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Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Titans and Steelers reschedule game due to Covid outbreak; AD and LeBron will dominate Finals; plus more

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The Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings meet for a post game prayer following their game in Minneapolis last Sun Sep 27, 2020 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports with London:

#1 After ten players and personnel combined on the Tennessee Titans had tested positive for Covid-19. The Minnesota Vikings had to take tests after playing the Titans last Sunday. The Vikings tests came up negative and have returned to practice. The Titans will resume practice on Saturday and were scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday but the NFL will reschedule the game for later in the season .

#2 London, given the recent Titans outbreak does that give concern, alarm that playing a contact game like football is still a high risk situation and asks the question why continue when you have an outbreak like this?

#3 The Los Angeles Lakers trounced the Miami Heat on Wednesday night in game 1 of the NBA Finals, 116-98. The Lakers Anthony Davis led with 34 points and Lebron James followed with 25. With Davis and LeBron the Lakers have been a force in post season.

#4 The Buffalo Bills (3-0) have been playing phenomenal football they’re headed to Las Vegas to play the Las Vegas Raiders (2-1) for week 4. The Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw against a mighty Los Angeles Rams defense last Sunday going 24-33 for 311 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. How do you see this match up this Sunday afternoon?

#5 London turning to the MLB postseason the Oakland A’s who not only won the AL West and won a playoff series and are headed to the Division Series in Los Angeles against the Houston Astros. The A’s pitching had been key in getting them to the post season getting great pitching support from starters Chris Bassitt 5-2 (ERA 2.29) and Sean Manaea 4-3 (ERA 4.50).

Join London each Friday for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Mullens will get a chance to throw against a struggling winless Eagles team

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San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Nick Mullens (4) and Jimmy Garoppolo in red meet on the field after the 49ers defeated the New York Giants at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sun Sep 27, 2020 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Daivd:

#1 David talk a little about the job performance of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens last Sun Sep 27th at the Meadowlands against the New York Giants. Mullens threw 25-36 for 343 yards and one touchdown.

#2 The 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon, wide out Brandon Aiyuk, and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. all had a touchdown each and Wilson Jr had two touchdowns that provided key for the offense against the Giants.

#3 The visiting Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) are headed to Levi Stadium this Sunday. Their coming off a 23-23 tie from last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2-1). Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was 29-47 for 225 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

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

 

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: All eyes on LeBron to take the Lakers to the promise land; Broncos has no intention to sign Kaepernick; plus more

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LeBron James leads the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat which started on Wednesday night in the bubble at Disney World in Bradenton Fl. Here he exchanges words with game officials during the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets Sep 26, 2020 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Jessica taking a look at the NBA Finals game 1 was on Wednesday night in the bubble at Bradenton Fl at the Disney World bubble the odds makers have the Los Angeles Lakers favored in the series as they defeated the Miami Heat 116-98.

#2 Despite there’s no fans for the Finals is there any kind of advantage for the Miami Heat playing in Florida for the Finals.

#3 A sonic boom shook up the French Open on Monday, the boom startled fans, players and those working the Open thinking it was an explosion or fireworks nearby.

#4 The Denver Broncos have no intention of bringing former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on board with the team according to Broncos head coach Vic Fangio Kaepernick’s name hasn’t come up in discussions and Fangio and team general manager John Elway look for someone else “who will be a the best fit.” Does this look like collusion is still in effect against Kaepernick?

#5 No one expected the San Francisco Giants to amount to anything close to a post season team and while the Giants just missed making the last and final eighth spot in the National League Wild Card race by one game they weren’t expected to compete for a playoff position during the 60 game regular season and so the Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s name has been floated for National League manager of the Year how do you see his chances to get the award?

Join Jessica every other Thursday for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers preview: 49ers go for their third straight win host Philadelphia on Sunday Night Football

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The San Francisco 49ers Marcell Harris knocks the ball out of the hands of the New York Giants Darius Slayton last Sun Sep 27, 2020 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ. The 49ers host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football Sun Oct 4, 2020 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SANTA CLARA–The San Francisco 49ers are back at it on Sunday. Last week, the 49ers were able to pull out a win in New York against the Giants despite injuries to the running back core, quarterback, tight end, and wide receiver. This week they take on the winless Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles are injured. The 49ers are injured. The Eagles are dealing with notable injuries to DeSean Jackson and Dallas Goedert. The jury is still out on if Jackson will play Sunday but it looks unlikely.

For San Francisco, the injuries are also piling up. Notably RB Raheem Mostert will be out, WR Deebo Samuel will be out, TE George Kittle most likely out, and QB Jimmy Garoppolo will also most likely be out. It is possible the Garoppolo and Kittle both return in week four on Sunday but that remains unlikely.

