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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: With Samuel and Hurd out Garoppolo will give Aiyuk more looks

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, Garoppolo looks forward to throwing to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the upcoming 2020 season (AP File Photo/Tony Avelar)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 With the San Francisco 49ers Deebo Samuel with a Jones fracture and Jalen Hurd out with knee surgery 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is going to most likely to give more looks to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Garoppolo said that Aiyuk knows when to break off and has a feeling for the zones.

#2 David, with no pre season play at all does this take away from head coach Kyle Shanahan’s opportunities to see what some of the rookies, free agents and red shirts can do in game situations or does he have pretty much in mind whose coming on board just from what he’s seen in training camp?

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

Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Fox NFL cuts ties with Brennaman over homophobic slurs; A look back at former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar’s gay slurs

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Former Fox NFL play by play announcer Thom Brennaman is serving a suspension with Fox Sports Ohio and the Reds broadcast network for homophobic slurs he’s apologized for. This is a photo of Brennaman during happier times (  Cincinnati Enquirer file photo)

Headline Sports podcast with London Marq:

#1 Thom Brennaman who had pretty solid job security with work at Fox doing baseball and football and his play by play work with the Cincinnati Reds has seen decades of broadcast work cave after making a homophobic slur during the Reds at Royals game in Kansas City on Wednesday. Brennaman after being suspended by the Reds and Fox baseball was let go from doing Fox football on Thursday.

#2 In another story Boston Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar had used the same word that Brennaman used when Pillar played for the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17 2017 on Atlanta Braves pitcher Jason Motte but like Brennaman immediately apologized for it. Pillar was suspended for two games and returned to play and the incident was quickly forgiven will Brennaman be in different situation than Pillar as he’s already been fired by Fox football broadcasts and it looks as if he will never call a game again for Fox Sports Ohio or for the Reds?

#3 Lastly on this Brennaman said he was deeply sorry for what he said on the telecast but has received criticism for what some say is insincere apology because he apologized to those who write his check out first and never mentioned the LGBTQ community.

#4 London turning to the NBA Playoffs, talk about how you see the match up between the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Lakers how surprising was it for you to see how the Trailblazers took that first game of this first round from the Lakers on Tuesday night 100-93 and in game two the Blazers just couldn’t shut down the Lakers and LeBron’s game as the Lakers win game 111-88 what was the difference these two contests in stopping the Lakers in game one and just getting beat offensively on Thursday night?

#5 Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri who was pushed after the clinching game of the NBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco by San Francisco Sheriff’s Deputy Alan Strickland on June 13, 2019. Ujiri said he was pushed twice by Strickland because he was black and Strickland was denying him access to the Raptors’ on floor celebration after beating the Golden State Warriors. Ujiri said for no other reason he was pushed twice and told to “get the F— back ” by Strickland. At the time of the incident the Sheriff’s department said Ujiri did not display proper credentials and was being denied access to the floor. Strickland filed a lawsuit against Ujiri, the Raptors, and Maple Leafs Entertainment saying Ujiri shoved him and caused permanent injuries. Video taken from the incident is being argued by Ujiri’s attorneys that Strickland didn’t suffer any swelling and bruising as he claimed on the night of the incident at the hospital. Ujiri has filed a counter suit against Strickland and the Sheriff’s Department for assault.

Catch London on Headline Sports each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Raiders Carr offense stickier a lot better; Chiefs will allow 22% capacity for fans; plus more

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) says that the offense has strengthened with a stickier offense and the corner backs are improved (photo from USA Today)

On Headlines podcast with Jessica:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said he’s excited about a stickier offense and his corners this coming season.

#2 Talk about those corners Damon Arnette was a Raider draft pick and and second year corner Trayvon Muellen.

#3 The Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will be out for the rest of the season McCoy tore his right quadriceps tendon during practice on Monday and McCoy will be released and will have surgery.

#4 The Kansas City Chiefs will be limiting their crowds to come to see home games at Arrowhead Stadium down to 22% which works out to 17,000 fans a small crowd but the Chiefs would like to welcome some fans rather than none.

#5 The Canadian Football League has decided to cancel the 2020 season due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The league was going to have a short ended season in a bubble in Winnipeg but being a contact sport decided that the risk was too high.

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

Headline Sports podcast with Barbara Mason: 49ers WR Jalen Hurd looking at knee surgery; Cleveland pitcher says he’ll leave team if Clevinger and Plesac stay

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (17) is facing knee surgery, he had a MRI, Hurd missed most of the 2019 season from a back injury (sfgate.com photo)

Headlines with Barbara podcast:

#1 The San Francisco wide receiver 49ers Jalen Hurd is going to have major knee surgery, Hurd missed last season due to a back injury and was diagnosed with a torn ACL after having an MRI.

#2 Hurd during the pre season last year had three catches for 31 yards and had two touchdowns for 20 yards and four yards of the opening game of the pre season but was shelved for the rest of the season when back trouble started.

#3 Cleveland relief pitcher Oliver Perez said he would leave the team if pitchers Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac were allowed to stay with the team. Although Clevinger and Pleasac were both tested negative for Coronavirus and had apologized for leaving the team hotel to meet with friends when the club was in Chicago violating team policy regarding Covid-19 protocols. Both were optioned to the team’s alternative site.

#4 During a team meeting on Friday teammates were very vocal about what Clevinger and Plesac did put the club in jeopardy as both players apologized. Teammates were angry that Clevinger took a team flight after being in contact with meeting with friends and Pleasac who was caught trying to sneak back into the hotel by MLB security was forced to drive back to Cleveland from Chicago.

