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Super Bowl LX podcast Charlie O Sun Feb 8, 2026: Seahawks defense didn’t give Patriots offense a chance
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) suffers a forced fumble by the Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derrick Hall (58) in the second half of Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Feb 8, 2026 (AP News photo)
Super Bowl LX podcast Charlie O Sun Feb 8, 2026:
#1 How did the Seattle Seahawks secure their 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, and who were the key contributors?
#2 What were the statistical highlights and turning points of the game that influenced the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots?
#3 Which players were selected as the Super Bowl LX MVP and how did their performance impact the outcome?
#4 How significant was this Super Bowl matchup historically for both franchises — such as Patriots’ bid for a record seventh title and Seahawks’ second championship?
#5 What role did coaching strategies and adjustments play in determining the flow and final result of Super Bowl LX?
Charlie O is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
Seattle Defense Creates Nightmare For Patriots In Super Bowl LX In Dominating Win 29-13
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) gets airborne over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) in the second half at Super Bowl LX in Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Feb 8, 2026
By Barbara Mason
After a crazy regular season in the NFL two teams emerged as the winners of their respective conferences. Sunday afternoon Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara welcomed the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, this year’s location for Super Bowl LX. Seattle scored mostly on field goals in the first three quarters and the Patriots mustered 13 points in the fourth quarter to avoid getting shutout in the 29-13 Seahawk win.
The game was played under sapphire blue skies and at game time the temperature an expected high of 70 degrees. Absolute perfect conditions for the biggest game of the year in the NFL.
The festivities got underway with a beautiful rendition of “America the Beautiful” by Brandi Carlile accompanied by a cello and violin. Her performance was timeless, absolutely hauntingly breathtaking. She was followed by Charlie Puth who sang the Stars Spangled Banner. His performance was solid but it was Carlile who stole the show.
After the opening formalities it was game time as the favored Seahawks and Patriots took the field. New England was about to get a triple dose of the Seattle defense and they would be challenged to their core.
The Seahawks took a 3-0 lead into the second quarter, a 33-yd Jason Myers kick. The Seattle defense was creating havoc for the Patriots from the start of the game however New England had so far kept the Seahawks out of the end zone.
The second quarter got underway with both teams still in search of the first touchdown of the day. At 11:16 the Seahawks drove deep into New England territory but their drive stalled out and they had to settle for a second Jason Myers field goal.
This one a 39-yd attempt which was good giving the Seahawks a 6-0 lead. With 11 seconds left on the clock in the first half, Seattle kicked their third field goal of the game for a 9-0 lead. It had certainly been a crazy busy first half for Jason Myers nailing this one for 41 yards. The two teams would have extended time in the locker room at the half with the half-time show setting up and getting underway
The fans lucky enough to be in attendance witnessed one heck of a show from the global super star Bad Bunny. He was joined by fellow artists Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Bad Bunny made good on his promise to bring an unforgettable party to Levi’s; boy did he deliver. The sets were extravagantly beautiful depicting what you might see in his country Puerto Rico.
How they were able to assemble the Puerto Rican themed sets in such a short time alone was unbelievable. Bad Bunny went on to perform a 13-minute set all sung in Spanish. He brought his country’s history and culture to light amid some of his greatest hits sung with joy, hope, excitement and most of all love. It was a half-time show to remember for years to come.
As the two teams took the field to start the third quarter a battle of two defenses took center stage. The Seahawks would again call for the services of their kicker Jason Myers at 9:12. Myers sent a 41-yd kick through the uprights, his fourth field goal of the game, for a 12-0 Seattle lead.
The fourth quarter gave the fans an explosive display from both teams. The Seahawks scored their first touchdown of the game at 13:24 taking a 19-0 lead. Quarterback Sam Darnold found AJ Barner for 16 yards and the score. Seattle had been outplaying New England the entire game but that was about to change as a frenzied quarter got underway. A little over a minute later the Patriots scored their first touchdown of the game.
