Earthquakes edge Real Salt Lake 2-1, improve playoff standing

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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Niko Taskiris dribbles the ball between two Real Salt Lake defenders in the attacking zone during his team’s 2-1 victory at PayPal Park in the team’s regular season home finale on Saturday OCT 31, 2026. (San Jose Earthquakes)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at PayPal Park in their final regular-season home game to rise to third in the Western Conference with just one match left to play before the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

The Quakes rose to third in the Western Conference (14-9-10-52 points), while RSL moved to 10th (12-15-6-42 points). The win clinched no lower than sixth for San Jose. A win combined with an LAFC draw/loss would clinch no lower than fifth. The top-four regular-season finishers in each conference will get home-field advantage in the Round One Best-of-3 Series starting the week of Nov. 20.

“First of all, playing at altitude is always difficult, and that was certainly a factor,” said Quakes head coach Bruce Arena. “But give Salt Lake credit; they played really well today. They needed a result given their position in the standings, and they put a lot of pressure on us. We were fortunate to get those two early goals, but we had to battle throughout the game. I give our opponent a lot of credit. Playing at home helps, but if you look at the statistics, it was a pretty even game. This wasn’t one of our better performances, and we played better at home in our last game. Ultimately, I’m pleased with the three points.”

In the first minute of the game, RSL defender Dominik Marczuk fouled Jamar Ricketts at the left edge of the 18-yard-box near the goal line. One minute later, Ousseni Bouda buried the ensuing free kick from close range for the near post past goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to make it 1-0. The Quakes doubled their advantage in minute 17 when Niko Tsakiris charged down the left wing and left flicked a cross in the box for Preston Judd, who deflected it to a streaking Jamar Ricketts near the same spot on the edge where Bouda scored. Ricketts crossed it back into the box for a slidiing Benji Kikanović who poked it into the back of the net to make it 2-0.

“I think we have to stay in the moment and take it one game at a time. We’ve tried to do that all season, and there have been a lot of ups and downs. But to be in this position at this time of year is great. We have to stay focused, go to Minnesota, give them a fight and try to get another three points to position ourselves as high as possible in the standings. Right now, we just have to stay in the moment and build some momentum that we can carry into the playoffs. That’s the goal,” Bouda said.

Real Salt Lake pulled one back in minute 23 when Sam Junqua sent in a cross from the left wing and Juanma Sanabria headed it past Quakes goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. for the far post to make it 2-1. After intermission, both sides had their opportunities in front of net, but the final score held and the Quakes made their ascent to third place by afternoon’s end—noteworthy because the top-four finishers in each conference will enjoy home-field advantage in Round One of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. San Jose has now captured 52 points—surpassing the team’s highest total since 2013 (51).

Aside from a 1-0 hiccup in 2024 at PayPal Park, San Jose has now earned points in four of their last five meetings at home against RSL dating back to 2022 (3-1-1), including a 4-0 shutout of the Claret-and-Cobalt in the 2025 season opener—Arena’s very first league game in charge of the Black and Blue.

Arena has now guided an astounding fifth MLS club to the playoffs in his second season (D.C. United, Red Bull NY LA Galaxy, New England Revolution) after clinching a postseason berth with San Jose on Oct. 17. He has also guided the Quakes to 52 points—surpassing the team’s highest total since 2013 (51).

Arena said he’s going to reward his players with a couple of days off before they prepare for their season finale against Minnesota next Saturday November 7th at 4pm at Allianz Field.

“I think we’re going to give the players two days off and then gradually build toward the end of the week. We want to carry some momentum into Minnesota and play well, although I know that will be challenging. Who knows what the weather will be like there this time of year? We could be playing in a snowstorm. It’s another tough game, and we’ve played a lot of road games in October, which has been challenging. It’ll be good to have a couple of days off to refresh mentally and physically and hopefully put us in a good position to play well against Minnesota,” Arena said.

