Barracuda lose 6-3 in the 1st of a 4 game roadtrip, Jacob MacDonald hat-trick

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6-3 loss graphic (via sjbarracuda/x)

By Madison Montez

Coming into Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Eagles, the Barracuda will be looking to extend their winning streak to two after coming off of a 5-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners last Sunday. The Barracuda couldn’t extend it to two games straight with a 6-3 loss to the Eagles.

Five seconds into a too many-men powerplay opportunity, the Barracuda won the face-off and scored first. Pavol Regenda scores his second in a Barracuda sweater, Luca Cagnoni and Danil Guschin registering the assists.

Colorado answered back scoring their own power-play goal, Jacob MacDonald scoring his tenth power play goal of the season, Jack Ahcan and T.J Tynan registering the assists. Colorado got their first lead of the game after an unfortunate bounce behind the goal. Jacob MacDonald scoring his second of the night, 19th of the season, unassisted.

San Jose tied it at 2-2 when the Barracuda took advantage of their third power play opportunity of the night. Danil Guschin scoring his sixth power play goal of the season, Luca Cagnoni registering the lone assist, his second of the night.

Colorado got their lead back when Nikita Prishchepov scored his eighth of the season, T.J Tynan registering the lone assist, his second of the night.

San Jose didn’t go down without a fight. As a result of a turnover in Colorado’s zone, Thomas Bordeleau scored his ninth of the season, assisted by Colin White. After being sent down from the Sharks, White now has three points in his last two games.

With three minutes remaining, T.J Tynan registered his third point of the night, scoring his seventh of the season. John Ludvig and Nikita Prishchepov registering the assists.

After San Jose pulled Yaroslav Askarov, leaving an empty net, Oskar Olausson scored his eighth of the season, Ivan Ivan registering the lone assist.

With 28 seconds left, Jacob MacDonald sealed the win, completing the hattrick. MacDonald scoring his third of the night, 20th of the season. Givani Smith and Mark Senden registering the assists.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Jacob MacDonald, 3G
  • 2. T.J Tynan, 1G,1A
  • 3. Nikita Prishchepov, 1G,1A

The Barracuda will be back in action Wednesday night against this same Colorado team, looking to split the series. Face off is 6:05pm PST.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: How Farhan Zaidi will work out as special advisor for Dodgers; What A-Rod’s role will be as co-owner for Timberwolves

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Farhan Zaidi returns to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant for the 2025 season after serving as the San Francisco Giants team president (USA Today file photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The Los Angeles Dodgers noted for know what they are doing and they have the resume to back it up have brought back former general manager Farhan Zaidi. Zaidi was team president for the San Francisco Giants and was fired after last season. Zaidi now returns to the Dodgers as special advisor.

#2 Alex Rodriquez and Marc Lore are on deck to take ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Arbitrators have ruled in favor of the transfer of ownership from Timberwolves current owner Glen Taylor. Lore and A-Rod will also be on the NBA board of governors once the ownership transfer is approved. Amaury what’s it got to be like for someone like A-Rod to be a former MLB player to now owning an NBA team?

#3 Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose’s No.14 will be on the sleeves on Reds uniforms for the 2025 season. While Rose has a lifetime ban the Reds said “14 on our side all season” Rose is the MLB all time hits leader with 4,256 hits.

#4 Ippei Mizuhara the former Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter for Shohei Ohtani was sentenced for 57 months for stealing close to $17 million from Ohtani. The sentence starts on March 24th and Mizuhara will serve three years of supervision once released. Mizuhara has been ordered by the court to pay Ohtani the $17 million in restitution.

#5 Some of the big questions that are being asked about the A’s who will open their 2025 interim season at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. How will the A’s adjust to playing in a minor league park and will that work to their advantage when visiting clubs come? Also how will A’s history work into the A’s short stint in Sacramento?

For great Italian taste you don’t want to miss UNI Pizzeria at 1234 Polk Street in San Francisco’s Polk Gulch neighborhood. UNI serves some of the best pastas and pizzas make it your next stop before you take in your favorite sport. UNI Pizzeria 1234 Polk Street San Francisco. Call 415-740-2794 for pick up.