The New England quarterback Drake Maye who had been under attack the entire game was able to hit Mack Hollins for 35 yards putting their first points up on the scoreboard 19-7. The Seahawks sputtered in that drive but went right back to work driving downfield and setting up a fifth Jason Myers field goal taking a 22-7 lead.
At 4:27 the Seahawks nailed the game shut scoring another touchdown. It could not have ended in a more memorable way for Seattle. Uchenna Nwosu intercepted a Maye pass returning it for 45 yards and the Seahawks had a 29-7 lead with the clock winding down.
The Patriots did score a final touchdown to end the game. Drake Maye threw his second touchdown of the game, a seven-yard pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. The Seattle Seahawks were the champions of Super Bowl LX.
From start to finish this was a game to remember. The half-time show was out-of-this-world and the fourth quarter was as explosive a quarter as you could get. Seattle’s kicker Jason Myers was brilliant kicking five field goals.
Sam Darnold was solid throwing for 202 yards one touchdown and no interceptions. He was only sacked once in the game whereas New England quarterback Drake Maye was pummeled getting sacked six times. MVP for the game went to Kenneth Walker III who rushed for 135 yards and added 26 receiving yards.
Sunday night all of Seattle will be celebrating a long-awaited second Super Bowl. Once it all sinks in this team will realize the impact they made with an extraordinary defense, the best in the NFL. Sam Darnold despite all the struggles he has faced for years will relish this amazing victory and the part he played in it.
The Seattle offense and especially Cooper Kupp were amazing. Kupp has now won his second Super Bowl with two different teams. These guys will have little time to rest as they pack their bags and head south for a parade and a date with a certain mouse.
(The Super Bowl LX champs will celebrate with a parade at Disneyland Park, Anaheim on Monday February 9, 2026)
Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal swat away Yellow Jackets 95-72, Saturday Evening on the Farm; end losing streak (5)
Stanford Cardinal guard Benny Gealer finished with nine points against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Maples Pavilion on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)
By Michael Roberson
STANFORD, Calif. — Freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie’s record-breaking 40 points helped his Stanford Cardinal (15-9, 4-7 ACC) put a halt to their five-game losing streak, by forging through the swarm of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-13, 2-9 ACC), 95-72, inside the friendly confines of Maples Pavilion.
Georgia Tech got the scoring underway with the first basket of the game. Although there would be seven lead changes after that basket and one lone tie, two points would be their largest advantage of the entire game.
Stanford was able to be in the lead for nearly 16 minutes of the first half, while holding a lead as high as 11 points. The Cardinal shot 47% from the floor and 44% from three. they were perfect from the free throw line too.
Leading the way for Stanford in the first half, was the aforementioned Okorie, as he put up 18 points at the halfway point of the game, and was the lone reason why the team was perfect from the “Charity Stripe;” he was 4-4 and hit two treys. He was the only player to reach double-figures from either team.
At recess, the Cardinal held onto a four-point lead, 43-39. The Yellow Jackets were fortunate to be that close, despite being behind most of the first half and trailing by double-digits for a portion of the block.
In the second half, Stanford was able to balloon the 4-point lead to as high as 23 points. Okorie added 22 points to his game-leading tally, and another teammate joined him in the 10+ points echelon. Jeremy Dent-Smith offered his 16 points to the Cardinal’s efforts.
Despite being down big in the second half, the buzzing insects from the ATL did continue to fight. However, there were no more ties of lead changes in the second 20 minutes of gametime.
After the final buzzer sounded, Stanford had stopped the losing streak at five consecutive games. A huge sigh of relief glossed over Palo Alto and a gasp of astonishment reverberated inside Maples as their star first year player broke his own school record again and pleased the Cardinal faithful.
Okorie;s impressive line score read: 40 points*, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals. Another Stanford freshman scoring record eclipsed by the same player within the same season (32, 36 & 40).
Georgia Tech had three performers worth mentioning. Akai Fleming scored 19 points, while Baye Ndongo put up 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Jaeden Mustaf offered the Yellow Jackets 13 points.
