San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: How Rangers match up against Celebrini’s offensive dominace

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) skates away after scoring a goal in the third period against the Calgary Flames at SAP Center in San Jose Tue Dec 16, 2025. Celebrini and the Sharks host the New York Rangers on Fri Jan 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 Can the San Jose Sharks (25-23-3) Macklin Celebrini continue his offensive dominance against the Rangers (21-24-6)?

#2 Celebrini leads the Sharks in scoring and has been one of the NHL’s most dangerous forwards this season, so how will the Rangers attempt to contain his impact?

#3 What kind of matchup can the Sharks expect from William Eklund versus New York’s defense?

#4 Eklund has been a key scoring option for San Jose and his chemistry with Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli could be crucial in the Sharks’ attack.

#5 How will goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic perform under pressure against a high-tempo Rangers offense?

#6 Hey Len give a run down on the injury of the Rangers and Sharks.

.Len Shapiro does the San Jose Sharks podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Barracuda fall to FireBirds 4-3

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San Jose Barracuda vs Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday January 21st at Acrisure Arena (via Coachella Valley Firebirds/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Coachella Valley got an early 1-0 lead after Tyson Jugnauth scored his sixth of the season, 1 minute into the game. This would be the first of four goals scored by Coachella in the 4-3 game. Coachella added onto that lead, making it 2-0, Carson Rehkopf scoring his sixth of the season.

San Jose cut the lead into half to start the second period. Colin White scored his third powerplay goal of the season. Oliver Wahlstrom tied the game at 2-2 after the Firebirds lost and overturned the puck. Carson Rehkopf scored his second of the game to regain their lead to 3-2. To complete the hat trick, Carson Rehkopf scored his third of the season to extend their lead to 4-2.

Cutting the lead to 4-3, Cam Lund scored his sixth of the season with 5 minutes left in the game.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley eleven to seven. After the second period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley eight to five. After the third period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley ten to six.

Both teams had chances to show their special teams units. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was first on the powerplay and second to last on the penalty kill. For Coachella Valley, they came in 6th on the powerplay and fifth on the penalty kill. In tonight’s game, San Jose went 1/3 and Coachella went 0/2.

Laurent Broissiot got the start for San Jose and Victor Östman got the start for Coachella Valley. Making 14 saves on 18 shots, Broissiot recorded the loss. Making 26 saves on 29 shots, Osman recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Carson Rehkopf
  2. Gustav Olofsson
  3. Tyson Jugnauth

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday November 24th against the Bakersfield Condors. The last time these two teams faced off was earlier this month on January 3rd where they fell 2-1 in a shootout.

Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor: Kuminga leads W’s in scoring with 20 but still could be trade bait; Butler absence impacting club

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Golden State Warrior Jimmy Butler will miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign after tearing his ACL against the Miami Heat Mon Jan 19, 2026 (AP News photo)

Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will the Warriors adjust their rotation and strategy now that Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn ACL?

#2 What impact did Jimmy Butler’s injury have on the Warriors’ loss to the Toronto Raptors and their overall defensive performance?

#3 Could Jonathan Kuminga’s recent trade demand influence the Warriors’ plans at the Feb. 5 trade deadline, especially after losing Butler?

#4 Which players Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski) are expected to take on expanded roles following Butler’s season-ending injury?

#5 What are the possible short- and long-term scenarios for the Warriors’ season (playoff push vs. rebuilding) after this major setback.

Join David Zizmor for the Golden State Warriors podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong: Canucks staring at 12 loses in a row organization problems; Goalie fights a raritey; plus more NHL news

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The Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson (40) wins a face off against the New York Islanders Jean Gabriel Pageau (44) at Rogers Centre in Vancouver on Mon Jan 19, 2026. The Canucks are on an 11 game loss streak and host the Washington Capitals on Wed Jan 21, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP)

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 Can the Vancouver Canucks turn things around — or is an organizational reset imminent after their 11th straight loss? The Canucks continue to spiral, sparking trade-deadline rumors and tough questions about leadership and core players.

