Canucks comeback, Barracuda fall 5-4 in OT

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks at Abbotsford Centre on Saturday March 8th (via abbycanucks/x)

By Madison Montez

The Barracuda will be looking to sweep the Canucks to start off their 4 game road-trip.

San Jose continued their scoring spree early at 7:21 of the first when Jimmy Schuldt scored in his first game back. Schuldt with his 5th of the season, Andrew Poturalski and Thomas Bordeleau registering the assists. Previous to today’s game, Schuldt was called up to the Sharks due to major injuries effecting the big club.

On their first powerplay opportunity of the game, Pavol Regenda took advantage and cashed in his 3rd power-play goal of the season. Danil Guschin and Rem Pitlick registering the assists.

Abbotsford cut into San Jose’s lead at 1:19 of the second with Max Sasson scoring his 1st short-handed goal of the season. Linus Karlsson registering the lone assist.

San Jose extended their lead at 5:27 when Colin White scored his 9th goal of the season. Walker Duehr and Pavol Regenda registering the assists. Regenda with his second point of the night.

On Abbotsford’s first powerplay opportunity, Danila Klimovich scored his 8th power-play goal of the season. Linus Karlsson and Sammy Blais registering the assists.

On a bad change by the Barracuda, Tristen Nielsen scored his 9th goal of the season to tie the game at 3. Christian Wolanin registering the lone assist.

After a goalie delay of game penalty, the Barracuda were given their 5th power-play goal. Colin White took advantage scoring his 2nd of the night and 1st power-play goal of the season. Thomas Bordeleau and Walker Duehr registering the assists. With his 2nd of the night, White gave San Jose the lead once again.

With three minutes left, Linus Karlsson tied the game and sent it into overtime. Arshdeep Bains and Max Sasson registering the assists.

At 3:09, Linus Karlsson who sent the game into overtime, wins it for Abbotsford.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Linus Karlsson
  • 2. Colin White
  • 3. Thomas Bordeleau

The Barracuda will be back in action next Saturday on March 15th for the only away series against Tucson this season. The last time these two teams faced off was on Saturday February 8th when the Barracuda split the series in a 5-3 win.

Sharks Celebrate 1st Goal at the Tank

Sharks Fall Again Against the Islanders 4-2

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Sharks celebrating first goal against the Islanders during the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Sat Mar 8, 2025 ( San Jose Sharks Media)

By Fernando Abarca

Back at the tank… we all missed it as the Tank recorded more than 17,000 in attendance

SAN JOSE, CA — It’s a great feeling to return to the tank. After the noise of the Four Nations tournament, some games on the road, and all the action around the trade deadline, Sharks hockey was absent for more than a month. Now, the Sharks are back at home, hosting the New York Islanders, who are in the hunt to make the playoffs.

The New York Rangers come to the tank eager to add another victory when they played the Winnipeg Jets with a 3-2 score. Coincidentally, against the best team in the West. On the other hand, the Sharks played the Avalanche last Wednesday night, when things did not really go well as it has been a little usual lately.

The Islanders started the night red hot with two goals during the first period when New York showed business and scored the 1-0 by Jean Gabriel Pageau, ten minutes passed the first one, New York was granted a power-play after a penalty, Anthony Duclair assisted by Simon Holmstrom, Noah Dobson. First intermission marked to an end with the visitors ahead by two.

Moving on to the 2nd period, the Sharks recovered depth and strength. Indeed, it is what it showed with a lone goal by Nikolai Kovalenko with beautiful assists by Shakir Mukhamadullin and Macklin Celebrini.

The locals pushed for more aggressiveness, pressure, and physicality. It was not enough time to score another one, but it seemed the Sharks pushed and found ways to net the equalizer at the tank. The second never came.

During the third, the Sharks once again demonstrated their inefficiencies and weaknesses, and the lack of chemistry. It is not a surprise against a team that is fighting for a playoff spot in a tough division, the difference is noticeable.

