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San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda open two game set with Calgary Friday at Tech CU

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San Jose Barracuda forward Igor Chernyshov (92), Bakersfield Condors goaltender Connor Ungar (40) and defenseman Riley Stillman (61) anticipate the puck at Tech CU Sat Jan 24, 2026 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The Barracuda forward Filip Bystedt has been one of San Jose’s leading point producers this season — how will Calgary’s defense try to contain him?

#2 Igor Chernyshov has shown scoring upside for the Barracuda — will he be a key offensive threat early in this matchup?

#3 Quentin Musty has been contributing offensively how will he be matched against Calgary’s top defenders to generate offense?

#4 Barracuda defenseman Luca Cagnoni has shown playmaking ability from the back end — can he help control the pace and breakout plays against the Wranglers?

#5 Who starts in goal for San Jose Friday night, and can that netminder steal moments against a Calgary team looking to tilt the momentum? (Roster trend: Skarek and Carriere are the Barracuda’s primary goalies this season.)

Join Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason: Kings skid continues at five in a row

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Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) works his way to the basket against the Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sun Jan 25, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

1. The Sacramento Kings suffered another loss this time at the hands of the Detroit Pistons 139-116. This was their fifth loss in a row as the trade deadline grows closer.

2.The Kings starters have struggled prompting changes in the lineup-meaning a lot more minutes for the bench and they have not disappointed.

3.The Pistons Cade Cunningham did most of the heavy lifting but had a lot of support from teammates in this win as well as some great work from their bench.

4.The Pistons are sitting on top in the Eastern Conference 5 1/2 games ahead of the second place Celtics.

5.The Kings will now head into New York Tuesday night for a matchup with the Knicks after beating them a few weeks ago at Golden One.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Monday 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 Giants report: Giants agree to two-year deal with outfielder Harrison Bader

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Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader signed a two year deal worth $22 million with the San Francisco Giants on Mon Jan 26, 2026 (Google photo)

By Stephen Ruderman

It seems the Giants have finally nabbed a free agent hitter, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic has reported that the team has agreed to sign center-fielder Harrison Bader to a two-year deal.

If the deal is completed, it will be the most significant move the Giants have made in what has been a frustrating-slow off-season. To this point, their most significant signing has been starting pitcher Adrian Houser, who was signed to a two-year deal worth $22 million, with a club option for 2028. The Giants have also signed relief-pitchers Jason Foley and Sam Hentges to one-year deals.

It would also be a solid addition to the Giants’ lineup. Bader hit a career-high .277 with the Twins and Phillies last season, with 17 home runs, and 54 RBIs. He hit .305 with the Phillies after being traded from the Twins on July 31 of last year.

Bader is also a terrific outfielder, and one perhaps even amongst the best outfielders in the game. Bader’s presence made a tremendous difference in the Phillies’ outfield after he was acquired.

However, Bader has had some recent injuries. He had to leave Game 1 of the NLDS last year with a hamstring injury, and was limited to just two pinch-hit at-bats for the remainder of the series, in which the Phillies lost in four games to the eventual-world champion Dodgers.

The finances of the deal have yet to be disclosed.

Stephen Ruderman is a San Francisco Giants beat reporter for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum: Stanford gets beat by Cal in 12 point deficit

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The score says it all as the Stanford Cardinal are beaten by the Cal Bears on their home floor on Sat Jan 24, 2026 at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:

Tough loss for the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday night losing to the Cal Bears at Maples Pavilion 78-66 but Cal had the final say. In the first half it was close but Stanford came away with a four point lead 38-34. The Cardinal in the first half played a solid game and they led early they led by ten points.

This was before Cal put together a 25-5 run and that’s how they got that four point lead in at the half. The Cardinal leading scorer was Jeremy Dent Smith he had the effort but Dent Smith really needed help from his teammates to try and win this game. Stanford they have a nice lineup but they all need to be clicking they need to be playing off each other.

If their not able to do that and Cal had sonething defensively to do with that and yest Dent Smith had a nice game but the other guys have to step up and they didn’t. Cal is having a solid season which is partially why you had every reason to look forward to Saturday night’s game. Both these teams have had their issues the last few years but this season their both off to excellent starts and it looked pretty even going in.

