San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Mitchell, Al-Shaair, and McKivitz returning on practice squad; 49ers get ready for Sunday Night Football

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San Francisco 49ers Elijah Mitchell is back on the practice squad retuning from a high ankle sprain (AP News file photo)

On the 49ers podcast David:

#1 Dave with the San Francisco 49ers (4-4) Elijah Mitchell, Azeez Al-Shaair, and Colton McKivitz are back on the practice squad how good of a sign is that after their absence for the earlier portion of the season.

#2 Dave, 49ers general manager John Lynch says that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and running back Christian McCaffrey both have synergy and judging from that last game they had in the Southland against the Los Angeles Rams.

#3 Dave, In the upcoming game on Sunday Night Football Nov 13th the 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) who are rolling winning four of their last five games.

Join David for the 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal football podcast with Michael Roberson: Stanford needs to improve on defense; Cardinal face Utes in Utah Saturday

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The Stanford Cardinal quarterback Tanner McKee (18) drops back on the Washington State Cougars defense in first half action at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto on Sat Nov 5, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Cardinal podcast with Michael:

#1 Well, Michael what a way for the Washington State Cougars (5-4) to snap a three game losing streak on the backs of the Stanford Cardinal (3-6) at Stanford Stadium last Saturday 52-14.

#2 Michael, the Stanford defense kept busy all night long with the Trojans scoring a whopping 42 points in the first half of play.

#3 Another costly miscue was when Stanford fumbled and the Cougars Jaden Hicks returned it for a 17 yard score in the second quarter. The Cardinal head coach David Shawn is trying to avoid costly turnovers.

#4 Coach Shaw said that the Cardinal had chances to capitalize he said you can’t turn the ball over twice in one game and expect to win.

#5 Michael, the Cardinal head to Utah to meet the Utes. The Utes have a three game winning streak and the home field advantage. Stanford has lost three of their last five games and are on a two game losing streak. How do you see this match up this Saturday a 7:00pm kickoff.

Join Michael for Stanford podcasts throughout the 2022-23 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Angels say Ohtani is a keeper not trading superstar; deGrom opts out of New York seeks another deal with another team; plus more news

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Shohei Ohtani met with reporters at Tokyo Airport on Tue Oct 18, 2022. Ohtani said he had a good season but not so good for his team the Los Angels Angels. The Angels reportedly are not trading Ohtani according to latest reports. (AP News file photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Big question in Anaheim Amaury about the Los Angeles Angels considering trading Shohei Ohtani. Angels general manager Perry Minasian said he is not trading Ohtani who is the biggest asset for the Angels right now considering all the on and off field issues they had last season.

#2 Amaury, how surprising is it that the New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom has optioned out of his contract to become a free agent? Mets owner Steve Cohen said he will be making a big offer to deGrom. deGrom opted out of his final year of his contract worth $32.5 million.

#3 The Mets have signed Edwin Diaz to a five year $102 million agreement the agreement includes a team option for 2028 that would make it six years. Diaz was 3-1 with an 1.31 ERA.

#4 San Francisco Giants starter Carlos Rodon opted out of his contract to enter free agency Rodon could have elected for the player option for the 2023 season that would pay him $22.5 million but opted for the free agency open market. Considering his performance in 2022 going 14-8 ERA 2.88.

#5 In the Houston Astros World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies a lot of the credit for the Astros success during the 2022 season goes to slugger Yordan Alvarez who scored 95 runs, hit 37 home runs, had 144 hits, and 97 RBIs and hit .306.

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

Los Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Is Josh McDaniels losing the team; Question on the Raiders focus in letting games get away

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) gets a hand on the football to break up an intended pass for the Las Vegas Raiders Devante Adams (17) on Sun Nov 6, 2022 in Jacksonville (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 With the Las Vegas Raiders latest loss dropping them to 3-6 they’re playoff hopes looked dashed short of a miracle.

#2 One of the reasons why the Raiders playoff hopes look dimmer and dimmer is just the amount of blown plays and mistake they have made particularly in in their last two road games in New Orleans and Jacksonville.

#3 During training camp first year head coach Josh McDaniels tried to explain to his players the ways of how not to lose. It might be possible that the players forgot that early lesson McDaniels tried to lay down.

#4 The Raiders wide receiver Devante Adams said the Raiders strayed away from what worked earlier in game but the Raiders just couldn’t get any offense going in the second half and quarterback Derek Carr saying serious internal discussions needed to take place.

#5 Those serious discussions that Carr was talking about has to take place and get solved soon enough as the Raiders prepare for Indianapolis Colts for this Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Colts have lost three in a row the Raiders hope to push to extend that losing streak this Sunday.