The Cardinal will next be in action Wednesday, February 11, as they travel to Beantown to take on Boston College at ^ PM PT and ( PM ET on ESPNU. Georgia Tech heads back to Atlanta on the same date to host Wake Forest at ( PM ET on the ACC Network.
Kings’ Losing Streak Hits 12 as Young Core Shines in 132-126 Loss to Cavaliers
Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO–The Kings took on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night as Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis made their returns to Golden 1 Center. The Kings were unable to defeat the Cavs in James Harden’s debut game as they fell 132-126, and their losing streak extended to 12 games.
In the first quarter, the Kings’ young guys propelled the Kings to an early lead over the Cavs. Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford led the scoring from the Kings’ young guys as they took the lead 31-25 at the end of the first frame. Plowden and Clifford combined for 16 first-quarter points, while Russell Westbrook added eight points of his own in the first quarter. The Kings led in second-chance points 12-4 and rebounds 15-10 to start the game.
In the second quarter, the Cavs took advantage of a struggling Kings offense to get themselves back in the game and ultimately take the lead going into halftime. The Cavs outscored the Kings 32-24 to take the 57-55 lead into halftime. Jarrett Allen led the Cavs in the first half against the Kings with 17 points, as Nique Clifford and Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Cavs’ three-point shooting suffered in the first half as they shot 27% from behind the line, while the Kings were solid at 46%.
In the third quarter, the Kings made their move on the Cavs coming out of halftime. The Kings outscored the Cavs 41-36 in the third quarter to take the 96-93 lead into the final quarter of the game in hopes of closing things out. Nique Clifford led the way for the Kings, adding eight points to lead the comeback, and Maxime Raynaud contributed eight points.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings and the young guys put on a show in an attempt to snap the losing streak. Yet, even as Nique Clifford added another seven points in the fourth, the Kings were ultimately outscored 39-30 as they fell to the Cavs 132-126 on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden carried the Cavs to victory late as the duo put up 17 and 15 points, respectively, in the fourth quarter alone. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring with 35 points in the victory. On the Kings’ side, Nique Clifford led the Kings with 30 points in defeat, which was a new career high for the rookie.
After the game, the Kings rookie spoke with the media, speaking on his new career high during the loss.
“I got some good looks tonight,” Clifford said after the game. “My teammates were finding me in good positions to score the ball and the shots were falling tonight. So it was a good individual performance, but I’m not a stat guy. I really don’t care unless we get the win. So it was cool, but not the result we wanted.”
The losses are clearly getting to the Kings, but they have remained optimistic and upbeat even while enduring a Sacramento-era record-tying 12-game losing streak.
There’s more pain to come for Sacramento. Yet, the initial group of young players that will be around for the rebuild is appearing to take shape. If the Kings can continue to develop guys like Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell, Maxime Raynaud, and Devin Carter, they might begin to build a foundation that can be paired with a top draft pick.
The Kings will head on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at 5 p.m. PST.
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That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Yasiel Puig short lived baseball career is now headed to Prison
FILE — Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks back to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Oct. 26, 2018. Rob Tringali/MLB via Getty Images
Yasiel Puig short lived Baseball career is now headed to Prison
That’s Amaury Pi-González
In 2012, a young Yasiel Puig escaped communist Cuba via a smuggling operation arranged by Florida-based businessman Raul Pacheco, who paid smugglers $250,000. The trafficking ring transported him by boat, holding him in México until the payment was secured in exchange for 20% of his future MLB earnings.
On February 6, former Major League outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators regarding his involvement in an illegal sports gambling operation. The man from Cienfuegos, Cuba, who enchanted baseball fans with his innate talents on the field now faces up to 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Originally signed with the LA Dodgers, he was an electric, high-energy player, but also known for a controversial playing style that Dodgers Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully nicknamed “The Wild Horse”. In 2013, during his first major league season as a young outfielder for the LA Dodgers, I had the opportunity to interview the rookie Yasiel before a game in Anaheim against the Angels for our pre-game show on Fox Sports Los Angeles.
