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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Purdy vs. Goff should a fitting match up in NFC Championship

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws against the Green Bay Packers defense in the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Jan 21, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 The Detroit Lions are next up for the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium. Jerod Goff is under center for the Lions. The Lions are coming off a 31-23 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from last Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns.

#2 David the 49ers had to come back from behind to win Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers down 21-17 in the fourth quarter less than a minute quarterback Brock Purdy threw six for seven passes to get the 49ers in the end zone to edge the Packers 24-21.

#3 Judging from how both the 49ers and Lions played last weekend and the job that Goff and Purdy did under center for their wins how do you see this these two teams matching up this weekend at Levi Stadium for the NFC Championship?

Join David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Break Losing Streak with Dominant Performance Against Hawks 122-107

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Photo by Mauricio Segura owner The Golden Bay Times, photographer, and writer: The Sacramento Kings Malik Monk (0) going for a successful layup against the Atlanta Hawks at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Jan 22, 2024

By Mauricio Segura

SACRAMENTO–In a game marked by a standout performance from Harrison Barnes, the Sacramento Kings secured a crucial victory, ending their four-game losing streak with a 122-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the Golden One Center in Sacramento tonight.

Facing a significant challenge, the Atlanta Hawks played without their All-Star guard Trae Young, who suffered a concussion in the previous Saturday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This absence proved to be a factor as Kings forward Harrison Barnes took center stage, putting on a clinic of precision by achieving his second 30-point game of the season.

The Kings took control of the game during the second quarter, scoring 30 points while the Hawks struggled, managing only 16. This strong performance gave the Kings a halftime lead of 57-40. Throughout the game, Atlanta faced offensive challenges, scoring a season-low 40 points in the first half and shooting only 38.7% overall.

Sacramento extended their lead in the third quarter to 66-42, but Atlanta mounted a comeback with a 16-2 run, narrowing the gap to 10 points. Undeterred, Sacramento responded with a strong 13-2 run, securing an 87-66 advantage.

A key factor in Sacramento’s success was their bench performance, outscoring Atlanta’s bench 43-19. Additionally, the Kings dominated in the paint, finishing with a 56-40 advantage. Domantas Sabonis played a significant role with relentless drives, contributing 14 points and securing 21 rebounds, marking his 25th consecutive double-double. This ties him with legendary “Big O” Oscar Robertson for the second-longest streak in franchise history.

Keegan Murray and Malik Monk each added 13 points, while De’Aaron Fox contributed with 12 points. For Atlanta, Dejounte Murray lead the charge with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic contributed 18 points, and Clint Capela secured 11 points along with 12 boards.

This Kings’ victory not only broke a losing streak but showcased a well-rounded team unity, which has lacked as of late. From Harrison Barnes’ precision to Domantas Sabonis’ historic double-double streak, the Kings demonstrated resilience and dominance that the team and fans hope will continue.

Sharks Beat Kings 4-3 in Shootout, Couture Scores in SO; San Jose wins second straight game in LA

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Logan Couture (39) the San Jose Sharks center and team captain with the Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) meet at center ice with former Los Angeles Rams running back Marshall Faulk (28) for the pre game puck drop ceremonies at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Monday. Fabian Zetterlund, William Eklund, Justin Bailey scored for the Sharks in regulation. Zetterlund and Logan Couture scored in the shootout. Kaapo Kahkonen made 44 saves for the win. Trevor Moore, Quinton Byfield and Drew Doughty scored for the Kings and David Rittich mdae 24 saves in the loss.

Midway through the second period, Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro sustained a lower body injury going into the boards after a hit by Trevor Lewis. He dragged himself to the bench and did not return to play. Sharks Head Coach David Quinn said that he expects Ferraro to miss at least “a couple games.”

Ferraro’s injury left the team short one defenseman for roughly half of regulation. After the game, Quinn said:

“Yeah, it was a gritty one. Listen, obviously we went down to five D there and you could see our D getting tired and they turned it up a little bit there in the third and towards the end of the second. But we just kept battling and competing and I give our D-corps a ton of credit. They turned it up and we answered.”

In a scoreless first period, the Sharks were out-shot by the Kings 18-6. They picked things up in the second. With an extra skater on during a delayed penalty, Fabian Zetterlund scored with a snap shot in the slot at 7:46. Assists went to Mike Hoffman and Tomas Hertl.

William Eklund made it 2-0 with a snap shot at 9:06.. Skating into the zone with Nico Sturm, Eklund caught Sturm’s pass and took the shot from inside the left circle. Assists went to Sturm and Jan Rutta

Trevor Moore got the Kings on the board with a snap shot at 17:06. From the right circle, he put the puck into the far corner. An assist went to Kevin Fiala.

