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Oakland Roots Eliminated From A Playoff Spot After 2-1 Loss To El Paso Locomotive FC

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Oakland Roots as much as they tuned up and practiced before the game couldn’t wrap up the regular season with a win against the visiting El Paso Locomotive at Cal State Hayward East Bay on Sat Oct 14, 2023 (@oaklandrootssc photo)

Saturday, October 14th, 2023

 By Troy Ewers

Hayward, CA – It’s the final game of the regular season for the Oakland Roots and it’s been a wild ride. This game against the El Paso Locomotive FC is a win and in scenario for Oakland and it’s exactly the scenario that encapsulates this season for the Roots. The last time Oakland faced El Paso it was a 3-1 victory for Oakland and this outcome is what Coach Delgado wants his Roots team to repeat. 

It wasn’t long until someone scored in the first half and unfortunately for Oakland it wasn’t in their favor. Eight minutes into the first half and Emmanuel Sonupe of El Paso scored one through the legs of Paul Blanchette in an effortless attack and just like that it was 1-0 and the packed Pioneer Stadium went from hype to crushed in seconds, because it felt like it was over before it even started at that point.

That became even more evident after a set piece resulted in a header from Noah Dollenmayer scored in the 14th minute, making this game 2-0 El Paso and from here frustration set in as Roots leading scorer Johnny Rodriguez was awarded a yellow card for tripping Dollenmayer a minute after he just scored.

For 30 minutes into the first half, one thing was for sure for Oakland and that was their attack wasn’t breaking the seal of El Paso’s defense and that carried on through the half, even being stopped on a penalty shot in the 41st minute.

The air was deflated in Pioneer Stadium. The whistle blew to signal the end of the first half and it was 2-0 El Paso, and the Oakland fans were stunned as the thought of the playoffs was fading away. 

The Roots weren’t going down lightly, they had heart coming out of halftime as two minutes into the second half Anuar Pelaez scored an amazing butterfly kick for a goal for the Roots and this was the shot of adrenaline to the arm for Oakland that they needed.

It was 2-1 with a lot of time on the clock and the fans were back in. El Paso was fighting for playoff hopes as well if there was a draw, El Paso would be in the playoffs, if El Paso wins they’re in the playoffs, it was up to Oakland to determine the fate of the playoff picture.

As substitutions started to come in, the fear of time came into play for Oakland. Five minutes left in the game before stoppage time and the fans were on the edge of their feet, it felt like it could go either way. The Roots had attempt after attempt, but with four minutes of stoppage time the mountain was too high to climb.

The two goals in the first half for El Paso were all that was needed to stop Oakland in their tracks and in stoppage time, a red card for the Roots was the nail in the coffin, there was no comeback story. El Paso slowed everything down and wasted time all the way until the final whistle sounded. 2-1 El Paso 2-1 and the Roots were eliminated from a chance at the playoffs. 

It was a fun season for the Oakland Roots, but it wasn’t enough to make it to the dance. The Roots had players like Johnny Rodriguez and Paul Blanchette who were league leaders in their respective categories and fought every single game, but not being able to close it out when it mattered resulted in Oakland missing a run in the postseason.

Robinson’s hat trick helps San Jose State defeat New Mexico 52-24

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By Mary Anne

The San Jose State Spartans took on the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday. Thanks to Kairee Robinson’s hat trick, the Spartans snapped their three-game losing skid with a 52-24 win over the Lobos at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M. San Jose State improved to 2-5, while New Mexico fell to 2-4.

The Spartans were in the house and on lock, but were unable to score first. The Lobos scored first. Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 41-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead with 5:06 left in the first quarter.

The Spartans trailed 3-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Spartans evened the score to start the second quarter. Justin Stearns scored on a seven-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point to tie the game 7-7 at 14:20 of the second.

The Lobos regained the lead. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a seven-yard rushing touchdown. Luke Drzewiecki kicked an extra point to give the Lobos a 10-7 lead with 6:31 left in the second.

The Lobos’ lead was short-lived as the Spartans regained the lead. Kairee Robinson ran for a 35-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point to help the Spartans to a 14-10 lead with 4:23 left in the second.

The Lobos regained the lead again. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a four-yard rushing touchdown. Luke Drzewiecki kicked an extra point to make it a 17-14 game with just 31 seconds left in the second.

The Spartans trailed the Lobos 17-14 at the end of the first half.

The Spartans opened the second-half scoring. Spartans quarterback Chevan Cordeiro threw a touchdown pass to Kairee Robinson, who ran for a 55-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point for a 21-17 lead at 14:41 of the third quarter.