He was shy but very grateful to be playing in the major leagues, and he was very happy to be here in the United States playing baseball. As of late 2025, Yasiel Puig, 34, expressed a strong desire to return to MLB and finish his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers saying he loves the city, the fans, and the stadium, and that his passion to continue is strong.
That short (around 3-minute) interview with Yasiel was the only time I had the opportunity to talk with him. I remember that everybody in the Los Angeles media requested an interview with the young Cuban sensation at the time. The Dodgers appointed an interpreter since he didn’t speak English.
One of the Dodgers’ media people told me they were getting requests from media all over the US and from other countries to interview the young rookie. His life in Cuba, since he was a young boy, and his education was focused mostly on baseball.
Under the Cuban communist system, they train their kids to play baseball right after they can walk. Baseball has been the sport in Cuba for over 100 years. However, he only had a third-grade education. His focus was always baseball. Yasiel played professionally on the Serie Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba (National Baseball Series of Cuba), where he played for the Cienfuegos team from 2008 to 2009 and 2010 to 2011.
Was Yasiel Puig ever incarcerated in Cuba? Yasiel Puig was not formally incarcerated in a prison by the Cuban government, but he was detained by authorities during one of his failed attempts to defect. Before successfully escaping, he was detained for six days during a raid on a safe house during his third attempt to leave Cuba as a 2013 rookie, the Dodgers’ young Cuban was famously compared to Joe DiMaggio because of the record-setting pace of his debut month. His impact in 2013 was ranked second only to Joe DiMaggio’s 1936 debut Yasiel Puig played for seven years in the major leagues, six of those with the Dodgers, and later briefly with the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians.
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.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
Super Bowl LX podcast Rich Perez: Is Seahawks familarity with Levi Stadium an advantage?
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in sunglasses one of the key players that got the Seahawks to Super Bowl LX (photo by Shawn McCullough-Sports Radio Service)
Super Bowl LX podcast Rich Perez:
#1 How will Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show performance at Super Bowl LX shape cultural conversations around the NFL?
#2 Can the Seattle Seahawks overcome the New England Patriots’ quest for a record seventh Super Bowl title this Sunday in Santa Clara?
#3 What sustainable initiatives are the NFL highlighting as part of the Super Bowl LX experience, and why are they gaining attention?
#4 How are major tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic using Super Bowl LX advertising to escalate competition for millions of viewers?
#5 What human-interest stories (like the Connecticut student reporters or lifelong Super Bowl fans) are emerging alongside game-day coverage?
Rich Perez is an NFL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
Cal Falls to No. 20 Clemson 77–55 at Haas Pavilion on Rock Your Crocs Night
California Golden Bear forward #22 Chris Bell shoots his 2nd free throw attempt with 7:37 remaining in the 1st half in the Haas Pavilion on Saturday evening on February 7th, 2026. (Photo Credits to Michael Villanueva)
By Michael Villanueva
BERKELEY – In front of an excited home crowd, the California Golden Bears played No. 20 Clemson on Saturday night at Haas Pavilion for Rock Your Crocs Night. However, after early signs of optimism, the Tigers easily won 77–55.
Cal came into the game having lost the previous two meetings and losing the all-time series versus Clemson 2–1. Tigers have made it three straight losses in a row. The conference matchup was made more interesting by the fact that, like Georgia Tech before them, this was Clemson’s first time visiting Haas Pavilion. The Tigers started with RJ Godfrey, Jestin Porter, Jake Wahlin, Ace Buckner, and Carter Welling, while the Golden Bears, with their starting five of John Camden, Chris Bell, Justin Pippen, Dai Dai Ames, and center Milos Ilic, took the floor.
Cal was prepared to make a statement first. Justin Pippen quickly ignited the fans with a driving layup after the Golden Bears won the tip. Cal made all three of the team’s shots, while Pippen and Chris Bell led the squad in the first few minutes, with Pippen scoring seven points without a miss and Bell adding six. whereas Clemson had a difficult start, missing multiple shots and committing two turnovers in a nearly four-minute stretch. Five minutes into the game, the Golden Bears had a 13–9 lead, and the crowd was loving it.