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, a role he continues to this day (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

One Market Street Restaurant San Francisco remote podcast Mon Feb 10, 2025

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One Market Street Restaurant in downtown San Francisco podcast with left and going up: David Zizmor (NBA analyst), Jeremiah Salmonson (Sacramento Kings beat writer), Lee Leonard (producer), Chef Mark Dommen, right and going down Michael Duca (ESPN TV/host), Keli Duca (San Francisco Giants), Morris Phillips (Cal Bears beat writer) Our thanks to our host Oscar Davila Front of House Director, Toyna Pitts Wine Director/Sommelier, Chef Mark Dommen and our server David. (photo by One Market server David)

Tonya’s done it again…Wine Enthusiast’s 2022 Sommelier of the Year has earned another accolade. Her One Market Restaurant Wine List has received a “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator for 2024.

Tonya’s list is almost as eclectic and electric as her palate and skill at selecting wonderful wines to compliment your Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour get-together or Private Event.

Make a reservation and come experience and benefit from Tonya’s expertise.

Come try some of One Market Street’s favorites the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad, House Ground All Natural Burger, 12 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket, Grilled Idaho Trout or Grilled Flat Iron Steak.

We’ll be reviewing the One Market Street menu favorites with our hosts here at One Market tonight. For a delicious lunch or dinner dine at one of downtown San Francisco’s favorites One Market Restaurant.

DeRozan To the Rescue As Kings Beat Mavericks In Overtime 129-128

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Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) gets up for a one handed shot over the Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards (20) at American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Mon Feb 10, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

This had to be one of the craziest games the Sacramento Kings (27-26) have played all season. In overtime they beat the Dallas Mavericks (28-26) 129-128. There were 28 lead changes in this game. The Kings DeMar DeRozan kept the team connected when the Mavericks took control in the fourth quarter. He finished with 42 points with every starter in double digits. Domantas Sabonis had his 47th double double of the season.

Monday night after a home win against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Kings went back out of the road taking on the Mavericks. The Mavericks have a bit of a new look these days with the absence of Luca Doncic who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers sending Anthony Davis over to Dallas.

Davis has been good for the Mavericks contributing to their last two wins.. Their latest win was over the Houston Rockets 116-105 Saturday night. The Kings also come into this game on a win beating the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night 123-118.

Sacramento was focused on containing Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. The Kings didn’t face newcomer to Dallas Anthony Davis who will miss multiple weeks with a left adductor strain. His absence could very well stretch out to a month. This sure cut short what has been a spectacular debut with the Mavericks for Davis.

The Mavericks took a 35-27 lead after the first 12 minutes of play but the Kings had the answer outscoring the Mavericks 34-26 in the second quarter and at the half this game was dead even at 61.

After two quarters the Kings were shooting at 60% from the field and out-rebounding Dallas but the 12 turnovers they had in the first half did them no favors. Both Malik Monk and Keegan Murray had a quiet first half.

The good news for the Kings was that they had a far better start than they had Saturday night. Through the first two quarters of play this game was about as tight as it could be and this game was up for grabs. Despite a great start for Sacramento they had to put the stops on all the turnovers.

As the third quarter began to wind down Zach LaVine had to take a break committing his third foul. With three minutes left in the third, every starter had double digits with the exception of Malik Monk who was still dragging with only six points and no rebounds.

The quarter was a see-saw affair with lead changes all over the place not to mention the five ties. The Mavericks finished off the third quarter taking a 93-87 lead into the fourth quarter. The Dallas bench was crushing it hitting 50 points because their starters quite frankly were really struggling.

They were keeping the Mavericks in this game. There had been 12 ties in the game through three quarters. Sacramento now had 17 turnovers giving up 29 points on those turnovers.

The fourth quarter would decide this game. Sacramento had to put the reins on those turnovers in the final quarter. Those turnovers would no doubt make a huge difference in the eventual outcome of this game.

With 7 1/2 minutes left in the game the Mavericks had established a ten-point lead 103-93. With under seven minutes left in the game the Kings began to make a move cutting the Maverick’s lead to three 103-100.

