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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Baseball and the Ironry of the Betting Sites

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Former Cincinnati Red manager and player Pete Rose is eligible for consideration by the Classic Baseball Era Committee for the Hall of Fame.The betting markets put Rose at an 83.3% chance to being elected for enshrinment in Baseball’s Hall of Fame (FBN Dot Com)

Baseball and the Irony of the Betting Sites

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

For over 100 years, baseball’s ultimate sin has been gambling: players betting on games. Rule 21 is strictly enforced to maintain public trust and the game’s integrity. The 1919 Black Sox scandal is baseball’s most famous scandal, and it centered on gambling.

Eight Chicago White Sox players were banned for life from professional baseball for their involvement. Today, government statistics list 0.03% of the total US population as over 100 years old. So most of us were not alive in 1919. But many of us remember the Pete Rose gambling scandal.

An investigation revealed that Pete Rose bet on baseball games, including games involving the Cincinnati Reds while serving as the team’s player-manager. Mr. Hustle played in 3,562 games, hit 4,256, with 3,215 singles, and made 10,328 outs; all are MLB records in his 24 seasons in Major League Baseball. Pete Rose died on September 30, 2024, at 83 at his home in Las Vegas. At the end, Rose did admit he bet on games.

You’ve likely seen some of this betting site advertising during the current World Series between Milwaukee and Tampa Bay. Major betting sites include FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM. Bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, Fanatics Sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, theScore Bet, betPARX, Betr, ESPN Bet, Kalshi, Polymarket, and others. Sports betting is legal and active in 39 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, allowing state-regulated commercial and tribal platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel to operate.

In May 2025, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lifted Rose’s permanent ban by changing league policy so that lifetime ineligibility ends upon a person’s death. With his ban lifted, Rose is eligible for consideration by the Classic Baseball Era Committee. The committee next votes on a pre-1980 candidate in 2027. Mr. Hustle will likely be elected to the Hall of Fame posthumously. According to today’s betting markets, Pete Rose has an 83.3% chance of being inducted into Cooperstown.

Actor and Producer Mark Wahlberg is working on a film about Pete Rose and it is targeted for production in early 2027..

Quote: . “Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a life saver if you asked him.” – Joe Morgan.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Cal Bears game wrap: Cal Blindsided By SMU In Second Half 59-20

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The Cal Bears get a defensive move on here against SMU Mustangs at Gerald J Ford Stadium in Dallas on Sat Oct 24, 2026 (Cal Bears photo)

By Barbara Mason

The California Bears (3-5) had their worst loss of the season last week losing to Wake Forest 41-7. Saturday they got blitzed by the SMU Mustangs (6-1) 59-20 at Gerald J Ford Stadium in Dallas.

SMU presented a big challenge for Cal shutting them out in the second half while scoring 21 points in each of the third and fourth quarters to put away the game. The Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele started in Saturday’s game.

California scored the first touchdown of the day taking a 7-0 lead. The Mustangs countered with a 29-yard field goal but the Bears defense were able to keep SMU out of the end zone. Late in the quarter SMU took the lead scoring their first touchdown of the day leading 10-7.

Cal answered back in the second quarter scoring their second touchdown of the day taking a 14-10 lead. They would go on to kick a 41-yard field goal extending their lead to 17-10. With under two minutes left in the half SMU scored their second touchdown of the day and this game was tied at 17.

The Bears would tack on a 37-yard field goal taking a 20-17 lead into the locker room at the half. It had been a great first half of football for California.

SMU opened the third quarter with a touchdown taking a 24-20 lead. It was all SMU for the rest of the quarter. They would score two more touchdowns taking a 38-20 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs were relentless scoring three more touchdowns in the fourth quarter for a final score of 59-20 making this an even more disappointing loss than Wake Forest. After such a promising first half, this loss was especially crushing.

GAME RECAP

Saturday Cal was looking to bounce back after a rough loss to Wake Forest last week. Saturday’s matchup with SMU was another huge challenge for the Bears. Cal scored the first touchdown of the game taking a 7-0 lead.

Starting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was back under center after missing a few games on concussion protocol. He connected with Chase Hendricks for ten yards and the Bears had a promising start in this game.

At 7:41 California was able to keep the Mustangs out of the end zone allowing a 29-yard Brendan Baird field goal retaining the Bears lead 7-3. As the quarter wore down the Mustangs scored their first touchdown of the day taking a 10-7 lead. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings completed a 22-yard to Kendrick Raphael for the score.

