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Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Giants look to end skid tonight in Miami; A’s jets are cooled drop second straight game after long win streak

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On Headline Sports with London:

#1 The San Francisco Giants have now lost six straight games. The latest loss was on Tuesday night in Miami where they were crushed by the hosts, the Miami Marlins, 11-3. The Marlins did most of their damage with four runs in the fifth and three runs in the sixth.

#2 The Oakland A’s gave it their all, but couldn’t get their 11th straight win as the LA Angles scored twice in the top of the ninth to get a two-run lead over the A’s at the Oakland Coliseum in a 6-4 Angels win. The A’s took another loss for the second straight loss to the Angels on Wednesday afternoon 12-7 in extra innings.

#3 The San Jose Earthquakes are 5-2-6. They have won three out of their last four games and are on the road to face the DC United. The Quakes have a confidence about them that you didn’t see before.

#4 The NBA Finals are coming on Thursday night. The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors will battle in Toronto in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

#5 The Boston Bruins and St Louis Blues played some old fashion physical hockey in Game 1 on Monday night at TD Waterhouse Garden. The Blues were up by two goals until the Bruins’ Sean Kuraly scored a third period goal to snap a tie and assisted on another goal to help the B’s get a 4-2 win. The Blues and B’s battle again tonight in Boston for Game 2.

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

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Wondo’s the man of the hour

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1. With four goals scored on May 18, Quakes star Chris Wondolowski made a $7,500 deposit to Wells Fargo Goals for Education.

2. Quakes Homegrown Player JT Marcinkowski was added to the US Soccer Combined Preparation Camp.

3. The Quakes edged Toronto FC 2-1 on May 26.

4. The Quakes next play DC United on June 1.

5. Any new updates on the Quakes and Reno 1868 FC?

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Wondo surpasses expectations in Earthquakes’ 2-1 win over Toronto FC

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By: Ana Kieu

Chris Wondolowski passed Landon Donovan for most career goals last week. Fast forward to this week and Wondo surpassed the expectations in the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2-1 win over Toronto FC at BMO Field on Sunday night.

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Sure, Toronto FC got on the board first, but that was their lone goal of the game. Richie Laryea, a Toronto native, notched his first goal in his hometown in the 28th minute.

The officials handed Tommy Thompson a yellow card in the 34th minute, but that didn’t get in the way of the Quakes’ success on the road.

Wondo tied the game 1-1 in the 37th minute. As a result, Wondo recorded his 149th career goal and the Quakes’ social media staff reportedly needed a new hashtag for the goal king.

The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the first half. San Jose settled for the draw, despite the fact Cristian Espinoza almost scored the go-ahead goal, but it went just wide of the net.

The second half featured a lot of yellow cards. Liam Fraser received a yellow card for his hard tackle on Tommy Thompson in the 61st minute. Then, back-to-back yellow cards were handed to Cristian Espinoza and Magnus Eriksson in a five-minute span.

The Quakes’ first substitution of the game occurred in the 73rd minute as Danny Hoesen replaced Magnus Eriksson.

Wondo scored the go-ahead goal for a 2-1 lead in the 81st minute. As a result, Wondo recorded his 150th career goal and the Quakes’ social media staff reminded the blue and black fanbase that they weren’t dreaming. Wondo now stands as the all-time MLS leader in game-winning goals with 42.

The Quakes won 2-1. With the win, San Jose has a two-game winning streak.

The Quakes take on DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, June 1 at 5:00 pm PT.

Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Warriors get some rest, wait for next opponent; Will Thornton and Karlsson stay with Sharks?; plus more

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On Headline Sports podcast with London:

#1 The Golden State Warriors are now waiting to see who their next opponent will be after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in a sweep.

#2 Does a sweep by Golden State in four games over the Blazers and doing it without Kevin Durant pretty much tell the power of this team?

#3 The San Jose Sharks’ loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 on Tuesday — is that a testament that after the hand pass win by the Sharks in Game 4 fired up the Blues towards a common goal?

#4 What would it mean for the Sharks if Joe Thornton and Erik Karlsson were to leave the team?

#5 The San Jose Earthquakes are headed to Toronto this Sunday. The Quakes’ Chris Wondolowski scored four goals against the Chicago Fire last Saturday.

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

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: After a tough loss, Wondolowski breaks Donovan’s all-time MLS scoring record

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. After a tough loss in New England, San Jose defeated the Chicago Fire 4-1 and Chris Wondolowski broke Landon Donovan’s all-time MLS scoring record with his 146th career goal.

