San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks battle Knights at T Mobile in Vegas Saturday night

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San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (3) hits the ice as the Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) chases the puck in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Fri Nov 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can Macklin Celebrini continue to set up scoring opportunities and drive the Sharks’ offense against the Vegas Golden Knights defense Saturday night?

#2 Will William Eklund and Will Smith connect on the power-play and generate enough chances to break through a tight Knights penalty kill?

#3 Can Adam Gaudette deliver a clutch goal or game-changing play to give the Sharks an edge — especially if the game stays close late?

#4 Can goalie Yaroslav Askarov continue to go well with a strong goaltending performance to keep the Knights’ top scorers under control?

#5 On the blue line — how will veterans like Dmitry Orlov or John Klingberg handle the Knights’ speed and puck-movement? Can they limit high-danger chances and protect the net effectively?

Mary Lisa does the SJ Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings drop second straight game this time to Utah

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Sacramento Kings guard Zach Levine (8) goes for the dunk against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Fri Nov 29, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 With Zach LaVine coming off a recent slump, bounced back and lead the Kings in scoring vs. the Jazz with 34 points.

#2 How did Russell Westbrook’s playmaking — assists and ball-movement — impact the Kings’ offensive flow against Utah’s defense Friday night?

#3 In the absence of Domantas Sabonis (out injured), Keegan Murray stepped up in the frontcourt and help the Kings battle on the boards and finished second in scoring with 23 points.

#4 Was DeMar DeRozan’s experience and mid-range scoring was enough to stretch the Jazz’s defense and open driving lanes for teammates? DeRozan finished with 16 points.

#5 Given the Kings’ recent defensive issues, how much did the supporting cast struggle against the Jazz’s pace on Friday night?

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

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Kings Suffer Tough Lose to Utah Jazz 128-119; Jazz end 4 game loss streak; Sac drops 2nd straight game

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Utah Jazz guard Keynote George (right) dunks over the Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (left) in the first half at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Fri Nov 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (5-15) had a really slow start in their matchup with the Utah Jazz (6-12) in the opening quarter and it carried on into the second and third quarters. The Kings were unable to make up the difference in the fourth quarter despite outscoring the Jazz 38-32.

The Jazz won the first three quarters winning the game 128-119. The Kings starters turned in some nice number with Zach LaVine shooting the team high of 34. Keegan Murray also had nice numbers with 23 points. The Sacramento bench chipped in 24 points which was no match for the 46 points the Utah bench hit.

Game recap: The Jazz had a great start in this game winning both quarters in the first half. They outscored the Kings in the opening quarter 30-27 and went on to outscore Sacramento in the second quarter as well 32-24 leading at the half 62-51.

This was not the start that the Kings wanted to see. They only had 5 turnovers in the first half but they fell short at the line only shooting 13 of 20 for 65%. They struggled from beyond the arc with Keegan Murray going 0 for 4 and Zach LaVine 1 of 4 the team only hitting 5 of 15.

They would be looking to a far better second half. They had pulled to within four points of the Jazz in the final minute of the half but Utah pushed their lead back out to 62-51 to finish off the first half. Sacramento would need a whole lot more in the second half.

The Jazz continued to dominate in the third quarter although the Kings made a nice run at 7:16 pulling to within two points 67-65 only to let the Jazz off the hook. Utah pushed their lead back out to 80-72 as the clock began to wind down on the quarter.

The Jazz’s Keyonte George was having a terrific game already having scored 22 points through three quarters. Utah’s bench had a cumulative 25 points to the Kings ten. Trailing by 17 points 90-73 the Kings had a whole lot of work to do in the fourth quarter.

Through three quarters the Jazz had dominated and the Kings were unable to stop them in a real lackluster showing. It had so far been a very disappointing game for Sacramento. Two minutes into the final quarter the Kings had cut the Jazz lead to ten points 93-83.

The Utah bench was putting together some great offense already having hit 37 points with 7:35 left in the game. Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and the Utah bench were just too much for Sacramento dominating all night.

Game notes: Prior to losing to the Phoenix Sun Wednesday night, the Kings had really come to life delivering losses to two of the NBA’s elite, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets. Keegan Murray continues to take charge offensively.