Sacramento Kings game wrap: Acuff’s Nine Threes Can’t Stop a Grizzly Sized Attack Kings get pounded 136-105 for sixth loss in a row

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer (left) handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (right) in the first half at FedEX Forum in Memphis on Sat Oct 31, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings game wrap:

Acuff’s Nine Threes Can’t Stop a Grizzly-Sized Attack; Kings get pounded 136-105 for sixth loss in a row

By Mauricio Segura

Darius Acuff Jr. gave Sacramento plenty to admire and look forward to as the future of the franchise continues to slowly develop. The rookie guard scored 38 points and sank nine three-pointers, despite the Kings falling 136-105 to the Grizzlies and dropping to 0-6. Memphis improved to 6-0, matching the best start in franchise history and remaining the NBA’s only unbeaten team.

De’Andre Hunter opened the scoring with a three-pointer, Acuff followed with a jumper, and Precious Achiuwa added a basket for a 7-0 lead. Memphis answered, with Cameron Boozer attacking inside and Isaiah Stewart supplying points off the bench. GG Jackson connected from deep late in the first quarter, helping the Grizzlies move ahead 27-21.

Memphis found another gear in the second.

Jackson made all five of his first-half three-point attempts, while Cam Spencer helped keep the offense moving. The Grizzlies built a 21-point lead, but Acuff kept Sacramento in the fight. Jackson’s perimeter shooting had threatened to put the game beyond reach before halftime, and the rookie’s response gave the Kings a chance to regroup. He scored 21 before halftime, including a pair of late three-pointers, and the Kings reduced the deficit to 66-55 at the break.

That comeback effort unraveled after halftime.

Boozer repeatedly scored near the basket, Stewart kept hitting shots, and Memphis turned an 11-point lead into a rout. Acuff continued firing, even converting a four-point play, but Sacramento could not slow the Grizzlies. Memphis won the third quarter 42-25 and carried a 108-80 advantage into the final period.

Sacramento offered one more response in the fourth.

Domantas Sabonis scored inside, Hunter contributed a basket, and Acuff added a layup and another three. A 19-5 Kings run briefly trimmed the margin to 20, but Memphis quickly restored its control. The Grizzlies had led by as many as 34 before finishing with a 31-point victory.

Acuff shot 12-for-25 overall and 9-for-14 from beyond the arc, adding five rebounds and five assists. His performance followed a 34-point outing against New Orleans, giving Sacramento a welcome bright spot during its winless start. Hunter finished with 19 points. Sabonis collected 11 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, while Zach LaVine added 11.

Memphis had far more answers much to the dismay of it’s opponent.

Boozer finished with 27 points and nine rebounds, Stewart scored 24 on 8-for-9 shooting, and Jackson supplied 21 while making all five of his three-pointers. Spencer, starting in place of injured guards Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr., recorded 10 points and 13 assists.

Memphis shot 55.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range. Sacramento managed 40.7 percent overall and made only 11 of 38 threes, nine of them belonging to Acuff. The Grizzlies also outscored the Kings 54-36 in the paint and 81-20 off the bench, while winning the rebounding battle 57-43.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

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Golden State Valkyries are your 2026 WNBA Finals Champions

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The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their WNBA Championship after winning over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Photo credits to Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – In just their second season, the Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA Champions. On Halloween night, things got real spooky in Ballhalla. The Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream returned to the Bay Area for one final WNBA Finals game. Game 7: the winner takes it all. Both teams are looking for their first franchise championship, but one of these teams must go home with the loss. So, with that being said, the Golden State Valkyries would beat the Atlanta Dream in game seven, at home, 68-63.

Game six of the WNBA Finals was in Atlanta, where the Dream would get the win, 80-69, to push a game seven Saturday. In the loss, the Valkyries’ Gabby Williams would lead the team with her 26 points. While Atlanta’s Alisha Gray would drop 23 points in their win. Atlanta would also go off and score 22 points in the 4th quarter alone.

Head coach Natalie Nakase knew the championship was on the line. So coach Nakase was not gonna risk it and put Tiffany Hayes in the starting lineup. Hayes has been a vital part of the Valkyries offense all year, and with one win away from becoming champions. Golden State was ready and wanting to strike first in this finale. As far as that, it would be the same starters with Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, Veronica Burton, and Kaila Charles.

