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Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Avenatti says that Nike paid college athletes; Kings may not make playoffs, but still not giving up games; plus more

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On Headline Sports with London:

#1 Michael Avenantti, former attorney for Stormy Daniels, has said this week that Nike had paid student-athletes at various colleges. Avenatti has been charged for extortion as he is accused of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike.

#2 After the feds have made charges against Avenatti for the extortion charge, Avenatti–some 24 hours later–made the claim that Nike was paying its Nike Elite Basketball Youth Program bribes in college basketball.

#3 This is a Sacramento Kings basketball team that never gives up. They lost a close five-point game on Sunday to the Los Angeles Lakers, but turned around on Tuesday night and beat the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas 125-121. They’ve got a little something in the tank.

#4. The Los Angeles Kings’ Drew Doughty has questioned whether the San Jose Sharks Brent Burns should have won the Norris Trophy, saying Burns gets beat three times a game and that the Calgary Flames’ Mark Giordano should get the award. Burns leads the NHL defensemen with 77 points to Giordano, who’s in second with 72.

#5 Baseball season opens on Thursday. The Oakland A’s already opened their season in Tokyo last week and are playing their first regular game stateside against the Los Angeles Angels. How much does this take out of a team with the jet lag playing two exhibitions and two regular games then playing in Oakland just one week later?

London Marq does Headline Sports each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Miss Out on Gaining Ground in Pacific, Fall to Red Wings 3-2

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mercurynews.com photo: San Jose Sharks drop their sixth straight game to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night at SAP Center the Sharks started out before the skid with a six game winning streak. 

By Matthew Harrington

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks let a prime opportunity to tighten the gap from 1st place in the division slip to the wayside Monday night at home. The Sharks fell to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2, failing to take advantage of a Calgary Flames shutout loss to the cellar-dwelling Los Angeles Kings.

San Jose sits six points back of the Flames with six games left to play and seem destined for a first-round playoff nightmare match-up against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Sharks were looking to snap an 0-4-1 skid due in large part to absences by key contributors like Joe Pavelski and Erik Karlsson, but a Red Wings goal just 38 seconds into the game put a heavy weight on the Sharks early. Andreas Athanasiou added his team-leading 29th goal with 4:23 left in the second for a 2-0 edge. 

Martin Jones made three saves on breakaways to keep the Sharks in the game to open the third period, but a lackluster San Jose backcheck on the power play gave Christopher Ehn an easy short-handed rebound goal for a 3-0 lead at the 8:38 mark. 

Evander Kane would score his 28th goal as the power play continued but the Sharks couldn’t find another until Tomas Hertl scored with five seconds left in regulation. Jonathan Bernier made 39 saves to finish off the Sharks, who were expecting to feast on a struggling Winged Wheel side that will miss the playoffs for a third straight time.

San Jose draws the Chicago Blackhawks at home Thursday night, facing a team trying to keep its head above the elimination from contention waters. The Sharks will hope to right the ship by then with the team directly behind them (Vegas) and in front of them (Calgary) coming to the Shark Tank for back-to-back weekend home games. 

NHL podcast with Joe Lami: Most consecutive losses this season, Sharks on five-game skid; Flames turn up the heat, now five points up; plus more

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On the NHL podcast with Joe Lami:

#1 The San Jose Sharks dropped their fourth straight game to the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 Thursday night and took another loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night in a one goal loss for their fifth straight loss. The Sharks also dropped five points behind first place the Calgary Flames in the Pacific Division.

#2 Meanwhile, the Flames got a four-goal win over the Ottawa Senators 5-1. For the Flames, Andrew Maniapane, Garnet Hathaway, Matthew Tkachuk all scored a goal.

#3 William Karlsson and Reilly Smith scored two goals each as the Vegas Knights shutout the Winnipeg Jets 5-0. Vegas goalie Malcom Subban stopped 20 shots.

#4 Tampa Bay (58-13) is a beast in Carolina in a three-goal win over the Canes. The Canes’ Ryan Callahan scored a tie-breaking goal in third period.

#5 Oilers get a three-goal win 4-1 over the CBJs. The Oilers’ Connor McDavid got a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had three assists.

Joe does the NHL podcast each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Daniel Dullum: Kane banged up from fight, is day to day; Flames, Sharks, Knights’ playoff race; Jets’ Wheeler lights the lamp; plus more

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@SanJoseSharks file photo: Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and Evander Kane of the San Jose Sharks mix it up back on Tue Feb 26th at TD Waterhouse Garden in Boston. Kane was injured in this brawl and is day to day.

On the NHL podcast with Daniel Dullum

1 Evander Kane expected to miss Sharks game against Chicago.

2 Flames and Sharks battle to see who avoids Knights in playoffs.

3 Blake Wheeler scores four goals as the Winnipeg Jets beat surging Columbus Blue Jackets.

4 Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens try to create space in NHL East races.

5 Remembering Ted Lindsay, Detroit Red Wings great, Players Union pioneer and NY Rangers all-time leader in games played and Harry Howell number ten on the all-time Rangers top 100 list and finished up in the WHA and played for the Oakland Seals he played in 1400 games. He passed away at 86.

Daniel Dullum does the NHL podcast each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Daniel Dullum: Yotes roll hottest team in Pacific Division; Sens fire coach Boucher; Fast like a Lightning Bolt to 50 wins; plus more

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photo from yahoosports.com: The Detroit Red Wings Andreas Athanasiou (72) skates in front of the Arizona Coyotes Mario Kempe (29) Saturday night in Glendale

NHL with Daniel Dullum:

1 Coyotes win eighth straight game, in thick of West Wild Card race

2 Basement-dwelling Senators fire Boucher as coach

3 Lightning match NHL record for fewest games to 50 wins

4 Flames raise Jarome Iginla’s No. 12 to the rafters

5 Knights’ Fleury gets NHL-best seventh shutout this season against Ducks

Join Daniel for the NHL podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Joe Lami: Will Flames and Sharks grind it out for first in the Pacific until season’s end?