New York netted two goals in a matter of two minutes, between each one, goals orchestrated by Anders Lee and Adam Boqvist in the early third.

New York took advantage of the mental aspects of the game, and was displayed as the Sharks showed less intensity, unable to fight back, and unable to retrieve the puck. Until later in the game, the Sharks fought back to score a second power play goal. leaving the game 4-2 for the visiting Islanders.

The people of San Jose responded by attending the game, as the local crowd of 17,435 waits to see the team winning again, the Teal will have a chance to do it on Tuesday night against a team of roughly the same, the Nashville Predators at home.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum at Giants FanFest ’25

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Tito Avila Jr, President, Amaury Pi-González Vice President, minutes before FanFest opened at Oracle Park (March 8, 2025) Photo by the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum at Giants FanFest ’25

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

SAN FRANCISCO–A beautiful San Francisco day for the 2025 Giants FanFest at Oracle Oracle Park, around 10,000 to 15,000 people breathing the air of the Bay which already had the smell of baseball, yes, baseball is in the air, with about three weeks from the beginning of the regular season here in San Francisco’s Oracle Park, in my opinion the most beautiful baseball park in the world.

Thousands of fans with their favorite Giants bobble heads, mingle with their favorite players while enjoying lunch. Many families descended onto the field to enjoy the day, fathers with their sons playing catch was fun for everybody.

For this year’s FanFest The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame was located at the third-floor Clubhouse Level. We met countless fans, and hundreds signed up for our museum list for the latest news and updates. It is always an enjoyable event, and the Museum has been a part of this experience with the Giants for over 20 years.

The president and founder of the museum, Mr.Tito Avila Jr., and yours truly, vice president and co-founder, and two of our staff museum members, welcome fans, many Spanish-speaking, proud to talk about their heroes.

I love to meet fans and talk baseball. Many of these fans I have known for years, including our President Tito Avila Jr. In 2000, I called the first game ever at this place on Spanish radio when it was called Pacific Bell Park. It will always have a special place in my baseball broadcasting career. Without these fans, and the energy they bring, this park would be just another beautiful place in a beautiful city. With these enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans, the FanFest is always a memorable event.

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame, which has been a traveling museum for years, feels closer than ever to having its first permanent location, steps away from Oracle Park at the Mission Rock project.

We know the Giants would be proud to have our museum as a permanent location in their neighborhood. It would be great for baseball, for the Giants, and the Hispanic community, especially San Francisco and the Bay Area. Over 33 percent of all major league players today are Hispanics/Latinos, and much higher in the minor leagues.

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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San Jose Sharks podcast with Charanbir Mahal: How Sharks will get along without Vanecek, Zetterlund, Kunin, Walman, Robbins, Sturm, and Vanecek

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Former San Jose Sharks Luke Kunin (11) was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets one of a number of Sharks that were traded this week at the NHL trade deadline (AP News file photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Charanbir Mahal:

#1 Charanbir lets go through the list of Sharks trades that were made this week starting with left wing Fabian Zetterlund, center Tristin Robbins and a 2025 number 4 draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for center Zack Ostapchuk, a 2025 second round pick, center Gregor Noah.

#2 The Sharks traded center Luke Kunin to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2025 fourth round draft pick.

#3 The Edmonton Oilers traded to the Sharks center Karl Berglund and a 2026 number one draft pick for defenseman Jake Walman.

#4 The Sharks dealt forward Nico Sturm and and a 2027 seventh round selection to the Florida Panthers for a 2026 fourth round selection. Also earlier the Sharks dealt goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the Panthers.

#5 With Vanecek, Zetterlund, Robbins, Kunin, Walman, and Nico Sturm there is no doubt the Sharks are sellers will they rebuild with younger players or will they also be a player in the free agent market in the off season?