However, things suddenly changed quickly. The Bears committed four turnovers in just four minutes, which led to Cal’s offensive decline and allowed Clemson to gain the upper hand. As they found their groove, the Tigers played with accuracy, dishing out nine assists. Their bench also added 20 points, which increased the pressure. The game shifted in favor of Clemson after a 17–1 scoring run over almost ten minutes, as Cal missed 13 straight field goals, falling to 24 percent shooting in the first half. The Tigers’ defense forced nine turnovers, made four blocks, and recorded four steals, keeping Cal to 38 percent from three-point range and giving Clemson a dominating 39–20 advantage at halftime.
Pippen opened the second half by making a midrange jumper and turning the foul into a three-point play. Bell slowly started to find his stride and made back-to-back shots to give the Golden Bears some energy after a short scoring slump. However, Clemson kept their dominance. The Tigers led 56–41 with eight minutes left, and RJ Godfrey’s three-pointer off a foul put them ahead 59–41. Any Cal comeback attempts were consistently stopped by Clemson’s effective offense and defense, which included aggressive drives, rebounds, and smart fouls that sent them to the line.
After Cal missed another field goal going for three minutes, the Tigers took the lead by 24 points, and then the team went on a 9–0 run in two minutes late in the second half, leading fans to begin leaving Haas Pavilion with five minutes remaining. In the closing minutes, Cal coach Mark Madsen started to slowly remove his starters. Despite scoring 33 points in the second half, the Golden Bears were unable to overcome Clemson’s dominant performance. Tigers made 12 three pointers in this game, compared to the home team Bears, who only made 4 all game.
Milos Ilic pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and added two assists, while Justin Pippen led Cal with 19 points. This is Justin’s 20th game this season, scoring in double-digits.
In front of an energetic, Croc-loving home crowd, Clemson easily won the game 77–55, handing Cal a 22-point loss. After an early hot start, the Golden Bears found it difficult to recover from the Tigers’ strong offensive attack and defensive pressure. Clemson is in 2nd place, while the Cal Bears are in 10th place in their conference. Syracuse came into the West Coast and won their games, going 2-0 in the Bay.
In an attempt to bounce back from the hard loss at home, the Golden Bears will travel for their next two games, starting at 4 p.m. on February 11 against Syracuse, who are currently on a two-game losing skid, and Boston College at 9 a.m. on February 14.
Barracuda fall to Canucks 2-1
San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on Saturday February 7th at Rogers Forum in Abbotsford BC (via Abbotsford Canucks/flickr)
By Madison Montez
Abbotsford’s Danila Klimovich gave Abbotsford the early 1-0 lead, 4 minutes into the first period. Abbotsford extended their lead to 2-0 after Ty Mueller scored his ninth goal of the season in the second period. Avoiding the shutout, San Jose’s Igor Chernysov scored his thirteenth of the season to make it a 2-1 game.
After the first period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford Canucks eleven to eight. After the second period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford eleven to nine. After the third period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford eighteen to eight.
Both teams had a chance to show their special teams. San Jose had four opportunities and came into the game first on the powerplay and fifth on the penalty kill. Abbotsford had four opportunities and came into the game fourth on the powerplay and ninth on the penalty kill.
THREE STARS OF THE GAME:
- Nikita Tolopilo
- Ty Mueller
- Danila Klimovich
Laurent Brossoit got the start for San Jose, Brossoit is coming off of a 38 save win against the Calgary Wranglers. Making 23 saves on 25 shots, Brossoit recorded the loss. For Abbotford, Nikita Tolopilo got the start, now starting in back to back games, Tolopilo is coming off of a 23 save loss last night against San Jose. Making 39 saves on 40 shots, Tolopilo recorded the win.
The Barracuda will be back in action after the All Star Classic on Saturday February 14th where they will host the Henderson Silver Knights for a two game series on the 14th and 15th. The last time these two teams faced off was last season on Wednesday April 10th where they won 3-1.
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