Daniel podcasts Stanford basketball each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Another Loss For Sacramento At Hands of Pistons 139-116; Loss is fifth straight for Kings

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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (right) drives against the Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sun Jan 25, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (12-35) suffered yet another loss stringing their defeats to five in a row. This loss came at the hands of the red-hot Detroit Pistons (33-11) 139-116. This game was tied after the first 12 minutes of play at 35 but Detroit broke the game wide open in the second quarter outscoring the Kings 43-30.

It was all downhill from there with Sacramento getting outscored in the third and fourth quarters. It was another low key game for the Sacramento starters but was again a great game for the bench who successfully scored 56 collective points scoring almost half of the total for the game.

Game recap: This game was a close one after the first 12 minutes of play tied at 35. This is a pattern the Kings have seen far too often from Sacramento leading to a collapse in the final quarters.

This game was more of the same with the Kings getting outscored 43-30 in the second quarter giving the Pistons a 78-65 lead at the half. The Pistons are leading the Eastern Conference and so expectations were pointing to a fifth win for Detroit in their last six games.

The Pistons outscored Sacramento in the third quarter 35-28 and went on to finish off the Kings in the fourth quarter outscoring them 26-23. This was Sacramento’s fifth loss in a row. The impressive winning streak that the Kings had celebrated earlier in the month was now a distant memory and they have settled back into mediocrity at best.

The Pistons Cade Cunnington had the high for the game with 29 points with eight of their bench players adding points. They have a very deep balanced team which explains the success they are having this season.

The Kings never really got any kind of lead after the first quarter which ended in a tie. They faltered mightily for the rest of the game The high for the Sacramento starters was DeMar DeRozan with only 16 points.

It was a disappointing showing for the starters. Domantas Sabonis was back in the starting lineup for this game scoring 12 points with 7 rebounds. The high for the team was off the bench with Malik Monk scoring 19 points.

The Kings shot around 60% from the line and the 19 turnovers hurt as well. conceding 28 points. The largest lead for Sacramento in this game was seven points which was overshadowed by the 25 point lead the Pistons had amassed.

As the Kings approach the trade deadline in early February they are sure to see some major overhauls. The way things are headed right now cannot continue for very much longer. With every game the Kings are seeing deepening disappointments so something has got to give and they will shortly find out what will transpire.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the Kings took on the Eastern Conference leading Pistons. Domantas Sabonis started the game after playing off the bench since his return he scored 12 points. The Kings have now lost five games in a row after Sunday’s loss and will have to find some relief in their next game Tuesday in New York as they continue to struggle.

The Kings will next match-up with the New York Knicks on Tuesday evening with tipoff scheduled for 4:30 PM.

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. 

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal mauled by Golden Bears, 78-66 in Battle of the Bay I, Saturday on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal guard Jeremy Dent Smith drives to the net against Cal Bears guard TJ Carr (3) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alot Sat Jan 24, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Robeson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (14-6, 3-4 ACC) squandered a double-digit first half lead and dropped their home portion of the Battle of the Bay 78-66 to the California Golden Bears (15-5, 3-4 ACC) inside of a sold out Maples Pavilion Saturday night.

Cal scored the first points of the game, but soon relinquished the small advantage over the Cardinal,  There were eight lead changes and six ties during the initial 20 minutes of game action.  The last switch would loom big throughout the rest of the game.

With all the back and forth by the longtime Bay Area rivals, Stanford managed to lead by as many as 16 points.  However, the guests from Berkeley would have a say in the scoring margin by halftime.  Both squads had runs, but Stanford’s 10-0 foray had them in the lead for more than 15 and 1/2 minutes, while Cal was in front for less than three minutes.

The Golden Bears used their small of amount of time wisely.  The eighth lead change  came just under a minute before intermission.  Cal completed a dramatic comeback, before the halftime whistle.  By the time it was recess, Cal had turned a 16-point, to a four points lead for themselves.  A 20-point turnaround before halftime, was great momentum for the Golden Bears, 38-34.

At the midway point of the conference clash, Stanford had one player in double figures, Jeremy Dent-Smith (11), while Cal had two of their own to meet the plateau.  Senior forward John Camden had 11 points, in addition sophomore guard and son of basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, Justin chipped in 10 points.

The second half was similar to the first, with Cal converting the first bucket.  Not only did they do that, but they forged a 12-0 run and led by as much as 15 points before 40 minutes elapsed on the game clock.