Atlanta Dream wouldn’t change much to their starting lineup. Head coach Karl Smesko sent out Angel Reese, Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Naz Hillmon as the starting five. Atlanta is also looking for their first WNBA Championship with this win. In this series, Dream would win just one game in Chase Center, and that was game two of the WNBA Finals, 79-65.

Valkyries Veronica Burton wasted no time and wanted Golden State to strike first in this win-or-lose game. She would score the first basket of the evening with a floater inside, and then on the transition to defense. Kiah Stokes would get her first block of the night, and just get the fans to erupt in Chase Center. Then just one possession later, Stokes would make her presence felt and get two blocks in the first three minutes of the game.

Atlanta would miss their first eight shots to start the game, but that wouldn’t let their spirits down. After the first six minutes of the first quarter, Dream would get their first basket and then go on a quick 4-0 scoring run. The score after that would be 8-4, then Atlanta’s Alisha Gray would knock down a three-pointer, the first of the night, and cut the lead to one, 8-7.

At the end of the first quarter, Veronica Burton would still carry that energy and end the quarter by beating the buzzer with a floater. Burton would have 6 points, on 3-for-4 shooting, and with one block. Golden State would go the entire first quarter without making any three-pointers, and the score would be 14-12; the Valkyries hold the lead. Both of these teams are known for having great defense and take pride in it, and shows on these quarters in this series have been low.

In the second quarter, Dream would start it off by going on a 5-0 scoring run and retaking the lead. They would turn that 5-point run into a 9-point run while the Valkyries were starting to see some struggles with their shooting. Golden State would go almost six minutes without scoring a point, and Atlanta’s lead would go to 24-17. Valkyries Kayla Thornton would make the first three-pointer for the team. With the made shot, Golden State so far would be 1-for-11 from shooting beyond the arc.

At halftime, Atlanta would remain to hold the lead over Golden State at 30-24. Dream’s Jordin Canada would have 13 points and 3 rebounds. Angel Reese was also showing flashes of her game in this finale as she had 5 points and 7 rebounds. Valkyries’ Veronica Burton led the team in the first half with 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the third quarter, Jordin Canada would start it off by making a three-pointer to set the tone for Atlanta as the game entered the final half before a champion was crowned. Halfway through the quarter, Atlanta’s lead would jump to 9 points, 37-28. Then, Gabby Williams would take over, with Kiah Stokes leading the charge by making a layup to cut the lead to 7 points. The Valkyries would erupt in the final four minutes and put up 21 points. Williams would put up 15 points alone in the third quarter, and by the end of it. The score was 45-44; the Valkyries held the lead by 1 point.

Going into the final quarter of the 2026 WNBA season. Everything was on the line for both of these teams as they’re just moments and within reach of getting their teams their first championship. Valkyries Tiffany Hayes would show off her aggressiveness and power her way to a layup and give the Valkyries a 3-point lead, 49-46. Then Williams would get fouled and make both of her free throws, and now Golden State is up by 5 points, 51-46.

Atlanta was showing off their perseverance and not giving up on this game. Dream’s Alisha Gray would make a fadeaway jump shot and tie the game, 53-53, with five minutes remaining. Then Rhyne Howard would foul Gabby Williams, and Williams would make both of the shots, 55-53. Williams would put all her effort on the court, as she went on a 9-0 scoring run by herself. With a minute left, Golden State had the lead, 62-57.

Thirty-four seconds left, Atlanta is down and on a Hail Mary shot. Allisha Gray would make a 23-foot three-pointer to cut the lead to 4 points, 64-60. However, with time not on their side and with the crowd screaming. Atlanta’s hope of winning was getting smaller. Eventually, Veronica Burton would get the final blow on the Atlanta Dream as she would get fouled on a shot and make both of the shots. With that, the final score of the game and the 2026 WNBA season would be 68-63.

