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Sharks Tough 2-1 Loss in Preseason Against Golden Knights

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Sharks and Golden Knights at puck drop during the preseason game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA AP Photo

By Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, CA— The team was not feeling it tonight in a tough 2-1 loss against Vegas.

This was not a typical Friday night for the Sharks; the team released a couple of big pieces of news for the upcoming season. The team revealed a new center ice logo and a brand new jersey celebrating the 35th anniversary, incorporating a taste of the past and present.

However, the San Jose Sharks had their second warm-up game against the Golden Knights, in a game where the Sharks took the lead but were unable to maintain the momentum and pace of the game.

The Golden Knights played a team where their star players didn’t have any kind of presence; they were mostly future prospects for next season.

For the Sharks, there are lots of positives to take. Dimitry Orlov opened up the scoring with a power-play goal, and first wearing a Sharks uniform. Yaroslav Askarov made a total of 27 saves, highlighting a great performance. Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson saw some ice time, but tonight was not a good night to shine as the team was very much outplayed.

Cole Schwindt and Lukas Cormier scored the two goals for the visitors, and one of them was a power-play goal.

Coach Ryan Warsofsky spoke to the media after the game. “We have to go back to basics. We have to demonstrate the importance of the NHL’s competitive level, and that’s something the players have to understand. There are only 20 spots available,” Warsofky said

Clearly, the statement the coach wants to convey is that the preseason is not to be taken lightly, every game matters, and every step will dictate what comes next in the regular season.

The team will fly to SoCal to play against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday Night for their third game of preseason.

Trevor McDonald shines in first career win and Willy Adames lives up to Willie Mac Award winner with homer in 6-3 win over Rockies 

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San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman gestures after hitting a single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

By Lincoln Juarez 

SAN FRANCISCO – Another Oracle Park sellout crowd watched the Giants take down the Rockies 6-3 behind the big swings of Willy Adames and Heliot Ramos. Trevor McDonald recorded the first ten strike out game of his career in his 7.0 inning performance, earning him his first big league win. 

The Giants opened up their final series of 2025 on the last Orange Friday of the year against the Colorado Rockies Friday night. It was Willie Mac Award night at the ballpark where the 45th anniversary of the award was celebrated by recognizing Giants shortstop, Willy Adames.

Adames was voted the most inspirational player on the Giants by his teammates, coaches, and fans. He earned the award in his first season as a Giant while batting .225 with 28 home runs and 84 RBIs and playing an integral role in the Junior Giants program for young boys and girls. 

Right hander Trevor McDonald was set to make his second big-league start after allowing just one run through six great innings of work on September 21 against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. 

McDonald settled in, shutting the Rockies out through the first four while striking out seven in the process. 

On the offensive side, the Giants got to work early on Rockies starter, German Marquez. Less than an hour after winning that award, Willy Adames sent a deep fly ball to left field that wrapped around the foul pole for a two-run homer. The Giants led 2-0 after the first. 

In the second, the offense rallied for three more runs. Jung Hoo Lee tripled with one out and Grant McCray walked with two down. With two men on and two out, Heliot Ramos launched his 21st home run of the season into the left field bleachers. Ramos took a hanging slider 439 feet, 110mph off the bat for a 5-0 Giants lead. 

Trevor McDonald didn’t get into trouble until the fifth inning when he allowed three runs, cutting the lead down to two. Brenton Doyle and Braxton Fulford both singled, setting up two on and two out for Ezequiel Tovar. Tovar smashed a first pitch curveball over the center field wall to put the Rockies on the board. His 9th homer of the season made it a two run game and ended up being Trevor McDonald’s only bad pitch of the night. 

McDonald finished Friday night with 7.0IP, 5H, 3ER, 0BB, and 10K. An absolutely stellar performance set the Giants up to take game one of the series and earn McDonald his first career win. 

The Giants added an insurance run in the home fifth but they wouldn’t end up needing it. Ryan Walker, who has struggled lately took the mound in the ninth with a 6-3 lead and a chance for the save. He struck out the first two batters he faced and got Brenton Doyle to ground out to the man of the night, Willy Adames to end the ballgame. 

An exciting start to the weekend ended with Tony Bennett spreading the love through the yard as the Giants took game one of the series 6-3. 