Charanbir Mahal is a reporter for IND TV USA and appears on the San Jose Sharks podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Cardinals take out Cardinal 68-48 to close out regular season in Louisville

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) takes a shot over Stanford Cardinal forward Aidan Cammann (52) in the second half at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Sat Mar 8, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Louisville Cardinals (25-6) basketball are a force to reckon with after winning their ninth straight game against the Stanford Cardinal (19-12) by a whopping 20 points 68-48 earlier today in Louisville.

#2 Louisville’s Terrence Edwards Jr and Chucky Hepburn had 16 points each they were two that the Cardinal defense had trouble stopping.

#3 One of the struggles for the Cardinal was that they went without a basket for eight minutes and missed 11 shots in a row. The Cardinals went on a 14-1 run and took a 29-11 lead.

#4 Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud was the only Cardinal to finish in double figures with 17 points. The Cardinal needed offense from Jaylen Blakes with five points, Oziyah Sellers eight points, Chisim Okpara eight points, and Ryan Agawal with seven points.

#5 Michael from what you have seen from today’s game the 20 point loss, the struggles from the defense, Raynaud being the only player in double figures. Going forward what adjustments will the Cardinal need when facing these Goliath teams.

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast Daniel Dullum: A’s say shovels will go in the ground between April-June 2025 for Vegas ballpark construction

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Site of the future Las Vegas A’s ballpark at the Tropicana Casino and Hotel resort on Wed Mar 5, 2025 as excavation is schedule to start between April-June and the park is expected to be ready by opening day 2028 according to the Athletics (photo by the Las Vegas Review Journal)

Sacramento A’s Relocation podcast with Daniel Dullum:

#1 The Sacramento A’s say their taking step closer to building their Las Vegas strip ballpark. The cost of the park is set at $1.75 billion. The A’s this week filed for a commercial grading permit in Clark County.

#2 The permit would allow the A’s to begin a mass excavation project on the Las Vegas strip where the Tropicana Casino and Hotel once stood. The permit was filed last Monday and the A’s and Bally’s Corp are merged for a ballpark/casino project on nine acres of the 35 acre location which is considered the busiest intersection in the world at Las Vegas Blvd and Tropicana.

#3 The ballpark capacity is expected to be 33,000 and construction is expected to get started between April and June. To make their payment schedule the A’s need to sell out the ballpark for every event for the next 30 years can they do it?

#4 The target for opening day at the Vegas ballpark is 2028. The A’s are applying for their entitlement process with Clark County. If they obtain the entitlements they can start construction. The entitlement would allow the A’s to be compliant with Clark County’s regulatory policies and regulations.

#5 Meanwhile Schools over Stadiums an education over stadiums organization with the backing of public education and it’s teachers and spokesperson Alexander Marks had a statement from the National Education Association of Southern Nevada regarding their push to stop public money for the A’s Las Vegas ballpark and Hollywood using public funds to begin a Hollywood Studio project in Las Vegas saying on Thursday night, “Not a single shovel in the ground yet and this project has already cost Nevada $36 million next year. That’s millions of dollars that could save hundreds of educator position and keep CCSD reading centers open-centers that are now slated to close due to budget shortfalls” Schools over Stadiums said in a X communication Thursday, “John Fisher gets $380 million in public money. They’re now considering $1.6B in public funds for a #HollywoodHandout”

Daniel Dullum does the Athletics Relocation podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Spartans smash Fresno Bulldogs 92-68 on Senior Day

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San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno Bulldogs at Provident Credit Union Event Center on Saturday March 8th (via sanjosestatembb/instagram)

By Madison Montez

In Uduje, Hall, Yap. Jr, and Marial’s last game at Provident Credit Union Event Center, the San Jose State Spartans claimed victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Going into the locker room with their biggest lead of the game so far, Donovan Yap.Jr led the way. After missing one game due to a toe injury, Yap.Jr registered 16 points, a 6-8 FG, 3-6 3FG, 3 rebounds, and two assists. Vaihola in his first game back, registered seven rebounds in just the first half.

