Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Super Dome and Saints are next for Raiders next Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell acknowledges the crowd after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis was besides himself after the Raiders snapped their ten game losing streak to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium for a 19-14 victory.

#2 It took a long three months for the Raiders to pick up a win after losing ten straight games.

#3 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 257 yards after coming back from an injury went 24-38 and threw no touchdowns but did enough to squeak by the Jaguars.

#4 Brock Browers the Raiders tight end said that the vibes in the dressing room were much better and it was a matter of just coming in and winning the game.

#5 The Raiders try to put together two wins in a row as they battle the New Orleans Saints next Sun Dec 29 at the Super Dome. Saints have a short week playing on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers and then host the Raiders at the Super Dome this coming Sunday.

Join Tony Renteria for the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders snap 10 game skid with close win over Jaguars 19-14 at Allegiant

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis was besides himself after the Raiders snapped their ten game losing streak to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium for a 19-14 victory.

#2 It took a long three months for the Raiders to pick up a win after losing ten straight games.

#3 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 257 yards after coming back from an injury went 24-38 and threw no touchdowns but did enough to squeak by the Jaguars.

#4 Brock Browers the Raiders tight end said that the vibes in the dressing room were much better and it was a matter of just coming in and winning the game.

#5 The Raiders try to put together two wins in a row as they battle the New Orleans Saints next Sun Dec 29 at the Super Dome. Saints have a short week playing on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers and then host the Raiders at the Super Dome Sunday.

Rich Perez does the Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders best chance to end 10 game skid this Sunday against Jaguars

Las Vegas punter AJ Cole (6) gets his punt blocked the Atlanta Falcons KhaDarel Hodge (12) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football Dec 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

1 The Atlanta Falcons struck first scoring a 30 yard touchdown on a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins to wide receiver Drake London giving the Falcons 7-0 with 14 seconds left in the first quarter.

#2 At 11:44 in the second quarter Raider kicker Daniel Carlson booted a 52 yard field goal making it 7-3 and the Falcons. At 5:35 Alexander Mattison Rush took a one yard loss for a safety and the Falcons picked up two more points making it 9-3.

#3 Third quarter the Falcons got a field goal from Younghoe Koo who booted a 40 yard field goal and the Falcons were up 12-3 at 9:25.

#4 Fourth quarter Koo got a 48 yard field goal and pulled ten points on the Raiders with a 15-3 lead at 13:26 left in the game. At 2:54 Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder threw to wide receiver Ameer Abdullah for a five yard touchdown pass and the Raiders first touchdown of the game cutting the Falcons lead to 15-9.

#5 The Raiders host the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. The Jags are having a tough time at 3-11 this might be the best chance the Raiders have at snapping their ten game losing streak. How do you see this one next Sunday?

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

Headline Sports with Jessica Kwong: Colts owner Irsay says cops pulled him over for being a “white billionaire”; Turkey Day line up 3 big games; plus more news

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay protested his DUI arrest saying the reason why he failed a sobriety test was due to having hip surgery not because he was under the influence. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong:

#1 Jessica, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said after being arrested for DUI “I am prejudiced against because I’m a rich, white billionaire,” said Irsay during a recent Tuesday interview. “If I’m just the average guy down the block, they’re not pulling me in, of course not.”

#2 Irsay said that he failed a walk in a straight line test while being detained in a Indianapolis suburb. Irsay said that he couldn’t walk a straight line because he just had hip surgery and not because he was under the influence.

#3 Jessica it’s a Thanksgiving triple header starting with the Green Bay Packers (4-6) and Detroit Lions (8-2) at Ford Field in Detroit. Detroit is much improved and are a on three game win streak. They won their last game against the Chicago Bears last Sun Nov 19, 31-26. The Packers led by quarterback Jordan Love won their last game against the Los Angeles Chargers in a close on 23-20.

#4 Next game number two on Turkey Day, the Washington Commanders (4-7) come calling against the Dallas Cowboys (7-3) in Dallas. The Commanders have lost three of their last four games. Losing their last game on Sun Nov 19 to the struggling New York Giants 31-19. The Cowboys have won four of their last five and handled the Carolina Panthers 30-10 last Sunday.