#2 How will the rare goalie fight between Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljković shape the conversation around NHL physicality and passion? A goalie fight — the first in six years — got fans buzzing and raises bigger questions about emotion and confrontation in today’s game.

#3 Is the New Jersey Devils’ OT win over the Calgary Flames overshadowed by Luke Hughes’ injury and what it means for their playoff chase? Simon Nemec’s heroics were tempered by a serious injury to star defenseman Luke Hughes, a major narrative for New Jersey.

#4 Can the Islanders keep their momentum rolling — and is Anthony Duclair’s scoring surge a sign of playoff viability? Duclair’s two goals propelled New York to win again, piling even more pressure on struggling teams like Vancouver.

#5 Will the Anaheim Ducks’ four-game winning streak (including a big win over the Rangers) mark a real turnaround?

Jessica Kwong does the NHL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings game wrap:Threes burn Kings, who drop second-straight, 130-118 to Miami

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Miami Heat forward Jamie Jaquez Jr (11) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento (AP News photo)

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Miami Heat 130 (23-21)

Sacramento Kings 117 (12-32)

By Stephen Ruderman

SACRAMENTO–After the Kings teased their fans with a four-game winning streak, they have dropped two-straight, as the Miami Heat came in won by a final of 130-117 in a game in which you could argue that the main highlight was a pair of skirmishes.

The Kings had their four-game winning streak snapped in a 117-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. They would be up against the Miami Heat, who came off a brutal 135-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco Wednesday night.

The Kings would catch somewhat of a break, as Miami center Kel’el Ware would be out with hamstring tightness that had bothered him throughout the day. However, the Heat would handle themselves just fine without him.

Zach LaVine fired the opening salvo with a jumper to give the Kings a 2-0 lead in the game’s first minute. However, after Davion Mitchell and Norman Powell hit threes for Miami, the Heat assumed control of the game.

A dunk by Bam Adebayo made it 12-6 Miami with 7:17 remaining in the first quarter. From there Miami’s lead remained steady for most of the quarter. A layup by Nique Clifford cut the score to 19-16 with 3:49 left, but the Heat ended the first quarter ahead 32-25.

However, LaVine had hit a three right at the buzzer to end the first quarter, and that gave the Kings a shot in the arm. Sacramento indeed made some noise, and almost came back early in the second quarter. Malik Monk hit a three, and LaVine threw in a layup to cut it to 32-30.

The Kings remained shortly behind over the next several minutes, but by the middle of the quarter, Miami was back in command. DeMar DeRozan was involved in a scuffle, and got hit with a technical foul. DeRozan still had some words for a few players on the Heat as he was escorted back to the Kings’ bench. The Head led 77-64 at the half.

LaVine had scored 10 points in the first quarter, but only scored two points in the second. Russell Westbrook came alive in the second quarter, as did DeRozan, who didn’t score at all in the first quarter, but scored 10 points in the second quarter.

The Kings bursted out of the gate in the third quarter with an 8-2 run in the first three minutes and five seconds. After DeRozan was fouled and hit both shots from the line, the Kings trailed 79-72.

Unfortunately, just as they did in the second, Miami just as quickly regained control of the game. The Heat regained their double-digit lead, and hit triple digits at the end of the quarter, as they led 100-89.

Despite the Kings’ rough season, and despite the fact that they were down by double digits for most of the night, the fans never wavered. The crowd at Golden 1 Center was large, and they got into it with every basket the Kings hit, as they did everything they could to muster a comeback in the fourth quarter.

Miami’s lead remained in double digits, and while there was another scuffle, the fourth quarter was largely uneventful. The Heat won by a final of 130-117.

What really hurt the Kings tonight was the three. Miami was 21-for-42 from beyond the arc, while the Kings were 11-for-30.

Adebayo and Powell led the scoring for Miami with 25 and 22 points respectively. Adebayo and Powell were also money in their occasional shots from beyond the arc. Adebayo went 4-for-5, and Powell went 4-for-6.