During the regulated 20 minutes of second half play, there was one more time the score (60) was tied.  Besides that, Cal was in front from the moment they regained the lead before halftime.  From there, they went on to outscore the Cardinal 18-6, tripling their output. At the final buzzer, Stanford had fallen to their cross-Bay rival by 12 points, 78-66.

Jeremy Dent-Smith led the Cardinal with 20 points and Ryan Agarwal added 12 points and 9 rebounds.  The top bucket-getter, Ebuka Okorie did contribute 14 points for the cause; however, it came from an abysmal 1-16 from the floor and 0-9 from 3-point land.  The bright spot was he shot 12-14 from the free throw line, which greatly assisted his final total.

The Golden Bears were led by John Camden’s game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.  The aforementioned Justin Pippen offered 18 points and six assists, in addition to Dai Dai Ames (11) and Chris Bell’s (10) points production.

Stanford will next be in action Wednesday, January 28th in South Florida, as they take on the Miami Hurricanes 6:00 PM PT and 9:00 PM ET on the ACC Network.  Cal will also fly to the Sunshine State, on the same date, to battle the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee at 4:00 PM PT and 7:00 PM ET, also on the ACC Network.  Part II of the Battle of the Bay will be Saturday, February 21, at Haas Pavilion 3:00 PM PT on the ACC Network.

Warriors-Timberwolves podcast will 2 game series be canceled?; Minneapolis under federal seige

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Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr had comments about a previous ICE shooting victim Renee Cole Good. Neither the Warriors or Kerr had any comment on Sat Jan 24, 2026 regarding the latest ICE shooting victim Alex Pretti. The Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves game has been posponed and moved to Sun Jan 25, 2026 (Getty News file photo)

Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves podcast by Mauricio Segura:

The NBA had ordered on Saturday that the game between the Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves after a second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. The NBA made the decision to cancel game one of a two game series due to “Prioritze the safety and security of the Minneapolis community.” This after 37 year old victim Alex Pretti was gunned down by ICE officers two miles outside of downtown Minneapolis where Target Center is located the home of the Timberwolves.

Pretti was a intensive care nurse at the Veterans Administration. DHS secretary Kristen Noam said that Pretti was a domestic terrorist who was armed and was a threat to ICE officers and that officers had no choice but to kill Pretti. After watching the video taken from witnesses analysts say that Pretti did not unholster a weapon if he even had a weapon as ICE says he had according to news reports.

Pretti was shot some eight times by ICE officers with Noam saying the killing was justified. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr who had been vocal about gun violence as his own father was murdered by gun violence had been a vocal advocate against gun useage and had made a statement when Minnesota citizen Renne Good was shot by ICE officer Jonathan Ross killing Good who was trying to drive away from Ross.

The Timberwolves called for a moment of silence after the Good shooting before one of their home games after the shooting coach Kerr said, “I’m glad the Timberwolves recgonized her life and the tragic nature of her death it’s shameful really that in our country we can have law enforcement officers commit murder semmingly get away with it. It’s shameful the government can come out and lie about what happened when there’s video witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying. So very demoralizing, devestasting, to lose anyone’s life especially in that matter so it’s terrible, terrible, I’m really sad for her family for her and that city and for the Timberwolves I’m glad they came out and expressed that sadness.”

Mauricio Segura is a podcast contributor and author at the Golden Bay Times and podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Tigers Stay Unbeatable at Home, Hold Off Redhawks, 56–54

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Pacific Tiger guard #10 TJ Wainwright shoots a midrange jumper to extend the Tigers’ lead against the Seattle University Redhawks, 55-48, on January 24th, 2026, in the Alex G. Spanos Center. (Photo by Michael Villanueva)

By Michael Villanueva

STOCKTON – The Pacific men’s basketball team defeated Seattle University 56-54 on Saturday evening at the Alex G. Spanos Center, improving to 9-0 at home and 5-4 in WCC play, enough for fifth place in the league. Isaac Jack and TJ Wainwright led the way, delivering big plays that helped the Tigers withstand Seattle’s late surge. Jack finished with 14 points, 8 boards, and 2 blocks, and Wainwright added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals to help Pacific remain unbeaten at home.

Pacific, which is 9-0 at home this season, welcomed West Coast Conference newcomer Seattle to Stockton. Seattle (14-8, 3-6 WCC) entered the game after defeating LMU 69-59 at home on Wednesday, and they had also achieved big upsets against Stanford, Washington, UTEP, Texas State, Denver, UTSA, and UC Davis in non-conference play.