Cal took back the lead at 10:46 in the second quarter 14-10. Mason Mini rushed for 1-yard and the touchdown. At 5:12 the Bears extended their lead hitting a 41-yard Towns McGough field goal 17-10.

The Mustangs tied up the game at 17 with under two minutes left in the half. That score was a 1-yd rush from Kendrick Raphael. As the clock ran out California was able to kick a second field goal; this one for 37 yards taking a 20-17 lead into the locker room at the half. It was looking really good for the Bears.

This game turned completely around in the third quarter. The Bears offense and defense struggled throughout the entire quarter. SMU was able to score three touchdowns in the quarter leaving the Bears blindsided.

The Mustangs scored two rushing touchdowns both from running back Christian Rhodes, the first for five yards and a second for three yards. The third touchdown was scored mid-way through the quarter when Jennings connected with Derrick McFall for 21 yards. Going into the fourth quarter SMU had a 38-20 lead.

The fourth quarter was a re-play of the third with another three touchdowns scored. The first touchdown scored in the fourth was a one yard rush from Raphael. SMU Quarterback Jennings connected with Jason Hale for 17 yards and a score.

The final touchdown of the day for the Mustangs was a ten yard rush from EJ Kelly. When the dust had settled SMU had walzed away with a 59-20 decision. It had been a nightmare of a second half for California.

GAME NOTES

The Bears completely fell apart in the second half of this game. What made it so very frustrating was that Cal played a very good first half of football. They led 20-17 at halftime and then they were outscored 42-0 for the rest of the game.

What went so terribly wrong in that second half? Their offense went dead silent was exactly what happened. In the first half Sagapolutele was completing passes, moving the ball and keeping the SMU defense completely off balance, thus taking the 20-17 lead into the third quarter. Cal had 255 first half yards.

It all went awry in the third quarter. The Bears opened the second half with three consecutive three-and-outs. The offense could not sustain drives, they could not give their defense a rest and they could not answer the SMU scoring. Sagapolutele completed 27 of 37 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown in the first half and only had 51 passing yards in the entire second half.

SMU took control of the line of scrimmage was a huge reason for the turn-around. Their running game went crazy finishing with 256 rushing yards compared to Cal’s 40 yards. Another key for the Mustangs were the conversions in crucial situations.

Running back Kendrick Raphael scored on fourth-down plays with quarterback Jennings making big passing plays that Cal couldn’t stop. The Bears had a lot of trouble stopping the run consistently. Throughout the second half SMU over and over put together long scoring drives and the second half unraveled quickly for California.

As if this was not bad enough, penalties made a bad situation even worse. Cal had 11 penalties for 108 yards. The penalties over and over put the Bears in difficult situations and helped SMU extend their drives. What is concerning is that the Bears were unable to make any adjustments when SMU got the momentum.

There are three critical things that California needs to address right now. They absolutely have to make second-half offensive adjustments so opponents cannot shut down their passing game.

They need a more effective running attack keeping defenses honest and giving their quarterback some help. As far as the defense, they need to tackle better and get a grip on those penalties. Making all these adjustments is far easier said than done.

Sagapolutele sure showed in the first half that he can move the ball against the best. Now the question, why Cal couldn’t sustain that after the half? Much of it had to do with the adjustments that SMU made.

They scored on their first six second-half drives which is pretty amazing. They dominated the running game and Cal didn’t have any answers for any of it offensively or defensively.

On Halloween next Saturday, the Bears will take on NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh North Carolina. Kickoff for that game is scheduled for 9:00 AM.

They will need to clean up a lot of what went so wrong against SMU Saturday. What is encouraging is the first half of football that they played today. Now can they do this for four quarters of ball that is the question?

WNBA Finals: Valkyries Outlast Dream In Game Four 67-62, series tied at 2-2 going back to Golden State

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Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese (5) was frustrated with her performance scoring only eight points in game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyies at State Farm Arena in Atlanta (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Saturday afternoon the Golden State Valkyries evened the series with a 67-62 win over the Atlanta Dream in game four at State Farm Arena, in a huge game for Golden State. Trailing the Dream 2-1 in the series the Valkyrie tied up the series and take a 2-2 series back to Chase Center for a Game five Monday night.

The Valkyries took a 16-11 lead after the first ten minutes of play. They continued to extend that lead and when the first half came to an end, they had a 42-26 lead.

