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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Nevada Governor on the Oakland A’s -Negotiations early in the process-

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An artists rendering of a potential Las Vegas A’s ballpark located near the Tropicana hotel on the Las Vegas Strip complete with retractable roof as speculated. Parking is missing from this rendering and public transit isn’t enough to shuttle 35,000 fans to 81 home games which needs to get worked out. (rendering by Stadium 51 in Las Vegas)

Nevada Governor on the Oakland A’s -Negotiations early in the process–

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

On Monday, February 13, one day after the Superbowl, Joe Lombardo recently elected Governor of the State of Nevada was mum on what public assistance the Oakland A’s could receive if they chose to move to Las Vegas and built their $1 billion ballpark.

The Governor said today; “Those negotiations are so early in the process that it would be detrimental for me to even talk about any details.” Last month Lombardo, through a spokeswoman, said he is not in favor of raising taxes to assist the A’s, but hinted that the team could be eligible for existing Nevada State Economic Development programs.

What the Governor said today leaves the door still open for the A’s to relocate to Sin City. Just two weeks ago the owner of the Oakland A’s was welcome by a group of casino magnates as the A’s seemed to have picked their favorite location in Las Vegas.

The Oakland A’s or an expansion team:

-There is a belief in Las Vegas by the government and local Casino magnates, that they will eventually have a major league baseball franchise, via expansion, but they also recognized that they see the Oakland A’s relocating to their city as a much quicker opportunity than if they are awarded an expansion team which will take a few more years.

The Baseball Commissioner already is on the record for telling the A’s that MLB would forfeit relocation charges. Commissioner Manfred said in April 2021, calculating the average value at the time that an expansion fee would run at least $2.2 billion for the team that chose relocation, the average value of a major league franchise that is huge bait for the A’s if they indeed make the move to Sin City.

In other words, the decision by the Commissioner to waving relocation fees to the Oakland team enhances the chances for Las Vegas of acquiring a storied franchise. The Athletics then representing Philadelphia was one of the charter members of the American League in 1901, with stops later in Kansas City and since 1968 and four World Series titles later in Oakland, California.

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas is set for February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium.

-Las Vegas, Nevada is growing in sports. The Pro Bowl took place early this month in Las Vegas and drew more than 50,000 people to Allegiant Stadium In March the NCAA men’s basketball West regionals will take place in T-Mobile Arena, the first time a portion of March Madness is taking place in this city In November the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place on portions of Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding streets.

Lombardo said about the Grand Prix “We’re excited to bring them into the State of Nevada and be their host. It’s going to be a fantastic deal for us”. Currently, the NFL Oakland Raiders and the NHL Golden Knights made their home in Las Vegas and it is expected the city will eventually be also home to MLB and NBA.

Rob Manfred MLB Commissioner says 2023 is a big year when it comes to the future of the Athletics franchise.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead Spanish play by play radio talent for the Oakland A’s on flagship station 1010 KIQI San Francisco on http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: How AJ for JJ trade will work for A’s in 2024

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Former Miami Marlin JJ Bleday watches his launched third inning home run on Tue Sep 27, 2022 against the New York Mets at Citi Park in New York. Bleday joins the Oakland A’s that sent AJ Puk to Miami. (AP News file)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The Miami Marlins strengthened their bullpen by trading for former Oakland A’s pitcher AJ Puk. Puk has a 3.12 ERA with 76 strikeouts.

#2 Puk does have a injury history he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 but made his big league debut as a relief pitcher. Puk did not pitch at all in 2020 because of shoulder surgery.

#3 Puk also missed part of the 2021 season for biceps strain. Can Puk stay healthy for a season now that he’s pitching for Miami?

#4 Amaury, talk about the A’s acquisition of outfielder JJ Bleday. Bleday broke into the majors last season hitting .167, five home runs, 16 RBIs, in 65 games and started in centerfield 27 times. How do you see him helping the A’s out this year.

#5 The A’s primarily will be showcased in Las Vegas at Aviator Stadium on March 4 and 5 in pre season baseball to see how the Las Vegas crowds will respond to the A’s. If the experiment is a success the A’s very well could start the 2024 season in Vegas and leave the Oakland Coliseum.

Join Amaury for That’s Amaruy News and Commentary podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Warriors hope to snap two game skid tonight against Wizards at Chase

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Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) during the first half at Chase Center San Francisco Sun Feb 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara:

#1 The new-look Los Angles Lakers (26-31), playing without LeBron James, who was out with a sore foot, won the game in crunch time to down the Golden State Warriors (28-28), 109-103.

#2 The Lakers acquired guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota on Thursday. The Lakers also added Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura to their lineup. The Warriors’ Stephen Curry is out with a knee injury, and the team will re-evaluate his status after the All-Star break. 