In order for the 49ers to win they will need a repeat performance from backup QB Nick Mullens. Last week Mullens threw for almost 350 yards with a touchdown. Another key price will be rookie WR Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk impressed last week and could be another key piece on Sunday.

Overall, it looks like a good chance the 49ers will be able to pull out a win. The Eagles have really struggled this year and don’t show many signs of turning it around.

The game starts at 5:20 PM PST on Sunday night. Watch on NBC Sunday Night Football.

 

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Pats Newton were ready for Raiders; Raiders prepare for undefeated Bills in wk 4

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In spite of being under pressure the New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was able to get passes away completing 17 passes and a touchdown good enough to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders by 16 points Sun Sep 27, 2020 at Foxbourgh (AP News photos)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 Barbara unlike the previous two weeks for the Raiders after wins against the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were prepared for the Raiders last Sunday in a convincing 16 point win 36-20.

#2 Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has looked sharp in all of his appearances in week 1 and 2 he was no different throwing 17 for 28 for 162 yards throwing for one touchdown and one interception.

#3 For the Raiders offense quarterback Derek Carr had troubles trying to get the Raiders over the hump as they were shutout in the third quarter which prevented them to really get back in the game.

#4 Carr in the game threw 24 for 32 for 261 yards and two touchdowns just taking a look at Carr’s completions he was running and didn’t have time to stay in the pocket long.

#5 The Raiders task doesn’t get easier their next opponent is the 3-0 Buffalo Bills. Bill quarterback Josh Allen beat a very good Los Angeles Rams (2-1) team on Sunday in a close game 35-32. Allen threw 24-33 for 311 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. How do you see this match up next Sunday?

Join Barbara for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday night at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders lose first game of the season to New England, 36-20

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) gets a poke in the eye as he closes in to sack New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders simply couldn’t overcome mistakes as they fell to the New England Patriots, 36-20, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.

The Raiders fumbled the ball away three times and couldn’t convert multiple times in the redzone.

“There are some issues that add up to a loss,” said head coach Jon Gruden.  “I am proud of our team for fighting and I like the effort.”

Las Vegas kept the game close in the first half, trailing just 13-10 at halftime, but the Patriots rolled off 23 points in the second half.

“We came in at halftime and we felt good, but coming out, obviously it got away from us,” said quarterback Derek Carr.

Carr threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns, one each to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Foster Moreau.

“I like our team,” said Gruden.  “We are a young team, but we do not lack confidence.”

“We are always confident,” said Carr.  “We didn’t play our best game, but we made it a game.”

Josh Jacobs led the Raiders on the ground, rushing 16 times for 71 yards.

“We had a couple of drives where we moved the ball very well,” said Jacobs.  “We have to just work on redzone execution and try not to beat ourselves in certain situations.”

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 2-1 on the season and will next return home to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders were outgained in total yards, 406-375.
  • Tight end Darren Waller was held to just two catches for nine yards.
  • Nine different Raiders players caught at least one ball from QB Derek Carr.


What injuries? 49ers make win look easy over Giants 36-9; Joe Montana rescues grandchild from kidnapper

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First half action shows San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throwing over the New York Giants defensive line at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sun Sep 27, 2020 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Despite a multitude of injuries the San Francisco 49ers accepted “no excuses” as they had no choice but to turn to new faces to fill the void that so many injured players had left. Last weeks’s game against the Jets left the team decimated but it is what it is. Coach Shanahan had a lot of decisions to make this week in an effort to put this team back together.

The list of missing players is extensive with George Kittle, Jimmy Garoppolo,, Richard Sherman and Raheem Mostart heading the list. The good news for San Francisco is that this team not only has quality starters but they have a lot of quality players in the depth chart. Going into this game the thought was that this team is going to be ok.

As the game got underway this team was going to be a lot more than just ok as the final score indicated. San Francisco outscored the Giants in all four quarters in a lop-sided 36-9 win over New York. If there is any question regarding San Francisco quarterback Nick Mullens that has been laid to rest for the moment. He was 25 of 36 passing for 343 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions for a 13.72 yards per completion.

A very nice game for the backup quarterback and the entire team despite all the obstacles they have had to face this week. Going into this game they not only had to face the Giants with a bit of a new look but they also had to face the dreaded turf at Met Life Stadium. San Francisco took it all in stride and came away with the win by controlling the ball on offense and gave the mistake prone Giants yet another loss.

Kicker Robbie Gould had a great day with three successful field goals and Jerick McKinnon, Brandon Aiyuk, and Jeff Wilson all had rushing touchdowns for a near perfect showing by the team. There were complaints from the players regarding the new turf which was described as sticky. Turf is tough that is a given, but new turf is even worse.