As the third quarter came to an end, the Dream had outscored the Valkyries 19-12 but continued to trail 54-45. It wouild all come down to the fouth quarter.

Golden State was outscored in the fourth quarter 17-13 but the lead they had built was enough for a win in game four 67-62. Game Five of the series will now head back to Chase Center with the series all knotted up 2-2.

GAME RECAP

The Golden State Valkyries came into this game on a mission. They did not want to fall even further behind in the series in fact taking a series tie back to Chase for game five would be the perfect scenario.

When the first quarter had come to an end, Golden State had taken a 16-11 lead playing with a lot of confidence. They had so far cleaned up the turnovers and they were having improved offensive success. They had a great start in game four.

The Valkyries continued on the same path in the second quarter taking as much as a 16 point lead. When the quarter came to an end, Golden State had outscored the Dream by double digits 26-15 and took a 42-26 lead into the locker room at the half. The Dream would have a lot of work to do in the second half of this game.

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase had decided on a simple plan in game four. The one thing that really stood out was the excellent ball protection for Golden State with only four turnovers in the first half.

They had forced the Dream to turn the ball over 14 times conceding 16 points on those turnovers. The Valkyries starting roster was changed up and at the half Gabby Williams already had 11 points and bench player Cecilia Zandalasini with ten.

They had held Angel Reese to only four points, Naz Hillman to two and Rhyne Howard to only five points. They had really locked down the Dream offense. The Valkyries would need to hang onto the sense of urgency in the second half that they had started the game with.

Golden State started the third quarter with two consecutive fouls and the energy had shifted as the Dream went on a bit of a run attempting to trim the Golden State double digit lead.

At the five minute mark left in the third the Dream had cut the Golden State lead to single digits. The crowd went wild when the Dream cut the Valkyries lead to six points 46-40. Both teams were protecting the ball well with only one turnover each in the third but the Dream were dictating play in the quarter.

The Valkyries tightened up their defense and pushed their lead back out to double digits 50-40 with three minutes left in the quarter. At the finish of the third quarter the Valkyries had a 54-45 lead.

The Dream pulled even closer in the fourth quarter getting to within seven points 57-51with just under six minutes left on the clock. The see-saw battle got underway, the crowd noise deafening.

A Valerie Burton triple hushed the crowd to a mild roar giving Golden State a 64-55 lead with four minutes left in this clash. The Dream attempted a couple of three-point shots that missed and that was the game. Valerie Buirton finished off game four hitting a basket driving their lead up to 66-61. The final was 66-62. Golden State had a lot more fight, a lot more grit and it paid off in Game 4 of this championship series.

GAME NOTES

Saturday the Valkyies saw a far improved Golden State team. They improved so much after their loss to the Dream last Wednesday night. They had a great response after losing Game 3 by 26 points. One of the biggest differences was the bounce-back in the first half and then they held on when Atlanta tried to rally in the second half.

Gabby Williams had the team high with 17 points. Veronica Burton and Tiffany Hayes each finished with 13 points. The Dream’s Rhyne Howard had the game high with 19 points.

The Valkyries really put the stops on Angel Reese. She finished the game with eight points and nine rebounds. This was her first game in the finals without a double double. Golden State put out a great defensive effort. Reese blamed herself for the game 4 loss, “I think it was me, I think I rushed a lot on my shots and I didn’t take my time and finish around the basket like I’ve been doing the last three games” said Reese.

The Valkyries led after the first quarter 16-11 and then outscored Atlanta 26-15 in the second giving Golden State a 42-26 halftime lead. Another highlight was their defense that kept the Dream from catching up. They allowed 97 points in game three but today held them to 62 points, a vast difference.

It got tense in the fourth quarter for Golden State but the team remained composed under the pressure. Atlanta won both the third and fourth quarters but the Valkyries had built a lead that was just enough to survive the comeback attempt and win by five slim points.

Golden State did not need to win every quarter, they just needed to defend their lead, make enough plays and of course avoid letting the Dream completely erase that first-half advantage.

The Valkyrie seemed to be more connected in Saturday’s game. Now the Valkyries come home to Chase Center in a 2-2 tied series regaining home-court momentum. That game will be played Monday October 26th with tipoff scheduled for 5:00PM.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings just can’t seal the deal lose 128-120 Blazers pull away in 4th quarter

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket on Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of their game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 The Sacramento Kings (0-2) made several attempts at trying to catch the Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) but the Blazers played some pesky basketball on both side of the ball the Kings took a lead in the first quarter 33-27.