Each team had three turnovers but San Jose took advantage scoring five points in comparison to Fresno’s three. The three’s were dumping for the Spartans having a 40% in comparison to Fresno’s 17%.

Making sure that the seniors went out with a bang, the Spartans won 92-68. Yap.Jr led the way once again with 14 points. 5-5 FG, 2-2 3FG, one rebound, and one assist. With 23 points registered throughout the whole game, he now holds a career-high against his former team.

Robert Vaihola now holds a career-high in rebounds being 19.

The freshman Jermaine Washington had a breakout game, hitting his career-high in points being 19. Washington went 5-11 FG, 2-6 3FG, 7-7 FT. Also registering six rebounds and one assist.

And now, the seniors’s stats in their final home game:

Uduje: 16 pts, 6-11 FG, 1-3 3FG, 3-4 FT, three rebounds, two assists

Hall: four pts, 2-4 FG, 0-1 3FG, two rebounds, one assist

Marial: 3 rebounds

Yap Jr: 30 points, 11-14 FG, 5-7 3FG, 3-4 FT, four rebounds, three assists

The San Jose State Spartans will be back in action in the Mountain West Tournament on Wednesday March 12th. The Spartans will be taking on the ninth seed Wyoming. The last time these two teams faced off was on Saturday February 22nd when he Spartans traveled to Wyoming. In that game, San Jose State won 82-73.

Kings Bounce Back with Convincing Win Over Spurs, Close the Book on Fox Era

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Zach LaVine shoots in the win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday (Photo Sacramento Kings on X)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–As Doug Christie walked into the press conference room in Denver after Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, the frustration was palpable. He described a game that was going to “sting for a bit.” The Kings outplayed the Nuggets for most of the night but collapsed in the fourth quarter, ultimately losing 116-110. They also took issue with the officiating, as their free-throw attempts dried up in the second half.

On Friday, the Kings had an opportunity to bounce back at home following their tough loss in Denver. They welcomed the San Antonio Spurs, marking the return of De’Aaron Fox. Fox had spent nearly eight years with the Kings before being traded to San Antonio on February 3rd in a three-team deal that sent Zach LaVine to Sacramento. Fox received an ovation during his tribute video but was booed every other time he touched the ball. The Kings went on to defeat the Spurs 127-109.

The Kings’ offense started slowly in the first quarter, appearing disjointed and out of sync as the Spurs outscored them 26-20. Stephon Castle led all scorers in the quarter with nine points, while DeMar DeRozan paced the Kings with seven.

In the second quarter, the Kings flipped the script with an offensive outburst, outscoring the Spurs 36-16 to take a commanding 56-42 halftime lead. Zach LaVine fueled the surge with 16 points in the period, while Jonas Valančiūnas added eight. LaVine led all scorers at halftime with 18 points, while De’Aaron Fox had an underwhelming first half, managing just six points on 3-of-10 shooting.

The Kings continued to dominate in the third quarter, outscoring the Spurs 39-35 to extend their lead to 95-77 heading into the final period. With the game firmly in their hands, they only needed to stave off any comeback attempt from San Antonio.

Early in the fourth, the Spurs made a brief push, but the Kings quickly countered, securing a 127-109 victory. LaVine led Sacramento with 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting. Castle paced the Spurs with 25 points in the loss, while Fox struggled in his return to Sacramento, finishing with 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting.

In many ways, the Kings’ win over the Spurs felt like the final chapter of the De’Aaron Fox era in Sacramento. While he had already been gone for weeks following the February 3 trade, seeing him score in an opposing uniform at Golden 1 Center made it feel definitive.

Postgame, Fox spoke with reporters in a crowded visiting press conference area just outside the Spurs’ locker room. He reflected fondly on his time in Sacramento, despite the chaos surrounding his departure. When I asked if he hoped the city would remember him more favorably in the future, he replied, “I’ve said my peace, and I’m not really worried about anything else.”