DeMar DeRozan went on a crazy run. He just couldn’t miss going 4 of 4 from downtown and 13 of 15 in total. With five minutes left on the clock it was a one-point game. At the two minute mark, the Mavericks held onto a two-point lead 114-112.

With under a minute this game was once again tied this time at 114. There were seconds left on the clock when Kyrie Irving stole the ball and cashed in giving the Mavericks a 116-114. With 3.5 left in regulation this game was tied when DeMar DeRozan hit an 11-foot two-pointer.

There would be no walk-off win for Dallas and this game went into overtime. Dallas had only played in 2 overtimes games this season and the Kings had 4 overtime games under their belt.

The overtime went right down to the wire with the Kings taking the slightest of leads during the period. DeMar DeRozan who had been hot all night hit the shot that resulted in the 129-128 Sacramento win with two seconds left on the clock. There had been 28 lead changes in this hotly contested game.

The Sacramento Kings played one heck of a game against the Dallas Mavericks. The one thing that could have cost them dearly were the 21 turnovers in the game, something they have to clean up. DeMar DeRozan finished the game with 42 points and seven rebounds.

He hit the shot that gave the Kings the win in overtime. Every starter finished with double digits and Domantas Sabonis had his 47th double double of the season with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Zach LaVine and Malik Monk had 17 points apiece. The team shot 55% in Monday nights game.

The Mavericks Kyrie Irving finished the game with 30 points and Klay Thompson chipped in 19 points. The Dallas bench was outstanding with 64 points and very nearly pushed their team to a vicotry but came up just short.

The Kings will now travel to New Orleans for yet another couple of matchups with the Pelicans. They will take on the Pelicans Wednesday and Thursday night. Tipoff for the first game of the series is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Before catching Kings basketball stop by Old Sacramento for a spectacular Mexican Meal at Le Terezza Restaurant at 1027 Second Street Sacramento. Choose from an array of delicious Mexican favorites on the menu. Call 916-440-0874.

21 lead changes

13 ties

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda open four game road trip starting Tuesday in Colorado

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The San Jose Barracuda center Thomas Bordeleau (17) tries to get control of the puck against the Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Artem Duda (78) at Tech CU on Sat Feb 8, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic:

#1 Danil Gushchin scored two goals and had assist for the San Jose Barracuda (24-13-2-3) on Saturday for a 5-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners (20-20-2-1).

#2 In the first period the Barracuda had a 16-8 lead on shot on goals against the Roadrunners. The Barracuda opened the first period picked up a point from Braden Hache at 10:55 that was tipped in by Filip Bystedt for his eighth goal of the season. The Roadrunners Edgor Sokolov scored at 18:08 to tie it up 1-1. San Jose’s Danil Gushchin scored his tenth goal of the season at 19:45 as the Barracuda took a 2-1 lead to end the first period.

#3 The Roadrunners Cameron Hebig scored his 17th goal of the season at 4:31 to tie it up 2-2 and Gushchin came through again for San Jose scoring his 11th goal of the season second of the game at 12:03 as the Barracuda regained the lead after two periods 3-2.

#4 In the third period the Barracuda’s Colin White scored his sixth goal at 17:38 for a 4-2 lead. Ethan Cardwell added another goal for San Jose his sixth of the year at 18:47 for a 5-2 San Jose lead and the Roadrunners Lleyton Moore would close out all the scoring at 19:58 as the Barracuda come away with a 5-3 win ending a seven game homestand.

#5 Next up the Barracuda face off against the Colorado Eagles on Tue Feb 11 for a 6:05pm PST at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland. The Eagles are second in the Pacific Division at 25-12-4-2. The Eagles have won five of their last ten games. How do you see this match up Tuesday?

Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Kings take on Dallas Mavericks tonight at American Airlines Arena

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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (left) and Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (center) battle for the basketball in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Feb 8, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis scored 27 point and had 16 rebounds and leads the NBA with his 46th double-double as the Kings come back from behind with a 123-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The loss extended the Pelicans losing streak to eight games.

#2 Zach LaVine had 22 points and it highest point total since joining the Kings since coming over from the Chicago Bulls last week. The Kings Keegan Murray scored 19 points and had eight rebounds.