#2 The Blazers in the second quarter caught up out scoring the Kings by a point 32-31. The Kings did exhibit some improved defense but the Blazers game plan worked just a little better in the first half.

#3 Tony it was the third quarter that the Blazers crushed it out scoring the Kings with a whopping 44-26 third quarter total and that was the key quarter that Portland pulled away.

#4 For the Kings Darius Acuff Jr he had himself a game leading Sacramento with 33 points but it wasn’t enough.

#5 Next up for the Kings it’s the Memphis Grizzlies Sun Oct 25th at Golden 1. The Grizzlies are coming off a 111-108 win against the Golden State on Friday night in San Francisco. With the win the Grizzlies improve to 2-0. Will the Kings have their hands full Sunday night or can the Kings develop a game plan and finally get in the win column?

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Stanford Cardinal Football podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford picks up third win of last 5 games; Cardinal edges NC State 31-28

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Stanford Cardinal running back Sedtrick Irvin (26) claps his hands regarding the Cardinal recent success against the NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Fri Oct 23, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal Football podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 The Stanford Cardinal have reached the .500 mark at 4-4 with a win over the NC State Wolfpack (3-4) under the Friday night lights at Stanford Stadium.

#2 The win for the Cardinal was their second straight win and third in their last five games their working the curve on retooling their offense and holding off their opponents on defense.

#3 The Cardinal scored two touchdowns in the first quarter a key quarter in the game and scored a touchdown each in the second and third quarters and held off the Wolfpack allowing them four touchdowns but staying in front them all game long.

#4 Stanford quarterback Warren Davis went 22-35 for 303 yards and four touchdowns he pretty much had his way for most of the night.

#5 Next up for the Cardinal it’s off to Louisville and the Louisville Cardinals on Sat Oct 31 for a 12:30pm PDT kickoff. Louisville has won four their last six games and can be a tough customer on their home field next week. it’s the Cardinal and the Cardinals in ACC action how do you see this next game for Stanford.

Michael Roberson covers Stanford Cardinal Football at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal  protected the Farm from the Wolfpack 31-28, on a cool Friday Night; Warren 4 TDs

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Stanford Cardinal celebrate their win against NC State Wolfpack at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Fri Oct 23, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Quarterback Davis Warren’s four touchdown passes led his Stanford Cardinal (4-4, 2-3 ACC) to victory over the North Carolina Wolfpack (3-4, 2-2 ACC) 31-28, in an Atlantic Coast Conference battle in the Bay Area.

N.C. State began the game as benevolent guests, as they deferred their possession of the ball until the second half.  Despite winning the coin toss, they elected to give the ball to the home team.  That did not work in their immediate favor.

Stanford graciously accepted that gift and parlayed it into an early touchdown.  Less than five minutes into the contest, Davis Warren tossed an 8-yard TD pass to senior WR Nico Brown.  The strategy did not seem to be prudent from the Carolina canines.  The Cardinal led 7-0 at that juncture of the quarter.

The football team from Greater Palo Alto was not satisfied with that score, and put up seven more points on the scoreboard nearly seven minutes later.  Davis threw another TD pass to double their lead, 14-0.  The second strike was for 17 yards and caught by senior running back Sedrick Irvin.

With just over two minutes left in the first quarter, it appeared the Cardinal were about to perform a blowout victory.   CJ Bailey completed a difficult 58-yard TD pass to sophomore running back Deandre Desinor that kept their team in the game, before it got away from them.  After 15 minutes of conference action, NC State cut the deficit in half, 14-7.

Midway through the second quarter, the Wolfpack struck again.  Backup QB Will Wilson scored on a 2-yard keeper.  The game was tied at 14 for nearly seven minutes.  With the stalemate going on, and a momentum shift, Stanford still had the endzone in their sites.  At the :25 mark of the second quarter, Warren threw his third TD pass before recess.  The trilogy TD went to senior WR Caden High.  At the half, Stanford led 21-14.

In the second half, N.C. State was poised to receive the ball from their pregame coin toss victory.  During that drive, the Wolfpack appeared to have tied the game again.  However, their was a flag on the field, denying the touchdown pass.  Offensive Pass Interference was the deflating call.

After that empty opportunity, the Cardinal responded with another touchdown drive.  Warren threw his fourth touchdown pass within three quarters.  The quadruple TD score was five yards to senior WR Nico Brown.  After 45 minutes of gametime action, the lead doubled again, 28-14.