The Spartans added to their lead. Chevan Cordeiro threw a touchdown pass to Nick Nash, who ran for a 54-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point to make it 28-17 with 7:39 left in the third quarter. Halvorsen kicked a 39-yard field goal to extend the Spartans’ lead to 31-17 with 4:16 left in the third. Kairee Robinson ran for a 19-yard rushing touchdown to expand the Spartans’ lead to 38-17 with 3:05 left in the third.

The Spartans led 38-17 at the end of three quarters.

The Spartans scored first in the fourth quarter. Kairee Robinson ran for a 19-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point to give the Spartans a commanding 45-17 lead at 14:03 of the fourth.

The Spartans widened their lead late in the fourth quarter. Quali Conley ran for a three-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Halvorsen kicked an extra point to make it 52-17 Spartans with 6:05 left in the fourth.

The Lobos had the last word, but it was too little, too late. D.J. Washington scored a 21-yard rushing touchdown off a pass from Lobos quarterback Devon Dampier. Luke Drzewiecki kicked an extra point to cut the Spartans’ lead to 52-24 with 1:25 left in the fourth quarter.

The Spartans defeated the Lobos 52-24.

Notes
A close-up of the Spartans’ Saturday uniforms can be found here.

Kairee Robinson’s 35-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter was his eighth of the regular-season and 21st of his career. Robinson has now scored in every game he has played in this season. Also, Robinson’s 19-yard rushing touchdown was his third of the game for the hat trick.

Up Next
The Spartans will return home to host the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific.

Cal suffers blowout loss to No. 16 Utah 34-14

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By Mary Anne

The California Golden Bears faced the No. 16 Utah Utes on Saturday. The Golden Bears were battle ready and got off to a fast start, but suffered a blowout loss to the Utes 34-14 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Cal fell to 3-4, while Utah improved to 5-1.

The Golden Bears scored first. Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass to Jaydn Ott for a 48-yard passing touchdown. Mateen Bhaghani kicked an extra point for a 7-0 lead at 5:41 of the first quarter.

The Golden Bears led 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Utes took the go-ahead lead in the second quarter. Ja’Quinden Jackson ran for a three-yard rushing touchdown. Cole Becker kicked an extra point to tie the game 7-7 at 7:56. Sione Vaki ran for a one-yard rushing touchdown. Becker kicked an extra point to give the Utes a 14-7 lead with just 26 seconds left in the second.

The Golden Bears trailed the Utes 14-7 at the end of the first half.

The Utes poured in the points to start the second half. Cole Becker kicked a 23-yard field goal to extend the Utes’ lead to 17-7 at 10:35 of the third quarter. Bryson Barnes ran for a four-yard rushing touchdown. Becker kicked an extra point to expand the Utes’ lead to 24-7 with 9:11 left in the third.

The Golden Bears responded to make it a ten-point game. Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass to Taj Davis, who ran for a 24-yard rushing touchdown. Mateen Bhaghani kicked an extra point to cut the Utes’ lead to 24-14 with 4:21 left in the third.

The Golden Bears trailed the Utes 24-14 through three quarters.

The Utes scored twice in the fourth quarter. Sione Vaki ran for a 72-yard rushing touchdown. Cole Becker kicked an extra point for a 31-14 lead with 6:51 left in the fourth. Becker capped off the scoring with a 38-yard field goal to make it a 34-14 game with 1:57 left in the fourth.

The Golden Bears lost to the Utes 34-14.

Notes
Find out this week’s Cal captains here.

Get to know the Cal starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza here.

Up Next
The Golden Bears have a bye week before hosting the No. 10 USC Trojans on Saturday, October 28, at TBD.

San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa: Sharks try to get in win column tonight against Avalanche at SAP Center

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (right) puts the stop on the San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (left) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Oct 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SJ Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 The Vegas Golden Knights got a come back on the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night at SAP Center when the Knights Nic Hague and Nicolas Roy scored in the last two minutes of the second period and it was pretty much icing on the cake for the Knights in their three goal 4-1 win.

#2 Mary Lisa, this game was pretty dead even with Sharks and Knights tied at 1-1 until the second period when Hague and Roy scored just 53 seconds apart.

#3 The Knights Michael Amadio scored a goal and Brayden Pachal picked up his first NHL career goal as the Knights now have won their second straight game.

#4 The Sharks were expected by the oddsmakers to be struggling team and head coach David Quinn said that the Sharks are still trying to put a lot of things together. Quinn did point out that for 38 minutes it was a 1-1 tie and the Sharks kept up with the Knights.