#3 The Pelicans Zion Williamson his highest point total of the season with 40 points and CJ McCollum chalked up 31 points and Trey Murphy III scored 20.

#4 Kings head coach Dough Christie is trying to work newcomers into his system. He has Levine playing more aggressive and he was attacking on offense and fighting his way to the net. Levine finished second on Saturday in scoring with 22 points.

#5 The Kings are in Dallas tonight to battle Anthony Davis and the Mavericks. The Mavericks have won their last two games are sixth in the NBA Western Conference. The game is at the American Airlines Arena tip off at 5:30pm PST.

Before catching Kings basketball stop by Old Sacramento for a spectacular Mexican Meal at Le Terezza Restaurant at 1027 Second Street Sacramento. Choose from an array of delicious Mexican favorites on the menu. Call 916-440-0874.

Barbara Mason does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Eagles dominate Kansas City with 40-22 romp inSuper Bowl LIX

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Philadelphia Eagles are swimming in victory hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at the Superdome on Sun Feb 9, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Kansas City’s hopes for a third consecutive Super Bowl victory were all but dashed by a powerful first half by Philadelphia Sunday at the Superdome in New Orleans, as the NFC champion Eagles routed the AFC champion Chiefs 40-22 in SB LIX.

Jalen Hurts was selected as the game’s most valuable player. Hurts was 17 of 22 passing for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 72 yards on 11 carries – a Super Bowl record for a quarterback – and a rushing touchdown.

Hurts became the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl after losing one since Bob Griese won with Miami in 1972. DeVonta Smith was his primary target with four catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 21 of 32 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns, but was also sacked six times. Mahomes was also Kansas City’s leading rusher with 25 yards on four attempts. Xavier Worthy caught eight passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns.

This was Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl victory, the first was in 2017. The Eagles lost in 2022, 2004 and 1980. In the pre-Super Bowl era, the Eagles won NFL titles in 1948, 1949 and 1960. The Chiefs won AFL championships in 1962 (as Dallas Texans), 1966 and 1969. Kansas City won Super Bowls in 1969, 2019, 2022 and 2023, losing in 2020.

The Eagles built a 24-0 halftime lead on Hurts’ 1-yard TD run, Jake Elliott’s 48-yard field goal, Cooper DeJean’s 38-yard pick-six, and A.J. Brown’s 12-yard scoring pass from Hurts.

Philadelphia extended its lead in the third quarter to 34-0 on Elliott’s 29-yard field goal, and a 48-yard scoring strike from Hurts to Smith. Kansas City got on the board with 34 seconds left in the quarter on Worthy’s 24-yard TD pas from Mahomes.

The Eagles used two ore Elliott field goals of 43 and 50 yards to build a 40-6 lead. Kansas City found the end zone twice in the last three minutes on touchdown passes from Mahomes to DeAndre Hopkins and Worthy.

Records set in Super Bowl LIX besides Hurts’ QB rushing: Elliott kicked four field goals and four extra points for 16 kicking points, his four field goals ties a record held by three others.

The average ticket to watch in person was $7,300 (fees included) according to Stubhub. Ticketmaster had seats listed for $6,600.

Kendrick Lamar provided the halftime entertainment with a guest appearance by dancer and tennis champion Serena Williams. Jon Batiste sang the National Anthem and Lauren Diagle performed “America The Beautiful.”

Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. He predicted a Chiefs victory.

Rankings Don’t Matter: Cal Women Outclassed By No. 3 Notre Dame in 91-52 Loss

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By Morris Phillips

If the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have another gear, the Cal women don’t want to see it.

As it was, the Bears found themselves as unwilling passengers in a vehicle speeding east on Interstate 90 in Northern Indiana, barely hinged with their seat belts unfastened. The ride wasn’t comfortable or in anyway enjoyable.

For Notre Dame, the same experience could be described as cruise control. The Irish walloped Cal, 91-52 in winning their 16th straight game, just another statement in their quest to be ACC Champions and Final Four participants this season.

Regardless of the outcome, the largest margin of victory by Notre Dame over another ranked team since 1999, Coach Charmin Smith made it clear that her team must embrace what they experienced.