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On the NHL podcast with Joe:

#1 How serious is this Calgary Flames team (37-16-7) ever since that loss to the San Jose Sharks back on Feb. 7th as they’ve been a team on fire?

#2 The Flames first in the Pacific got goal help on Wednesday night when Austin Czarnik and Johnny Gaudreau scored 29 seconds apart talk about team work.

#3 The Flames won their third straight game in that 4-2 win over the New York Islanders (35-18-6). The Isles are no slouches either.

#4 The Islanders on Wednesday got goal help from Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee. These two have been key for New York this season.

#5 The Flames won’t face the Sharks for the rest of the regular season, but most likely will meet them in the playoffs. The last time the two teams met the Flames’ Sam Bennett rocked the Sharks’ Radim Simek. Would that translate that these two teams will rival each other right down to the postseason if and when they meet?

Joe Lami does the NHL podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh: After successful road swing in Canada, Sharks look to do damage against Washington on Thursday

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yahoo.sports photo: Vancouver Canucks goaltender couldn’t do anything with the San Jose Sharks in his rookie debut as the Sharks scored seven times on him. The Sharks’ Marcus Sorenson stands above him to the left.

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 The Sharks take a six-game win streak into the game with the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. The Sharks beat the Caps back on Tues., Jan. 22 to start this winning streak.

#2 The Caps had such a great run last season winning the Cup. They’ve currently have been playing .500 hockey, going 4-4 in their last eight games. Are they a .500 team or are they better than that?

#3 The Sharks will face Alex Ovechkin, who has set some records for a Russian player. Will Ovechkin be one player that can’t be contained or have the Sharks handled him pretty good in past games?

#4 The Sharks had a successful road swing through western Canada with wins over the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks.

#5 What has been working best for San Jose? Joe Thornton and his point-setting records, goals from that wild scoring contest Monday night in Vancouver by Evander Kane (2), Melker Karlsson, Kevin LeBanc, Timo Meier, Tomas Hertl and Joe Pavelski.

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

Sportstalk Radio podcast at Sandbar Restaurant in downtown Vancouver on Sunday, February 10, 2019

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photo from bing.com: Tables line the view of the bay at Sandbar restaurant with beautiful bay views and of the downtown skyline

Cast: Joe Lami (host and NHL Analyst), Marko Ukalovic (San Jose Sharks reporter), Torben Rolfsen (TSN Radio Vancouver), and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Sandbar Restaurant in downtown Vancouver at Creekhouse 102-1535 Johnston St on Granville Island (604) 669-9030.

On the podcast, a look at the San Jose Sharks, who conclude their road trip on Monday, February 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver against the Vancouver Canucks. After playing Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton, the Sharks return back to San Jose on Thursday, February 14th to host the Washington Capitals.

Our thanks to our hosts at Sandbar, General Manager: Eduardo Tolentino, Assistant GM: Kenny Foufas, Manager: Christian Nowak, Manager: Matthieu Grimaud, Manager: Nouria Gange, Event Coordinator: Theresa Lim, Master Sushi Chef: Hoshi Tsutomu, Sous Chef: Aman Dhaddey, Sous Chef: Mel Belrose, Server Raina Cameron, and Sous Chef: Patrick Guay.

The Sandbar serves up the freshest Seafood in a warm sophisticated atmosphere with offerings, such as our fresh oyster bar, wood burning grill and very own in house Hoshi Sushi bar. Located in the heart of world-famous Granville Island, perched over the water front with views from every seat.

San Jose Sharks podcast with Len Shapiro: Sharks do crazy things–win by three, 7 penalties, and still win in Calgary

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nbcsports.com: Elias Lindholm (28) of the Calgary Flames tries to get ahold of the San Jose Sharks Justin Braun (61) in a made scramble last Thursday in Calgary at the Saddledome

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Len:

#1 In last Thursday’s game in Calgary, the San Jose Sharks (32-16-7) made seven penalties, but got the 5-2 win. That means they were on top of their penalty kill.

#2 The Sharks also got help from goaltender Martin Jones, who stopped 36 shots.

#3 With the win, the Sharks move within two points of the Calgary Flames (34-15-5) for first place.

#4 Joe Thornton received his 1000th point with the Sharks and Tomas Hertl and Evander Kane scored two goals and an assist apiece.

#5 The Sharks face off against the Vancouver Canucks (24-24-7) on Monday night at Rogers Place. Len takes a look at this contest.

Len does the San Jose Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast with Joe Lami: Sharks get back on track with another win; Canes just get by Buffalo; Panthers’ Matheson gets fifth goal; plus more

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On the NHL podcast with Joe:

#1 The San Jose Sharks (32-16-11) have found their swing to the back of the nets with a great 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames (34-15-1). Sharks goals by Tomas Hertl (23 & 24), Evander Kane (22 & 23), and Brett Burns (11).

#2 The Carolina Hurricanes (27-21-6) got a narrow win over the Buffalo Sabres. The Hurricanes got three goals in the third period to hang on.

#3 The Florida Panthers got by the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. The Panthers got an OT goal by Mike Matheson for his fifth game and fifth goal of the year.

#4 The New York Islanders (31-16-6) got goals in the first period and in OT to beat the New Jersey Devils (20-25-8).

#5 The LA Kings got a one-goal win, scoring goals in each of the first and second periods, respectively. For the Kings, Austin (5) and Adrian Kempe (9) in the 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Joe does the NHL podcast each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com