NHL podcast with Len Shapiro: Slavin gets game winning goal for Hurricane; Rangers Quick stops 32 shots to edge Bruins 2-1; plus more news

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The Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scuffle as linesman Tommy Hughes tries to break it up in the second period at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise (AP News photo)

On the NHL podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 Jaccob Slavin got the game winning goal for the Carolina Hurricane in the third period at 7:30 to break a 1-1 tie which the Hurricane won by a final score of 3-1.Slavin’s wasn’t without a battle as there was a pile up in front of the net as the Hurricane’s Jesperi Kotaniemi slid into Florida Panther goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky who was down at the crease in front of the net when Slavin made a rebound shot from the left circle for the goal.

#2 The New York Rangers edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. The Ranger goaltender Jonathan Quick was able to stop 32 shots and the Rangers snapped a four game losing streak. It was career win 399 for Quick and it was Quick’s first win since Nov 30th. If Quick wins his next game he will pick up his 400th win and become the first US born goalie to win 400 games.

#3 The Washington Capital Alexander Ovechkin scored his career 871st goal. Ovechkin needs just 24 more goals to catch Wayne Gretzky to become the number one goal scorer of all time. In spite of Ovechkin’s goal the Capitals lost in a shootout to the Minnesota Wild when Matt Boldy scored the game winner as the Wild took a 4-3 win.

#4 The Detroit Red Wings Jonatan Berggren scored a game winning goal with 36 seconds left in the third period to edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday night. The win improves the Wings win streak to three games. Alex DeBrincat scored and had two goals to contribute to the Red Wings cause.

#5 The Toronto Maple Leafs Bobby McMann scored twice as the Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in New York. The Leafs Joseph Woll stopped 32 shots. The win marks the second time in a week the Leafs have defeated the Isles and the Leafs have now won three times in four games against the Islanders.

Len Shapiro does the NHL podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Clemson’s Late Spurt Sends Cal Women To 69-58 Defeat In ACC Road Opener

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By Morris Phillips

Won-loss records and national rankings don’t win games, seizing an opening and capturing the moment does, just like the Clemson Tigers did on Thursday night.

A 12-0 run that followed 15 lead changes broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and carried Clemson past the Cal Women 69-58 at Littlejohn Coliseum. The loss thwarted Cal’s attempt to achieve a program-first 14-1 start to a season.

“We’re slowly building this, and we’re trying to do it the right way, in a way that feels like we’re part of Clemson,” coach Shawn Poppie said of his initial win over a Top 25 opponent as Tigers head coach.

“I think they were just really aggressive, and you could tell they had a sense of urgency, and they really wanted to win this game. And, I didn’t think we matched their intensity level. It was a poor shooting night for us, for sure. But this is road basketball in the ACC, and we’ve got to be better,” coach Charmin Smith said.

Loyal McQueen led Clemson with 18 points, 14 of those before halftime, when she gave the hosts narrow leads to end the first quarter and again at the halftime break. Mia Moore, Tessa Johnson, and reserve Raven Thompson also scored in double figures for Clemson, who found success driving to the rim for scores or by getting to the free throw line.

Cal got 18 points, including three 3-pointers, from Ioanna Krimili. But her teammates were 1 of 13 from distance, which doused any opportunities for a fourth quarter comeback. The Bears four made threes, and 20 percent shooting from distance were well below the visitors’ season averages.


“I thought we fouled a lot it looks like. I don’t know the foul discrepancy was, but it was very significant. They got a lot of trips to the line in that quarter, and we
weren’t able to keep people in front of us. We let them get downhill, get to the rim. We know that we have to be better defensively, and our defense usually
sparks our offense. So if we’re not getting stops, we’re not scoring as many points either.”

Cal gets a chance to salvage their road swing at SMU on Sunday afternoon. The Mustangs won’t be an easier target after they pulled past Stanford 67-63 on Thursday.

Sharks Start 2025 New Year Strong Against Tampa with 2-1 win

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Mario Ferraro waves to the crowd at home at SAP Center after scoring the second goal during the game against Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 2, 2025 (Sharks Media)

New Year is here so is a new chance to win a game as the Sharks hosts for final time this season Tampa bay with a win at home.

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, CA –– The 2024 did not end on a good note for the San Jose Sharks. They suffered another loss on New Year’s Eve against the Flyers at home, while the Tampa Bay Lightning fell on the same boat as they suffered a horrible loss of 6-2 against the Montreal Canadiens. Both teams are going to try to start the new year sharp. The Sharks bounced back and edged the Lightning at SAP Center 2-1 on Thursday night.

