San Jose Barracuda defenseman Luca Cagnoni (42) takes the puck as the Calgary Wranglers center Clark Bishop is in pursuit on Thursday November 6th at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary (photo by Calgary Flames)
By Madison Montez
The Calgary Wranglers (6-3-2-0) got started early scoring a minute and 15 seconds into the game, taking advantage of their power-play opportunity. Aydar Suniev netted his second PPG of the season and AHL career. 8 minutes later, the San Jose Barracuda (4-5-1-0) took advantage of their powerplay opportunity to tie the game.
After scoring a power play goal in the last game, Igor Cherynoshov scored his second powerplay goal of the season. San Jose started the second period and 46 seconds in, Luca Cagnoni scored his 3rd powerplay goal of the season.
Calgary tied the game in the second period when another powerplay goal was scored by Dryden Hunt, his 1st of the season. The Barracuda went on a scoring spree with Cam Lund scoring his first AHL goal and Igor Chernyshov scoring his second of the game to make the score 4-2. After this, Prosvetov’s night was done and Owen Say came into the game. Martin Frk scored a late goal with 2 minutes left in the third but it wasn’t enough.
San Jose took an early penalty that ended up not helping them. Calgary took advantage and took an early 1-0 lead a minute into the first period. San Jose took advantage of their powerplay units and went 2/5 on the powerplay while Calgary also went 2/5. Calgary came into tonight’s game last on the powerplay with a 14.7%. After a two minute roughing penalty was called, San Jose took advantage and scored on the powerplay. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was 4th place with a 25.6%.
After Carriere recorded the loss against the Reign on Wednesday, Jakub Skarek was looking to get his third win of the season. Making 25 saves on 28 shots, he recorded the win while Ivan Prosvetov recorded the loss. Prosvetov made 15 saves on 19 shots but it wasn’t enough because Owen Say came into the game. Say came in and made 8 saves on 8 shots.
THREE STARS OF THE GAME:
Ignor Chernyshov
Quentin Musty
Colin White
The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday November 8th against this same Calgary Wranglers team at 12pm. With a day break, they will be looking to win/split the series before heading to Abbotsford on the 11th to take on the Abbotsford Canucks. Gabriel Carriere and Owen Say are the goalies expected to start in Saturday’s game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will most likely miss the rest of the season due to turf toe injury. Purdy (right) is seen here speaking with Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) following their game in Houston on Sun Oct 26, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said for the first time that Brock Purdy is most likely lost for the rest of the season due to his turf toe injury.
#2 Purdy has now missed the last five games backed up Mac Jones has stepped in and stepped getting wins and threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday against the New York Giants last Sunday.
#3 Dave the Los Angeles Rams are up next Sunday Nov 9th at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara a 1:25pm PT. Besides losing PurdyTalk about the 49ers losing rookie defensive end Mykel Williams and how this will impact their game against the Rams this Sunday?
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) takes a shot over the Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) in the first half at Golden One Center in Sacramento on Wed Nov 5, 2025 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How did Russell Westbrook contribute to the Kings’ win in terms of points, rebounds and assists?
#2 Westbrook was key in Kings in scoring with 23 points to help lead the Kings to victory.
#3 With the Warriors missing stars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, which rookie for Golden State stepped into a starting role and what was his point total?
#4 DeMar DeRozan led in scoring for the Kings with 25 points talk about how important his offense was?
#5 No doubt with DeRozan, Westbrook, and Nique Clifford the top three scorers for Sacramento their contribution made all the difference in this win.
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.
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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.
The San Jose Earthquakes and Pay Pal Park are both up for sale by Quakes owner John Fisher for a cool $600 million (photo of Pay Pay Park by Arch Key Solutions)
San Jose Earthquakes Soccer team is still for sale — And the Potential world Stoppage in Baseball.
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
SAN JOSE–According to Forbes, the San José Earthquakes are valued at approximately $540 million, while Sportico values them at $600 million. The team for sale by John Fisher, owner of the once Oakland A’s, now playing temporarily in Sacramento.
