Kings succumb to Hawks 109-108; Kings drop third out of last six games

The Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter (12) is guarded by the Sacramento Kings guard Jordan McLaughlin (3) in first half action at Golden One Center in Sacramento on Mon Nov 18, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Monday night in Sacramento. The Kings last played on Saturday when they took on the Utah Jazz at home. The Kings beat the Jazz to improve to 8-6 on the year.

The Kings welcomed the Atlanta Hawks to Golden 1 Center on Monday night. The Hawks entered the game on Monday night with a record of 6-8. Trae Young looked to lead the Hawks to their 7th win at 7 p.m. PST in Sacramento. The Kings were defeated by the Hawks 109-108 in regulation.

In the first quarter, the Sacramento Kings started sluggishly. The Kings were once again down three key players in the game. The Kings were playing again without the services of Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Domas Sabonis.

The Hawks were outpacing the Kings early in the quarter as the shots weren’t falling. However, behind the shooting of Keon Ellis and De’Aaron Fox, the Kings managed to come within one at the end of the first, 32-31.

In the second quarter, the Keon Ellis show was in town for Sacramento. Keon hit four three-pointers in the quarter to finish the half with 18 points. The Kings played a solid quarter that saw them outscore the Hawks 35-32. The Kings went into halftime leading 66-64. Fox was also doing Fox things, putting up 14 points in the half. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks in the first half with 13 points.

In the third, the Kings had another up-and-down quarter. However, Ellis picked up right where he left off. Keon hit three more triples in the quarter to raise his game total to 27 points. The Kings outscored the Hawks 27-25 in the third quarter of action.

Hunter led the Hawks through three with 19 points. The Kings were showing good heart in the game, especially playing short-handed.

In the fourth, the Kings fought. However, they just couldn’t muster the run they needed to defeat the Hawks. The Kings only scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to lose the game 109-108.

The Hawks only managed 20 points against the Kings’ defense but still squeaked past the Kings. The Kings were led by Ellis, who scored 33 points. The Hawks’ best performance in victory came from Hunter, who had 24 points.

Up Next: The Kings will have three days off in Sacramento before traveling to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers inside the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Kings lost the first meeting against the Clippers at home earlier this year.

The Sharks Taste Victory over Detroit in OT

The Sharks are back in town they are certainly not in the best mood after losing three games in a row. Tonight, they host the Red Wings.

Tyler Toffoli scores the third goal of the game in the second period for the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose on Nov 18, 2024 (Photo Courtesy by San Jose Sharks Media)

By Fernando Abarca

We missed you, SAP Center.

SAN JOSE –– The San Jose Sharks (5-10-4) are back for Monday Night action after a not-so-good trip filled with OT losses and one win and host the Detroit Red Wings (7-9-1).

The Red Wings currently sit last in the Atlantic Division, not so different from the Sharks, who sit last in the Pacific Division. Both teams are coming to this game with tough losses, starting with the Sharks suffering a loss in overtime, 4-3, against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. The Sharks took a close one from the Kanasa

The Red Wings visit to the West Coast has not gone as expected. The Wings played Anaheim and Los Angeles, and both games ended in losses with 4-6 vs. ANA and 1-4 vs. LAK. The Red Wings will try to finish their trip with a win over the Sharks.

The first period started with the Red Wings attacking first, Montz Seider, with possession of the puck, sent it into the Sharks zone and bounced off the boards. Poor execution by the Sharks goalie. Jake Walman, with the puck clearance, failed to get it far, leaving Simon Edvinsson with all the space and time to form the play, Larkin, with perfect timing, scored the first goal for the Red Wings.

The Sharks were able to recover quickly from the visitors’ first attack. The Sharks responded after having received a powerplay in their favor. William Eklund favored both in the creation of the play with Alexander Wennberg, whose shot did not enter the net but bounced enough for Eklund to score the equalizer.

Eklund didn’t finish business there, in the second period of the match, he scored another goal for the Sharks with a powerful wrist shot assisted by Mario Ferraro and Fabian Zetterlund.

Still, in the first period. With a powerplay for the visitors, Shark’s Goaltender did his best to keep the goal without any more pucks in the net, but a rebound inside the zone cost him dearly, and Marco Kasper made it 2-1 at the end of the period.

