SMU Outclasses Cal, Goes 8-0 To Finish First In The ACC

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By Morris Phillips

Cal’s opportunity to end their regular season in a rarified manner fell apart before Saturday’s 12:30p.m. kickoff.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Cal’s offensive catalyst, was ruled out due to an illness. Massive offensive linemen Nick Morrow, Fred Williams, and back Jaivian Thomas couldn’t go either due to injuries. Then, national-title contender SMU appeared as scheduled. And boy, were the Mustangs motivated.

“We wanted to go 8-0,” coach Rhett Lashlee said. “We wanted to win the regular season outright and not share it. And we were playing for a lot because the College Football Playoff still comes out with rankings for two more weeks. … We didn’t need to stumble. Have a setback.”

SMU glided to a 21-0 first half lead and won 38-6, the near-perfect lead-in to their ACC Championship game date with Clemson. The Bears spent more than half the game trying to score their first three points and struggled to run their offense for much of that stretch.

The Mustangs’ offensive line pushed Cal’s front around in their touchdown drives. That activity bought Kevin Jennings time to throw, or the zone blocking scheme opened lanes for Brashard Smith to run. Both had big games, and rarely did SMU run a poor play in the sequence. The home team’s failing was 17 penalties for 137 yards that limited their time of possession but didn’t negatively impact the scoreboard.

“I thought Kevin quietly played one of his better games of the year,” Lashlee said. “I think we scored on three of those first four drives. I know we didn’t score on the first one. We had 21 points pretty quick on their defense.”

Jennings was 20 of 30 for 225 yards passing, and Smith has 134 yards running and receiving. For Cal, the running game had too few explosive plays.

“Not good enough at any position to put points on the board,” coach Justin Wilcox said. “It was an offensive issue today, not just quarterback.”

Chandler Rogers completed 8 of 15 passes for 84 yards, but he left injured in the third quarter. C.J. Harris finished the game for Cal and was 6 of 8 passing. In the first half, Cal gained 45 yards in 20 rushing attempts. The closest thing to success was Derek Morris’ 38-yard field goal miss.

Cal did have its full list of pass catchers, but they weren’t sharp or productive. Nyziah Hunter led with five catches, but he had a key procedural mistake pre-snap when Cal was driving before the break. Seven others caught a pass, but the total passes caught was only 14.

After taking their 21-0 leady early in the second quarter, the Mustangs went more than half the game before scoring again in the fourth. A field goal, a second touchdown pass from Kevin Jennings, and a 40-yard touchdown pass from Preston Stone capped the scoring.

The Bears may wait 10 to 14 days to find out what their bowl destination will be as the 13th of 17 conference teams to reach bowl eligibility.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Gambling is Baseball’s Mortal Sin

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Former Cincinnati Red Pete Rose seen here playing against the Atlanta Braves Aug 2, 1978 at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta. Rose who died this year 2024 has a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball for gambling on baseball. (AP file photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

It was in September 1919 that several Chicago White Sox players agreed to receive a $100,000 payment from Arnold Rothstein to underachieve during that year’s World Series. This allowed professional gamblers of that time to make tremendous profits by favoring the underdog Cincinnati Reds.

Movies have depicted this moment in baseball; one of the most famous American movies was Godfather II, where actor Lee Strasberg played Hyman Roth, the fictional character for Arnold Rothstein, but that was just a scene in that movie, unlike the 1988 film Eight Men Out, where the whole film deals with baseball’s biggest scandal.

When Major League Baseball banned Pete Rose in 1989, that story became the most famous in baseball history, as far as gambling, especially for those of us who have seen Mister Charlie Hustle play the game. Ironically, the Cincinnati Reds, the team Rose managed, was involved in the scandal, the same franchise as in the 1919 World Series and one of the oldest franchises in the game.

Going back to 1919, during the “Black Sox Scandal,” the owner of the Chicago team was considered a cheapskate and was involved in bribes with players and all kinds of corruption regarding salaries and money issues.

In today’s game, players and managers gambling on games is very unlikely, and one main reason was 1953. That year, the Major League Baseball Players Association was established, and the MLBPA became a labor union with Marvin Miller as the executive director. Unlike the days of Mr.Comiskey, when the owners controlled the game and players; today it’s a ‘players’ game.