Despite N.C. State’s winning chances looking bleak, they started off the fourth quarter with a touchdown within 10 seconds of the final quadrant.  Will Wilson scored (2 yards) on another QB keeper.  After cutting the lead in half again, the score was 28-21, Stanford.

More than six minutes later, the Cardinal added three more points to their tally, when senior kicker Emmet Kenney booted a 31-yard FG to put Stanford back up by 10 points, 31-21.  The only question left at that time was could the Cardinal hold on to the lead?

With less than two minutes left in the game, the Wolfpack managed to score another touchdown.  CJ Bailey threw a 16-yard TD pass to junior WR Keenan Jackson, to get within three points, 31-28.

Next was the obligatory onside-kick attempt.  Unfortunately for N.C. State, the attempt failed.  Stanford was able to let the clock run out, and they ended the night with a 3-point victory, 31-28.

Barracuda win 5-2 in Coachella for their first road win of the season

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San Jose Barracuda vs Coachella Valley Firebirds on Friday October 23rd 2026 at Acrisure Arena (via firebirds/flickr)

By Madison Montez

San Jose picked up their first win on the road, winning 5-2 against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Picking up a breakaway, San Jose’s Andre Gasseau scored his fifth goal of the season to give San Jose an early 1-0 lead. Jimmy Huntington recorded the primary assist and Phillip Sinn recorded the secondary assist. To extend that lead to 2-0, Brett Leason scored his third goal of the season.

Leo Sahlin Wallenius recorded the primary assist and Filip Bystedt recorded the secondary assist. Coachella Valley cut into San Jose’s lead, taking advantage of a delayed penalty call. Lukas Dragicevic scored his second of the season, Alexis Bernier recorded the primary assist while Logan Morrison recorded the secondary assist.

Restoring the 2 goal lead, making it 3-1, Libor Hájek scored his first of the season. Brendan Hoffman recorded the primary assist and Carson Wetsch recorded the secondary assist. Keeping the momentum going, San Jose’s Donovan Houle scored his second goal of the season to make it a 4-1 game. Alex Barre-Boulet recorded the primary assist while Mattias Havelid recorded the secondary assist.

Sealing the lead, Ethan Cardwell scored an empty netter to make it 5-1. Jani Nyman scored his ninth goal of the season to score a late goal, making it 5-2.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley 11-4. After the second period, Coachella Valley outshot San Jose 9-8. After the third period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley 15 to 11.

Friday night’s goalie matchup was Ilya Samsonov making his season debut for San Jose vs Nikke Koko for Coachella Valley. Recording 18 saves on 19 shots, Samsonov recorded Friday night’s win. Recording 27 saves on 31 shots, Koko recorded Friday night’s loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Libor Hajek
  2. Brett Leason
  3. Donovan Houle

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday October 24th where they will travel to Pechanga Arena in San Diego to face the Gulls.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: San José/Los Tiburones Hispanic Night October 31, 2016 Sharks vs Ottawa to be Broadcast in Spanish 1PM

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Amaury Pi Gonzalez analyst (left) and Jesus Zarate play by play (right) will be calling the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks game on Sat Oct 31, 2026 at SAP Arena in San Jose for the Los Tiburones Hispanic Night tribute televised on NBCSCA TV broadcast (photo by San Jose Sharks)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary:

CONTENT, BROADCAST & PROMOTION

  • Social and Digital Content – Dedicated Los Tiburones content and storytelling, including behind-the-scenes content celebrating local culture and community partners.
  • Spanish-Language Broadcast – The Sharks will provide a Spanish-language broadcast of the game, with Bay Area broadcasters Amaury Pi‑González and Jesús Zárate on the call. Fans can find audio of the Spanish broadcast over the NBCSCA TV broadcast using the SAP function on appropriate devices, while the audio will also be available on the Sharks+SAP Center app.
  • Media Partnerships – Partnered with Telemundo on Los Tiburones content to increase awareness and engagement within the Bay Area’s Hispanic community.

Tickets for the Sharks Los Tiburones game are available now at sjsharks.com.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

San Jose State Spartans pre game report: Spartans seek crucial conference win in a Reno showdown

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Junior running back Viliami Teu runs it in for a touchdown against UTEP on Oct. 17 (Photo courtesy of SJSU athletics)

By Lucas Quick

RENO NV–Conference play continues to heat up for the San Jose State football team (4-3, 2-1 MW) as it hits the road to face the University of Nevada, Reno (2-4, 1-2) on Saturday.