2. Aside from the Wondo Watch, what are your three takeaways from Quakes vs. Fire?

3. Richard Mulrooney and Dave Obenour were inducted into the Quakes Hall of Fame.

4. The San Jose Ultras were right about Wondo all along.

5. Chris Wondolowski and Jackson Yueill were named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 12.

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week and has coverage of the Quakes in Toronto this Sunday http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Wondo rewrites the history book in Earthquakes’ 4-1 win over Fire

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by Marko Ukalovic

San Jose, Calif- Move over Landon Donovan! The Wondo Watch is finally over thanks to a career game from captain Chris Wondoloski. The Danville native, making his first start since March 30th, scored four goals to become the MLS all-time career goals leader with 148. It paved the way for the San Jose Earthquakes dominating 4-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday afternoon at Avaya Stadium.

San Jose (3-6-2) drew first blood thanks to a great play by Shae Salinas in the 21st minute. Salinas dribbled in from the left wing and sent a low centering pass to a wide open Chris Wondolowski from five yards out and Wondo cashed it in with a one-timer off his right foot into the back post for his first goal of the season tying former Quake Landon Donovan at 145.

“It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work by Wondo”, said Salinas. “He’s been my teammate longer than anybody (I’ve played with) and I’ve been his teammate longer than anybody. It’s an honor to be apart of what he’s done. He’s an incredible goal scorer.”

Chicago (4-4-4) had two good chances to even the score within four minutes of each other. In the 24th minute the ball caromed off a deflection over to Nemanja Nikolic who was wide open in the center of the box but Quakes goalkeeper Daniel Vega made a diving save with his legs to keep Chicago’s leading goal scorer off the scoreboard. Then in the 28th minute, a free kick attempt Aleksandar Katai from just outside the box was stopped by Vega.

History was made in the 48th minute when a centering cross by Christian Espinoza was dropped by Fire goalkeeper David Ousted that landed right on to the foot of Wondo who chipped the ball past Ousted for the record breaking 146th career goal.

“It’s crazy”, said the all-time leading goal scorer in MLS history. “I love visualization. I’d always pictured hitting a 30 yard blast going up the 90. Didn’t really picture the goalie dropping it and tapping it in.”

Wondo scored the hat trick in the 74th minute when Espinoza led a rush down the right slot. He was tripped up but referee Alex Chillowicz allowed the Quakes to play the advantage and the ball found its way to a wide open Wondolowski who fired the ball into the upper left corner for goal #147.

“Honestly I’m just having fun right now”, said Wondo. “It’s really rejuinating and has just reignited this passion (I have playing soccer). I’m really having fun now.”

Wondo wasn’t done as four minutes laters he added to his all-time total when Jackson Yueill centered a ball from the right over to the left to a once again wide open Wondolowski who tapped into the goal into an empty net sending the crowd into a frenzy for goal #148.

Chicago scored a late goal in the 83rd minute when a shot by Katai deflected off a body that changed direction on Vega and into the back of the net for Katai’s third goal of the season.

“I can say it (now) because it’s going to seem odd to you guys”, Quakes head coach Matias Almeyda said jokingly. “But when I was speaking to my coaching staff today (before the game), I said maybe he’ll score four goals today.”

Wondo was substituted in the 90th minute to a standing ovataion from the Avaya Stadium faithful.

GAME NOTES: The Quakes have won four consecutive home games this season.

Forward Danny Hoesen suffered an injury yesterday that prevented him from playing in the game which cleared the way for Wondo to start.

Chicago had their two game winning streak snapped after back-to-back wins for the first time in two years after wins over the New England and Minnesota. It also snapped the Fire’s three game winning streak against the Quakes. San Jose leads the overall series 9-6-5.

A video message from Donovan was played at the 90th minute congratulating Wondolowski’s accomplishment.

Johan Kappelhof was issued a yellow card in the 41st minute on a tackle he made on Magnus Eriksson. Espinoza was issued his own yellow card in the 54th minute. Then Jorge Corrales received a yellow card in the 63rd minute. Katai received a yellow card at the end of the match.

Fire midfielder Nicholas Gaitan did not play due to a thigh injury.

UP NEXT: The Quakes travel north of the border to take on Toronto FC on Sunday 5/26 at 4:30pm at BMO Field.

 

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes move up in MLS power rankings

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. The Quakes moved up 12 spots in the MLS power rankings from Opening Night.

2. Quakes defender Nick Lima was recognized for his performance vs. FC Cincinnati on May 4.

3. The Quakes tweeted a photo of head coach Matias Almeyda and assistant coach Benjamin Galindo on Teacher Appreciation Day. Was that really necessary?