Despite all of that the turf was a non-issue in this dominating win over the leagues lowest-scoring offense.The team came out of this game fairly unscathed although TE Jordan Reed who had two touchdowns last week was hurt late in the first quarter. Another injury was to cornerback Emmanuel Moseley with a concussion in the second quarter. There was not a lot at all going on defensively or offensively for the Giants and San Francisco breezed through this one. The New York Giants are now a dismal 0-3.

Joe Montana stops kidnapping in own house: Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana 64, stopped a would be kidnapper from taking his baby grandchild in his Los Angeles County home on Sunday morning. The suspect a woman who saw someone holding the baby in his house got inside and took the child from the person holding the baby.

The suspect moved into a different part of the house and that’s when Montana and his wife Jennifer went to wrestle the baby from the suspect who ran out of the house. Someone from Montana’s house caught the attention of nearby Sheriff’s deputies who pursued the suspected and arrested her for kidnapping and burglary. 

Montana in a tweet said to thank all well wishers and was thankful that it was a safe outcome and asked for privacy at this time. 

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Injuries stacked against Niners; Mullens tuned up getting tips from Garoppolo

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws over the New York Jets defense last Sun Sep 20, 2020 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford in second half action after starter Jimmy Garoppolo left. Mullens will start against the Giants Sunday for the injured Garoppolo. (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, the 49ers are needless the say the walking wounded the list runs long but let’s take at the first two players who are lost for the season Solomon Thomas DT (knee ACL) and Nick Bosa DE (knee) how will their loss for the rest of the season impact the team.

#2 Talk about quarterback Nick Mullens and how he steps into the position for injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who will be advising Mullens on the sidelines.

#3 Joe a lot of the players on the 49ers injured list were key players who helped San Francisco get to the Super Bowl last season. Tight end George Kittle is a huge loss what he did for 49ers on offense talk about it translates into Sunday’s game with the New York Giants.

#4 The 49ers Tevin Coleman RB is out with a knee injury for three weeks and Raheem Mostert (knee) and are both out for this Sunday’s game against the Giants Joe talk about much these guys will be missed at the running back position?

#5 It’s only two games in and the 49ers who are 1-1 have lost a core of their players and really have to rely on their second stringers to help the get to 2-1 will they be able to do it against New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and company?

Join J Hawkes each Sunday for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsrasdioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: How Raiders stack up against mobile Newton and the Patriots this Sunday

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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) on the sidelines watch last Sun Sep 27, 2020 game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle will match up against the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday in Foxborough (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich, after taking a look at the Raiders these past two games how much credit do you have to give them for holding off such offenses like the Carolina Panthers in week one and the New Orleans Saints in week two?

#2 The win against the Saints no doubt has to be one of the big moments in the young season the Raiders opening up their new stadium and just about surprising everybody with they way they won that game on Monday Night Football.

#3 How do you stop a quarterback like Drew Brees the Raiders seemed to have figured him out in that third quarter shutting out the Saints and Brees who just has problems finding daylight and finding receivers.

#4 Rich, take a look at Raiders quarterback Derek Carr’s stats he went 28 for 38 for 284 yards for three touchdowns he was getting great protection and lots of time to throw against the Saints pass rush.

#5 The Raiders are in New England for week 3 against Patriots, quarterback Cam Newton, and general manager and head coach Bill Belichick will Raiders head coach Jon Gruden have a well prepared game plan to beat a 2-0 Patriots team?

Joining us each Saturday Rich Perez who hosts the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: With all the injuries can the 49ers beat a struggling Giants team?

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Solomon Thomas gets a ride on the back of a cart as he suffered a first half ACL knee injury one of many 49ers who went down to an injury on Sun Sep 20, 2020 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David let’s take a look at some of the 49ers biggest loses to injury we’ll give you the first set of names and let you give analysis and how their absence will impact this team against the Giants in the Meadowlands this Sunday, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (high ankle sprain), Nick Bosa DE (knee out for the season), George Kittle TE (bone bruise MCL sprain) Kittle is practicing but talk about these three players absence.

#2 Next on the 49ers injured list, Solomon Thomas DT (knee ACL out for the season), Tevin Coleman (knee three weeks), Raheem Mostert RB (knee), Richard Sherman cornerback (two weeks), Deebo Samuel (foot), Dee Ford (back), how will these players absence will impact San Francisco this Sunday.

#3 David talk about the New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones who was 25-40 for 241 yards and one interception and the Giants who are 0-2 and lost to the Chicago Bears by a narrow margin on Sunday 17-13 considering all the injuries the 49ers have do the 49ers have a chance against a struggling Giants team?

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com