#3 The Warriors were hoping to atone for their loss in crunch time to the Portland Trailblazers Wednesday night.

#4  The Lakers scored to lead 107-101.Donte Di Vincenzo made a two-pointer to trail 107-103. The Warriors needed a miracle to win the game, and the miracle didn’t happen.

#5 The Warriors host the Washington Wizards at the Chase Center Monday night. The game will start at 7 pm.

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

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda look to snap five game skid Wednesday night at Tech CU

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The Calgary Wranglers swept the San Jose Barracuda in a two game set on Fri Feb 10, 2023 and Sat Feb 11, 2023 nights at Tech CU Arena in San Jose (photo by the San Jose Barracuda)

On the Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Matthew Phillips scored the winning goal in the shootout to give the Calgary Wranglers a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Barracuda (18-25-0-4) on Saturday evening at Tech CU Arena.

#2 San Jose has lost five games in a row. Calgary has won three games in a row and swept the two-game series with San Jose.

#3 Calgary (33-11-2-0) drew first blood late in the first period. Emilio Pettersen point blank chance was initially saved by ‘Cuda goalie Eetu Makiniemi but the rebound was tucked home by Kevin Rooney for his third goal of the season at the 18:49 mark.

#4 Calgary had a power play in the overtime session but failed to take advantage of their opportunity as San Jose forced the game into the shootout. The Wranglers Daniil Chechelev finished the evening with 29 saves on 33 shots to earn the victory. Makiniemi made 27 saves on 31 shots in the losing effort.

#5  San Jose host the Ontario Reign (26-17-1-1) on Wednesday at 7:00pm at Tech CU Arena. The Reign are sixth in the AHL Pacific Division with 54 points and have won six of their last ten games. Can the Barracuda hold onto home ice and scratch out a win after losing five straight games?

Join Marko for the Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Chiefs come from behind to topple Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes holds the Super Bowl LVII Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sun Feb 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Patrick Mahomes aggravated an ankle injury in the first half, but it didn’t deter him from leading a second-half comeback for Kansas City in the Chiefs’ last-minute 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, played Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Harrison Butker’s 27-yard field goal with 11 seconds to play gave the Chiefs their third Super Bowl title; they won previously in 1970 and 2019. Kansas City suffered Super Bowl losses in 1967 and 2020. Philadelphia won the big game in 2018 with other losses in 2005 and 1981.

Mahomes was selected as the game’s most valuable player. He completed 21 of 27 passes for 182 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions without a sack, and ran six times for 44 yards. Isiah Pacheco gained 76 rushing yards on 15 carries. Juju Smith-Schuster caught seven passes for 53 yards, and Travis Kelce snared six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 304 yards, completing 27 of 38 passes. Hurts was also the Eagles’ leading rusher, gaining 70 yards on 15 attempts, DeVonta Smith caught seven passes for 100 yards, and A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert each caught six passes.

After two quarters, it was beginning to look like a rout for the NFC champion Eagles, who built a 10-point halftime lead. Hurts’ 1-yard TD run at 10:13 of the first quarter put Philadelphia up 7-0. Three minutes later, Mahomes found Travis Kelce for an 18-yard score, tying the game at 7-7.

On the first play of the second quarter, Hurts completed a 45-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to regain the lead. But the Chiefs caught a break at 9:48 of the second quarter, when Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton scooped up a Hurts fumble and returned it 36 yards for a game-tying score.

Hurts ran in for his second rushing touchdown with 2:24 left in the first half, and Jake Elliott booted a 35-yard field goal as time ran out in the second quarter, giving Philadelphia a 24-14 lead at the break.

A 1-yard run by Isiah Pacheco capped a 10-play, 75-yard drive to start the third quarter, pulling the Chiefs to within 24-21. Elliott kicked a 33-yard field goal with 1:48 to play, extending the Eagles’ lead to 27-21.

Three minutes into the fourth quarter, Mahomes completed a 5-yard TD pass to Kadarius Toney, giving the Chiefs their first lead of the game at 28-27. Moments later, Toney returned a punt 65 yards to the Philadelphia 5-yard line, setting up a 4-yard TD pass from Mahomes to Skyy Moore. Kansas City led 35-27 with 9:26 remaining.

Hurts ran two yards up the middle for his third rushing TD, then ran in the 2-point conversion attempt, tying the game at 35-35 at 5:20 of the fourth quarter.

Kansas City chewed up most of the remaining time with a 66-yard drive, capped by Butker’s game-winning field goal. Philadelphia had one final possession, but a Hurts threw an incomplete pass upfield as time expired,

The winners share for the Chiefs is $157,000, while each member of the Eagles will receive $82,000. Attendance was 67,827. Rhianna provided the halftime entertainment.