It was also the return of Andrei Vasilevskiy, who returned to be behind the net after missing most of the season so far.

Tampa Bay was expected to start the game taking control due to its position in the standings and its team with better depth, but that was not the case. San Jose had control of the puck on several occasions tonight and was a team that played to steal the puck from Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay had good chances to score in the 1st Period, but none went into the net.

San Jose, on the other hand, found its way to put the first one on the board. Tyler Toffoli showed a magical play, dribbling with the puck and scoring a goal that put the Sharks in the lead in the final minutes of the first period.

The first goal set the momentum for the Sharks for what later on would be a win for the Teal, that needed it so much. In the 2nd Period, it was plagued by penalties and, of course, the tension between both teams. Both Mario Ferraro (SJ) and Mitchell Chaffee (TB) got a penalty for fighting in retaliation for hitting Nikolai Kovanlenko.

At 07.05 of the game, Mario Ferraro showed heart and nailed the 2nd goal for the Sharks, leaving the score 2-0, but just minutes before the end of the period, Anthony Cirelli put the first one for the visitors. During the 3rd period, there were no goals, but Tampa did show itself in moments of desperation, the performance of the goaltender, Yaroslav Askarov was one to remember, Askarov gave everything for the team statistically speaking.

Tampa was aggressive, but San Jose found a way to maintain its composure and game spirit, an attitude that had not been shown for a while by a team that has been battered by losses in recent weeks.

With this victory, San Jose started the year on the right foot and with the desire to add more victories in the games to come. San Jose has another date at home here at the SAP Center against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday at 1 pm.

Cal Bears WBB podcast with Morris Phillips: Cal tips off ACC schedule at Clemson Thursday

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Raise your hand if you want a win, the Cal Bears defeated the Temple Owls at Temple University on Sun Dec 22, 2024 for Cal’s seventh straight win in a row. The Bears face the Clemson Tigers on Thu Jan 2, 2025 at Clemson. (Cal Bears photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Morris Phillips:

#1 Morris, the Cal Bears have moved up in the AP to number 25 and in the USA Today coaches’ poll at number 20. The way their playing it’s not too surprising?

#2 The Bears (13-1, ACC 1-0) are on a seven game winning streak. This is the best start for Cal since the 2016-17 season.

#3 Cal resumes their ACC docket when they battle the Clemson Tigers on Thu Jan 2 a 4:00pm PST. The Tigers have won three of their last five games. If Cal were to win this game it would give them their best start in school history.

#4 This will be the first time Cal and Clemson have hooked up since the 1990-91 season. Both teams have played twice previously with Cal winning both games.

#5 In Cal’s last game against the Temple Owls on Sun Dec 22 had 50 rebounds which was the most for the Golden Bears since Dec 16, 2022 against UC San Diego when they pulled down 52.

Join Morris for the Cal Bears podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings string back to back wins defeat Sixers 113-107 at Golden 1

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Sacramento Kings guard DeAaron Fox (5) takes the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin (16) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Jan 1, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Wednesday night, fresh off their Monday victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks. On Wednesday, the Kings hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at the Golden 1 Center, with tip-off set for 7 PM PST. The Kings emerged victorious, defeating the 76ers 113-107 to improve their record to 15-19 for the season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia dropped to 13-18 in the 2024-2025 campaign.

The first quarter saw the Kings start off somewhat flat. Defensively, they struggled to contain Paul George, who racked up an impressive 14 points in the opening period. The Kings’ three-point shooting was not much of a factor, as they converted just one of four attempts from deep. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings in scoring for the quarter with eight points. The 76ers outpaced the Kings, finishing the first quarter with a 30-25 advantage.

In the second quarter, the Kings played with increased urgency and sharper execution. They outscored the 76ers 32-27, highlighted by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from De’Aaron Fox to tie the game at 57-57 going into halftime. The Kings positioned themselves well for the second half by stepping up their intensity. Fox led all Kings scorers at halftime with 16 points, while Paul George led the 76ers with 20 points in the first half.

The third quarter proved challenging for the Kings, as the 76ers seized control. Philadelphia outscored Sacramento 32-23 in the quarter, taking a commanding 89-80 lead heading into the fourth. Paul George continued his stellar play, bringing his total to 30 points through three quarters, as the Kings struggled to find answers defensively.