In the second, the Sharks looked more dominant, scoring two goals, the aforementioned by Eklund and Tyler Toffoli, who got another goal on his stats, ending the period with a 3-3 tie.

6:19 into the third period, Luke Kunin lifts the spirits of the SAP Center crowd with a wrist shot, putting the score at 4-3.

The chants began to sound louder in the SAP, and clearly better hockey by the Sharks with more continuous counterattacks and shots on goal.

The effort was not enough to keep the lead, and Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat scored a fourth goal late in the third period on a PowerPlay.

The game ended on a good note, Macklin Celebrini finished business at SAP Center with his first career OT goal to send good energy to all the fans at the tank.

After a stormy trip away from home, some sunshine came down to the SAP Center. The Sharks go back on the road to face Dallas and St. Louis to come back home Saturday against Buffalo.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Fox is scoring out of his mind; Kings host Hawks tonight at Golden One

Sacramento Kings guard (5) De’Aaron Fox tries to defend Utah Jazz guard Colin Sexton (2) layup in the second half at Golden One Center in Sacramento on Sat Nov 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has had himself quite a week scoring 60 points on Thursday night despite a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and scored 49 points against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

#2 On Saturday there was no stopping Fox who was 16-30 from the floor and 14-19 from the free throw line, Fox also had nine assists and two steals.

#3 Fox with 109 points are the most points in two games in the Kings history and Fox surpasses DeMarcus Cousins who had the franchise record.

#4 In the history of the NBA only one player has scored more than the 109 points by Fox and that was the late Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant who scored 110 points against the Memphis Grizzlies with 60 and the next game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 50 points for 110 points on Mar 22 and 23, 2007.

#5 Barbara the Atlanta Hawks pay the Sacramento Kings tonight in Sacramento. The Hawks have won four of their last ten games and are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. How do you see this match up tonight?

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda put away first place Wranglers; San Jose takes on rough and tough Toronto this weekend

San Jose Barracuda forward Colin Graf (51) scores a third period goal to tie up the game against the Calgary Wranglers at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (San Jose Barracuda Flickr)

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 It was the San Jose Barracuda’s (9-5-0-0) Luca Cagnoni overtime goal that got the Barracuda past the visiting Calgary Wranglers (12-3-1-0) at Tech CU on Sunday night 5-4. Cagnoni’s goal sent the happy hosts home avoiding a loss.

#2 The Barracuda had to play catch up three times scoring three times in the second period to tie the game 3-3 and once again tying the Wranglers in the third period scoring to tie it up 4-4 and force overtime and of course winning in OT 5-4.

#3 The overtime win marks the first time this season that the Barracuda had to use more than 60 minutes to win a game.

#4 In overtime the Barracuda’s Danil Gushchin nearly ended it early with a shot that hit the post in the first minute, but at 3:25 Cagnoni got a two on one pass that was intended for Andrew Poturalski that deflected off a Wrangler defender that went in for the game winner.

#5 The Barracuda are at the Coca Cola Arena in Toronto this Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm PST. The Marlies are third in the North Division at 8-1-2-2 and are tough at home. This is a big road game for the Barracuda against the Marlies who have home ice.

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

Cardinal Remain Undefeated after Wild Ride with Aggies, 79-65; Raynaud had Career Game

Maxime Raynaud would not be denied leading the Stanford Cardinal in scoring with 33 points to help defeat the UC Davis Aggies at Maple Pavilion Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Maxime Raynaud scored a career high 33 points and tied his career high five three pointers, while helping his Stanford Cardinal (4-0, 0-0 ACC) stay unbeaten, while taming the University of California – Davis Aggies (2-2, 0-0 Big West) 79-65, in a Northern California Battle.

“I think it started yesterday. I think our football team had an awesome win against a top ranked opponent. Everyone rushed the field, and I told the guys we’re going to keep that going, keep rolling.” Raynaud on his inspirational performance.

The Aggies actually scored first to start the game. There were three lead changes and one tie, in the early moments of the game, The Cardinal would have an answer for that mini run by their opponent.

Stanford would eventually go on a 9-0 run and lead by as many as 18 points by halftime. Despite the poor shooting (36%) by the home team, they were still able to pull away from Davis with contributions from Raynaud (17 points & 8 rebounds), Jaylen Blakes (12) and Benny Gealer (8), Raynaud also launched three successful three pointers.