Gabby Williams would be the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP. Williams has made history throughout the Finals; she led Golden State with 19.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 2.6 SPG. With 137 total points and 18 total steals, she set a new WNBA Finals record for the most points and steals in a single Finals series. In this game seven finale, she finishes with 30 points, 4 blocks, 2 assists, and 2 steals. So with that, the 2026 WNBA Champions are the Golden State Valkyries. They are now the fastest expansion team in league history to win a Championship.

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Stanford can’t keep up with Louisville offense in 52-24 loss

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Stanford Cardinal quarterback Liam Thorpe (13) gets in the game against the Louisville Cardinals late in the fourth quarter

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

1. How did Stanford quarterback Davis Warren contribute to the Cardinal’s offensive effort against Louisville, including his touchdown passes to Nico Brown and Aiden Black?

2. What impact did wide receiver Aiden Black make with his spectacular 75-yard touchdown reception from Davis Warren?

3. How did Nico Brown contribute to Stanford’s scoring attack with his 41-yard touchdown reception?

4. What role did running back Micah Ford play in Stanford’s ground game, and how did Louisville’s defense limit his effectiveness?

5. How did Stanford’s defense, including players such as Jay Green, Darrius Davis, and Charlie Eckhardt, attempt to contain Louisville’s offense?

#6 It’s Halloween what is the scariest thing you could think of as Stanford hopes to avoid a fourth straight loss as they face down the Virginia Tech on the road Sat Nov 14th?

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Spartans Fall Short 21-16 in Valiant Upset Effort

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Senior quarterback Luke Weaver attempting a pass over fifth-year defensive end Brett Karhu on Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of SJSU athletics)

By Lucas Quick

SAN JOSE – Despite San Jose State football (4-5, 2-3 MW) tricking New Mexico (7-1, 4-0 MW), the Lobos still came out with the treat in a tight 21-16 win.

Playing behind the Lobos for the majority of the match, the Spartans defense wound up keeping them in the game. They forced three turnovers and won the turnover margin against a Lobos team who led the nation in turnover margin prior to this game. However, the offense squandered a couple of chances to pull off the upset.

Down 21-9 in the fourth quarter, sophomore safety Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa made the biggest play of the game, jumping the route of fifth-year wide receiver Miles Williams and intercepting sophomore quarterback Toa Fa’avae, returning it for a 89-yard touchdown and cutting the deficit to 21-16. It was his first career interception.

“As soon as I saw that ball tipped, I knew as soon as I caught the ball that it was a touchdown,” Tagovailoa-Amosa said. “Shoutout to my teammates, they had great blocks.”

A Lobos three and out the very next New Mexico drive and a blocked field goal attempt gave the Spartans offense one final chance to take a late lead and pull off a potential upset.

The Lobos defense would make their biggest impact of the game on back-to-back plays. A sack by fifth-year defensive end Brett Karhu for a loss of 14 yards would kill all momentum SJSU had on its drive, following interceptions by fifth-year linebacker Jayden Flake and fifth-year safety Austin Brawley would seal the game for New Mexico.

After back-to-back three and outs by the SJSU offense and trailing 14-3 in the second quarter, senior safety Brian Dukes picked off Fa’avae and set the offense in opposing territory.

The ensuing play, the Spartans take their first shot of the game, as Weaver connects with freshman wide receiver Carson Clark for 32 yards to put them in the red zone and results in a 24-yard field goal by junior kicker Trajan Sinatra.

It wouldn’t take long until the Spartans were back in scoring position, as junior linebacker Dylan Lee forced a second straight interception to put them in the red zone again. However, the offense yet again weren’t able to capitalize it to a touchdown, resulting in a 28-yard field goal to cut the Lobos lead down to 14-9 at halftime.

“We felt like we could’ve executed a little bit more,” SJSU head coach Ken Niumatalolo said. “We had one run to feel like we had a chance to score but we got backed up a little bit. You have to turn those into some touchdowns.”

Going into the half with momentum on their side, the Spartans lost it immediately. They opened the half on a three and out, proceeding to the Lobos marching down the field. The 9-play, 89 yard drive, capped off by a leaping 20-yard touchdown grab by junior tight end Cade Keith to give the Lobos more breathing room, up 21-9.

The rushing attack for the Lobos caused problems all day for the Spartans, running for 231 yards. Their top two running backs had efficient outings. Junior running back Kiefer Sibley finished with 12 carries for 102 yards and senior running back Scottre Humphrey had a pair of touchdowns on 16 carries for 87 yards.

After being demoted the previous two games, Weaver came back in as starter, finishing the game 16-of-23, 190 yards, 2 touchdowns and the 2 fourth quarter interceptions.

Alongside him was Clark, leading all receivers with 8 catches for 91 yards. Being shadowed in the first half, he took over in the second half, including having an impressive one-handed grab.

“He’s extremely talented,” Weaver said. “He’s a guy that just continues to find the ball and does his job every time he continues to do that.”

The Spartans were 14.5 point underdogs and kept a tight game against the top-seeded Lobos, but the offense woes continued. They’ve scored as many touchdowns in the last two games as the defense.

They look to shake off their two-game losing skid against Northern Illinois at 1 p.m. on Nov. 7 at CEFCU Stadium.

Ottawa Senators dominate San Jose Sharks in 5-1 win

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San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators on Saturday October 31st at SAP Center. (via sanjosesharks/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- The San Jose Sharks fell to the Ottawa Senators 5-1 in a Saturday 1pm Halloween Matchup.

The San Jose Sharks hosted the Ottawa Senators, where they will face the Sens for the second time this season. The last time these two teams faced off was just last week where the San Jose Sharks came out with the 6-2 win. Nolan Allan, Tyler Toffoli, Collin Graf, Jacob Trouba, Zack Ostapchuk, and Ivar Stenberg all scored in the win. Today, they will be looking to do the same.

To open up the scoring, Ottawa attacked and kept shooting and found a hole in Nedeljkovic’s net. Senators’s Center Dylan Cozen scored his fourth goal of the season to give Ottawa the first lead of the game. Tim Stuzle recorded the primary assist and Artem Zub recorded the secondary assist.

To quickly tie the game at 1-1 three minutes later, Sharks Center Michael Misa scored his third goal of the season. Jacob Trouba recorded the primary assist and Kiefer Sherwood recorded the secondary assist.

Regaining their initial lead, 2-1, Senators Right Wing Drake Batherson scored his ninth goal of the season. Philip Tomasino recorded the primary assist and Thomas Chabot recorded the secondary assist. After a chain of events happening in the back corner, Senators Center Tim Stutzle scored his ninth goal of the season, making it 3-1. Jake Sanderson recorded the primary assist and Dylan Cozens recorded the secondary assist.

After a smooth sequence of passing the puck up the ice, Ottawa extended their lead to 4-1. Center Ridley Greig scored his second goal of the season. Shane Pinto recorded the lone assist. To seal the win, Senators Center Shane Pinto scored an empty net goal for his fifth goal of the season. Jake Sanderson recorded the lone assist.

After the first period, Ottawa outshot San Jose 10-9. After the second period, Ottawa outshot San Jose, agaim, 10-8. After the third period, Ottawa outshot San Jose 15 to 6.

Today’s goalie matchup was Alex Nedeljkovic for San Jose and Samuel Ersson for Ottawa. Recording 20 saves on 21 shots, Ersson recorded today’s win. Recording 30 saves on 34 shots, Nedeljkovic recorded today’s loss.

The Sharks will be back in action on Monday November 2nd where they will be hosting the Calgary Flames at 6pm at the SAP Center. This will be the first matchup between the two teams this season.

North Carolina State Blows Game Open In Second Half Beating the California Bears 31-10

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Cal Bears running back Ashten Emory (20) rushes against the NC State Wolfpack defense at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh NC on Sat Oct 31, 2026 (Cal Bears photo)

By Barbara Mason

The California Bears (3-6) matched up with the North Carolina State Wolfpack (4-4) Saturday in a week-nine game at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Bears just couldn’t get a better effort much like their last game losing to SMU in a very disappointing second half of football after leading at the half. This week the Bears went down with a tough 31-10 loss to Wolfpack.