When asked by the coaching staff to play more aggressively he has done just that putting up some good numbers. Friday night they lost to the Jazz in Utah at Delta Center. Besides being without Domantas Sabonis they were without a huge weapon off the bench Dennis Schroeder who is out with a hip injury.

In their only meeting this season the Kings prevailed in a one-point victory 105-104 over the Jazz. Utah will played without Walter Kessler who is scheduled to have left shoulder surgery and will unfortunately miss the remainder of the season. The biggest threat that the Kings had to defend against is Lauri Markkanen who finished second in scoring with 28 points.

Sunday evening the Kings will be back home at Golden 1 Arena welcoming the Memphis Grizzlies. Sacramento got walloped by the Grizzlies a little over a week ago in the only game they have played so far this season 137-96. It is a given that they will to be looking for a little payback. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Barracuda fall to Eagles 4-2; SJ drops first of two game set

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San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Friday November 28th at Blue Arena (via coloradoeagles/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Colorado was the first on the board, scoring five minutes into the game, ultimately winning 4-2. Taylor Makar, who is Avalanche’s Cale Makar, scored his second of the season. Going on hattrick watch, Makar scored his second of the game and third of the season. San Jose cut into Colorado’s lead, Lucas Carlsson scoring his first powerplay goal of the season.

Colorado extended their lead once again, Tye Felhaber scoring his third shorthanded goal this season. San Jose cut into the lead again, Lucas Carlsson going on hattrick watch scoring his second powerplay goal of the game. Colorado extended their lead to 4-2 when Jack Ahcan scored his second of the season.

The shot differential was pretty close in Friday night’s game. After the first period, Colorado barely out San Jose 9-10. After the second period, Colorado outshot San Jose 7 to 6. After the final buzzer, Colorado outshot San Jose 9 to 8.

Both teams had a chance to show both of their special teams. San Jose went to the box six times while Colorado went eight times. San Jose took advantage while Colorado did not. San Jose went 2 for 6 on the powerplay while Colorado went 0 for 6. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was fourth on the powerplay and last on the penalty kill. Colorado was first on the powerplay and first on the penalty kill, clearly having a strong special teams system.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start after getting the 3-0 shutout in Wednesday’s game. For Colorado, Trent Miner got the start after his 3-1 loss against Tucson. Carriere who made 22 saves on 26 shots, recorded the loss. Miner who made 21 saves on 23 shots recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Taylor Makar
  2. Tye Felhaber
  3. Jack Ahcan

The next time the Barracuda will be in action is Saturday against this same Colorado Eagles team. Jakub Skarek and Isak Posch will be expected to get the starts.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Canucks-Sharks battle in gritty tight game; Number one star Askarov key to 3-2 San Jose win

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San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund (72) scored his sixth goal of the season in the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center in San Jose on Fri Nov 29, 2025 (San Jose Sharks X photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 32 shots and allowed two goals in the Sharks 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Arena in San Jose.

#2 The San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks played a tight game on a Black Friday matinee. The game was mostly played in a one goal difference.

#3 Lincoln, let’s talk about that first period with the Canucks Bruce Boeser scoring the game’s first goal for his ninth goal of the season making it 1-0 at 4:28. The Sharks Will Smith scored tied up the game at 1-1 at 9:25.

#4 In the second period the Canucks Elias Patterson scored his eight goal of the season at 3:04 to break the deadlock making 2-1 Vancouver. The Sharks William Eklund scored his sixth goal of the season at 14:03 as the Sharks tied it up 2-2. The Sharks added another goal taking the lead when Adam Gaudette scored at 15:17 making it 3-2.

#5 Lincoln last few seconds of the game the Sharks Macklin Celebrini was hit for a cross checking Celebrini was unhappy about the cross check penalty and said some choice words to the on ice official going to the penalty box and was hit with a unsportsmanship conduct penalty.

#6 Then three Sharks were in the penalty Barclay Goodrow cross checking, Ty Dellandrea roughing joining Celebrini with 1.9 seconds left but the Sharks were able to pull it off coming away with a 3-2 win, improving their record to 12-10-3.

Lincoln Juarez does the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Hold On 3–2 After Massive Last-Second Brawl Erupts at the Tank

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Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks scores a goal against Yaroslav Askarov #30 of the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks returned home after a brief road stint where they made a stop in Colorado to play the NHL’s number one team, the Avalanche. The Sharks played their worst game of the season, losing to the Avs 6-0 in a game where nothing went right for them in a brutal showing. 