DeRozan led the Kings in scoring with 23 points, and was a perfect 10-for-10 from the line. Westbrook scored 22, and Levine and Monk both scored 18.

The good news for the Kings is that they will be right back at it here at Golden 1 Center Wednesday night. The bad news is that it will be against a strong Toronto Raptors’ team, who dominated the Warriors in a 145-127 win in San Francisco Tuesday night.

Tipoff will be at 7 p.m Wednesday.

Sharks Fall 4-1 to Lightning, Tampa Bay Strikes Twice in 80 Seconds

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) makes a stop on the Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) in the second period at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa FL on Tue Jan 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday 4-1. Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel scored for Tampa Bay, with two goals from Hagel. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves for the win. Tyler Toffoli scored for the Sharks and Yaroslav Askarov made 16 saved in the loss.

Tyler Toffoli deflected a William Eklund shot to score at 14:37 of the first period. An assist went to Alexander Wennberg as well. That was the only Sharks goal of the game.

Brandon Hagel tied it less than a minute later, tipping a pass from Anthony Cirelli. An assist went to Nikita Kucherov.

The Sharks outshot Tampa Bay 9-6 in the first and there were no penalties called.

Cirelli scored at 1:49 of the second, poking the puck past Askarov. Assists went to Hagel and Kucherov.

Jake Guentzel scored at 3:17 with a wrist shot off a centering pass from Dominic James. Gage Goncalves got the secondary assist.

The shots were 7-5 Lightning in the second. Each team took a single penalty. In the third, the shots were 9-7 Sharks and no penalties were called.

The Sharks pulled their goaltender with 3:47 left. The puck bounced over a Sharks stick at the Lightning blue line. Hagel and Guentzel skated after it uncontested and Hagel shot it into the empty net. J.J. Moser got the secondary assist.

The Sharks next play on Friday back in San Jose against the New York Rangers at 7:00 PM PT.

Empress M Restaurant Napa/Sportstalk podcast Tue Jan 20, 2026

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Empress M Napa podcast cast: In SF Giants hat going right Vince Cestone (social media), Stephen Ruderman (Cal Bears podcaster and beat writer), Michael Wagaman (Associated Press), Michael Duca (ESPN/Host), Coquito Cao (Empress M general manager), Margaret Wong (Empress M owner), Lee Leonard Wong (producer), and Mary Lisa Walsh (San Jose Sharks beat writer). Photo by Daisy Amaya-Sports Radio Service advertising

Empress M Restuarant Napa/Sportstalk podcast Tue Jan 20, 2026

Welcome back to another podcast of Sportstalk on the Sports Radio Service Network with your host of hosts Michael Duca from ESPN, I’m joined by broadcasters NHL contributor Vince Cestone, San Jose Sharks beat writer Mary Lisa Walsh, Cal Bears beat writer Stephen Ruderman, from Associated Press Michael Wagaman, Coquito Cao (Empress M general manager), and Margaret Wong (Empress M owner)

Were podcasting from the beautiful Empress M Chinese Restaurant at 221 Silverado Trail, Napa. Our thanks to Empress M owner Margaret Wong, Chef Peter Huang, and manager Coco.

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Off season MLB strategies free agents; MLB prospects whose intrested; plus more news

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Former Chicago Cub slugger Kyle Tucker will be swinging for the fences for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 season Tucker who signed a four year $240 million deal with LA on Jan 15, 2026. (AP News photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 How are MLB teams adjusting their offseason strategies with free agents and trade candidates still on the market, and which players are most likely to land impactful deals before spring training?

#2 Which MLB prospects are gaining attention right now from organizations and scouts, and how might they influence their teams’ 2026–27 plans? (Justin Crawford, Zyhir Hope, Franklin Arias, and others highlighted in recent reports)

#3 What implications do the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent big-name signings (like Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz) and subsequent draft pick forfeitures have for the team’s short- and long-term competitiveness?