Pacific is currently ranked 109th out of 365 teams in the NCAA NET Rankings, while the Redhawks are 118th. The WCC has six teams in the top 120, with Gonzaga leading the way at No. 4. This was the first game between the two teams since Pacific defeated Seattle 74-54 at home on Dec. 16, 1984. It was the 13th meeting between the two schools, dating back to the 1956-57 season, with Pacific leading 3-1 at home.

The Tigers began WCC play against the Redhawks at 4 p.m., eager to defend their home court, where they had been dominant all season.

Pacific’s starting lineup of TJ Wainwright, Justin Rochelin, Isaac Jack, Elias Ralph, and Jaden Clayton. Elias Ralph entered the game leading the Tigers with 17.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while also ranking in the top five in the WCC in scoring, minutes played, and free throw %.

Seattle went with Maleek Arington, Will Heimbroot, Austin Maurer, Junseok Yeo, and Brayden Maldonado. Maldonado entered the game as the Redhawks’ top scorer, averaging 14.9 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting from the field.

Pacific quickly took control of the game, going on a 5-0 run in the first three minutes. Justin Rochelin began the Tigers’ scoring surge with back-to-back three-pointers, giving him eight points. Seattle responded with three three-pointers in four attempts, bringing the score back to 18-15.

Pacific then spread the floor offensively, attacking the paint, with Jack making huge efforts. The Tigers also won the rebounding battle 19-12, scored 20 points in the paint, and had 11 assists to Seattle’s four. The first half ended with Pacific leading 33-18.

Seattle climbed into Pacific’s lead in the second half, thanks to early mistakes. A 10-0 Redhawks run pushed the score to 35-28, and they hit three of four three-pointers down the stretch to keep within the game’s reach. By the 13-minute mark, Pacific led 42-35, with a 31-20 rebounding advantage and 14 total turnovers.

TJ Wainwright made the team’s first three-pointer since the first half, helping Pacific expand its advantage to 53-43 with three minutes left.

Seattle made one more push, going on a 17-4 scoring run over six minutes to narrow its lead to 56-55 with 13.9 seconds left. Brayden Maldonado led Seattle with 20 points, 6 of 12 from three, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. Despite the Redhawks’ late surge, Pacific hung on for a 56-54 victory, thanks in large part to Jack and Wainwright’s toughness and key plays, keeping the Tigers flawless at home.

The Tigers are now on a two-game winning streak, remain undefeated at home, and are in fifth place in the WCC. Pacific will host the Portland Pilots at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings look to snap 4 game skid in Detroit on Sunday

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jayson Tyson (20) goes to the basket against the Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Fri Jan 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Domantas Sabonis delivered a big performance off the bench with 24 points and 16 rebounds — how would you evaluate his energy and impact against Cleveland, especially during key stretches in the second half?

#2 Dennis Schröder had a strong scoring night with 21 points — what adjustments did he make to find rhythm against the Cavaliers’ defense, and how important was that for the team’s offensive flow?

#3 DeMar DeRozan contributed 20 points — what did you see from him in terms of leadership and execution down the stretch, particularly in late-game possessions?

#4 After taking a late lead before a Cleveland comeback, what do you think the Kings can learn from how they closed out the fourth quarter, both offensively and defensively?

#5 Given that Sacramento continues a long road trip, how do you assess the team’s resilience and recovery, especially from players like Sabonis and Schröder who logged heavy minutes Friday night?

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays 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 Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Celebrini scores two goals in first 8 minutes against Rangers

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San Jose Sharks celebrate their victory over the New York Rangers at SAP Center on Fri Jan 23, 2026 (Bay Area News Group photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Macklin Celebrini was dominant with two goals, including key power-play contributions — how do you assess his overall impact on Friday night’s win and his progression this season?

#2 Pavol Regenda scored on Saturday — what did you see from him Friday night in terms of offensive positioning and finishing, especially compared to earlier in the season?

#3 Will Smith and Collin Graf each recorded two assists — how important was their playmaking in generating quality chances and sustaining offensive pressure?

#4 Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 shots with a strong save percentage — were there any key saves or sequences you’d point to that helped shift momentum or keep the Rangers at bay?

#5 Tyler Toffoli was involved in the power-play goal’s setup — how does his experience and puck distribution help stabilize the Sharks’ special teams moving forward?

Join Mary Lisa for the San Jose Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com