4. The San Jose Earthquakes Foundation partnered with the Spartan East Side Promise for the second year in a row.

5. Quakes midfielder Shea Salinas was named April’s Innovator of the Month presented by Audi.

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcast each week for SportsRadioService.com

Headline Sports podcast with London Marq: Warriors make easy work of Blazers; Raptors-Bucks series feels almost like NBA Finals itself; plus more

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nba.com photo: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) drives the lane against the Portland Trail Blazers defense in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals last Tuesday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

On the Headline Sports podcast with London:

#1 The Golden State Warriors head into Game 2 Thursday night at Oracle Arena after coming away with a 116-94 win over the Portland Trailblazers. Is the 22-point win an indication of where the Warriors are in this series?

#2 You talk about the best versus the best. The Toronto Raptors with Kawhi Leonard and the Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo. It’s a series that very well could go seven games.

#3 The San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues, who were a tough pick on who wins this series, are all tied up. The Sharks, who opened with home ice, set the tone with a three-goal 6-3 win in Game 1, lost Game 2 in a 3-2 squeaker that had the Sharks trying to figure out the Blues all night. Game 3 Wednesday night in St. Louis will prove no different as these teams are expected to provide a close contest and an unpredictable game.

#4 The San Jose Earthquakes host the Chicago Fire at Avaya Stadium this Saturday. The Quakes are coming off a 3-1 loss last Saturday in New England to the Revolution, but were undefeated previous to that in four games with two wins and two ties. The Quakes are ninth in the West with three wins, six loses and two draws. For the Fire, they are eighth in the East with four wins, four loses, and four draws.

#5 In baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested and put on administrative leave for domestic abuse. Urias was arrested at a Los Angeles parking lot at a shopping mall. Details of what happened were not forthcoming, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said no matter this is not the ideal situation.

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

Earthquakes lose to Revolution 3-1

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By: Ana Kieu

The San Jose Earthquakes looked to make it two wins in a row in Gillette Stadium against the New England Revolution on Saturday.

The Quakes’ starting lineup featured Daniel Vega, Nick Lima, Florian Jungwirth, Harold Cummings, Tommy Thompson, Anibal Godoy, Jackson Yueill, Eric Calvillo, Magnus Eriksson, Shea Salinas, and Danny Hoesen.

Shea Salinas made his 250th Quakes appearance. Salinas currently serves as the Quakes captain. Former Quakes captain Chris Wondolowski, one of the Quakes’ highest-paid players, was benched in favor of Salinas.

The Revolution got on the board first. Juan Agudelo scored the game’s first goal in the 18th minute.

The Revolution doubled their lead in the 29th minute. Cristian Penilla struck the game’s second goal from the spot.

Shortly after, the officials called a penalty on Harold Cummings, who allegedly grabbed Teal Bunbury by his upper body, including his head and neck area to hold him. The penalty went to video review and the call stood.

The Quakes trailed 2-0 at the end of the first half. The Quakes were well-aware that they had a lot of work to do in the second half.

The Quakes’ first substitution occurred in the 46th minute. Vako entered the game to replace Eric Calvillo.

The Quakes’ second substitution occurred in the 61st minute. Chris Wondolowski entered the game to replace Harold Cummings. As a result, Wondolowski made his 300th career appearance and opened up the Wondo Watch.

Siad Haji made his first ever Quakes appearance in the 67th minute. However, the Quakes’ decision to put the Somali American midfielder, who was born in Kakuma, Kenya, into the game failed to produce results as the Revolution tripled their lead in the 68th minute. Carles Gil scored the game’s third goal.

The Quakes scored a late goal in the 88th minute. Vako recorded the game’s fourth goal to end a possible shutout by the Revolution. Moreover, Vako put together a classy finish to represent San Jose in a positive manner.

It wasn’t the Quakes’ night in New England. San Jose lost by a final of 3-1.

The Quakes return home to host the Chicago Fire for Quakes Hall of Fame Night on Saturday, May 18 at 12:30 pm.

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes shutout FC Cincinnati 1-0; plus more

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. The Quakes shutout FC Cincinnati 1-0 at Avaya Stadium on May 4.

2. Was Mexican Heritage Night a success at Avaya on May 4?

3. The Quakes head to Gillette Stadium next Saturday to take on the New England Revolution.

4. The Quakes hosted a San Jose Sharks watch party at Avaya on May 2. How did that go?

5. After an MLS Team of the Week honor, Jackson Yueill looked to continue his impressive play in the midfield.

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com