UC Davis had no player score at least 10 points, and their shooting was worse (31%) than Stanford’s percentile. They were also outrebounded by more than double their amount.

After 20 minutes of action, Stanford led by 18 points, 41-28.

In the second half, Stanford scored the first points on a three by Oziyah Sellers, placing their lead at its highest plateau, 21 points. Davis was not going to go down without a fight. They actually had an 8-0 run in them during the second 20-minute stanza.

Stanford’s 12-0 run was a carryover from the end of the first half and the opening minutes of the second. The Cardinal’s shooting improved slightly in the second half, but did not prevent the racing Aggies from getting the game within single-digit(s). Davis, on the other hand, shot a blistering 59% from the floor. This assisted greatly on their comeback attempt, and their top scorer was much better in the second half.

Davis closed the gap to the smallest deficit of six points, midway through the second half; however, Stanford, still feeding off the football team’s momentum, turned up the heat inside Maples and widened the gap again.

When the final whistle sounded, after 40 minutes of regulation time, the mighty Tree (stanford) was still standing, and still Undefeated. The Cardinal won their fourth game in a row to start the season, by a 14 point victory, 79-65.

Maxime Raynaud led all players with a career high 33 points and 14 rebounds. His five 3s tied his career best too. Despite fouling ouy, Jaylen Blakes chipped in 17 points and handed out 4 assists, Ryan Agarwal did not reach double-figures in scoring (5), but he did in rebounds (11).

Davis was led by Ty Johnson’s 26 points, Pablo Tamba’s 13 points (also fouled out), and Leo DeBruhl (11).

Stanford will next be in action, Wednesday, November 20. They will host the Norfolk State Spartans at 7:00 PM PDT on the ACC Network, Davis heads to Arizona to take on the Grand Canyon Lopes, also on the 20th at 7:00 PM MST on ESPN+.

A Stunning Seattle Final Drive Beats San Francisco 20-17 Ending a Three Year Drought

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers (5-5) and the Seattle Seahawks (5-5) met in a highly competitive contest Sunday afternoon. The 49ers led at the half 7-6 but the second half revealed a determined Geno Smith scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game to take the lead and the eventual win 20-17.

Game recap: Other than a San Francisco touchdown with ten seconds left on the clock in the opening quarter there was not a lot of action offensively. Brock Purdy rushed for a ten yard touchdown taking back the lead that the Seahawks had established mid-way through the first quarter.

Seattle kicker Jason Myers had a 52 yard field goal, the first team to score in the game. San Francisco would end the quarter with the Purdy touchdown and going into the second quarter the 49ers led by the score of 7-3.

The only score in the second quarter was a Seattle field goal, a 57 yard Myers kick. The score at the half was 7-6 with San Francisco leading. The first half was a highly competitive one between two evenly matched teams.

There had been only two field goals and one touchdown in the first thirty minutes of play and both teams would be looking for a whole lot more offense in the second half; that one huge play that will break this game open.

San Francisco needed to figure out more ways to score more points in the second half of this low-scoring game, and keep Seattle guessing. The Seahawks had not found the end zone in the first half something that they needed to do if they had any chance of coming out with a win in this game.

San Francisco would need to get their offensive groove going in the second half; they especially wanted to see the dangerous running back Christian McCaffrey get cooking. The San Francisco defense gave their offense an amazing opportunity in the opening minutes of the third quarter intercepting the ball near the Seattle 27 yard line.

The 49ers were poised to extend their lead. San Francisco, was having their share of penalties some of them ill-timed infractions. They had back to back penalties after the interception and were unable to find the end zone. They had to settle for a 33 yard Jake Moody field goal extending their lead 10-6.

The Seahawks got a great drive going following the San Francisco field goal with quarterback Geno Smith mixing it up with some plays through the air as well as on the ground. Seattle drove down into the red zone and had a first and goal inside the San Francisco five yard line.

The Seahawks Kenneth Walker punched the ball into the end zone, the extra point was good and the Seahawks had taken back the lead 13-10. After throwing the interception earlier, Smith was undeterred in this second drive of the third quarter.

San Francisco fought back driving into Seattle territory led by McCaffrey and Purdy really got the passing game going. Inside the red zone, San Francisco committed their eighth penalty but came right back taking up residence on the Seahawk five yard line. The possession culminated in a Purdy to Jauan Jennings three yard pass, the touchdown, with Jennings waltzing into the end zone through a huge gap taking a 17-13 lead with 9:33 left in the game.