#5 The Oakland A’s who took another loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 tonight and that makes A’s (16-8) and Yankees (16-6) behind the Dodgers (18-7) for the best record in baseball.

Join Barbara Tuesday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: What to expect from Kittle this season; Can safeties Ward and Tartt stay healthy this season?; plus more

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Niners strong safety Jaquiski Tartt hasn’t played since he suffered a rib injury in the team’s loss in Baltimore on Dec. 1. Photo By Nick Wass / AP

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe George Kittle who signed one of the largest contracts for a tight end at $75 million for five years. Talk about some of the things expected from Kittle this season.

#2 Talk about 49ers safeties Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt and how important it will be for them to stay healthy this season?

#3 Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders who came to the 49ers from the Denver Broncos last season won a Super Bowl with the team and left as quickly as he came and signed on with the New Orleans Saints back in March for $19 million was there any way the 49ers could have kept Sanders from getting away?

#4 Taking a look at running back Raheem Mostert who recently came to an agreement with the 49ers and at one time was about to leave San Francisco but a resolution was administered how important was it for the 49ers to sign Mostert?

#5 As far as rushing is concerned talk about how you see the kind of season that Mostert, Tevin Coleman and Jerrick McKinnon will have?

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Kittle and 49ers agree on five year $75 million deal

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In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle (85) catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs’ Daniel Sorensen during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The play was called back on a penalty by Kittle. Kittle has agreed to a five-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers that reportedly is the richest contract ever at the position. A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, on the deal to keep Kittle off the market next offseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a five year $75 million deal with the 49ers after saying he wanted a bump up from the usual tight end salary and something close to a wide receivers salary and the 49ers absolutely wanted to work with Kittle.

#2 Kittle was one of the best pass catchers who ranked sixth over two seasons and had 2430 receiving yards, in receptions Kittle was 11th with 173, was second in yards after the catch with 1464.

#3 USA Today said that the 49ers paid Kittle too much but it really doesn’t matter.

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

Headline Sports podcast with Daniel Dullum: Flyers and Knights top seeds in Stanley Cup; Suns remain undefeated in the bubble; plus more

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save on Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey playoff game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

On Headlines podcast with Daniel:

1 From under the NHL bubbles: Flyers are top seed in the East, Golden Knights are No. 1 in the West

2 Fighting is up in NHL playoffs

3 NBA: Suns are 5-0 in the bubble, T.J. Warren continues scoring binge for Pacers

4 MLB: Giants’ Johnny Cueto — close but no no-hitter; Cubs-Cardinals series postponed after more positive Covid-19 tests

5 NCAA: Mid-American Conference cancels all of its fall sports for 2020

6 If college football season doesn’t happen, NFL might play on Saturdays

Daniel does Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Bosa says rookie Kinlaw taking to NFL like an experienced player

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The San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa talks about rookie offensive tackle Javon Kinlaw saying he’s one of the biggest human beings he’s ever seen (photo from 49ers Webzone)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Nick Bosa knows talent when he sees it and he says rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw will kill it this season.

#2 After taking in video meetings and watching Kinlaw, Bosa said Kinlaw is ready and will not be too overwhelmed while taking his position with the 49ers.

#3 Bosa said that he’s impressed with Kinlaw and also his work ethic in the team meetings saying he doesn’t seem like a rookie out there and he’s adjusting with no problems.

#4 Bosa also said physically Kinlaw doesn’t look like no rookie at 6’5 and 319 lbs. Bosa said he’s one of the biggest humans that’s he’s ever seen in person.

#5 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo says the offense is coming back and it’s a great group and he’s looking forward to getting to work with them.

Join Joe Hawkes each Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers podcast report with David Zizmor: Mostert almost dropped out to be with family; 49ers like Jordan as defensive end

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San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) scores in front of Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)AP

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert said he was  considering dropping out out of concern for his wife Devon and son Gunnar because of the Coronvirus spread. Mostert said he had long talks with Devon and both decided that he would play this season working with the Niners while Devon and Gunnar stayed in Devon’s hometown of Cleveland during the season.

#2 The 49ers met with two pass rushers this past week with defensive end Dion Jordan and Ziggy Ansah. Jordan’s price tag was more to the 49ers liking making him the most likely one of the two to be signed. It was noted that Jordan had previous battles with drugs and alcohol but most importantly he has been sober since 2017. Ansah had been suspended previously for performance enhancers.

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

Headline Sports podcast with Daniel Dullum: Edmonton and Toronto hosting NHL Stanley Cup; Wild’s Dumba takes a knee during anthem; plus more

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Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, appearing on behalf of the NHL and the Hockey Diversity Alliance, took a knee during the U.S. national anthem before Saturday’s game between the Oilers and Blackhawks. Fellow Black players Malcolm Subban JASON FRANSON • THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP

On Headline Sports podcast with Daniel:

1 NHL Stanley Cup tournament is underway in Edmonton and Toronto; Wild’s Matt Dumba kneels during anthem after giving anti-racism speech

2 Increasing Covid-19 concerns for MLB

3 NBA: Thunder players all kneel during the anthem despite threat from Oklahoma lawmaker

4 Clippers sink 25 3-pointers against Pelicans

5 NCAA: Pac-12 unveils 12-game football schedule, Big-10 can’t begin fall football activities until conference deems it safe

6 NFL: Lions reportedly place Matthew Stafford on COVID-19 reserve list; Jets LB C.J. Mosley opts out of 2020 season

Join Daniel for Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com