Game two will take place Saturday afternoon with the Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (5-16, 5.00) vs. the Giants RHP Justin Verlander (3-11, 3.88). 

First pitch at Oracle Park, 1:05pm. 

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

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San Francisco Giant second baseman Willy Adames (2) receives the Willie McCovey Award on Fri Sep 26, 2025. On Wed Sep 24, 2025 Adames received the Jose Uribe Hispanic Heritage Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Award at Oracle Park in San Francisco (San Francisco Giants X photo)

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum honors Giants Willy Adames

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

On Wednesday, September 24, prior to game #159 of the regular season, Willy Adames, shortstop of the San Francisco Giants, received the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame plaque honoring him with the José Uribe Award.

Amaury Pi-González, Vice President and Co-Founder of the museum, presented Adames with the plaque. Michael Friedman and Michael Gama, also representing the museum, were in attendance. This award is presented by the museum to the most outstanding Hispanic player on the San Francisco Giants each year.

In 2024, Wilmer Flores was the recipient. Two days later on Friday September 26, the Giants honored Adames with the Willie McCovey Award, Felicidades Willy this is your year!

This is the inscription on the José Uribe plaque. The Jose Uribe Sportsmanship Award has been awarded to a San Francisco Giants player who best exemplifies the character and Sportsmanship of the late Jose Uribe, a former San Francisco Giants Shortstop from the Dominican Republic who was a member of the 1989 National League Champion San Francisco Giants, who went on to play the Oakland Athletics during the Loma Prieta Earthquake-stricken World Series.

The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame wants to thank Bertha Fajardo of the San Francisco Giants for her cooperation in coordinating this event. Over 30% of all players in Major League Baseball are Hispanic, according to most statistics. https://hhbmhof.com/

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

Sacramento A’s podcast Lincoln Juarez: A’s open up 3 game set in final home series at Sutter Health

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The Houston Astros Carlos Correa swings for a double in the top of the seventh inning against the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park on Thu Sep 25, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast with Lincoln Juarez:

#1 How did Framber Valdez’s pitching performance on Thursday compare to his recent outings — in terms of innings, strikeouts, and earned runs?

#2 Which offensive contributions (home runs, RBIs, multi-hit games) from Astros or A’s hitters had the biggest impact on the final 11–5 score?

#3 The Astros’ 11-5 win prevented a series sweep by the Athletics, and what was the series outcome?

#4 How did the result affect Houston’s position in the AL Wild Card race (especially vis‑à‑vis Detroit or Cleveland)?

#5 Talk about tonight’s starting pitchers for the Kansas City Royals LHP Noah Cameron (9-7 ERA 2.90) the A’s starter for tonight is RHP Mason Barnett (1-1 ERA 7.56) at Sutter Health Park.

Lincoln Juarez did the A’s podcasts during the 2025 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips: Cal heads to Boston College for week 5 next Saturday

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Cal Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) and the offense were simply shutout by San Diego State last Sat Sep 20, 2025 at Snap Dragon Stadium in San Diego (AP photo)

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 After winning their first three games the Cal Bears were shutout 34-0 last Saturday by the San Diego State Aztecs. What would you say were the differences between the first three wins and last week’s absolutely crushing loss?

#2 The Aztecs Chris Johnson did some damage to Cal when he scored a 97 yard touchdown and Dwayne McDougle scored on a 35 yard fumble return. Were these scores just a matter of the Aztecs executing or were they mistakes by the Golden Bears.

#3 Cal missed having a 4-0 start for the first time since 2019. Cal in each of those three wins had won those games by double digits.

#4 Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele at quarterback for Cal couldn’t get the Golden Bears in the end zone. Tough line 17-38, 208 yards, no scoring, two interceptions.

#5 It’s off to Boston College next Sat Sep 27th. BC lost in their last game to Stanford on 30-20 at Stanford Stadium. It was the Eagles second loss of the season dropping their record to 1-2. Cal will be on their second straight week of playing on the road. After getting shutout last Saturday can Cal come back with an improved offensive game plan going into Boston this weekend?

