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.
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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.
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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?
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.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) drives on the Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (back) in the first half at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Jan 19, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason Mon Jan 19, 2026:
The Sacramento Kings (22-22) got some reinforcement that certainly was a part of their four-game winning streak. Unfortunately Sunday that streak came to an end when the team lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (12-31).
2. This game was tied after the first quarter at 32 but unraveled in the second quarter the Trail Blazers taking full advantage of the Sacramento second quarter meltdown.
3. The Kings bench was on fire finishing with 45 points to the Trail Blazers 14. There was bit of a letdown for the Kings starters but they put up a great fight in the fourth quarter pulling to within four points in the finals seconds of the game.
4. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk each scored 23 points the high for the Kings but the team stumbled in the second quarter setting the stage for the loss while Deni Avdiga sunk 30 points for the Trail Blazers which was the high for the night and along with some nice numbers from every starter Portland sailed away with the win.
5. The Kings will remain at home for their next game a matchup with the Miami Heat that will take place on Tuesday with tip off scheduled for 7:00 PM.
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.
Tucson Roadrunners right winger Ty Tullio (17) and the San Jose Barracuda forward Patrick Giles (54) pursue the hockey puck at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (Tucson Roadrunners photo)
San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:
#1 Igor Chernyshov has been one of San Jose’s top scorers this season — how will he match up against the Firebirds’ defense, and can he produce offensively again
#2 Quentin Musty’s creative instincts on the wing could be key — how will he create scoring opportunities against Coachella Valley’s defensive structure?
#3 Filip Bystedt has been a steady presence down the middle — can he control the puck and generate chances to help San Jose stay competitive?
#4 As a dynamic defenseman contributing offensively, how will Luca Cagnoni influence the pace of play and contribute in key situations?
#5 With San Jose facing a potent Firebirds offense, which Barracuda goalie will start and how effectively can they keep the score close?
San Jose Barracuda defenseman Lucas Carlsson (32) attempts to put the puck on net against Tucson Roadrunners goaltender Jaxson Stauber (30) with teammate center Cameron Hebig behind the net and the Barracuda forward Cam Lund (46) at the Tucson Convention Center on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (photo by the Tucson Roadrunners)
San Jose Barracuda podcast Bridget Whitaker:
#1 What are your thoughts on how the Barracuda handled this series against the Roadrunners?
#2 What’s the biggest thing the Barracuda can carry forward from this game into the next one?
#3 Who stood out to you for the Barracuda on Saturday?
#4 How important was the team’s patience in a game where they didn’t lead until late?
#5 What does a comeback win like this say about this group?
Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Sunday night in Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center.
Coming into the game having won four games in a row, the Kings’ winning streak was snapped as they fell to the Blazers 117-110.
In the first quarter, the Kings and Blazers traded baskets. Deni Advija and Russell Westbrook led the charge for both teams as they scored 15 and 11 points, respectively, in the first quarter. The size and physicality of the Blazers was clearly bothering the Kings early as they looked to counter with different lineups, including multiple bigs.
In the second quarter, the Kings’ offense struggled against the Blazers as they only managed 21 points in the frame. On the other hand, the Blazers kept up a steady offensive pace as they outscored the Kings with 32 points of their own. The Blazers went into halftime leading the Kings 64-53 and in a prime position for the second half. The Kings were outshot from the field 51%-46% in the first half but maintained a large lead on shots beyond the arc, where they led Portland 46%-28%. The Kings would need a way to match the defensive intensity of Portland in the second half if they wanted to complete a comeback.
In the third quarter, the Kings stopped the bleeding from the first half but were unable to make up any ground on the deficit. The Kings and Blazers both scored 29 points in the third quarter, enabling Portland to take the double-digit 93-82 lead into the final quarter of action. Shaedon Sharpe tormented the Kings in the third quarter as he cooked for Portland. Sharpe compiled 14 points on 5-9 shooting from the floor and two made free throws in his nearly 11 minutes on the floor in the quarter.
Going into the fourth quarter and trailing by 11 points, the Kings needed to play a nearly perfect quarter in order to win the game.
The Kings fought in the fourth quarter but ultimately came up short and fell to the Blazers 117-110.
The Kings outscored the Blazers 28-24 as they attempted their comeback in the closing quarter. Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook led the Kings in scoring in the loss as they both had 23 points in the game on 25 and 33 minutes, respectively, for the pair.
The Kings battled, which had been the issue for much of the season with this group. It appears that while still maybe not the most cohesive team, they have moved past some of their effort struggles early in the season and are playing more to Doug Christie’s standard.
Dylan Cardwell has exceeded any expectations the Kings have had for the young rookie so far this season. However, he has consistently found himself in foul trouble. That’s not abnormal for rookies, but it remains something that young players continue to work on as they develop.
I asked Doug Christie after the game what his thoughts were on helping Dylan limit his foul troubles — it’s not something Doug is concerned about.
“I think more than anything, you have to let him experience it,” Doug said after the game. “He has to find and go past the limit and then let’s reel you in, as opposed to someone who you’re always trying to turn up to get to a limit. I have no problem with Dylan’s fouls. I don’t want him to be in foul trouble… But with the verticality and the physicality, we are going to live with that right now so he can learn where his line is at.”
Domantas Sabonis played just under 20 minutes of action on Sunday night, which seems abnormal for him even if he is recently returning from injury. He was also not in any of the closing lineups for the Kings, another rarity in recent years in Sacramento.
After the game, I asked Doug if Domas was on a minutes restriction.
“No, he’s just coming back. This is just game two… it is a process, that’s all.”
Well, I’m not sure how much I buy that from the Kings’ head coach. After all, minutes aside, he didn’t choose to have Domantas in the closing lineup, which almost certainly signals some sort of disconnect between what Domas provides and the skill set Doug is looking for late in games.
Doug alluded to that himself when later in the press conference he was asked why Dylan Cardwell was closing the game rather than Sabonis.
“I think more than anything it’s his ability to switch 1-5,” Doug said, referring to Dylan closing over Sabonis.
This will be a storyline to watch, as I would be surprised if Sabonis is happy about his position in all of this. Time will tell if this is simply working Sabonis back into the fold and a structure Doug will look to keep in place.
Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the Miami Heat on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PST inside Golden 1 Center.
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 guard Ebuka Okorie (1) takes a shot over the Duke Blue Devils guard Dame Sarr (7) in the second half at Maples Pavilion Palo Alto on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)
Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:
#1 Ebuka Okorie was a major factor in Stanford’s offense with his scoring and playmaking — how did his game-planning from the start affect UNC’s defensive approach, and what adjustments did he make when he started heating up?
#2 Jeremy Dent-Smith and Ryan Agarwal knocked down key three-pointers late in the previous matchup to help seal the win — what did those clutch shots say about Stanford’s confidence and the team’s execution in crucial moments?
#3 How important was it to contain Stanford’s shooters like Benny Gealer and Benny Agarwal rotation offensively, and were there any specific looks they wanted to take or avoid during crunch time?
#4 With Chisom Okpara’s status fluctuating due to injury this season, did his availability Saturday night change how the Cardinal structured its lineup, and how did that impact effect the Cardinal defensive matchups?
#5 Stanford’s depth includes Oskar Giltay and versatile wings — how did those role players influence the flow of the game, especially in rebounding and spacing, compared to the Cardinal scouting report?
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