The Seahawks put together a great drive having a fourth and one on the San Francisco 37 yard line but could not convert and San Francisco took over on downs with under four minutes left on the clock.

The 49ers defense had really stepped up when it was needed most. San Francisco needed a couple of first downs and some solid clock management to finish off Seattle. The 49ers stalled on the Seattle 42 yard line forcing a punt and the Seahawks had renewed life.

Seattle put together a stunning drive with Smith running the ball into the end zone with 12 seconds left in the game taking a 20-17 lead. The Seahawks had beaten the 49ers for the first time in three years.

Both quarterbacks had done a great job spreading the ball out throughout this game This was a hotly contested game from start to finish with San Francisco coming up just short. Purdy finished the game with 21 of 28 passes, 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked twice. McCaffrey rushed for 79 yards and 27 receiving yards. Jennings had 91 receiving yards in the loss.

Seattle was more explosive in the second half of the game than San Francisco. Smith had a very productive game finishing with 25 of 32 passes for 221 yards, and one interception. He also rushed for 29 yards, some of those yards coming in the final seconds of the game. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 54 yards and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 110 receiving yards. The payback that the Seahawks had been looking for became a reality.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the 49ers were looking for their third consecutive win as they took on the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. McCaffrey continues to work back into the system after his long layoff. After a slow start this season, San Francisco had turned things around and but just couldn’t get past the Seahawks Sunday even though they had some vastly improved offense and defense.

Seattle came into this game following a bye in week ten and a loss to the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in week nine. Seattle opened the season with a bang winning three games in a row over the Broncos , the Patriots and the Dolphins but stalled out losing to the Lions, the Giants and a loss to the 49ers on a Thursday Night Football matchup back on October 10th.

Seattle got a little payback in this game. San Francisco had beat the Cowboys 30-24 in week 8, followed by a bye in week nine and then a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Niners couldn’t dominate Seattle like they did earlier this season in this game. San Francisco had beaten the Seahawks for the past three years but that string ended Sunday.

The 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers in a week 12 matchup. Kickoff for that game is slated for 1:25 PM.

San Jose Barracuda win in OT against Calgary

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: The San Jose Barracuda complete the comeback and win in overtime against the first place in the Pacific Division Calgary Wranglers, splitting the weekend series.

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE – The Calgary Wranglers dominated the first period outshooting the Barracuda twelve to ten. The Barracuda were the first to the box when Thomas Bordeleau took a two-minute penalty for cross-checking a Wrangler into the bench at 11:55. Shortly after that, Calgary opened up the scoring at 14:11 with Rory Kerins scoring his 12th of the season assisted by Adam Klapka and Jeremie Poirier. Twenty-two seconds after scoring the first of the game, Calgary extended their lead to two on a David Silye goal assisted by Lucas Ciona.

At 4:57 of the second, the Barracuda cut into Calgary’s lead with a Jimmy Schuldt goal. Danil Guschin registered his third point of the weekend getting the main assist and Collin Graf getting the secondary assist. Two minutes later, the Barracuda tied the game at 2 on a Filip Bystedt goal assisted by Joey Keane and Shakir Mukhamadullin.

The Barracuda went to the box for the second time of the game with a Lucas Vanroboys 2 minute penalty for delay of game. Fifty-five seconds into the penalty, Calgary struck again with Kerins getting his second goal of the night assisted by William Strömgren and Jakob Pelletier. Calgary was given another powerplay opportunity when Donovan Houle went to the box for 2 minutes for boarding. San Jose tied it at 17:10 scoring their fifth shorthanded goal of the season scored by Justin Bailey assisted by Ethan Cardwell and Jimmy Schuldt. With that assist, that was Cardwells 50th AHL point.

The score was tied at three in the third until Calgary regained their lead at 11:33 on a goal scored by Adam Klapka assisted by Sam Hutson and David Silye. With a minute and forty seconds left in the third, Collin Graf tied the game at 4 assisted by Luca Cagnoni and Danil Guschin.