In 2024 the minimum salary for a Major League Baseball player (rookie) is $740,000, increasing to $760,000 next season and $780,000 in 2026.

In 1976, Free agency in Major League Baseball became a reality, and today, baseball players are among the wealthiest athletes in the world.

Before the 2024 season, Japanese mega-star Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and today, Juan Soto of the New York Yankees could soon sign a contract just as rich as Ohtani’s or maybe “just” $100 million short of that.

Note: On June 4, 2024, Shohei’s Ohtani interpreter pleaded guilty to two counts related to the transfer of nearly $17 million from the Dodgers star to cover Mizuhara’s gambling debts. Shohei Ohtani is considered a victim in this case,

Note: 2012 Draft Kings, the company was initially launched, competing principally with the New York-based FanDuel. In May 2018, amid the widening legalization of sports betting in the United States, DraftKings expanded into online and retail sportsbooks to leverage its brand awareness and customer base. Many fans love participating as gamblers, and Major League Baseball even promotes it. Hypocrisy? of course, but in the end, everybody loves money.

Gambling is an addiction, just like drugs and alcohol, and they all could leadto serious consequences. The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines gambling disorder as a behavioral addiction: A persistent pattern of gambling that causes significant distress or impairment A behavior that leads to problems for the individual, families, and society A behavior that involves an increasing tolerance, requiring more gambling to feel satisfied A behavior that can cause withdrawal and irritability when someone tries to quit.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does News and Commentary podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa: Kostin goes all out with a fight, a goal, and an assist in Sharks beating of Kraken 8-5

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San Jose Sharks center Klim Kostin is fired up after scoring a first period goal against the Seattle Kraken at SAP Center on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 San Jose Sharks Klim Kostin picked up a Gordie Howe hat trick against the Seattle Kraken on Friday afternoon at SAP Center in San Jose. Kostin brawled with the Seattle Kraken’s Will Borgen during the mid third period.

#2 The Sharks who won 8-5 lit up the lamp with Jake Walman scored twice with Macklin Celebrini, Mikael Granlund, Will Smith, and Timothy Liljegren scored a goal and an assist.

#3 The Sharks Ethan Cardwell scored the go ahead goal in the third period it was Cardwell’s first career goal and gave San Jose a two goal 7-5 win.

#4 Seattle surrendered the most goals in a game for this season with eight. It was pretty much over when San Jose scored with four goals that pretty much put the game out of reach for the Kraken.

#5 Celebrini is tied in the rookie lead for goals with eight and Will Smith has six points in his last three games. After struggling the younger players might have found their stride.

Mary Lisa does the Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

ACC Weekly: Smith, Jennings and Lashlee Are SMU’s Horse-Powered Engine

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By Morris Phillips

Coach Rhett Lashlee knew what Brashard Smith could do running and catching passes. Lashlee recruited Smith out of high school and saw his versatility and big play potential.

With Smith in the transfer portal after three, mostly inactive seasons with the Miami Hurricanes, Lashlee didn’t have a spot or a need for a slot receiver. So, for two weeks, the portal became a confusing place for Smith and his services.

Then Lashlee got creative. Call it coach’s intuition… and ingenuity.

“Man, he’s just too explosive of a talent. Let’s see if he can play running back,’” Lashlee said.

Smith, more concerned about being around coaches he could trust than positional fit, said yes to being a Power 4 running back without any experience.

And guess what? The gamble paid off.

Smith has 1,089 yards rushing, 209 yards receiving, and 15 touchdowns while playing in all 11 games this season. The Mustangs coaching staff has managed the undersized Smith beautifully, limiting him to fewer than 20 carries in all but one game in regulation, and four or fewer pass receptions.

Not only has Smith been productive and available, but he’s fumbled just twice despite running with a bruising, physical style that no one, even himself, knew he had. A notion that turns a flyer into an All-ACC skill position player is transformative. For SMU, it’s meant going from an ACC also-ran to a national title contender.