Quinton Byfield tied the game with a slap shot at 1:33 of the third. Adrian Kempe centered the puck from near the goal line and Kahkonen could not get across in time to stop Byfield’s shot. Assists went to Kempe and Jordan Spence.

Justin Bailey gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead at 6:07. Skating in on a breakaway, Bailey’s wrist shot went under Rittich for Bailey’s third of the season. An assist went to Ryan Carpenter.

Drew Doughty tied it again on the power play with six Kings skaters on the ice. He scored with a slap shot from just below the blue line at 18:02. Assists went to Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield.

The game went through overtime, during which the Sharks had just two shots to the Kings’ five. In the shootout, Logan Couture and Fabian Zetterlund scored. Kahkonen stopped shots from Trevor Moore and Adrian Kempe.

The Sharks were out-shot by the Kings 47-27 in the game. They won 54.7% of the draws. Logan Couture led the team in face-offs, winning 9 of 14 draws.

The Sharks next play Tuesday, back in San Jose against the New York Rangers at 7:30 PM PT.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda try to bounce back on Wednesday against Condors

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The Colorado Eagles forward Ondrej Pavel (26) puts the puck on net as San Jose Barracuda goaltender Eetu Makiniemi (32) defends at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland Colorado on Sun Jan 21, 2024 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko, The San Jose Barracuda (11-20-7-0) drew first blood Sunday night in Colorado when Ethan Cardwell scored at 1:06 in the first period. As the Cuda took a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Eagles (18-14-4-1).

#2 The Eagles would strike back with three unanswered goals in the first period from Jason Polin, Ben Meyers, and Marko you can say it twice Ivan Ivan each scored a goal to make it 3-1.

#3 The Barracuda’s Tanner Kaspick and Kyle Rau both scored a goal a piece but Colorado’s Oskar Olausson scored an unassisted goal at 14:58 Eagles were up by one 4-3 end of the second period.

#4 Third period the Eagles Riley Tufte and Spencer Smallman both scored a goal a piece putting the Eagles up 6-3. The Barracuda’s Bradley Marek scored his fifth goal of the season at 18:34 but it wasn’t enough as the Barracuda went down to a two goal loss 6-4.

#5 The San Jose Barracuda host the Bakersfield Condors at Tech CU in San Jose Wednesday night for a 7pm PT face off. You’ve had a look at the Condors against the Barracuda this season do you see this one being another close battle?

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

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Warriors willing to trade Wiggins, Kuminga and Green

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The Golden State Warriors guard Draymond Green (23) and not pictured Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins would be considered to be tradeable if the right deal came along. (AP News file photo)

On the Warriors podcast with Barbara:

1.It has been a struggle for the Warriors for some time now but just when the Warriors thought it could not get any worse, it did with the loss of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic.

2.Let’s talk a little bit about Dejan’s accomplishments, his time with the Warriors and what he meant to the organization.

3.Where do the Warriors go now and for the rest of the season as they fight to regain some sense of normalcy and would consider trading Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Andrew Wiggins if the right deal came along.

4.As the team moves forward what will the return of Draymond Green mean to the future of Jonathan Kuminga with the team.

5.Wednesday night the Warriors will take on the Atlanta Hawks at Chase. This will be a tough game for the team as they try to move on with 42 games still left in the 2023-24 season. How do you see this game going?

Join Barbara Mason for the Warriors podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradoservice.com

Barracuda’s losing streak extends to nine against Colorado 6-4

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

San Jose took on Colorado in the second of back-to-backs in their final road game of a five game trip.

For Colorado Justus Annunen got the start while in between the pipes for San Jose was Eetu Makiniemi.

Annunen’s night did not get off to a good start as just 1:06 into the game he went behind the net to play the puck. While trying to play it he fumbled the puck away and gave it to Ethan Cardwell who scored giving San Jose an early lead.

Similar to last game Colorado they responded quickly as Jason Polin scored less than 60 seconds later making it a tie game.

Ben Myers quickly followed that up with a goal of his own then on an Ethan Firsch holding penalty Colorado scored again this time Ivan Ivan found the back of the net.

Looking to pick things up in the second San Jose got a much needed goal this time from Tanner Kaspick making it a one goal game.

Then later in the period things were tied right back up as Kyle Rau got his second goal of the season making it 3-3.

Before the Barracuda could close out the period Oskar Olausson got their lead back scoring his eighth of the season.

The third period would see a sudden spike in physicality and penalties kicked off by a fight between Artem Guryev and Keaton Middleton. In total there was 50 penalty minutes between the two teams.

Colorado extended and secured their lead in the third period as both Riley Tufte and Spencer Wallman scored making it 6-3.

For stats sake Bradley Marek scored a late one but it made little difference as San Jose lost all the same 6-4.