The first quarter was an extremely slow start for the Cal Bears trailing 7-0 after the first fifteen minutes of this game. In the second quarter North Carolina scored a 43-yd field goal extending their lead to10-0. California scored their first touchdown of the day at 4:58 and with one second left on the clock in the first half kicked a 38-yd field goal to tie up this game 10-10.

The Wolfpack scored two touchdowns in the third quarter, the first one at 9:40 and the second at 0:11 to close out the third quarter. Going into the fourth quarter North Carolina had a 24-10 lead.

North Carolina State blew this game wide open in the fourth quarter. Another rushing score for the Wolfpack taking a 31-10 lead at 9:05. It was another disappointing second half of football for the California Bears.

GAME RECAP

Unlike last week, the California Bears had a slow start in the opening quarter of this game. They could not get much going offensively or defensively. North Carolina’s first touchdown of the game was an explosive play; a CJ Bailey pass to Deandre Desinor for 49-yards. The PAT was good and the Wolfpack took a 7-0 lead.

North Caroling extended their lead at 9:28 with Kanoah Vinesett kicking a 43-yd field goal giving the Wolfpack a 10-0 lead. At 4:58 the Bears were finally up on the scoreboard with a JK Sagapolutele 30-yd strike to Chase Hendricks for the touchdown and the Bears were back in the game. As the clock began to run out on the first half, California’s Towns McGough kicked a 38-yd field goal to tie up this game 10-10.

Going into the third quarter the Bears were in this game with the score tied. North Carolina took back the lead minutes into the quarter. Bailey connected with Chance Robinson for 38 yards, the PAT was good and North Carolina had taken a 17-10 lead.

The Wolfpack struck again just as the clock ran out on the third quarter. A rushing touchdown from Darius Johnson for two yards gave NC a 24-10 lead. It was a miserable quarter for the Bears with only 25 yards gained. Again penalties were a major factor for the Bears something they have struggled with all season among offensive and defensive struggles.

As the fourth got underway more penalties for Cal an unsportsmanlike for 15 yards. They now had six penalties today and coupled with the inability to not only run the ball but also stopping the run, the Bears were in trouble.

NC blew this game wide open with another touchdown at 9:05 giving the Wolfpack a 31-10 lead. At 9:05 Davion Gause rushed through a gaping hole into the end zone for six yards and the score.

With 7:43 left in the game, the Bears needed to play with tempo, they needed to play fast as if they were down to two minutes. The North Carolina defense was just too much for the Bears.

Cal gave up the ball on downs with 7:33 left in the game and the Wolfpack took over on the Bears 44-yd line. This pretty much sealed the win for the North Carolina State Wolfpack 31-10, now with a 4-4 season

GAME NOTES

This game was simply a sloppy game for the California Bears. No discipline, poor offense, the inability to stop the run, interceptions, penalties; whatever could go wrong did go wrong. Another drastic difference between the first and second halves of games.

The Bears struggled with inconsistent offense, difficulty running the ball and defensive breakdowns. Throw in lack of discipline resulting in far too many penalties have hurt the team all season. They let the Wolfpack strike early giving quarterback CJ Bailey a field day. He finished with 192 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.

The Cal offense struggled to start the game. They went three-and-out on their first possession and were forced to punt on their next several drives. Again the Cal running game could not establish a consistent ground attack which put a lot of pressure on quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. On top of it all the defense allowed too many rushing yards resulting in two touchdowns for the Wolfpack.

California quarterback JK Sagapolutele finished with 196 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was sacked three times Cal rushed for 73 yards and averaged 3.6 yards per play. Ashton League led the Bears with 29 yards receiving yards. Corey Hendricks received for 67 yards, seven receptions and one touchdown.

In a nutshell, right now Cal has an inconsistent running game, no ground attack to speak of. It all falls to their quarterback and with so much trouble protecting their quarterback they continue to struggle on offense.

The defense is not consistent with a lot of trouble stopping the run. In today’s game they converted three of 13 third-downs and that is a lowly 23%. They simply could not keep drives alive. There were no explosive plays at all for the Bears today while they gave up big plays defensively.