The Quakes is officially on the market, with Fisher hiring an investment bank to handle the sale of a controlling share of the club. Fisher bought the team in 2007 for $20 million.
The top-valued team in Major League Soccer is LAFC (Los Angeles Fútbol Club) at $1.28 billion, followed by Inter Miami, LA Galaxy, Atlanta United, and New York City FC. The valuations of the top teams are much higher, with LAFC leading the league at $1.28 billion, followed by Inter Miami, LA Galaxy, Atlanta United, and New York City FC.
The original cost of the 33,000-seat Las Vegas A’s baseball park, $1.5 billion, is now expected to exceed $2 billion. It increased due to rising construction costs and detailed planning. Cost overruns are not unique to baseball stadiums; they are a frequent issue in almost any large construction project.
Could the potential MLB work stoppage be an obstacle for the A’s Las Vegas baseball park? Considering a potential work stoppage is expected for the 2026-27 season, it could not only halt the A’s Las Vegas project but also kill the Major League Baseball season.
The owners want a salary cap, but the union opposes it. What else is new? The baseball owners and the players’ union are like the two main political parties in Washington. The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association expires on December 1, 2026. There is a lot at stake, and this could be a long work stoppage.
Note: There have been nine work stoppages in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, which include both player strikes and owner lockouts. The most recent Major League Baseball (MLB) work stoppage was a lock out inititated by the team owners, which lasted 99 days from Decemvber 2, 2021, to March 10,2022
Cal Bears quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele is sacked by the Virginia Cavaliers defensive lineman Jacob Holmes (23) at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Sat Nov 1, 2025 (AP News photo)
Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:
#1 How will freshman Cal Bears (5-4) quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele, who has thrown for over 200 yards in every game this season, adjust to facing the Louisville Cardinals (7-1) defense that ranks 11th nationally in yards allowed?
#2 With the Bears averaging just about 78.6 rushing yards per game (second-lowest among FBS teams), how critical will it be for running back Kendrick Raphael to break off big runs and relieve pressure on the passing game?
#3 On defense, Cal’s veteran linemen Aidan Keanaaina and T.J. Bollers have formed a strong front — how will they perform against Louisville’s run game, especially with the Cardinals dealing with backfield injuries.
#4 Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus leads Cal with 57 catches this season—is his connection with Sagapolutele their most viable path to moving the chains and keeping the Bears competitive in this matchup?
#5 Considering that Cal’s pass defense and secondary have been tested, how vital will it be for cornerback/safety combination including players like Austin career-high six pass breakups to lock down the Cardinals’ passing attack and limit big plays?
Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) makes a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) in the first half at Golden One Center in Sacramento (AP News photo)
Kings crack the code late and close out the Warriors 121 to 116
By Mauricio Segura
There is a particular kind of poise that shows up only when a seven point cushion shrinks into a one possession fight. The Sacramento Kings lived on that edge all night and survived the Golden State Warriors’ last push, 121-116, by answering every swing with something cleaner, calmer, and more deliberate in the final minutes.
Golden State opened with verve. Moses Moody streaked in for the first bucket, then the Warriors spread the floor and sprinted to a 32-20 advantage late in the first after Buddy Hield knifed backdoor for a layup. Sacramento prevented a full on avalanche by leaning on veteran traits.
DeMar DeRozan’s soft mid range touch and Russell Westbrook’s straight line drives steadied the group while the Kings trimmed their early turnovers. Malik Monk’s step back three, Raynaud’s trips to the line, and a handful of timely stops kept the game within reach. By halftime, Sacramento had taken the Warriors’ best burst and trailed only 62-57, which felt like a win given the way the quarter had tilted.
The third quarter became the hinge. DeRozan’s free throws to begin the half cut it to 62-59, Clifford’s wing three turned it into a one possession game, and Westbrook’s pair at 9:22 brought the scoreboard to 66 all. Sacramento even nudged in front when Clifford split at the line for 67-66, but Moody fired back with a 27 footer for 69-67.
The tug of war carried on until Monk and the Kings finally carved out daylight. Monk attacked for 79-76 with 4:55 left, then Sacramento layered in defense at the rim, including two important swats from Post that changed the temperature of the period. When the horn sounded, the Kings had authored a 92-85 lead and the building felt different.