This loss now extends their losing streak to nine and makes San Jose’s record 11-20-7 while Colorado sits at 18-14-4.

The Barracuda will look to snap their losing streak at home on Wednesday against the Condors at 7 p.m.

Headline Sports with Charlie O: Pierce to stay on as Raiders head coach for 24 season; Cowboys McCarthy not expected to return; plus more news

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce talks to reporters following the Raiders win over the Denver Broncos on Sun Jan 7, 2024 at Denver. Pierce was given the head coach title after serving as the interim coach. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports with Charlie O:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce will be staying on for the 2024 season. Pierce led the Raiders went 5-4 as interim coach taking over for Josh McDaniels who was fired as head coach.

#2 What was impressive of the job that Pierce did was some of the wins he had the most memorable was the win over the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 on Dec 14th. The Raiders also went onto beat the Kansas City Chiefs the following week and won their last game of the season defeating the Denver Broncos. There is little doubt that the players not only like coach Pierce but requested that he come back. They’re thankful that owner Mark Davis obliged.

#3 Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is not expected to get a contract extension after the Cowboys had a huge let down in their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sun Dec 14 in Dallas. Jones is still considering the extension but it’s been reported as being unlikely. The Cowboys were 67-42 in the regular season but are only 1-3 in post season under McCarthy.

#4 Bill Belichick has met with the Atlanta Falcons brass twice. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after three seasons at the helm on Jan 8th. Belichick reportedly has only interviewed with the Falcons and no other NFL teams. Belichick coached the New England Patriots for 24 seasons and led them to six Super Bowl titles.

#5 The Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce said that when the time comes to retire he will do it formerly and not after an emotional game. Kelce 36, was one of the best NFL centers and selected to the Pro Bowl six times. How will his retirement impact the Eagles?

Join Charlie O Sundays for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Beat Ducks 5-3 On Couture’s Return From Injury; SJ ends three game skid

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Kyle Burroughs (4) gets congratulated by teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center in San Jose on Sat Jan 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

By Troy Ewers

San Jose, CA – While the Niners are in a playoff battle in Santa Clara, down the freeway the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks in a battle of their own. Now this game is actually a big deal for the San Jose Sharks, because the Captain Logan Couture is back.

Couture’s return from a lower back injury is his first game since April 13th, 2023. His linemates tonight are Alexander Barabanov and William Eklund and the fans expect an exciting debut back in the SAP Center, especially against a rival like the Ducks.

In net tonight for the Sharks is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is tied with Kaapo Kahkonen with five wins on the season. The Sharks would snap their three game losing streak with a two goal 5-3 win over the Ducks.

The period started with Logan Couture out there with Tomas Hertl and Alexander Barabanov just for a shift, Eklund was back out there with Couture and Barabanov the rest of the period. 18 minutes into the first period Filip Zadina scored a goal in the slot past the Ducks goalie John Gibson or so we thought.

After referee review the goal was called off for an offside and the score still 0-0 and the crowd was deflated to an extent for the remainder of the period. 0-0 at intermission and only two shots on goal for the Sharks in the first.

The second period was where a lionshare of offense took place. The Sharks added five to their on goal total, but they utilized all five this period. Couture got his first points of the season on his return night with an assist to Marc-Edouard Vlasic for his second goal this season on a breakaway, making 1-0 for San Jose.

Also gaining his first points for the season was goalie Mackenzie Blackwood who gained an assist on the Vlasic goal. The Ducks fired right back when Jackson LaCombe scored and this was under review too, because it appeared that Blackwood had stopped in on the line with his pad, but after review the goal stood to tie things up.

The Sharks still had fire under their skates and Kyle Burroughs scored his first goal of the season from an assist by Tomas Hertl, his 18th assist on the season. Sharks back on top 2-1.

With 28 seconds left in the period, the Sharks continued their rally as Fabian Zetterlund while fighting off LaCombe scored a wrist shot, 3-1 Sharks, but the Ducks 24 seconds later answered back with an Adam Henrique goal, 3-2. The rivalry game was heating as we entered intermission and with the final period of the game approaching, the fans were in full swing coming off a Niners playoff victory. 

The Sharks trying to close out the night with a W, they came out in the third period aggressive, but methodical. Trying to find the perfect spots, utilizing as much of possession they could. Jan Rutta scored his first of the season on a wrist shot making it 4-2 and the Sharks feeling like they had this one in the bag, but it still wasn’t over.

Nico Sturm got a penalty for tripping and before the power play was over, Mason McTavish scored off a rocket of a wrist shot past Blackwood and it was now 4-3 with about 5 minutes left.

The intensity of the Sharks defense carried on as the period went to the closing seconds and the fans were able to exhale calmly when Tomas Hertl scored an empty netter with seven seconds left and the game was officially over, Sharks win 5-3. 