The fourth quarter, however, was a different story. The Kings responded with a spirited 15-0 run to close out the game. Their defensive intensity surged, allowing them to secure critical stops and swing the momentum in their favor. Sacramento outscored Philadelphia 33-18 in the final period to clinch the 113-107 win.

De’Aaron Fox was unstoppable, finishing the game with an outstanding 35 points on an exceptionally efficient 13-of-16 shooting. Notably, Paul George, who had been dominant through three quarters, was held scoreless in the fourth.

After the game, Kings HC Doug Christie expressed his approval of the team’s performance, stating, “Super, super proud of our guys. That is the type of fight that we expect on a night-to-night basis.”

Up Next: The Kings remain at home to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 7 PM PST.

Carlsson scores twice to defeat the Gulls 4-3 in the first ever New Years Day matchup

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Luke Grainger (57) and Josh Lopina (10) fighting for the puck during their game on Wednesday January 1st at Pechanga Arena (Via SDGullsAHL/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- In the first New Year’s Day matchup in San Jose Barracuda history, San Jose defeated the San Diego Gulls in overtime 4-3 at SAP Center. Lucas Carlsson with two goals, one being the game winner in overtime.

In a great effort by Ethan Cardwell to out-skate the Gulls in their zone and grab the puck, Lucas Carlsson netted his 6th goal of the season at 12:24 of the firsrt. Cardwell registering the primary assist and Thomas Bordeleau with the secondary assist, Bordeleau now has 100 points in his career. On a turnover by Tristen Robins at 19:21, Samuel Colangelo tied the game at 1-1 netting his 12th goal of the season assisted by Jan Mysak.

After keeping the puck in San Jose’s zone, the Gulls took a 2-1 lead, their first of the game. Nikita Myatovic kept the puck on his stick, scoring just his second goal of the season, assisted by Roland McKeown and Tristan Luneau at 17:31 of the second.

Snapping a 15 game score-less drought, Tristen Robins netted his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 2-2 at 3:40 of the third. Jack Thompson and Scott Sabourin registering the assists. Lucas Carlsson was called for a tripping penalty which gave Jan Mysak the opportunity for a penalty shot. Jan Mysak scored, giving San Diego the lead once again.

A minute and 17 seconds later, Donavan Houle scored his sixth of the season assisted by Ethan Frisch and Filip Bystedt to tie the game at 3-3 at 9:11 of the third.

Regulation wasn’t enough for the two teams as the game went into overtime. At 3:29, Ethan Cardwell dropped the puck for Lucas Carlsson who waited for a second to catch Calle Clang off balance and scored his second goal of the night to secure the win 4-3.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Jan Mysak 1G, 1A
  • 2. Lucas Carlsson 2G
  • 3. Nico Myatovic 1G

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday January 4th to host the Colorado Eagles for a two game series. The last time these two teams faced off was on November 10th where San Jose avoided the sweep. Houle, Frisch, Poturalski, and Robins (2) all registering goals in the 5-3 win.

Stanford Cardinal MBB podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal couldn’t keep up in second half against Clemson in 85-71 loss

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Clemson Tigers guard Jake Heidbreder (3) takes a jump shot against Stanford Cardinal guard Oziyah Sellers (4) at LittleJohn Coliseum at Clemson on Wed Jan 1, 2025 (Clemson Tigers photo)

On Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The Clemson Tigers Chase Hunter scored 22 points, Chauncy Wiggins scored 17 points his most for the season as the Tigers gave no space to the Stanford Cardinal in the second half of the game for a 85-71 win.

#2 Hunter was hard to defend for the Cardinal and just shutting him down a bit could have made a huge difference as the Cardinal were beaten by 14 points and Hunter had 22 points.

#3 The game was all tied at 52-52 with 14:37 left in the ball game when the Tigers turned the tables going on a 10-0 run which pretty much put Stanford behind the eight ball.

#4 What hurt the Cardinal were the turnovers as Stanford allowed 16 turnovers which converted into 25 points.

#5 Up next for the Cardinal the Pittsburgh Panthers next Sat Jan 4 for a 3:30pm PST tip in Pittsburgh. The Panthers are fourth in the Atlantic Coast at 11-2 and have won four in a row. The Panthers could be a hand full for the Cardinal this Saturday?