Again the inability to make any adjustments when it all began to go south was puzzling. There are huge issues regarding the offensive line, the running game and the defensive secondary that need to be addressed.

Cal will now have a bye week and time to figure out who on this team is giving their heart and soul into every game and as for the rest of them a lot of questions. Who is competing in every game and who is not. In two weeks the Bears will take on Virginia. That game will take place at Scott Stadium November 14 with the start of the game still to be determined.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Acuff Jr leading Kings in scoring; Kings tip off with Grizzlies Saturday night

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Dariuis Acuff Jr has had the hot hand for the Sacramento Kings in recent games (instagram photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

1. Can Darius Acuff Jr. continue his explosive start? After scoring 34 points and handing out 14 assists against New Orleans, can the rookie point guard maintain his offensive momentum against Memphis while creating opportunities for Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis?

2. Will Zach LaVine provide the scoring punch Sacramento needs? With LaVine averaging 26 points per game through the Kings’ first five contests, can he take control offensively and help Sacramento avenge its October 25 loss to Memphis?

3. Can Domantas Sabonis win the battle in the paint? How important will Sabonis’ rebounding, passing and interior scoring be against Memphis, particularly if the Grizzlies look to exploit Sacramento’s defensive vulnerabilities?

4. Is Keegan Murray ready to make a two-way impact? Can Murray provide consistent perimeter shooting while taking on difficult defensive assignments against Memphis’ athletic lineup?

5. Can Sacramento finally break through on the road? Following an 0-5 start, will contributions from De’Andre Hunter, Precious Achiuwa and the Kings’ supporting cast be enough to overcome Memphis on its home floor?

Tony Harvey does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks host Senators in Halloween special at SAP Saturday

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San Jose Sharks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) falls toward the puck next to Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium in the third period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Oct 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

Will Smith’s Two-Goal Performance: How impressive was Will Smith’s third-period performance, scoring twice to erase Vancouver’s lead and tie the game at 2–2?

Mason Marchment’s Game-Winner: What did Mason Marchment’s goal just 11 seconds after Smith’s tying goal say about the Sharks’ offensive momentum and ability to capitalize on Vancouver’s defensive breakdowns?

Macklin Celebrini’s Contribution: How important was Macklin Celebrini’s assist on Smith’s second goal, and what does his continued offensive production mean for San Jose’s attack?

Yaroslav Askarov’s Goaltending: How crucial were Yaroslav Askarov’s 23 saves in keeping the Sharks within striking distance after Drew O’Connor and Liam Ohgren gave Vancouver a 2–0 lead?

The Sharks’ Third-Period Comeback: What changed for San Jose in the final period, and how much credit should players such as Will Smith, Mason Marchment, and Macklin Celebrini receive for helping the Sharks overcome the two-goal deficit and secure the 3–2 victory?

Can the Sharks get up for the challenge as they host the Ottawa Senators for a Saturday matinee at SAP Center at 1:00 pm?

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

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks scores two goals in 11 second gap to win 3-2

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San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) is congratulated by defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) and right wing Colin Graf (51) after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks in third period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Oct 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

Will Smith’s Two-Goal Performance: How impressive was Will Smith’s third-period performance, scoring twice to erase Vancouver’s lead and tie the game at 2–2?

Mason Marchment’s Game-Winner: What did Mason Marchment’s goal just 11 seconds after Smith’s tying goal say about the Sharks’ offensive momentum and ability to capitalize on Vancouver’s defensive breakdowns?

Macklin Celebrini’s Contribution: How important was Macklin Celebrini’s assist on Smith’s second goal, and what does his continued offensive production mean for San Jose’s attack?

Yaroslav Askarov’s Goaltending: How crucial were Yaroslav Askarov’s 23 saves in keeping the Sharks within striking distance after Drew O’Connor and Liam Ohgren gave Vancouver a 2–0 lead?

The Sharks’ Third-Period Comeback: What changed for San Jose in the final period, and how much credit should players such as Will Smith, Mason Marchment, and Macklin Celebrini receive for helping the Sharks overcome the two-goal deficit and secure the 3–2 victory?

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