Morris Phillips does the Cal Bears podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants avoid the sweep against St. Louis 4-3 behind game winning hit by Andrew Knizner in the eighth

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San Francisco Giants Casey Schmitt dives into second base with a double as St Louis Cardinals second baseman Brandon Donavon puts on the tag too late at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Sep 24. 2025 (AP News photo)

By Lincoln Juarez 

SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants took the final game of three against the Cardinals to avoid being swept. Andrew Knizner came up with two clutch RBIs and the game-winning hit in the eighth inning. Rafael Devers launched his 34th home run of the season into McCovey Cove for the 108th Splash Hit by a Giant in Oracle Park’s history. 

In the first of four meaningless games at Oracle Park to end the season, the Giants hosted the Cardinals in the final game of their three game series. The orange and black suffered two devastating losses to begin the week officially eliminating them from playoff contention. The Giants were searching for any way to give the Oracle Park crowd something positive to cheer about. 

SF’s JT Brubaker made his first start as a Giant in his fifth appearance with the team. In nine career games against St. Louis, prior to Wednesday night, he was 0-6 with a 6.20 ERA. 

The only trouble he faced from the Cardinal lineup came in the third inning where two runs came across on three hits against the right hander. After tying an MLB record with four doubles in a game Tuesday night, Brendan Donovan doubled again, this time driving in Victor Scott II. He then came around to score on an Ivan Herrera single which ended up being the last time a Cardinal flew across the plate. 

The Giants got to Cardinals’ starter Sonny Gray for a run in the second, third, and fourth innings building up a 3-2 lead. 

Casey Schmitt doubled in the home second for his first of three hits on the night. Jung Hoo Lee followed and traded places with Schmitt to give the Giants a 1-0 at the time. 

After giving up the lead in the top half of the inning and trailing 2-1, Rafael Devers led off the home third with his first career Splash Hit and 34th home run of the year to tie the game. 

In the bottom of the fourth Christian Koss led off with a deep fly ball to right that was dropped by right fielder Jordan Walker, allowing Koss to reach second base on the error. A productive groundout by Drew Gilbert moved Koss over to third and he eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by Andrew Knizner.

The Giants took that 3-2 lead all the way to the eighth behind three strong shutout innings by Carson Seymour, when the Cardinals finally broke through to tie the game. Nolan Arenado scored Ivan Herrera on a sac fly that received a large, collective groan from the fans packed inside Oracle Park. 

Jose Butto replaced Matt Gage and got the Giants out of the inning in a 3-3 tie. 

Seven, eight, and nine were due up in the home eighth looking for some magic. Christian Koss led off with a single and moved over to second on a ground ball by Drew Gilbert forcing the only play to be at first base. Andrew Knizner, who got the start with a .219 batting average so far this season, stepped up with the go-ahead run in scoring position. 

He drove a screaming line drive 108mph off the bat to center field past a diving Victor Scott II and all the way to the center field wall. Pumping his fists as he powered into third base, Knizner had given the Giants an eighth inning lead on an RBI-triple. 

Nothing more came in the eighth, but the excitement continued in the top of the ninth with second baseman Christian Koss rolling a do-it-yourself double play, dancing across the second base bag as he slung a throw to Bryce Eldridge at first to complete the play.

St. Louis sent pinch hitter Jose Fermin to the plate as their final hope. On the first pitch he bunted a ball down the third base line where Casey Schmitt gloved it and threw to first on the run for the final out. 

The Giants avoided being swept by the Cardinals for the first time since June 20-23, 2024 and for the first time in San Francisco since June 17-19, 1991 at Candlestick Park. 

San Francisco will try to bring the momentum from Wednesday night into the final weekend of the season, following an off day Thursday. Game 160 will take place Friday evening at Oracle Park with the Colorado Rockies who have not announced a starter and for the Giants RHP Trevor McDonald (0-0 ERA 3.38)

First pitch 7:15pm.

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong: Giants Russell replaced by rookie Dart; Ex-Cowboy Parsons sacks Prescott no hard feelings; plus more NFL news

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New York Giant quarterback Russell Wilson (3) has been replaced by rookie back up Jaxson Dart when the Giants face the Los Angeles Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford next Sun Sep 28, 2025 (AP News photo)

NFL podcast Jessica Kwong Wed Sep 24, 2025

#1 The New York Giants will most likely bench veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and replace him with rookie Jaxson Dart. Dart makes his first start at Giants Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers. Dart was the 25th overall pick this season.

#2 Former Dallas Cowboys and now Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons sacked his former teammate Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Parsons said it was painful sacking Prescott, “That’s my guy. He was always like a good mentor for me. But you know how it is. He always told me if I ever faced him that it’ll be a great matchup, so I’m excited to see what Sunday brings itself.”

#3 The Houston Texans released safety CJ Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson played in only three games with just 15 tackles and no interceptions and didn’t break up any passes. Johnson was the Texans 2022 first round draft pick as the Texans traded left guard Kenyon Green to get Johnson.

#4  Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said on Tuesday that he’s handing over the offensive play calling over to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree. Nick Holz will stay at offensive coordinator and will continue doing the same work building the offense.

#5 Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has a deferred prosecution regarding his DUI case says a King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office they told ESPN. Sherman’s attorney requested the deferment which was granted by a King County District Court judge. That means that the charge is held in abeyance as the defendant agrees to meet the court requirements. Sherman was booked on a Feb 2024 DUI charge for driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.11 over the state requirement of 0.08.

Jessica Kwong does the NFL podcast every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: A’s Severino gets start tonight against Astros at Sutter Health

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Luis Severino makes the start for the Sacramento A’s at Sutter Health Park against the Houston Astros on Wed Sep 24, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 How did Jeffrey Springs and the Sacramento Athletics’ bullpen perform in limiting Houston’s offense?

#2 What was the turning point or key inning that allowed Sacramento to pull ahead?

#3 How did Cristian Javier fare as the starter for Houston, and what were his main challenges?

#4 Which hitters for the A’s made the biggest impact offensively against the Astros?

#5 What are the playoff implications of this game for the Astros’ postseason hopes?

#6 Starting pitchers for Wednesday night’s game here at Sutter Health for Houston Hunter Brown (12-8 ERA 2.30) and for the A’s Luis Severino (7-11, 4.72 ERA).

Jeremiah Salmonson is a Sacramento A’s beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers try to make it 4 straight against Jaguars Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains out with a turf toe injury and will not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 3 of the NFL season (AP file photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Jauan Jennings will miss week 3 of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Purdy is out with a turf toe injury and Jennings is out with a shoulder and ankle injury how will their absence impact the 49ers this weekend.

#2 49ers tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire were dragged into a fake quote that got spread on line saying that the subject of Charlie Kirk and politics had no place in the NFL. The quote which Kittle emphasized was fake said that the account that the quote was on makes fake quotes and he hoped the many responses he got from people that they realize that.

#3 The 49ers take on the Jaguars at Levi Stadium this Sunday for a 1:25pm PT kick off. The Jaguars are 2-1 and are coming off a win over the Houston Texans 17-10 last Sunday. The Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 222 yards and touchdown. How do you see this match up this Sunday?

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

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Cardinal hope to take advantage of home field Saturday against SJSU

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The Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Bryce Farrell (11) takes off against the Virginia Cavaliers safety Ethan Minter (30) at Scott Stadium on Sat Sep 20, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1The Virginia Cavaliers (3-1) defense just stuck it to the Stanford Cardinal (1-3) on Saturday at Scott Stadium. The Cardinal just couldn’t get any offense going scoring only 14 points in the first half and six points in the third quarter to keep up with the Cavaliers and picking up their third loss of the season 48-20.

#2 It was a rough first quarter for the Cardinal defense who gave up 21 points to the Cavaliers and coming away with a 21-7 after the quarter.

#3 The second quarter the Cardinal were able to settle the Cavalier offense as both teams played to a 7-7 tie and it was 28-14 Cavaliers at the half.

#4 In the second half the Cavaliers lit up the Cardinal scoring ten points in the third and fourth quarters coming away with a uncontested 48-20 win.

#5 The Cardinal are back to the drawing board and looking for their second win of the season against 1-2 San Jose State at Stanford Stadium. This will be Stanford’s second home game of the season. How do you see this match up for this Sat Sep 27th a 4:30pm kick off.

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com