Rich Perez is filling in for Tony Renteria for this Tuesday’s Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings game wrap: Warriors End Five Game Losing Streak Beating Kings 116-113

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Golden State Warrior Draymond Green (23) drives and takes a shot against the Sacramento Kings Keegan Murray (13) at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Mon Nov 8, 2022 (AP News photo)

Warriors End Five Game Losing Streak Beating Sacramento 116-113

By Barbara Mason

Monday night the Sacramento Kings (3-6) took on the Golden State Warriors (4-7). The Kings are coming off a Saturday night overtime win against the Magic 126-123. The Warriors had lost five games in a row and the Kings would like nothing more than to make it six for the Warriors. The Warriors got some strong offensive help from guard Stephen Curry with 22 points and Golden State got by Sacramento 116-113 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Kings fell behind in the first quarter trailing by 12 points only to make a push winning the opening quarter 31-29. This season the Kings have played some terrific basketball and have been in every game they have played this year. The Kings had six three’s in the opening quarter with De’Aaron Fox leading the way.

With six and a half left in the second quarter, the Kings took their largest lead of the game 48-37. Sacramento hung onto the lead for most of the quarter and with two minutes left in the half were clinging to a 57-53 lead. The Kings had really cashed in on the 21 free throws that the Warriors had thrown their way making 19 of them.

At the half the Kings had a 67-55 lead. Fox had 18 points and off the bench Malik Monk had 17. Domantas Sabonis already had a double double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Kings were looking to build on two terrific quarters going into the second half.

The Kings opened the third quarter with a couple of sloppy turnovers Golden State taking full advantage of the mistakes. The 12 point lead had shrunk to one point with eight minutes left in the quarter. Every push the Warriors made saw the Kings up for the challenge. Sacramento continued to play hard and built their lead back up to 88-79 after three quarters.

With under two minutes left in the game the score was tied at 107. A Curry three gave the Warriors the lead since the first quarter 110-107. The Kings had the Warriors pinned against the wall but they could not contain Curry in the final minutes of the game. It was a tough loss for Sacramento.

Fox finished with 28 and Sabonis had 19 points and 14 rebounds. Off the bench Malik Monk turned in 24 points. The Kings had an offensive let-down in the final minutes of this game which made all the difference.

The Kings will be back home at Golden 1 Center Wednesday night to take on the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

33-1: Cal’s first-ever loss to UC Davis, 75-65, comes in the season opener

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By Morris Phillips

BERKELEY, CA–When the moment of decision presented itself Monday night, the UC Davis Aggies seized it.

And with that the unprecedented happenings within the Cal basketball program multiplied.

Cal’s 75-65 loss to UC Davis in the season opener for both teams was their first in the 34-game series that dates back to 1917.

The Bears lost their season opener at home for the second, consecutive year on the heels of their 80-67 loss to UC San Diego last year.

And most significantly, the Bears, picked to finish 11th in the Pac-12 coach’s pre-season poll might not exceed expectations and suffer an unprecedented, sixth consecutive losing season, and their fourth under coach Mark Fox.

After trailing the Aggies for 26 minutes, including halftime, the Bears gained a 54-53 lead with 11:32 remaining with Devin Askew and center Lars Thiemann leading the way. Kuany Kuany’s 3-pointer and Grant Newell’s layin following a Thiemann offensive rebound gave Cal its biggest advantage at 60-54.

Then as quickly as Cal was engaged and whole, they splintered.

The Aggies put together a 17-1 run over the next seven minutes that muted the host’s crowd and decided the contest. Robbie Beasley Jr., Ty Johnson and leading, returning scorer Elijah Pepper combined for 15 of the 17 points, and UC Davis was in command leading 71-61 with 2:53 remaining.

“When we came back and took the lead, we just had a couple awful possessions that led to baskets for them, and we never recovered,” Fox said.

“We got sped up and didn’t take the right shots,” Thiemann said.

While playing at a quicker pace, and attacking the basket aggressively, the Aggies had success from the opening tip, building a 27-21 lead while shooting 68 percent from the field through the first 10 minutes. Cal steadied at that point as Thiemann and Askew kept them within reach, down 41-35 at the break.

Both of Cal’s leaders would go on to record career bests with Askew scoring 19, and Thiemann 17. The Cal center also contributed eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

Christian Anigwe, younger brother of record-breaking Kristine Anigwe from the Cal’s women’s program, led UC Davis with 21 points.

All of the Pac-12 teams hosted non-conference opponents on opening night, and only Cal and USC suffered losses. The Trojans fell 74-61 to Florida Gulf Coast. With the loss, Mark Fox has a 35-59 record at Cal in his three plus seasons at the helm.

The Bears host Kansas State on Friday at 4pm.