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

Sharks shutout by Flyers 4-0 on New Years Eve matchup; SJ falls to their 8th straight loss

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Will Smith (2) and Sean Couturier (14) taking a face-off during their game at SAP center on Tuesday December 31st. (via SanJoseSharks/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- In a New Years Eve matchup, the Sharks fell to a 4-0 shutout by the Philadelphia Flyers at SAP Center, the second loss against the Flyers this season.

Philadelphia opened the scoring on a wrist shot by Nick Seeler at 5:59. He netted just his third goal of the season with Jamie Drysdale registering the lone assist.

After a quiet start to the second period with no penalties or goals, Philadelphia extended their lead to 2-0 at 12:09 when there was a scramble in front of the Sharks’s net. With Georgiev not knowing where the puck was, Ryan Poehling took advantage and netted his third of the season assisted by Egor Zamula and Bobby Brink.

At 13:35, Mikael Granlund took a two minute penalty for tripping giving Philadelphia their second powerplay opportunity. Philadelphia’s powerplay was ranked 29th in the league at 14.7. Although their powerplay is nearly last, Travis Konecy found the back of the net within nine seconds. Konecy netted his 17th goal and Philadelphia’s 15th PPG of the season assisted by Owen Tippett and Jamie Drysdale, Drysdale’s second helper of the night.

With the final 20 minutes of play, Philadelphia didn’t take their foot off the gas pedal. Right after coming off of the powerplay at 2:30, Egor Zamula netted his third of the season. Bobby Brink and Noah Cates registering the assists, Brink with his second helper of the night.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  • 1. Egor Zamula, 1G 1A
  • 2. Jamie Drysdsle 2A
  • 3.Ryan Poehling 1G

The Sharks will be back in action on Thu January 2nd at 7:30pm PST against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The last time these two teams faced off was on December 5th which resulted in a Tampa Bay 8-1 win. Alexander Wennberg registered the lone San Jose goal assisted by Fabian Zetterlund and Jan Rutta.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Pierce surviving will he save his job? Raiders can make it 3 in row against Chargers Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with tight end Brock Bowers (89) after catching a 3 yard touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Super Dome in New Orleans on Sun Dec 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders won their second straight game in row this time at the Super Dome in New Orleans 25-10. The win stunned both Raider and Saints nations for different reasons, the Raiders have struggled all season and the Saints had home field and thought they could win this one.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had an afternoon throwing for two touchdowns these were big in helping the Raiders win this one.

#3 The Raiders Brock Bowers set a two rookie records breaking a record held by catching seven passes for 77 yards and that gave him 108 receptions for 1144 yards in 16 games that passes Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end record of 1067 yards,  it also breaks Puka Nacua’s 2023 record of 105 catches by a rookie at any position.

#4 The big key for this game was the Raiders defense they shutout the Saints in the first, third and fourth quarters to help with the win.

#5 The Raiders face the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the last game of the season. Talk about how you see this game and the Raiders wrapping up the season.

Tony Renteria does the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: 20 MLB teams seeking Sasaki’s services; Williams signs 2 year deal worth $14 million with Nats; plus more news

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Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki winds up to deliver the pitch against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome on Sat Mar 11, 2023. Sasaki is being sought by 20 different teams he’s well sought after. Sasaki and his agent are looking over the offer sheets. (AP News file photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is in Japan contemplating of the 20 Major League teams reaching out to Sasaki for his services. Sasaki and his agent Joel Wolfe are looking at the offer sheets. Sasaki no doubt is well sought after last season had a 2.10 ERA, with 505 strikeouts, 88 walks, in 394 2/3 innings looks like he can help a team.

#2 The Washington Nationals signed pitcher Trevor Williams to a two year $14 million deal. Williams has a 4.30 ERA in 202 games. Williams pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets. How do you see him helping the Nats next season?

#3 Well Amaury do the Arizona Diamondbacks get high marks for signing pitcher Corbin Burnes who passed his physical on Monday signed for $210 million, a six year deal. Burnes pitched for the Baltimore Orioles last season going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA.

#4 The Los Angeles Angels who at one time were one of the premier teams in MLB between 2002-2009 have made bad decisions, have had poor player signings and finished last in the AL West last season. Angels owner Artie Moreno at one time considered moving the team out of Anaheim to Long Beach. Amaury how much dysfunction do you see the Halos having going into spring training in February.

#5 The FBI has warned professional athletes that burglaries are becoming rampant or the target of thieves and break ins of players home. This has been more frequent at NBA and NFL players. Burglars target players home thinking high end property would be at the homes such as jewels, designing hand bags, watches and money.

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