With a packed crowd and Couture’s return, a win like this brings a smile to the guys in the locker room, especially Coach David Quinn. Coach Quinn said in his post game presser that starting Couture with Hertl at center might be a “snapshot of things to come” when Granlund returns, but for right now the feeling of victory is one he and his boys want to savor.

Their next game being Monday in LA against the Kings and with five games before the break, the Sharks look to walk away with some momentum now that the captain is back.

Barracuda lose thriller against Colorado in overtime 6-5

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Photo courtesy of San Jose Barracuda.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

The Barracuda took on the Colorado Eagles in the first of road back-to-backs over the weekend.

Getting the start for San Jose was Magnus Chrona while Colorado had in net.

The road team would strike first in this one as all-star Danil Gushchin lit the lamp for his 13th of the season getting San Jose ahead early.

That lead lasted for less than a minute as Matthew Stienberg responded for Colorado knotting this one right back up.

The offense cooled off until the Eagles got a power play and scored with Ivan Ivan getting his sixth of the season and making it 2-1.

The middle frame would be a wild one starting off with Colorado extending their lead to two off a goal from Brad Hunt. After that goal Chrona was relieved of his goaltending duties and replaced by Georgi Romanov. Then 8:27 into the second San Jose’s offense exploded for three straight starting with one from Tristen Robins. Oskar Lindblom and Valtteri Pulli then silenced the home crowd suddenly making it a 4-3 game. The fourth goal was the last one Miner would allow as he was pulled and replaced by Arvid Holm.

Looking to rebound in the final frame Colorado found the tying goal getting it from Brad Hunt 6:27 into the period on the power play.

Striking while the iron was hot Ben Myers gave the Eagles their lead back making it 5-4 7:46 into the third period.

Once again though Colorado was not able to hold onto their lead as Pulli got his second of the night tying the game back up at five.

In overtime a hero quickly emerged as just 1:29 in Oskar Olausson ended it giving Colorado the win 6-5.

With the overtime loss San Jose’s record is set at 11-19-7 while Colorado improves to 17-14-4.

San Jose will look to bounce back against these same Eagles tomorrow at 2:05 p.m.

Spencer Jones’ Hot Hand and Cardinal Subdued the Huskies Trek through the Bay, 90-80

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The Stanford Cardinal (14) takes a jump shot against the Washington Huskies at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sat Jan 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Senior Spencer Jones’ career-high 30 points & tied school record 8 Threes helped the Stanford Cardinal (10-8, 5-3 Pac-12) stave off the charging Washington Huskies (11-8, 3-5 Pac-12). 90-80 on a wet evening on the Farm.

Stanford converted the opening basket of the game within the first 15 seconds of play. However, Washing trumped that with a three to take their only lead of the game at 3-2 (19:28).

The Huskies attempted to get over the hump the rest of the half and beyond. They made 9 of the 10 free throw attempts, while the Cardinal had no gift shots. Stanford 7/15 3-pointers in the first 20 minutes, which superseded the FT disparity. Stanford was in front by as many as 13 points.

By the time the recess whistle sounded, the Cardinal had an eight point lead, 39-31. Neither team had a player reach the double-figure plateau. The Jones Brothers (Spencer & Michael) both had 8 points to lead the Cardinal, while the Huskies were led by junior forward Wilhelm Breidenbach with 8 points and 5 rebounds.

At the midway point of the contest, Spencer had a pedestrian two made treys. That changed dramatically over the final 20-minute stanza.

In the second half the Huskies continued to try and chip into the lead, but trailed by 14 late in the game. Every attempt to tie the game and/or take the lead, Spencer Jones had the answer.

Jones hit 6 three-pointers in the second half; even more so, timely shots. Washington was gaining momentum, and had possession of the ball down two. They didn’t convert, then Spencer drilled a Dagger 3 to stop them in their tracks.

Washington continued to attack their conference foes, barrage of bombs from threeland and 21 made free throws, exclusively in the second half, were too much for the hoopers from the Great Northwest.

At the final buzzer, the home team won by 10, 90-80, and put themselves in a good position in the conference standings.

Besides Spencer, three other teammates reached double digits in scoring. Kanaan Carlyle had 16 points and 5 assists. Michael Jones and Brandon Angel both contributed 13 points.

Washington offered to that category, including two with double-doubles. Keion Brooks Jr. (20 points/11 rebounds), Moses Wood (19), Breidenbach (12/10), Sahvir Wheeler (12) and Paul Mulcahy (10).

The Cardinal are next in action Friday, January 26, as they travel to Berkeley for Part 1 of the Battle of the Bay versus California at 7 PM PDT on FS1. Washington heads back to Seattle to host the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday, January 24 at 8 PM PDT on ESPNU.