#5 The Sharks now face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at SAP. The Aves rolled over the Los Angeles Kings in their last game 5-2. The Avalanche like the Knights have some offense. They got two goals from Mikko Rantanen and a goal each from Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Miles Wood. It’s the Avalanche and Sharks tonight in San Jose how do you see this match up.

Join Mary Lisa for the SJ Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Browns Watson to sit out Sunday against 49ers

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Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson will sit out this Sun Oct 15, 2023 against the San Francisco 49ers in Cleveland for week 6. (AP file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in his last game threw 17-24 for 252 yards, and four touchdowns there is little doubt that Purdy is on a roll and is one of the keys to why the 49ers are 5-0.

#2 Last game for tight end George Kittle who scored three touchdowns and was the key factor why the 49ers won the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

#3 Christian McCaffrey who had a multi touchdown game against the Arizona Cardinals and against the Cowboys he got one touchdown but the win was more important to McCaffrey.

#4 The 49ers got some great defense against the Cowboys and Dak Prescott and it shows when you hold them to only ten points in a lopsided game.

#5 49ers are in Cleveland on Sunday and the Browns once again will be without quarterback Deshaun Watson who is out with right rotator cuff contusion. Watson could miss multiple games and the Browns won’t play him until he’s pain free.

Join J Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal comeback dims the lights for Buffaloes Neon Deion

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Stanford Cardinal kicker Joshua Karty (43) is mobbed by his teammates after booting a 31 yard game winning field goal in the second overtime against the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder Col on Fri Oct 13, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael, how discouraging does it have to be for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders after holding a 29 point lead only to watch it get whittled away in double overtime and lose by a field goal?

#2 Stanford Cardinal receiver Elic Ayomanor chalk up a school record 294 yards receiving.

#3 Ayomanor had himself an evening in Colorado catching three touchdowns and 13 receptions. Can this be for Ayomanor and the Cardinal a page turning moment in their season?

#4 With the score tied in the second overtime 43-43 Stanford kicker Joshua Karty kicked a 31 yard field goal for the game winner. Karty in regulation kicked a tying field goal against the Buffaloes.

#5 It doesn’t get easier for Stanford for their next game on Sat Oct 21st against the UCLA Bruins who are rolling with a 4-1 record. The Bruins defeated Washington State in their last contest 25-17 on Sat Sep 23rd. The Bruins had a bye on Sep 30 before meeting up with Washington State. Michael how do you see this match up between the Cardinal and Bruins for next week Saturday on the farm at Stanford.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer and a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal overcome 29-point deficit, beat Buffs 46-43 in double OT

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Stanford Cardinal kicker Joshua Karty boots a second overtime field goal to give the Cardinal a three point win over the Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder Colo on Fri Oct 13, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

Friday, October 13, 2023

After spotting Colorado a huge early first-half lead, Stanford’s offense caught fire in the second half, eventually using a Joshua Karty field goal in the second overtime to upend the Buffaloes 46-43 Friday night in Boulder, Colo. 

Karty’s 31-yard field goal ended the game after each team scored in the first extra period. Karty earlier booted a 46-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter, sending the game into overtime. 

Colorado (4-4 overall, 1-4 Pac-12) broke the 36-36 deadlock on its first possession in overtime, when Shedeur Sanders threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to J Antonio. The Cardinal (2-4 overall, 1-3 Pac-12) responded with a 30-yard scoring strike from Ashton Daniels to Elic Ayomanor.

This was the final Pac-12 football meeting between the two schools, as Colorado is headed to the Big 12 and Stanford will join the ACC next season.

Daniels completed 27 of 45 passes for 396 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He was also the Cardinal’s top rusher, gaining 39 yards on 16 carries. Ayomanor caught 13 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns.

Shedeur Sanders, son of Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, completed 33 of 48 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns, with one interception, and was sacked four times. He also led Colorado ballcarriers with 37 rushing yards on 13 attempts. Travis Hunter caught 13 passes for 140 yards and two scores.

The Buffaloes outgained Stanford in total offense 532 yards to 523.

Colorado opened the scoring at 10:25 of the first quarter, when S Sanders completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Weaver. The Buffaloes made it 14-0 nearly seven minutes later when Sanders found Hunter open for a 24-yard scoring strike.

With 8:42 left in the second quarter, Colorado made it 22-0 on Weaver’s second TD reception from Shedeur Sanders, a 39-yard scoring play followed by a 2-point conversion run by Caleb Fauria. 