#4 What are the key MLB broadcast and media rights developments for the upcoming seasons, including deals with networks and streaming services?

#5 How are Opening Day plans shaping up for the 2026 season—such as special national broadcasts and primetime games ( such as the Pirates–Mets doubleheader on NBC/Peacock)?

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.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874

From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

LaTerraza Mexican Restaurant at 1027 2nd Street in Old Sacramento give them a call at 916-440-0874.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria: Kings get ready for Heat tonight at Golden 1 Center

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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) is pumped after scoring agianst the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 18, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How will the Heat plan to defend Zach LaVine if he plays like he has recently, given his scoring ability and threat from three-point range?

#2 With DeMar DeRozan’s scoring efficiency, what defensive adjustments might Miami make to limit his opportunities in isolation and mid-range areas?

#3 Domantas Sabonis recently returned from injury — how much of an impact can he have on the boards and in the paint against Miami’s big players?

#4 Russell Westbrook brings veteran playmaking — will his ability to push the pace and find teammates be a key factor for Sacramento’s offense tonight?

#5 How might Malik Monk’s perimeter scoring and Maxime Raynaud’s size and versatility influence the Kings’ bench production and matchup dynamics?

Join Tony Renteria for the Sacramento Kings podcast Tuesdays 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. 

Sharks Defeat Panthers 4-1 With 2 Goals From Defense, Goalie Fight Nedeljovic gets best of brawl

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Goaltenders with no love loss (left) the Florida Panthers Sergei Bobrovsky and (right) the San Jose Sharks Alex Nedeljkovic were throwing until Bobrovsky fell to the ice at Sunrise Fl on Mon Jan 19, 2026 (NBC Sports Bay Area still)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks (25-20-3) won 4-1 against the Florida Panthers (25-20-3) Monday. Will Smith, Vincent Desharnais, Mario Ferraro and Barcay Goodrow scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 35 saves for the win. Eetu Luostarinen scored for the Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves in the loss.

Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais was playing his first game after a long recovery from injury. After the game, he said: “It was a lot. After two months, coming back, having a game like that with penalties, goals, and goalie fight, just lots of hits too, it was a physical game. I think there’s no better game to get back into it.”

Desharnais went more into depth about the goalie fight, describing his perspective on the event:

“I tripped a guy, then I got hit from behind, I was on the ice just trying not to get stepped on and I got up and I just see Ned and Bob going at it and I was like ‘did I miss something here?’ It was a great fight. I don’t think [Reaves] needs to teach him anything.”

Before all that excitement, the game was more sedate. The Panthers outshot the Sharks 10-8 in a scoreless first period. Each team had one power play in the period.

Will Smith started a Sharks scoring spree just 50 seconds into the second period. Smith caught a rebound right in front of the net after a Tim Liljegren shot. An assist also went to Alexander Wennberg.

Vincent Desharnais doubled it up at 2:41 with a wrist shot from just outside the blue paint. He also caught a rebound, this one from Igor Chernyshov’s shot. An assist also went to Michael Misa.

Mario Ferraro made it 3-0 at 6:12. Skating in behind the play, Ferraro caught a rebound in the slot after a Chernyshov shot. The second assist went to Misa, again.

The shots for the second period were 11-9 Sharks. Each team again had one power play.

The Panthers hot on the board 43 seconds into the third period. Aaron Ekblad intercepted a Sharks clearing attempt and then passed it up to Luostatrinen on the blue line for the shot.

At 6:00 of the third, the game stalled for several penalties including a goalie fight. Bobrovsky went down and then left the ice briefly. Daniil Tarasov took the net but then left the ice without getting any play time as Bobrovsky was able to return. It was the first fight for either goaltender. The Sharks ended up with a penalty to kill.

The Panthers predictably pushed hard in the third, outshooting the Sharks 17-9, but they did not score again. Instead, Barclay Goodrow scored one into an empty net at 17:21 to make it 4-1.

The Sharks next play on Tuesday in Tampa against the Lightning at 4:00 PM PT.