Up Next: The Kings travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers at Intuit Dome on Sunday night.

Levels To The Game: No. 6 Irish Too Good For Cal Women Down The Stretch in 73-64 Win

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Cal Bears Marta Suarez (right) finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and got her sixth double double of the season against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro NC on Fri Mar 7, 2025 (Cal Bears photo)

By Morris Phillips

For 26 minutes, Cal’s typically uneven game was more smooth than rough, giving them an unlikely 47-43 lead over higher-seeded Notre Dame. Over the final 14 minutes, the Irish took over.

Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame’s only efficient scorer in this one, scored 25 points and the Irish advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals with a 73-64 win. Cal finishes their season 25-8 but should hear good news next weekend when the NCAA Tournament field is announced.

The Bears played without top reserve Jayda Noble, and saw Michelle Onyiah limited by foul trouble before fouling out in the final minutes. Still, the Bears came up with a far better effort against Notre Dame than they did in a 91-52 regular season loss. The Bears could have fared better but 28 turnovers gave the Irish more than enough opportunities to lift their play as the game progressed.

“I thought we were really competitive, and I thought we played good basketball aside from turning it over a bit too much,” coach Charmin Smith said.

“I think defensively we did a great job,” Marta Suarez said. “I think offensively we did a good job finding our shots. Our only issue was taking care of the ball.”

Cal’s offense looked elite with Onyiah on the floor and providing her team with a low-post presence. Onyiah shot 6 of 8 from the floor, and Lulu Twidale led Cal with 16 points. But the turnovers were glaring, and they kept the Irish from having to pay for subpar shooting from distance, and having anyone else on point from a shooting standpoint besides Hidalgo.

“Some of our shots, our normal shots, didn’t really go in in the first half. But I thought we really settled in in the second half,” coach Niele Ivey said.

The Irish will face Duke in the ACC semis with North Carolina and North Carolina State facing each other in the first matchup.

Smith wants to see her team seeded higher than eighth in the NCAA Tournament but without a significant upset win over Notre Dame or another top eight-nationally program, that’s where they figure to land come selection day a week from Sunday.

Barracuda shutout Canucks 3-0, 2nd period frenzy

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks at Abbotsford Centre on Friday March 7th (via abbycanucks/x)

By Madison Montez

Prior to Friday’s game, it was announced that a trade occurred. The San Jose Barracuda lost one of their longest players, Tristen Robins.

Robins was apart of a trade that sent him, the San Jose Sharks Fabian Zetterlund, and a 2025 fourth round pick to the Ottawa Senators. In exchange, San Jose received forward Noah Gregor, forward Zack Ostapchuk and a 2025 second round pick.

On the ice the Barracuda shutout the Abbottsford Canucks in Abbottsford 3-0. Barracuda goalie Gabriel Carriere stopped all 35 Canucks shots for the shutout.

San Jose opened up the scoring at 4:16 of the second when Thomas Bordeleau scored his fourth power play goal of the season. Lucas Carlsson and Ethan Cardwell registering the assists. At 8:30, San Jose struck again with Danil Guschin scoring his ninth power play goal of the season. Luca Cagnoni and Rem Pitlick registering the assists.

Three minutes later, Walker Duehr scored his second goal in his second game, unassisted to seal the win. Duehr is only in his second game with the Barracuda and has shown what he can bring to the table.

Earlier Friday, Gabriel Carriere signed a two-way NHL contract and on that same day, he recorded his first shutout in the American Hockey League. It was announced that Georgi Romanov will not be available for AHL playoffs since he is currently on the Sharks roster. This means that Carriere is set to be the backup of Yaroslav Askarov when playoffs roll around.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Gabriel Carriere, 35 SVs on 35 SH
  • 2. Thomas Bordeleau, 1G
  • 3. Nikita Tolopilo, 21 SVs on 24 SH

The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday against the Canucks, looking to sweep the series.