Super Bowl LVII podcast with Joe Hawkes: Mahomes saves the day as Chiefs close in on Eagles for second Super Bowl win

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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles the Chiefs as punter Tommy Townsend (5) holds during the second half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale AZ on Super Sunday Feb 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Super Bowl LVII podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 Joe, Super Bowl LVII is as good as it gets cliff hanger that saw the Kansas City Chiefs (17-3) come away with their second Super Bowl win under head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Pat Mahomes 38-35 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Close game how surprised or maybe not surprised were you?

#2 This was a game where the Philadelphia Eagles (16-4) had the first half in hand 24-14 were their signs that maybe the Eagles have a shot to come away with this game or the first was just too early to make that determination.

#3 Mahomes just found himself in the second quarter when the Chiefs had to come back scoring a third quarter touchdown and an explosive fourth quarter out scoring the Eagles 17-8.

#4 Joe, getting this win for Mahomes not only huge his second Super Bowl ring but not only that he did it with that high ankle sprain and you almost didn’t notice it.

#5 Joe, talk about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker booting the game winning field goal in the closing moments of the game to put the Chiefs as Champions talk about the pressure on Butker to kick that winning field goal for the win.

Joe Hawkes is an NFL analyst and did San Francisco 49ers podcasts during the 2022-23 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Best Dallas In Overtime 133-128

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The Dallas Mavericks Kyrie Irving in the air (left) can watch the Sacramento Kings DeAaron Fox (5) right gets some hang time after throwing down at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Feb 11, 2023 (@SacramentoKings photo)

Kings Best Dallas In Overtime 133-128

By Barbara Mason

After losing to the Dallas Mavericks (31-27) Friday night 122-114, the Sacramento Kings (32-24) played the Mavericks Saturday night in a back-to-back and ended up with a split taking game two 133-128.

Last night the Kings had a forgettable first quarter losing it 45-25 which made all the difference in the game. The Kings won the remaining quarters but it was the first quarter that set them behind the eight ball for the remainder of the game.

The Kings were determined to play an improved first quarter in tonight’s game but they would face another challenge with the return of Luca Doncic.

The first quarter was indeed improved for Sacramento winning it 34-32. They did not win the second quarter but it was another close one with Dallas winning it 32-28 and leading at the half 64-62.

It was a toss-up at the end of the third quarter with the two teams deadlocked at 24 and the Mavericks hanging onto a 88-86 lead. It was anybody’s game going into the fourth quarter.

With 52.3 left on the clock this game was tied at 112. As the clock expired at the end of the fourth quarter the score remained knotted at 114 apiece. De’Aaron Fox took the final shot in regulation, a three-point jumper that missed.

Overtime was a dog fight as the two teams fought for the lead . The Kings took a 123-119 lead with two minutes left in overtime. The Kings had a 127-123 lead with less than a minute left in the game.

The Mavericks Kyrie Irving hit a 26-foot three pointer and with18.4 left on the clock the Kings had a 127-126 lead. De’Aaron Fox hit a couple of free throws to extend the Kings lead to 129-126. In the end it was Doncic who missed a game tying shot. It was a wild and crazy game that brought out the best of both teams.

Again it was Fox at the line winning the game for Sacramento finishing with 36 points. Fox hit two shots at the line with 18.4 left. Domantas Sabonis had 14 rebounds, every one of them critical, and 22 points. Terence Davis had 22 points off the bench and Trey Lyles had 14. This was a great team effort after the disappointing game last night. Sacramento more than made up for it.

The Kings defense had their hands full with Doncic (27 points),Irving (28 points) and Josh Green (23 points). They handled Dallas in a great defensive and offensive effort.

The Kings will next take on the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night leading up to the All-Star game. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

No. 6 Cardinal women cruise past struggling ASU 96-64

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Stanford Cardinal had lots to celebrate after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Sun Feb 11, 2023 (photo from gostanford.com)

By Daniel Dullum
Sunday, February 12, 2023

No. 6 Stanford completed a women’s basketball sweep of its Arizona road swing on Sunday, as the Cardinal routed Arizona State 96-64 before an announced crowd of 1,759 at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz.

Reserve Agnes Enna-Nnopu led the Cardinal (24-3 overall, 12-2 Pac-12) with 18 points, as Stanford’s bench outscored injury-depleted ASU’s 52-14. Lauren Betts also had 13 points in 16 minutes and Francesca Belibi scored nine points and grabbed eight rebounds as every Cardinal reserve saw action.

As for the Stanford starters, Cameron Brink scored 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting, along with eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 12 minutes. Hannah Jump and Kiki Iriafen each scored 12 points. Talana Lepolo had four assists, and Haley Jones had five assists, five rebounds and four blocks in 21 minutes.

Stanford held a 58-35 rebounding advantage, and scored 38 points in the paint, 20 points off of 12 ASU turnovers, and 24 fast break points.