Both teams picked up a point with the game ending tied at regulation. San Jose won at 3:25 with a goal scored by Luca Cagnoni assisted by Andrew Poturalski.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

1. Luca Cagnoni: GWG, 1A

2. Collin Graf: 1G, 1A

3. Rory Kerins: 2G

The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday November 23rd where they will travel to Toronto to take on the Marlies. They will spend the weekend there for a 2 game series and then return home on Friday November 29th to take on the Abbotsford Canucks.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders offensive line banged up; Minshew opportunities limited by Dolphins pass rush

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) had to duck and dodger receivers all day against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Cafe Stadium in Miami on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders just couldn’t get any scoring going in all four quarters and not enough to stay in step with the Miami Dolphins getting beat 34-19 dropping their sixth straight game at Hard Rock Cafe in Miami.

#2 The Raiders with this loss have given up 75 points in their last two games 34 points today against the Dolphins and last week 41 points to the Cincinnati Bengals. The defense has to be exhausted and the offense is giving up to many fourth downs.

#3 Rich the fourth quarter today really ate up the Raiders defense the Dolphins were unstoppable scoring 17 points to putting much put this game out of reach with the Dolphins De’Von Achane carrying for two yards for a touchdown at 10:37, Jonnu Smith at 3:19 caught a 57 yard pass to make it 31-19 and at Miami kicker Jason Sanders booted a 46 yard field goal at 1:55 for the 34-19 final.

#4 Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew continues to get frustrated and just couldn’t convert enough scoring to catch the Dolphins. Minshew 30-43 for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Minshew was having trouble staying in the pocket and getting protection.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium next Sunday for a 1:05pm PST kickoff against the Denver Broncos and quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos have been hovering around .500 and played the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Can you see the offensive line recovering for the Raiders and being able to hold the Broncos pass rush so that Minshew could get some time to pass the ball?

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

Headline Sports podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans Collins back from hamstring injury for MNF; Patriots Barmore returns from blood cots injury; plus more news

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins will be returning back for Monday Night Football on Nov 18, 2024 against the Dallas Cowboys (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Tony:

#1 Tony talk about the Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins whose returning from a hamstring injury. Collins has the green light to play on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. Collins had injured the hamstring in week five. The Texans are 6-4 the Cowboys 3-6.

#2 The New England Patriots Christian Barmore has been activated from the reserve/non-football illness list. Barmore is scheduled to return Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Barmore has been out with blood clots and has not played since week 5.

#3 Cincinnati cornerback Marlon Humphrey was fined for two infractions $22,511 for an unflagged unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet) and another $11,255 for face masking. How important is it for Humphrey to keep his cool and avoids those kinds of fines.

#4 The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a three points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 on Sun Nov 10th. The 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks today at 1:05pm PST. The Seahawks have lost five of their last six games and the 49ers have won three of their last five games. How do you see this match up at Levi Stadium today.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Menshew will once again get the start. Minshew in his last game against the Cincinnati Bengals was 10-17 for 124 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Against the Miami Dolphins today the Raiders need to protect Minshew. In their last game against the Bengals not too much pass rushing as Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for five touchdowns.

Tony Renteria filled in for Charlie O who podcasts Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans Collins back from hamstring injury for MNF; Patriots Barmore returns from blood cots injury; plus more news

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins will be returning back for Monday Night Football on Nov 18, 2024 against the Dallas Cowboys (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Tony:

#1 Tony talk about the Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins whose returning from a hamstring injury. Collins has the green light to play on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. Collins had injured the hamstring in week five. The Texans are 6-4 the Cowboys 3-6.

#2 The New England Patriots Christian Barmore has been activated from the reserve/non-football illness list. Barmore is scheduled to return Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Barmore has been out with blood clots and has not played since week 5.

#3 Cincinnati cornerback Marlon Humphrey was fined for two infractions $22,511 for an unflagged unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet) and another $11,255 for face masking. How important is it for Humphrey to keep his cool and avoids those kinds of fines.

#4 The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a three points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 on Sun Nov 10th. The 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks today at 1:05pm PST. The Seahawks have lost five of their last six games and the 49ers have won three of their last five games. How do you see this match up at Levi Stadium today.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Menshew will once again get the start. Minshew in his last game against the Cincinnati Bengals was 10-17 for 124 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. Against the Miami Dolphins today the Raiders need to protect Minshew. In their last game against the Bengals not too much pass rushing as Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for five touchdowns.

Tony Renteria filled in for Charlie O who podcasts Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com