On Friday, the Sharks looked to get back on track as they welcomed the Vancouver Canucks to the SAP Center for a 1 p.m. puck drop. The Sharks won a thriller on Friday as they defeated the Canucks 3-2 in regulation. 

In the first period, it appeared the Sharks were picking up right where they left off in Colorado. The Canucks got out to an early lead as Brock Boeser snuck one past Yaroslav Askarov at the 4:28 mark to start the game. However, the Sharks answered back shortly thereafter as Will Smith buried one in the net at the 9:25 mark of the game to tie the game. Alex Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini assisted on what was Smith’s eighth goal of the season for the Sharks. The Sharks managed to get 12 shots on net in the first period as the Canucks managed only eight, with the game tied at one going into the second period.

In the second period, the Sharks put some pressure on the Canucks after Vancouver scored a quick goal to go back up 2-1 at the 3:04 point in the game. From then on, it was all San Jose in the second. The Sharks tied the game back up at 2-2 when William Eklund scored at the 14:03 mark in the game to get the crowd back into it. Eklund’s sixth goal of the season was assisted by Macklin Celebrini and John Klingberg. The Sharks kept things going as Adam Gaudette scored just over a minute later at the 15:17 mark in the period. Initially, officials ruled it was not a goal, but after review it was determined the puck did cross the line before Vancouver could kick it out. Gaudette’s goal, his sixth of the season, was assisted by Philipp Kurashev and Tyler Toffoli. The Sharks landed seven shots on net in the second period compared to Vancouver’s 13. Through the first two periods, the Canucks had 25 shots on goal, followed by the Sharks with only 19. It had been a nice bounce-back game by Yaroslav Askarov at that point after he allowed five goals to the Avalanche in not even two periods on Wednesday night.

In the third period, the Sharks did a good job neutralizing the Canucks offense. However, the Sharks committed some undisciplined penalties, two of which were by Dmitry Orlov. Orlov’s second penalty came with 4:23 to go in the game as San Jose desperately needed a penalty kill. The Sharks killed that penalty, but the drama wasn’t over yet. Macklin Celebrini, with 1:24 left in the game, was charged with a double minor for cross-checking and unsportsmanlike conduct. From my vantage point, neither of the penalties was warranted, and the crowd broke into “refs you suck” chants that filled the SAP Center. The Sharks managed to weather that until 1.9 seconds left in the game when a massive fight broke out on the boards just behind the San Jose goal. Initially, it seemed the game was over, but the referees put 1.9 seconds back on the clock and issued a series of penalties. San Jose was issued two minor penalties, and the Canucks were charged one, as the Sharks had Macklin Celebrini, Barclay Goodrow, and Ty Dellandrea all in the penalty box to end the game. Yet, the Sharks won the face-off and killed the last 1.9 seconds to win the game 3-2. The Sharks finished the game with 24 shots on goal as Yaroslav Askarov saved 32 of the Canucks’ 34 total shots.

Up Next: The Sharks will travel to Las Vegas to take on the Golden Knights at 7 p.m. PST on the second night of a back-to-back.

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings face Jazz tonight at Delta Center In Utah; Sac in a fight to get back in win column

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Phoenix Suns Mark Williams (15) battle for the ball against the Sacramento Kings Russell Westbrook (18) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Wed Nov 26, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 The Sacramento Kings after winning two in a row against the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a tough game to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night 112-110 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

#2 The Suns Mark Williams scored 21 points and 16 rebounds, Colin Gillespie scored 21 and it helped the Suns grab an early lead.

#3 Willams also shot nine for 12 from the field and grabbed nine offensive rebounds and established himself in the inside game Gillespie also had nine assists.

#4 For the Kings four players in double figures both Russell Westbrook and Keegan Murray both tied on the leaderboard with 19 points but none the less the Kings fell short two points dropping their record to 5-14.

#5 The Kings are in Utah Friday night. The Utah Jazz have lost four in a row and host the Kings at the Delta Center Friday night. Could this be a game where the Kings can pick up a victory?