“He just runs with that downhill mentality for a smaller back, can definitely get on the edge, and can really catch the football,” Lashlee said.

Kevin Jennings had two scholarship offers initially, none from a Power 5 school and one from Missouri State, which he nearly accepted. The high school quarterback from Dallas South Oak Cliff, which produced Dennis Rodman, was drawing attention, but for his part in an ensemble cast that would go on to capture the 5A State title in 2021, the first time in 63 years the title had gone to a school from Dallas.

Jennings’ teammates drew more attention than he did from college recruiters, but his play led the Golden Bears to the title. Lashlee came to recruit Jennings’ teammates Jaxson Lavender and Jayden Lawton but left wanting Jennings.

“You couldn’t miss him, just like I think that people that are starting to watch him play now in college, if they do watch him, they go, ‘Woah,'” Lashlee said.

Coming into 2024, Jennings’ sophomore year at SMU, he was still trailing on the depth chart behind starter Preston Stone. But Lashlee committed to playing both quarterbacks, and Jennings eventually won out and hasn’t lost a game in the starting role. SMU sits at 10-1, entering their regular season finale against Cal with a spot in the ACC Championship game already secure.

Jennings has impressed with his ability to extend off-schedule plays using his legs to escape and his arm to deliver the ball. Smith’s provided the perfect compliment with his explosive running. And Lashlee, just 42, as the architect of both players’ development, earned a well-deserved extension that keeps him at SMU through 2030.

Lashlee got his coaching start as an assistant under Auburn’s Gus Malzahn. He replaced Sonny Dykes at SMU in 2022 after Dykes left for TCU.

San Jose Barracuda break Abbotsford Canucks’s win streak in 5-3 win

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San Jose Barracuda Donovan Houle (83) battles with Abbottsford Canucks Akito Hirose (41) for the puck at Tech CU in San Jose on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (photo from San Jose Barracuda X)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE–In a multi goal-night from Lucas Vanroboys, the San Jose Barracuda takes Game 1 of 2 against the Abbotsford Canucks.

This is the first time these two teams have faced off this season. The last matchup was on Saturday February 24th last season where San Jose fell to Abbotsford 5-2. Thomas Bordeleau and Scott Sabourin both registered goals that game.

San Jose got to scoring early with Lucas Vanroboys netting his 3rd of the season assisted by Shakir Mukhamadullin and Jimmy Schuldt at 8:09. Vanroboys struck again at 19:08 assisted by Scott Sabourin to extend the Barracuda’s lead. “I’ve been focusing on shooting more, got a puck inside the dots there and figured I’d throw it on net and good things happened”. The Barracuda dominated the first period outshooting the Canucks 12-6.

San Jose extended their lead to 3 at 6:11 of the 2nd on a Justin Bailey goal, his 3rd of the season; assisted by Filip Bystedt and Lucas Carlsson. After a minute of 3 on 3, Abbotsford got on the board at 9:13 on an Elias Pettersson goal assisted by Dino Kambeitz and Ty Glover. San Jose’s lead was cut down to 1 at 12:14 when Dino Kambeitz scored his second of the season assisted by Nate Smith and Akito Hirose.

After a hit on Shakir Mukhamadullin by Dino Kambetiz, he picked up the puck and tied the game at 3-3 at 4:26 into the third. At 15:24, Scott Sabourin tapped in Shakir Muhkamadullin’s shot to give the Barracuda the lead again with Cptain Jimmy Schuldt getting the primary assist. “They’re so steady out there, you can always trust them and know that they are going to make a good smart play” said Scott Sabourin when asked about the d-pairing. With one minute left in the game, Filip Bystedt secured the win scoring an empty net goal to give the Barracuda the 5-3 win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Scott Sabourin, GWG, 1A

2. Lucas Vanroboys, 2G

3. Dino Kambeitz, 2G, 1A

The Barracuda will be back in action Saturday night at 6pm for Game 2 of the series against the Canucks at Tech CU in San Jose

Edmonton Bowls Second Period Turkey En Route To Post-Thanksgiving 4-3 Overtime Win Over Utah HC 

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Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent Hopkins (93) passes the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) in the second period at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Tom Walker