Predictably, Golden State charged. Moody buried another deep ball at 9:39 of the fourth, and his and one at 7:34 trimmed it to 100-98. DeRozan answered from 12 feet, Podziemski replied from mid range, and Richard splashed a transition three at 6:45 to give the Warriors a 103-102 edge.
Sacramento held its nerve. Westbrook slashed for a go ahead layup to make it 104-103 Kings, and after a brief exchange that included a technical free throw for Moody to tie it, Dennis Schröder seized control of the closing script.
Schröder rose into a rhythm three from the left slot at 5:34 for 107-104. Westbrook crashed and tipped in a miss at 5:09 for 109-104. Schröder then stepped into another long ball at 4:31, 112-104, and a third at 3:27 for 115-104.
That trio of makes put real stress on the Warriors’ defense and bought Sacramento the cushion that would matter at the end. Golden State still had life, with Richard’s late three at 2:43 cutting it to 115-109 and Podziemski’s deep make at 0:57 trimming it further to 117-114, but the Kings closed like a team that has learned from painful finishes.
With 17 seconds left, Moody’s foul put Schröder on the line, and he calmly dropped both for 119-114. DeRozan added four perfect free throws inside the last seven seconds to place the final stitch.
The Warriors’ young core was excellent. Richard poured in 30, including the last second layup, and kept finding seams for timely threes and cuts. Moody stacked 28 with a full menu of attacks, pull ups, and catch and shoot threes, plus a technical free throw that briefly leveled the fourth.
Jonathan Kuminga showed force at the rim and touch from deep, and Brandin Podziemski’s feel as a connector popped in real time with nine assists and the late 29 foot strike that made it a one shot game.
Sacramento countered with collective maturity. DeRozan’s 25 came with well chosen shots and late game composure. Westbrook shifted tempo on command, piled up rebounds in traffic, and reached double digit assists, including the find that freed Schröder for one of his fourth quarter threes.
Monk’s burst in the third gave the Kings the separation they would need later. Post’s rim protection in the middle quarters tilted possessions in subtle ways, and Clifford’s steals and cuts kept Golden State honest. Most of all, Schröder’s shot diet in the final six minutes, pull up threes taken in rhythm and free throws made without a hint of doubt, translated poise into points.
Strip away the noise and the film says something simple. The Kings bent without breaking in the first, won the opening six minutes out of halftime, and executed with clarity when the clock turned heavy. Against a rival that fired real shots, Sacramento’s veterans measured the moment and made just enough of them.
Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.
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.
Edmonton Oilers Conner McDavid scored his 1100th career point against the St Louis Blues on Tue Nov 3, 2025 (USA Today file photo)
NHL podcast with Jessica Kwong:
#1 What milestone did Connor McDavid reach during the Edmonton Oilers-St. Louis Blues game, and why is it significant in the league history?
#2 How did the Toronto Maple Leafs manage to turn around their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and which player(s) catalyzed the comeback?
#3 What impact did rookie Ben Kindel have in the Penguins’ loss to the Maple Leafs, and what record or milestone did he achieve in that game?
#4 In the matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators, what situation did Vancouver overcome to win the game, and what does that say about their performance under pressure?
#5 Which two superstar forwards were set to face each other in the upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche, and what was the added significance of that matchup according to the preview?
San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (center) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Tyler Toffoli (73) and Macklin Celebrini (71) in the second period at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Wed Nov 5, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:
#1 Which Sharks skater opened the scoring early in the first period, and how did the goal develop?
#2 Which five Sharks players tallied goals in the win, and which Sharks goalie made key saves throughout the contest?
#3 How did the Sharks exploit the Kraken in terms of tempo or turnover in the game — what phase of the game did they take control and how?
#4 From the Sharks’ perspective, what defensive or goaltending concerns did Seattle spotlight before the game, and did the Sharks respond to those concerns?
#5 Please talk about the injury report and the games coming up this weekend against Winnipeg on Friday and Florida on Saturday.