Join Jeremiah for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford close out the regular season with Notre Dame Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal players celebrate their win over the Cal Bears at the Big Game at Stanford University on Sat Nov 22, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Can Micah Ford and the Stanford running game crack the Notre Dame defense and generate a solid ground attack?

#2 Will quarterback Elijah Brown be able to move the ball through the air effectively and keep pace with Notre Dame’s offense?

#3 How important will it be for CJ Williams to step up in the receiving game if Stanford wants to challenge Notre Dame’s defense?

#4 Can Stanford’s defense force turnovers or big defensive plays to disrupt the rhythm of Notre Dame’s potent rushing attack? (Given Notre Dame’s run-heavy threat.)

#5 Is this game a chance for the younger/starter-level players on Stanford (like Ford, Brown, Williams) to prove their mettle against a top-tier opponent and build momentum for future seasons?

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

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips: After big loss in Big Game some tough questions for Cal; Bears face off with SMU Saturday

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Cal Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) is helped up after getting sacked by the Stanford Cardinal defense after getting sacked in the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium on Sat Nov 23, 2025 (photo by Data Skrive)

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 Does a nine season record of 48–55 and a failure to ever post a winning conference record under former head coach Justin Wilcox justify a coaching change?

#2 Did the lopsided 31–10 loss to rival Stanford Cardinal — marked by 13 penalties for 123 yards and two fumble-return touchdowns — act as a final straw that exposed deeper issues under Wilcox’s leadership?

#3 Given that the program under Wilcox never broke through to more than eight wins in a season (last in 2019), was there a sense that Cal had plateaued and needed new leadership to compete at a higher level?

#4 With the move to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), did the program’s leadership believe Wilcox lacked the recruiting, scheme or development capabilities needed to succeed in a more competitive environment?

#5 After sustained competitiveness but not contention — and with recent seasons showing lingering offensive struggles — was the decision to fire Wilcox motivated by a desire to reset the program’s identity and expectations under fresh leadership?

Morris Phillips covered Cal Bears football each Thursday during the 2025 season for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Are you a Superstitious A’s Fan?

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Oakland Raiders fans express their disappointment in 2019 about the team moving to Las Vegas (photo from the author Amaury Pi Gonzalez)

Are you a Superstitious A’s Fan?

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Just like there are some Oakland A’s fans here in the Bay Area rooting for the A’s even as they play in Sacramento, with the final stop in Las Vegas, there are Oakland Raiders fans who still follow their team, as unfortunate as they have been since they moved to Sin City.

I wonder how many are left. Since we are talking about Las Vegas, I think it’s a good bet that Oakland A’s fans are following the A’s in Sacramento much more than Raiders fans from Oakland are following them in Las Vegas. Here in the East Bay, I do not see many Raiders flags anymore. I remember a few years ago, when Raiders fans were everywhere from Oakland to Milpitas.

This season’s Las Vegas Raiders are one of the worst in recent franchise history. What’s wrong with this Raiders team? Doesn’t take a John Madden-type football brain to tell you they have a lack of consistent talent across the roster, poor offensive and defensive execution, and that the coaching staff’s and management’s recent personnel decisions have been a failure. Aside from that, they are a good team.

Attention A’s fans, does this sound familiar to you? “Because of a long-standing inability to secure a modern stadium deal in Oakland, which had outdated facilities and limited public funding for upgrades, Las Vegas offered a more attractive package with public funding for a new stadium. This made relocation feasible as the Oakland Raiders left for Las Vegas in 2020,” -SF Chronicle.

Since the Raiders left Oakland for the desert in 2020, only in 2021 did they have a winning season with a 10-7 record. Their 2-9 record with 6 games left is bad because, even if they win all 6 games (extremely unlikely), they will still finish with another losing record.

The Raiders rolled the dice and went to Vegas, and they are “crapping out”, which is one of many terms when you roll the dice and do not do well.

A’s owner John Fisher is taking magic lessons from David Cooperfield, one of the greatest magic acts in the history of Vegas, to make believe to the whole world his Oakland A’s are ln the way to that city and that with a 33,000 stadium, he will sell out every game and it will be the greatest move in the history of professional sports. What are the odds on this? Place your bet.

Do you know why turkeys don’t trust each other? Too much foul play.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

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From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.

We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment. Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.

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