Warriors win a thriller beat Kings 116-113 snap five-game losing streak

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The Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is jubilant leading with 47 points over the visiting Sacramento Kings at Chase Center in San Francisco on Mon Nov 7, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors (4-7) returned home after losing five games in a row on the road trip. Their opponent Monday night was the revamped Sacramento Kings (3-6). The Kings beat Charlotte and Orlando on their road trip but lost to the Miami Heat when the referees missed a traveling violation.

Kings’ head coach, Mike Brown, has his team playing much better this season. The Kings gave the Warriors a tussle Monday before losing 116-113. Fans at the Chase Center saw Warrior guard Stephen Curry do his magic as he led his team to the win. He carried the team in the first half. Curry was at his best when things looked bleak in the fourth quarter. Curry played 37 minutes and tallied 47 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and knocked down seven threes. It was a most impressive performance.

The Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was concerned about the Warriors failure to play defense on the road. The team had allowed over 122 points a game while losing five in a row. Kerr was trying to determine who would be in his second unit. Kerr made some changes, and his team responded with a win. 

The Warriors starting five got a good start in the first quarter. They led 27-15 about halfway through the period. Kerr made his first substitutions of the night, sending in Jordan Poole and Anthony Lamb. Jonathan Kuminga entered a few moments later. The Kings caught fire at this point. Sacramento went on a 16-2 run to finish the quarter with a two-point lead, 31-29.

Sacramento, led by Domantis Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, and Malik Monk, extended their lead to eight, 48-40. Curry made a three and a two-pointer to close the gap to 50-45. The Warriors trailed by four when Sacramento went on a 10-4 run to end the first half with a 12-point advantage, 67-55.

De’Aaron Fox paced the Kings’ offense with 18 points. Sabonis had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Malik Monk added 17. The Kings connected on ten three-point shots. The Warriors made five. Sacramento made 19 free throws in the first half. Curry had 22 points to lead the team. Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green each scored eight. 

If the Warriors hoped to win the game, they knew they had to dominate the third quarter as they have done so many times. 

The Warriors came out firing on all cylinders. They went on a 13-2 run to make it a 69-68 game. Wiggins and Thompson each made a three in the run. The Kings regrouped and fought back. Every time the Warriors closed the gap, the Kings answered with a bucket. The Warriors won the quarter by three points and trailed by nine, 88-79. 

The Warriors had to find a way to win the game. They had to stop the Kings’ offense and find a way to get someone other than Curry to make plays. Andrew Wiggins stepped up his game in the fourth quarter. Wiggins connected on a three to make it 88-82.

The Kings scored the next four points. Wiggins scored a deuce to make it 92-84. Sacramento hit a three. Curry scored a bucket and was fouled. He made the free throw. Thompson connected on a three. The Warriors trailed by five 95-90. Sacramento refused to cave.

With the score 100-92, Wiggins made another bucker. Curry followed with a three. The Warriors trailed 100-97 with five minutes left in the game. There was still plenty of time left to pull out a win. Could the defense hold down the Kings’ offense? Could they stop Sabonis, Fox, and company? The Warriors answered in the affirmative. Warriors made a three to bring the Warriors to within three 102-99. Sacramento increased the lead to five 107-102. Wiggins made another three with 2:26 left.

The Warriors trailed 107-105. Curry took charge. Curry’s two-pointer tied the game at 107. He hit a three to give the Warriors their first lead since the first quarter when they led 29-28. The Kings fought back. They hit a bucket. Curry answered with another two-point play to make it 112-109. Sacramento scored. Green scored. The Kings came back 114-113 with 25 seconds left. Curry ended the scoring when he was fouled with 1.3 seconds left. He made both free throws to ice the win for Golden State.

Game Notes: The Warriors are now 4-7, and The Kings are 3-5. The Warriors meet the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Chase Center Friday night. They play the Kings again Sunday night at the Golden 1 center in Sacramento.

The story of the game was Curry. He was magnificent in leading his team to victory. He scored 47 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and seven threes. Wiggins had a double-double with 25 points and ten rebounds. Wiggins connected on four threes. Thompson added 16 points. Thompson made three threes. Green had 11 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Poole scored just two points. 

The Warriors won the second half 61-46. The Kings made ten threes in the first half but only four in the second. The Warriors story was just the opposite. They made five threes in the first half and nine in the second. The Warriors shot 50% from the field and held the Kings to 40.7% 

The Kings had five players in double figures. Sabonis finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Fox had 28, Monk 24, Davion Mitchell 12, and Kevin Huerter 11.

Kerr said he was pleased with his team’s energy in the fourth quarter. Kerr knew the Warriors had to improve on defense as well. They did what they had to do to win and snap the five-game losing streak.