Tyi Skinner played all 40 minutes and scored a game-high 21 points to go with four steals and five assists to lead the Sun Devils (7-16 overall, 0-12 Pac-12). Jadden Simmons scored 13 points, and Isadora Sousa, Treasure Hunt and Meg Newman each had five rebounds. The Sun Devils used only eight players.

Stanford never trailed in the game, leading 29-13 after one quarter and 54-23 at halftime. The Cardinal’s biggest lead was 42 points at 3:47 of the third quarter.

Next weekend, the Cardinal return home to host USC on Friday and UCLA on Monday.

Super Bowl LVII podcast with Charlie O: Chiefs Reid had to overcome personal obstacles; Mahomes leads Chiefs in fourth Super Bowl

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, talks with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo during an NFL football practice in Tempe, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The Chiefs will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

On the Super Bowl LVII podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie, talk about the adversity that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had to face in his career with losing his son and his other son Britt face three years for manslaughter in a DUI and yet was able to persevere and take the Chiefs to the AFC Championship every year since 2019 with three Super Bowls and one Super Bowl championship.

#2 Reid is a pusher talk about how he can inspire a team and get them motivated. Reid and the Chiefs are in pursuit of their second Super Bowl.

#3 No one is really is really surprised how Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has led the Chiefs to the post season over the years his skills under center was established early talk about that kind of confidence that brings going into the Super Bowl in Glendale on Sunday?

#4 Charlie wanted to ask you something that San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould said about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Gould said that “If you make Jalen Hurts play quarterback, you’re going to have probably a pretty solid day on defense,” Charlie wanted to get your thoughts about what Gould said.

#5 Big Game on the line for Sunday wanted to get your thoughts who you like in this one as the Eagles and Chiefs battle in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm in Glendale.

Charlie O did NFL podcast commentary during the 2022 season for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Wranglers outlast Barracuda in 5-4 shootout win, sweep series

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San Jose’s Jeffery Viel fights for a rebound against Calgary’s Daniil Chechelev at Tech CU Arena on Saturday FEB 11, 2023. (San Jose Barracuda)

Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — Matthew Phillips scored the winning goal in the shootout to give the Calgary Wrangles a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday evening at Tech CU Arena.

San Jose has lost five games in a row. Calgary has won three games in a row and swept the two-game series with San Jose.

Calgary (33-11-2-0) drew first blood late in the first period. Emilio Pettersen point blank chance was initially saved by ‘Cuda goalie Eetu Makiniemi but the rebound was tucked home by Kevin Rooney for his third goal of the season at the 18:49 mark.

Both teams had two power play opportunities, but neither were able to capitalize on their chances with the man advantage.

San Jose (18-25-0-4) answered back with a power play goal midway through the second period. Martin Kaut’s shot from the left wing was initially saved by Daniil Chechelev but Andrew Agozzino tapped home the rebound for his 16th goal of the season at the 10:42.

It was the first power play goal San Jose has scored against Calgary this season.

The Wranglers regained their lead late in the middle frame. Walker Duehr centered a pass to the crease where unmarked Clark Bishop chipped the puck over the shoulder of Makiniemi for his fifth goal of the season at the 16:11 mark.

Calgary went up 3-1 two minutes later with a power play goal. Duehr centered a pass from the behind the net to Adam Klapka who one-timed the puck past Makiniemi for his fourth goal of the season at the 18:22 mark.

San Jose responded right out of the gate to start the 3rd period. Artemi Kniazev sent a back door pass over to an unmarked William Eklund who buried the puck into an empty net for his 13th goal of the season at the :33 mark.

The Barracuda evened the game five minutes later with an even strength goal. Mark Veronneau centered a pass from the right boards over to Tristen Robins who beat Chechelev with a backhander for his 10th goal of the season at the 5:42 mark.

Calgary regained the lead less the two minutes later with an even strength goal. Josh Brook found Pettersen in the middle of the point. Pettersen skated in unchecked before firing a shot over the right shoulder of Makiniemi for his 12th goal of the season at the 7:58 mark.

The Barracuda scored the equalizer with its second power play goal 61 seconds later. Thomas Bordeleau found Eklund at center ice. The rookie forward skated in between two Calgary defenders before snapping home a wrist shot to the far side for his second goal of the game and 14th goal of the season at the 8:59 mark.

Calgary had a power play in the overtime session but failed to take advantage of their opportunity as San Jose forced the game into the shootout.

Chechelev finished the evening with 29 saves on 33 shots to earn the victory. Makiniemi made 27 saves on 31 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 2-for-4 on the power play. Calgary was 1-for-6.

The Three Stars of the Game were: 1) Phillips 2) Eklund 3) Bordeleau

UP NEXT: San Jose host the Ontario Reign on Wednesday at 7:00pm at Tech CU Arena.