#5 Finally the third and last Thanksgiving Day game between the San Francisco 49ers (7-3) and Seattle Seahawks (6-4). The 49ers have won two straight games after losing three in a row. In one of those two wins the 49ers defeated one football’s best the Jacksonville Jaguars leaving them in the dust 34-3. The Seahawks dropped a close one to the Los Angeles Rams 17-16. The Seahawks have won three of their last five games.

Join Jessica for Headline Sports every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Purdy is back with three touchdowns and a win against Jags; 49ers host struggling Tampa Bay Sunday

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy (13) gets protection and some time to throw the football against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, the bye week does many wonders after the 49ers had lost three straight games after winning five straight. They pounded the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday by a 34-3 victory.

#2 The 49ers defense were certainly locked on giving up just a field goal and

#3 The 49ers ran away with it by the third quarter scoring two touchdowns and were way ahead of the Jaguars 27-3. With Fred Warner and Talanoa Hufanga each had an interception for San Francisco and those kind of turnovers could make a big difference in a game like this.

#4 Brock Purdy contributed huge with three touchdowns, going 19-26 for 296 yards and kept the 49ers well ahead of the Jaguars.

#5 Next up for San Francisco the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs (4-5) the Bucs have lost their last four out of five games. The Bucs won their last game beating the Tennessee Titans 20-6. Talk about how you see this match up this Sunday at Levi Stadium.

Join J Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers hope to snap out of 3 game skid in Jacksonville Sunday

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, how crucial was the bye for the 49ers coming off three straight loses.

#2 Looking back to the game against Cincinnati there was the first and goal at the two yard line play where Javon Kinlaw was offsides and the defense kind of paused with linebacker Fred Warner came up from his crouch and defensive end Nick Bosa was just in his same pace, defensive tackle Arik Armstead just did a small jog on the play and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went right and threw for a touchdown to Andrei Iosivsas. The defense fell asleep during that play according to Jim Nance who was calling the game on CBS TV.

#3 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy acknowledged he has some things to work on after throwing five interceptions over the last three games and said he has to be smart with the ball.

#4 How much are opposing teams picking up weaknesses and taking advantage of those mistakes during this losing streaks?

#5 The 49ers are in Jacksonville. The Jaguars have won five straight games after losing two straight games and the 49ers have lost three straight games after winning five straight. How do you see this match up in Jacksonville this Sunday at 10:00 AM PT?

Joe Hawkes does the 49ers podcasts each weeks at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Angels hire Ron Washington; It’s not A’s Kotsay fault for bad record he gets extension; plus more news

Former Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington takes over as Los Angeles Angels manager for 2024 (AP file photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 The Los Angeles Angels hired former Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington to manage the Halos for the 2025 season. Washington a long time third base coach for the Oakland A’s and Atlanta Braves finally gets another opportunity to manage again.

#2 Washington is the one of two black managers in MLB the other is the Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Washington becomes the oldest manager in the big leagues.

#3 The Oakland A’s extended Mark Kotsay’s contract through 2025 despite the A’s having the worst record in baseball last season. Kotsay knew he would be fielding a team that would be consisting of rookies, free agents, draft picks and players that no team would promote and with that in mind that did rally around Kotsay and avoided tying or surpassing the 1962 New York Mets who has baseball’s worst record.

#4 After winning their first five games the San Francisco 49ers are on a three game loss streak going to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars who have won their last give games after losing their first three games. This could be seen as a pretty even match this Sunday.

#5 After 11 straight loses the San Jose Sharks turned it around on Tuesday night and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in San Jose. The Sharks longest streak losing streak in their history. Sharks goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood said it was relief to finally have won a game and it’s a weight that has been lifted.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers can do this this Sunday in Jacksonville

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) reaches up to pick off a San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy (13) pass at Levi Stadium on Sun Nov 5, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, when you look back on the 49ers last game what are some of the signs did you see where the 49ers struggled in a convincing lose to the Cincinnati Bengals 31-17.

#2 For 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy another struggling game, against the Bengals going 22-31, 365 yards and a touchdown. Purdy got some yards but just could keep up with the Bengals.