SALT LAKE CITY–The Edmonton Oilers scored three unanswered goals in the Second Period on Friday as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lead Edmonton to victory against Utah 4-3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The Utah Hockey Club returned home from a 2-2 road trip through Boston, Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Montréal which featured an unscheduled pedestrian journey through Toronto where they had to abandon their bus which was stuck in traffic and walk the rest of the way to Scotiabank Arena for their matchup with the Maple Leafs. On Friday they hosted the Edmonton Oilers at Delta Center as the two teams marked Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Utah forward Alexander Kerfoot got things going for the home team at 6:17 of the first with his fourth goal of the season, assisted on a well-timed pass near the crease by Kevin Stenlund. Forward Logan Cooley made it 2-0 near the end of the period, putting a rebound off of Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard into the back of the net for his fifth of the season, assisted by Juuso Välimäki and Robert Bortuzzo. Cooley now has points in each of his past four games, tying his career consecutive game scoring mark, and his 18 points through 23 games this season is the most by any player in the NHL 20-years-old or younger.

The ice tilted in Edmonton’s favor in the second period as forward Vasily Podkolzin cut the lead in half midway through the frame, assisted by Leon Draisaitl and Troy Stecher. At 12:59, Olli Määttä committed a holding penalty against Corey Perry which set the stage for Leon Draisaitl to tie things up with his 17th of the season on the ensuing power play, assisted by Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard. Moments later, Utah’s Robert Bortuzzo went to the sin bin for tripping against Jeff Skinner which set the table for Oilers center Connor McDavid to give Edmonton a 3-2 lead with his 12th of the season on the power play, assisted by Evan Bouchard and Corey Perry.

Early in the third period, Utah winger Lawson Crouse evened the score with his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Nick Bjugstad and Olli Määttä. The two squads continued to exchange chances without yielding to one another, and then with 3:25 remaining in regulation Utah defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was whistled for interference against Leon Draisaitl. With the game on the line, Karel Vejmelka stood tall during the penalty kill to send the game into overtime.

Just over a minute into the overtime period, Utah lost the puck in their offensive zone and Edmonton’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins raced the full length of the ice to swat the puck past Vejmelka for the game-winner, giving the Oilers a 4-3 victory. All seven goals in the game were scored into the same net.

After the game, Lawson Crouse was asked about playing against the Western Conference Champs. “We feel pretty good about our game, I feel like we dominated early on. Obviously they have an elite powerplay with the personnel that they have, but we did a good job, we battled back, we stuck through it through overtime. It was just an unlucky bounce and they capitalized, and we have a quick turnaround to get ready for another good hockey game tomorrow.” With regard to his third period goal, Crouse commented, “It felt good. Obviously, it’s been a long time, so it feels really good. It would’ve been much better if the team got the win, but you gotta move on quickly here, we got another big game tomorrow and we want to walk away with those two points.”

Utah Hockey Club head coach André Tourigny, commenting on his team’s play, “I think [the Oilers’] powerplay was really tough to contain, and they wore us down, basically, and they scored their goals. Disappointing, because I thought we were disciplined.” With regard to Crouse breaking out of his goal drought, “That was a big positive point of the game, seeing him and [Maccelli] play against McDavid all night long, so at 5-on-5, they shut them down and he got the big goal to get us a point, so there’s a lot of positives there.”

The one-game homestand is followed by a one-game road trip on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights before returning to Salt Lake City for yet another one-game homestand on Monday against the Dallas Stars at 7:00pm MST.

Kings Flat Against Portland Losing 115-106

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles on Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) in second half action at the Rose Quarter in Portland on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Friday night the Sacramento Kings (9-11) suffered a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers (8-12) 115-106 in Portland. It was a really off night for Keegan Murray who came away with three points scored in the final minutes of the game.

Missed shots, 20 turnovers, and no success rebounding offensively led to the terrible showing. DeMar DeRozan was not in the lineup tonight with back issues and it was an off night for the Kings with not much going right. Malik Monk finished with the team high of 29, De’Aaron Fox with 22 and Domantis Sabonis with 21. Sabonis did have another double double with 12 rebounds.

Game recap: The Kings took a slim lead for the first half of the opening quarter. At 3:54 the Blazers took their first lead of the game prompting a Sacramento timeout. The Kings took back the lead 24-18 with under three minutes in the quarter. Domantas Sabonis already had 14 points with under two minutes left in the first 12 minutes of play. As the first quarter came to an end the Kings had established a 30-25 lead.

The Trail Blazers continued to trail but not by much; they remained within striking distance through the first four minutes of the second quarter. With 8:48 left in the quarter the Kings took another timeout hanging onto a 35-33 lead.

Portland was hanging tough and refused to go away. With six minutes left in the half the score was tied at 39. Sacramento already had 11 turnovers and the Trail Blazers went on a run taking a 49-41 lead winning the battle in the paint.

They had a 54-50 lead going into the second half. The Kings had 14 turnovers in the first half and the Trail Blazers were limiting the Kings offensive rebounds.

Sacramento continued to fall further and further behind and with 8:10 left in the third quarter were trailing 55-68 and another Kings timeout. This game was turning into a blowout, the turnovers continued and the Trail Blazers continued to win the battle under the glass.

After three, Portland continued to dictate the pace of the game leading 87-72. Murray remained scoreless, Kevin Huerter came out of the game with injury and the Kings had dug a hole that continued to grow deeper and deeper trailing 72-87.

Going into the fourth quarter nothing much indicated an upswing for Sacramento. They were on the edge of 20 turnovers with 19. Portland had a death grip on their lead and they were not letting go.

The Kings did finish with 20 turnovers and they were pretty flat all night. The Trail Blazers really got the game in their direction in the third quarter outscoring the Kings 33-22 putting this game pretty much on ice. The final score was 115-106.

Game notes: Friday night the Kings took a little trip up north to take on theTrail Blazers at Moda Center. The Kings will again be without DeMar DeRozan who was ruled out for Friday night’s game. Two weeks ago DeRozan missed three consecutive games with lower back soreness and after a three-game return he was sidelined again.

While the Kings missed DeRozan, they did have Malik Monk back on the bench so Sacramento does have the fire-power as Monk scored 29 points. Sacramento’s Keon Ellis was on starting roster in the absence of DeRozan. Ellis scored six points on Friday night.

Sunday evening the Kings will take on the San Antonio Spurs At Golden 1 looking to put out a much improved effort. Hopefully DeMar DeRozan, who is listed to return Sunday, will indeed be able to take the court. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

Cardinal fall to SJSU in season finale 34-31, finish season at 3-9

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Stanford Cardinal cornerback Collin Wright (6) leaps for a catch against the San Jose State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in San Jose on Fri Nov 29, 2024 (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

By Daniel Dullum

Friday, November 29, 2024

San Jose State quarterback Walker Eget enjoyed a career day that included the go-ahead touchdown pass to Trey Murray with under two minutes to play, leading the Spartans to a 34-31 non-conference football victory over visiting Stanford in the regular season finale for both schools.

Eget connected with Murray on an 18-yard touchdown pass with 1:55 remaining in the fourth quarter. Eget completed 33 of 49 passes for 385 yards, four touchdowns and was intercepted once in the first meeting between the schools since 2013.

It was a banner day for two other SJSU receivers – Nick Nash, who went into the game leading the FBS in pass receptions and touchdown catches, caught nine passes for 91 yards and two TD’s (20 and 2 yards), setting a Spartans single-season mark with 16.

With the win, San Jose State (7-5) awaits a possible bowl invitation, The Spartans have played in the postseason the last two years and three of the previous four.

Stanford (3-9) played from behind most of the afternoon, plagued by 10 penalties for 115 yards. Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels scored on a 1-yard run midway through the fourth quarter, giving Stanford a 31-27 lead with 7:30 to play.

On the ensuing drive, SJSU turned the ball over on downs when Eget overthrew Nash in the end zone. Stanford then came out throwing, but Daniels was picked off by Isiah Revis with 2:29 to play, setting up the game-winning drive.

Stanford opened the scoring with a Kenney Emmet 24-yard field goal at 5;51 of the first quarter. The Spartans took a 7-3 lead at 9:07 of the second quarter on a 20-yard TD pass from Eget to Nash.