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) allows a San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (10) goal and is congratulated by teammate right wing Colin Graf (right) at Climate Pledge Arena on Wed Nov 5, 2025 (AP News photo)
By Mary Walsh
The San Jose Sharks won 6-1 Wednesday, handing the Seattle Kraken their worst loss of the young season. Macklin Celebrini, Ethan Cardwell, John Klingberg, Will Smith, Ty Dellandrea and Tyler Toffoli scored for the Sharks. Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves for the win. Ryan Winterton scored for the Kraken, scoring his first in the NHL. Joey Daccord made 15 saves on 20 shots before ceding the net to Matt Murray, who made three saves in relief.
After the game, Macklin Celebrini talked about how the team is being more successful on offense: “We just have great chemistry throughout the lineup. I think guys are gelling really well together, up and down our lineup. We’re getting scoring from everyone.”
Ty Dellandrea talked about the penalty kill, saying that “It’s like anything, confidence-wise with a team or a player, power play or penalty kill. I think we’re trusting each other more, I think we’re a little more detailed.”
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring just 1:08 into the game. He caught Tyler Toffoli’s centering pass for a wrist shot past Dacorrd on the stick side. Assists went to Toffoli and John Klingberg.
Ryan Winterton tied the game for Seattle with a wrist shot through traffic. Assists went to Ryan Lindgren and Shane Wright.
Ethan Cardwell scored to give the Sharks a 2-1 lead. Cardwell caught a cross-ice pass from Alexander Wennberg and used a snap shot to get by Daccord. Assists went to Wennberg and Jeff Skinner.
The Kraken outshot the Sharks 10-6 in the first period. The Sharks took the only penalty in the first period. Their penalty kill allowed just one shot.
John Klingberg made it a two goal lead with a slap shot on the power play at 11:21 of the second period. Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini got the assists.
The Sharks outshot the Kraken 11-5 in the second period. Each team took two penalties. The Sharks power play had four shots. The Sharks penalty kill allowed no shots.
Will Smith padded the Sharks lead at 1:02 of the third period. He took his shot from the top of the right faceoff circle. It went through two skaters in front of Daccord. Assists went to Mario Ferraro and Celebrini.
Ty Dellandrea scored a short-handed goal at 3:24, following Collin Graf to the net. Graf carried the puck in and took a shot but Daccord stopped it. Graf gathered it back up below the goal line and sent it back to Dellandrea for the snap shot.
The Kraken changed goaltenders after that goal, putting Matt Murray in the net.
Tyler Toffoli came out of the box just 30 seconds later and broke away to score the Sharks’ sixth of the night. An assist went to Shakir Mukhamadullin.
The Kraken outshot the Sharks 14-7 in the third period. The Sharks had to kill three penalties in the third and had just one power play.
The Sharks next play on Friday at 7:00 PM PT in San Jose against the Winnipeg Jets.
Stanford Cardinal quarterback Elijah Brown (2) has been named the starting quarterback and will be under center against the UNC Tar Heels in Chapel Hill NC on Sat Nov 8, 2025 (Sports Illustrated file photo)
Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:
#1 Stanford Cardinal (3-6) head coach Frank Reich has benched first string quarterback Ben Gulbranson after having the Cardinal have lost their last four games and replaced him with second stringer Elijah Brown who came in for Gulbranson in the Cardinal’s last game against the Pitt Panthers (7-2) last Sat Nov 1st as Pitt came away with a 35-20.
#2 The Cardinal are last of the 17 teams in the ACC in points per game with 17.8 and rank 16th in yards per game with at 307.1.
#3 Coach Reich mentioned that this was a tough decision and that Gulbranson had done some good things and that he doesn’t put all of the blame on Gulbranson but he said a change had to be made and this was the best decision for the team.
#4 Reich mentioned that Gulbranson has thrown ten interceptions and had completed only 56.9% of his passes for 1813 yards. Reich is looking for improvement in those numbers and hopes to get it from Brown.
#5 The Cardinal are at UNC to face head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels. UNC snapped a four game losing streak with a win against the Syracuse Orange last Saturday 27-10. This one is one the road can Brown deliver against UNC this Saturday?
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