#3 The 49ers next opponent the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2) are on a roll they have won their last five games ironically the 49ers started out the season winning their first five games in row. The 49ers had a bye last week and face the Jaguars on their home field how do you see this one playing out?

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Chase Young dealt to 49ers from Commanders for a mid round draft pick

Former Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young joins the San Francisco 49ers and will make his 49ers debut on Sun Nov 12, 2023 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (photo from NFL Network and @RapSheet)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Chase Young has been dealt to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange of a mid round draft pick from the Washington Commanders. Young is a former No.2 2020 overall draft pick at defensive end. Tell us how this will shore San Francisco’s defense going into Sun Nov 12 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

#2 Taking a look at last Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals where did it all break down quarterback Brock Purdy just didn’t get enough scoring opportunities for the offense or the defense just falling apart allowing two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

#3 The Jaguars (6-2) are going strong they’ve won five straight games including their last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 in Pittsburgh. Do you see the Jaguars being a handful for the 49ers in Jacksonville on Nov 12th?

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal takes down North Texas 58-21 in Denton, TX

Photo credit: @CalFootball

By: Mary Anne

The California Golden Bears started the 2023 NCAA football season against the North Texas Mean Green. Cal defeated North Texas 58-21 at DATCU Stadium and did the Texas two-step. Cal improved to 1-0, while North Texas fell to 0-1.

The Golden Bears were ready to roll in their week one uniforms and got on the board first. Jeremiah Hunter caught a 23-yard pass from Sam Jackson V for the game’s first touchdown. Michael Luckhurtst kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead at 12:53.

The Mean Green tied the game a little under two minutes later. Ja’Mori Maclin caught a 3-yard pass from Stone Earle for the game-tying touchdown. Noah Rauschenberg kicked the extra point for a 7-7 tie at 11:04.

The Golden Bears responded late in the first quarter. Jaydn Ott rushed for a 4-yard touchdown. Michael Luckhurst kicked the extra point for a 14-7 lead with 1:04 left in the first.

The Golden Bears led 14-7 after the first quarter.

The Mean Green opened the second quarter with a scoring play. Ja’Mori Maclin caught a 59-yard pass from Stone Earle for the game-tying touchdown. Noah Rauschenberg kicked the extra point for a 14-14 tie at 14:33.

The Golden Bears regained the lead with back-to-back touchdowns. Isaiah Ifanse rushed for a 26-yard touchdown. Michael Luckhurst kicked the extra point to make it 21-14 with 7:30 left in the second quarter. Jaydn Ott rushed for a 66-yard touchdown. Luckhurst’s extra point kick failed, so the Golden Bears settled for a 27-14 lead with 5:42 left in the second.

The Mean Green made it a six-point game with under two minutes left in the second quarter. Xzavior Kautai caught a 12-yard pass from Stone Earle. Noah Rauschenberg kicked the extra point and cut the Golden Bears’ lead to 27-21 with 1:47 left in the second.

The Golden Bears had the last word of the second quarter. Isaiah Ifanse rushed for an 8-yard touchdown. Jaydn Ott tried the 2-point conversion, but it was no good, and Cal settled for a 33-21 lead with seven seconds left in the second.

The Golden Bears brought a 33-21 lead to the locker room at the half.

The Golden Bears continued to dominate offensively in the third quarter. Isaiah Ifanse rushed for a 1-yard touchdown. Jack Endries tried the 2-point conversion, which was good, and Cal took a 41-21 lead at 11:24. Taj Davis caught a 4-yard pass from Ben Finley for the touchdown. Michael Luckhurst kicked the extra point for a 48-21 lead with 8:02 left in the third.

The Golden Bears had a commanding 48-21 lead after three quarters.

The Golden Bears continued their offensive dominance in the fourth quarter. Ashton Stredick rushed for a 5-yard touchdown. Michael Luckhurst kicked the extra point for a 55-21 lead at 11:42. Luckhurst kicked a 52-yard field goal to make it 58-21 with 6:27 left in the fourth.

Notes
Cal will join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in August 2024.

Cal had a good visit with Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger on Friday. Anger will start his 12 NFL season next week. He played college football for Cal and was drafted 70th overall in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Up Next
Cal will return home to Memorial Stadium to host the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific.