up at 9 points apiece.

Las Vegas hit pay dirt in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell found Michael Mayer for seven yards and the first touchdown of the game taking a 16-9 lead with a lot of game still to be played.

The Jets would pull closer with their fourth field goal, a 45 yard kick. The Raiders still had a 16-12 lead and the play of the game for Las Vegas would not materialize until 1:22 left in the game.

With the clock running down and the Jets threatening to take the lead Robert Spillane intercepted a Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pass intended for Allen Lizard. With everything on the line Spillane made the play of the day locking down the win for the Raiders.

Spillane who leads the team in tackles stepped up when it counted most. Las Vegas held on for the final minute of play and with the 16-12 win is now at .500 (5-5) for the season.

Next Sunday, the Raiders will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins looking for a third win in a row. The game is scheduled for 10:00 AM.

49ers completely dominate Jaguars in 34-3 route

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The San Francisco 49ers defense celebrates one of their four takeaways over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank ST on Sunday NOV 12, 2023. (San Francisco 49ers).

by Marko Ukalovic

It was an emphatic way to snap a three-game losing streak.

The San Francisco 49ers destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 34-3 blowout victory on Sunday afternoon at EverBank Stadium.

San Francisco snapped its longest losing streak of the season with the win. Jacksonville fell back down to earth as it had its four-game winning streak also came to end.

The 49ers set the tone from the get-go as they forced back-to-back three and outs the ended with sacking quarterback Trevor Lawrence twice. The ferocious defense held Jaguars to 11 yards in first quarter.

Brock Purdy threw 13-yard touchdown reception after scrambling out to his left and threw the ball over a sea of traffic in the endzone to Brandon Aiyuk to complete a four play 57-yard drive in just 2:05 on San Francisco’s opening drive.

Newly acquired defensive end Chase Young sacked and stripped Lawerence of the ball early in the second quarter. Nick Bosa, who was also in on the play, recovered the ball. San Francisco traded for Young at the deadline for a compensatory third-round pick to the Washington Commanders.

San Francisco opened the second half when Purdy connected with tight end George Kittle 66-yard touchdown reception. Kittle beat Devin Lloyd on a in route. It was the longest touchdown of Purdy’s career.

The 49ers defense made Lawrence’s life hell in the second half as the shutdown the Jaguars offense. Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Lawrence on a 3rd and 1 on Jacksonville’s first possession of the first half.

Ambry Thomas stripped Christian Krik at the 6-yard line, picked up the ball and ran down the right sideline for what appeared to be a 92-yard touchdown return. But there was an illegal substitution called on San Francisco when players ran onto the field during the play.

San Francisco’s defense finished with five sacks and four takeaways, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries after being humbled the past three games during the losing streak.

Deebo Samuel, back from his injury he suffered on October 15th against the Cleveland Browns, put the game away late in the third quarter when he ran an end around for 23 yards for his second rushing touchdown of the season.

Purdy found a wide-open Kyle Juszczyk for 22-yard touchdown reception with 12:40 left in the fourth quarter for his third touchdown of the game. The second-year quarterback out of Iowa St. finished 19 of 26 for 296 yards to go along with his three scores and no interceptions.

The only drama late in the game was if running back Christian McCaffery would break the all-time record for consecutive games with a touchdown. It didn’t happen as his last attempt was an incomplete pass on 4th and Goal with 2:56 left in the fourth quarter. McCaffery rushed for 95 yards on 16 carried and had six receptions for 47 yards.

Kittle led all receivers with three catches for 116 yards. Aiyuk chipped in three catches for 55 yards. Samuel had four catches for 30 yards.

Lawrence was 17 of 29 for 185 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Kirk led the Jaguars in receiving with six catches for 104 yards. Travis Etienne Jr chipped in with 35 yards on nine carries.

GAME NOTES: Both teams were 4-for-12 on third down conversions.

UP NEXT: San Francisco returns home to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday 11/19 at 1:05pm at Levi’s Stadium.