Less than four minutes later, the Spartans extended their lead to 14-3 2-yard scoring pass, again from Eget to Nash. The Cardinal battled back and pulled to within 14-10 on a 12-yard TD pass from Daniels to Emmett Moseley V. San Jose State took a 17-10 lead into the locker room on Kyler Halvorsen’s 45-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.

Eget tossed his third scoring pass of the day at 12;51 of the third quarter, completing a 19-yard strike to Justin Lockhart, giving the Spartans a 24-10 lead.

Stanford closed its deficit to 24-17 on Justin Lamson’s 1-yard plunge at 9:17 of the third quarter. Halvorsen booted a 24-yard field goal and San Jose State led 27-17 after three quarters.

Five seconds into the fourth quarter, the Cardinal pulled to within 27-24 on a wild play that started with Eget getting sacked and fumbling at the Spartan nine yard line. Gaethan Bernadel forced a fumble that was recovered and ran into the end zone by Jahsiah Galvan. A review upheld the call on the field.

With 7:42 remaining, Daniels scored on a 1-yard keeper, and Stanford held a 31-27 lead before his interception set up SJSU’s game-winning drive.

San Jose State had the edge in total offense 443 yards to 369. Stanford had a slight edge in time of possession, 31:18 to 28:37, while the Spartans led in first downs 30 to 21.

NHL podcast with Len Shapiro: Wild’s Gustavsson saves 39 shuts out Sabres 1-0; Blues Binnington shuts out New Jersey for team record 152nd win; plus more news

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 39 Buffalo Sabre shots in a 1-0 shutout at Key Bank Center in Buffalo on Wed Nov 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

NHL podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 39 Buffalo Sabre shots against for a 1-0 shutout at Key Bank Center in Buffalo on Wednesday. Gustavasson chalked up his eighth NHL career shutout and it was his second shutout for the season

#2 St Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington save 31 shots and set a record for the most wins by a Blues goaltender. Binnington’s 152nd win did it in 298 games and passes former Blues goalie Mike Liut who had 151 wins in 347 games. The Blues shutout the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday 3-0.

#3 The Carolina Hurricanes came back from behind to beat the New York Rangers at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Wednesday 4-3. Jackson Blake scored the go ahead goal in the third period at 12:01. Blake took a pass from Jack Drury and beat Ranger goaltender Igor Shesterkin with a wrist shot.

#4 The Detroit Red Wings Lucas Raymond scored the game winning overtime goal to help defeat the Calgary Flames 2-1 at Little Caesars Palace in Detroit on Wednesday night. Raymond has now scored in four straight games with his sixth goal of the year.

#5 Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren accidently shot a puck into his own net. Lindgren tried to clear the puck around the boards but instead shot the puck in his own net that hit the lower front end of the net giving the Tampa Bay Lightning Brayden Point credit for the goal at 7:25 for a hat trick and a 4-3 lead. The Caps rallied with goals from Tom Wilson at 3:26 to tie the game 4-4 and at 16:34 Wilson scored again which proved to be the game winner making it 5-4.

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings get ready for Group Stage action in Portland tonight

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Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) goes airborne against the Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Wed Nov 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 The Sacramento Kings Malik Monk 27 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. De’Aaron Fox added 26 points eight assists and eight rebounds as the Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night 115-104. Just some big efforts by Fox and Monk that helped win it.

#2 Just Fox and Monk alone in the last five minutes were able to outscore the Timberwolves 17-2.

#3 The Kings were able to outscore the Timberwolves 64-36 inside the paint and got huge help from Domantas Sabonis.

#4 The Timberwolves Anthony Edwards led with 29 points and was nine for 24 from the field. The loss have put Minnesota with four loses in a row and they have lost seven of their last nine games.

#5 Jeremiah it’s Group Stage action with the Kings against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Kings have not won in the Group Stage at 0-2 and the Blazers are 1-1. The Kings have won two of their last six games and the Blazers have won two of their last six games as well. How do you see tonight’s match up?

Join Jeremiah on the Kings podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com