Stanford Tames the Tigers of Pacific in Home & Season Opener at Maples 88-78

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Stanford Cardinal and guard Michael Jones get an opening day victory against the Pacific Tigers at Maples Pavilion on Mon Nov 7, 2022 at Stanford University in Palo Alto (@GoStanford photo)

STANFORD, Calf.– The Stanford Cardinal (1-0) did not let the early (11am PST) start time of their season opener prevent them from holding home court against the Pacific Tigers (0-1), and graduate transfer, Michael Jones career-high 31 catapulted them to 88-78 victory.

“We practiced early the last few days.” Coach Jerod Haase on prep for early game time.

Stanford led for nearly the entire first half of the game, and forged ahead by as much as 12 points, including at intermission. The Cardinal also went on a 10-0 run during the first stanza.

Cardinal Michael Jones tallied 13 points with three 3-pointers to boot. Sophomore forward Maxime Raynaud also contributed 13 points, along with 5 rebounds off the bench.

The Tigers were led by Sophomore guard Jordan Ivy-Curry with 10 points and 3 rebounds. He also hit a couple of treys. 44-32 Stanford at the Half.

Stanford came out in the second half and actually extended the double-digit lead to as much as 19 points. However, Pacific clawed their way back to as low as a three point deficit around the seven-minute mark.

Jones continued to get buckets and stave off the pesky cats from Stockton,

After 40 minutes of play on the Farm, the Cardinal caged the Tigers, 88-78

Davidson transfer, Michael Jones debuted in Big Time fashion, by garnering 31 points in front of the Maples faithful. Maxime Raynaud also eclipsed his career high with 22 points.

“My teammates just put me in a good position to score.” Jones on his contribution..

Jordan Ivy-Curry was top scorer for Pacific with 23 points, and his teammate Donovan Williams added 17 points for his squad.

The Cardinal will next be in action on Veterans Day, November 11th, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Brew City Battle at American Family Park (Brewers).

The Tigers will travel to Fargo, North Dakota to challenge the North Dakota State Bison, November 13th.

Cal Bears football podcast with Morris Phillips: Cal hopes to rebound from USC loss head to Washington State for Saturday kickoff

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California’s Jeremiah Hunter makes a reception against Southern California defensive back Ceyair Wright at USC in second half action in Los Angeles on Sat Nov 5, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Cal Bears football podcast:

#1 Lots of scoring by the Cal Bears (3-6) against the USC Trojans (8-1) as the Trojans gave up four touchdowns in the second half where Cal almost caught up with the Trojans at the end of the contest last Saturday.

#2 For the Bears they pulled off 28 points for 290 yards in second half action. Cal quarterback Jack Plummer going 35-49, for 406 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

#3 Morris, in spite of the rough second half USC quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 360 yards, had one keeper, threw to receiver Michael Jackson for two touchdowns out his four touchdown passes.

#4 Morris it was close down the stretch as the Bears Jaydn Ott carried for his second touchdown with 2:31 left in the game and a two point conversion made got the Bears within a touchdown but time just ran out in the 41-35 USC win.

#5 Cal gets ready this Saturday for a trip to Oregon State (6-3) the Cougars have won three of their last four games. They were on a three game win streak until they dropped last Saturday’s game to the Washington Huskies 24-21. Morris how do you see Cal and Oregon State matching up this Saturday.

Join Morris for Cal football podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast with Morris Phillips: Cal opens regular season against UC Davis tonight in Berkeley

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Cal Bears head coach Mark Fox gives instructions in front of the Cal bench in a contest against the Arizona Wildcats back on Mar 5, 2022. The Bears have now with Fox as head coach have had three straight losing seasons and five straight overall. (AP News file photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Morris:

#1 Cal got their first taste of action on Wednesday against Chico State in exhibition play. In watching that pre season game can you get a sense, an idea that some of the players are ready for tonight’s opener?

#2 You have to go back to 2019-20 Cal head coach Mark Fox’s first season was the last time the Bears faced the UC Davis Aggies for a 72-66 on Nov 26, 2019 and here is coach Fox again ready to face the Aggies on opening night.

#3 Cal took a look at some 11 players Wednesday night and rotating 11 players the way coach Fox did gives him that advantage to see what some of these players can do but one game doesn’t really tell the whole story. Is it something that Fox has to conclude with a one game snap shot or through practices as well he can get an idea where he’s going?

#4 Since 1917-18 season the Cal Bears have had meetings with the UC Davis basketball team 33 in all and Cal has won everyone of those games since that time. Of that time Cal had 19 coaches since. In the 21st century Cal has seen the Aggies only three times here in the 21st century.

#5 Morris, it’s opening night it’s a special night for alumni, students, players, coaches, and front office people after the pre game festivities the Cal basketball program is a program that everyone on the Cal Berkeley campus are hoping that can turn around from last year’s season.

Join Morris Phillips for Cal Bears podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com