“Notre Dame is a really good team, and we had moments in which we were able to do to play at that level and to contain them and keep them off the boards and do a better job of taking care of the ball,” Smith said. “And then it wasn’t something that we could sustain for 40 minutes. So that’s our process, working on being at an elite level for 40 minutes. Obviously, you’ve got household names and first round WNBA draft picks on that team, and I’m proud of how we stayed with it, and we were still fighting in the fourth quarter.”

Smith’s Bears (19-6, 7-5) found the pace unsettling, as they committed 21 turnovers, shot just 32 percent from the floor and missed 20 3-point attempts. Cal trailed by 21 points at the half, and by 37 points after a particularly lopsided third quarter.

Throughout, Notre Dame’s ball and player movement at the offensive end was constant and flawless, as potential WNBA guards Olivia Miles and Hannah Hildalgo took turns getting to the basket or finding cutting teammates for layups. For the game, Notre Dame shot 55 percent from the floor, and 50 percent from three.

“Offensively, I think we’re growing and getting better spacing,” coach Niele Ivey said. “I thought we did a great job. We had 46 points in the paint, and we had 20 assists.”

Cal still has a hefty NCAA Tournament resume, but their seeding will undoubtedly take a hit just because of uncompetitive losses at Duke by 34 points, and by 39 points on Sunday afternoon. The remainder of their announced schedule is kind, and it’s critical that Cal take advantage of all six opportunities to boost their win total.

The Bears were led by a trio of starters that scored in double figures topped by Lulu Twidale with 14 points. Michelle Onyiah and Marta Suarez scored 10 points each with Suarez also grabbing eight rebounds.

The Bears return home on Thursday to face Boston College at Haas Pavilion.

NBA G League Saturday Action: Wolves come away with upset two game sweep over Kings in 125-120 win

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Stockton Kings forward Skal Labissiere (8) scored 40 points leading the Kings in scoring against the Iowa Wolves at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Sat Feb 8, 2025 (Stockton Kings X photo)

By William Espy

The Stockton Kings were back at it on Saturday night, as they looked to get revenge for a disappointing loss the night before. The Iowa Wolves on the other hand, were looking to continue building their momentum at home and try to start climbing up the standings by sweeping one of the G League’s best teams. The Kings who were one of the hottest teams in the G League were upset by the Wolves 125-120 losing the two game series in Iowa.

The Kings got off to a better start this time out, leading after the first quarter 34-32. There was certainly more to be desired defensively, as even though they scored a solid number of points, they weren’t able to pull away from the home team. The second quarter was very similar.

Iowa narrowly outscored the Kings in the second, 29-28 however Stockton still maintained a one point lead. At this point, it seemed obvious that a second straight upset could be in the cards, as the Kings hadn’t come out with the energy that you typically see from a top team after an unexpected loss.

Coming out of halftime, the Wolves were on fire. They dominated offensively, outscoring Stockton 38-27 and taking a big lead heading into the final frame. With Iowa leading 99-89 heading into the fourth quarter, the Kings once again found themselves needing to climb out of a sizable hole if they were to walk away victorious.

The Kings had a strong fourth quarter, outscoring Iowa but similar to the night before, it was too little, too late. When the game was settled, Iowa walked away with a sweep over the top team in the Western Conference.

The Wolves walked away with a 125-120 win, improving their record to 4-14 on the season. Meanwhile, the Kings fell to 14-6 and gave the Austin Spurs the opportunity to catch up if they win their three games in hand.

Skal Labissiere had a phenomenal night for the Kings, going 16-23 from the field and putting up 40 points which set a new season high for the 28-year-old big man from Haiti.

Despite Skal’s strong performance, it seems clear that the Kings are struggling without a key piece. Colby Jones being traded ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline has severely weakened the team, however it’s up to them to adjust as player movement is to be expected at this level.

Meanwhile for Iowa, they were led by Nojel Eastern who scored a career-high 34 points in the win. Trevor Keels and Babacar Sane weren’t far behind, with 26 and 22 points respectively.

The Kings will be back at it on the 13th, as they visit the Santa Cruz Warriors for what will undoubtedly be a very important game in regards to the standings.