Another change of scenery is underway for the Spartans’ offense, with freshman quarterback Daniel Rolovich taking over as the starting quarterback. The decision was made prior to kickoff against the University of Texas at El Paso.

The rushing attack has been the bright spot for the Spartans throughout the season so far but could have a new look for the rest of the year. Redshirt senior running back Jabari Bates missed last week due to injury, leaving redshirt junior running back Viliami Teu to be the starter.

Last week, Teu finished with 20 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. His performance gives the opportunity to see a more split backfield between him and Bates moving forward.

SJSU offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann explained the trust Teu has established with the coaching staff, giving him a chance for a more extended role in the future.

“He’s [Teu] more than capable, and you look at it,” Stutzmann said. “We have two, maybe three starters in the running back position.”

With Bates being 14th in the nation in rushing attempts, Teu could help ease his workload.

It could be another game where the rushing game will be relied on heavily. The Wolf Pack defense runs a scheme that’s known to stop a passing game similar to the Spartans’. With Rolovich still settling into his new role, it’s important for SJSU to establish the run, as winning the time of possession battle can be crucial in this matchup.

The SJSU defense has continued to consistently be one of the better units in the Mountain West, especially the defensive line. Its 11-sack performance last week marked one of the most in a game in program history and also puts them at 27 sacks through the season, the second most in the country.

Winning the line of scrimmage battle will be important, but limiting the amount of time the Wolfpack offense has possession will be a key catalyst for a victory. Defensive coordinator Bojay Filimoeatu’s identity on defense has been bend, not break.

“It’s just focusing on the little details of each play,” junior linebacker Nas Danielson said. “We get the offense on third down, and we just have to get off that field.”

Nevada also is dealing with a quarterback carousel. Through its first six games of the season, the Wolfpack have started three different quarterbacks. Sophomore quarterback Carter Jones has been dealing with an arm injury, and fifth-year quarterback A.J. Bianco injured his ankle last week against North Dakota State.

Both players’ availability is currently uncertain, with senior quarterback Luke Duncan next in line.

Junior wide receiver Cooper Hoch, who missed last week’s game, is questionable for Saturday. If healthy, Hoch and freshman wide receiver Carson Clark will look to continue their strong success this season. Clark looks to build off his first career 100-yard receiving game.

This is a high-stakes matchup for both teams. The Spartans currently sit in fifth place in conference standings, while the Wolf Pack sit a game behind them in seventh place. With four teams separated by just 1.5 games, this week’s outcome can play a major role in the rest of both teams’ seasons.

“It’s definitely a huge game for us and some of our goals for the whole season, and we have to win it,” SJSU head coach Ken Niumatalolo said. “It’s a must-win for both of us.”

The Spartans will look to earn their first road win against the Wolfpack since 2000 at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nev.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: From My Notebook; World Series Memories 1990

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Todd Benzinger a former San Francisco Giants and outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds who passed away on Wed Oct 21, 2026 (Todd Benzinger facebook)

From My Notebook: World Series Memories. 1990

By Amaury Pi-González

The 1990 World Series was a sweep by an inferior Cincinnati Reds team over the Oakland A’s; In game four, Reds outfielder Todd Benzinger, who had just passed away at 63, made the final out. This four-game series stunned the Oakland A’s and their fans, many of whom traveled to Cincinnati.

The A’s had a chance to win three consecutive World Series in 88, 89, and 90. In the end, they won the Earthquake Series against the Giants in San Francisco in 1989. The A’s were also a much better team than the LA Dodgers in 1988, but Dodgers’ pitcher Orel Hershiser dominated in that series, giving the Dodgers the crown, and he was the MVP.

The 1990 World Series particularly brings back memories, as the A’s team hotel in Cincinnati was sold out; the team secured a Holiday Inn about 25 minutes away across the Ohio River in Kentucky, as yours truly and my wife Gail, and other A’s personnel stayed there.

This 1990 World Series was the typical upset. The Oakland A’s were a much better team than the Reds, but everything went right for Cincinnati and the other way for the A’s. That’s baseball.

In conclusion: The A’s were a dominant team back then and missed the chance to win three World Series in a row, 88, 89, 90. That would have been the second time in A’s history to accomplish such a feat, as they also won in 72,73,74. Only the New York Yankees can claim so much success in World Series history.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.