The Buffs took a 29-0 lead into the locker room after Weaver’s 14-yard touchdown run on a reverse with just under 3 minutes to play in the second quarter, 

Stanford finally got on the board with 9:01 remaining in the third quarter, eventually scoring 26 unanswered points. Bryce Farrell ran in from 2 yards out, but a PAT pass was incomplete. The Cardinal cut their deficit to 29-12 less than three minutes later on a 97-yard pass from Daniels to Ayomanor. Again, Stanford missed the 2-point conversion with an incomplete pass.

The Cardinal completed their third-quarter rally with a 60-yard scoring pass from Daniels to Ayomanor at 4:45, pulling Stanford to within 29-19. The Cardinal continued to roll with a 1-yard touchdown by Justin Lamson as Colorado’s lead had shrunk to 29-26 with 12-29 to play.

Colorado interrupted the Cardinal rally on the ensuing possession, as S Sanders completed a 16-yard TD pass to Hunter, putting the Buffaloes up 36-26. The Cardinal responded with Daniels’ 3-yard touchdown pass to Ferrell with 5:06 left in regulation.

Next week, the Cardinal return to Stanford Stadium to host UCLA for Homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Barracuda get dominated in season opener against IceHogs 7-2

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Photo taken by Titus Wilkinson. Ethan Del Mastro skates with the puck as Ryan Carpenter pursues (taken on 10/13/23.)

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- The Barracuda opened up their season at home against Rockford and let down the home fans losing 7-2.

Getting the start for San Jose was Magnus Chrona while Rockford had Drew Commesso in between the pipes.

The first period started tight as neither team was able to get many chances early.

The ice was broken at 9:13 by Rockford one the power play as Anders Bjork found himself wide open backdoor and tapped one home. The goal was assisted by Joey Anderson and David Gust.

With the momentum on their side the IceHogs pushed for another one and scored off the rush as Mike Hardman was the recipient of a backdoor feed. Assists were credited to Anderson and Bjork.

The Barracuda were able to end the period on a positive note though as Brandon Coe scored the first goal of the regular season. Ethan Cardwell and Jacob Peterson got the assists.

At the end of the first the shots favored San Jose 11-10.

For San Jose the second period needed to be a bounce back frame but it did not get off to a great start. As 3:12 into the period Ozzy Wiesblatt got a match penalty for a check to the head. That meant Rockford would have a five minute power play.

On the power play the IceHogs continued to be effective as first it was Michal Telpy who slapped one home on a broken play. Isaak Phillips and Mike Hardman got the assists. They weren’t done there as David Gust was allowed to walk right into the slot and deke out Chrona making it 4-1. This time Anderson and Brett Seney got the assists.

The Barracuda were given a golden oppurtunity to respond as Cole Cassels was tripped from behind on a breakaway meaning a penalty shot. On the penalty shot Cassels was unable to convert as the IceHogs still had a three goal lead.

At the end of the second the shots still favored San Jose at 29-23.

In the final frame things didn’t get much better as Gust scored his second of the game making it 5-1. Less than three minutes after that Ryder Rolston tacked on to the lead with a goal of his own.

With the score now 6-1 the Barracuda still pulled their goalie to try and get back into it but Bryce Kindopp put the dagger in as he scored.

The IceHogs took a couple of penalties late which resulted in a goal from Shakir Mukhamadulin assisted by Danil Gushchin and Ryan Carpenter.

That goal ended up being the last of the game as it ended 7-2 with Rockford convincingly on top.

Rockford was deadly on the power play in this one going 3/5 while San Jose went 1/4.

The three stars of the game were 1st: David Gust 2nd: Brandon Coe 3rd: Anders Bjork

San Jose will look to bounce back at home tomorrow against the IceHogs this time at 2. p.m.

Oakland A’s relocation podcast with Daniel Dullum: Warrior owner Lacob knows he can’t buy what’s not for sale

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There is zero chance that Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob can buy the Oakland A’s as A’s owner John Fisher is keeping the team and moving them to Las Vegas (AP file photo)

On the Oakland A’s relocation podcast with Daniel:

#1 Daniel, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob confirms that he still has a standing offer to buy the Oakland A’s and that he’s very interested in purchasing the team.

#2 When A’s owner John Fisher decided it wasn’t going to work in Oakland anymore he’s headed to Vegas but Lacob said he would interested in buying the team. However Lacob said you have to have someone who wants to sell something to be interested in buying it.

#3 Lacob, did make an attempt to buy the A’s when former A’s owners Steve Schott and Ken Hoffman put the team up for sale only to sell it to Lew Wolf who just so happened to be a sorority brother of former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig at the time.

#4 Lacob’s dream at the time was to build a new park at the current Oakland Coliseum location and build a baseball village around it. Now with Fisher owning half the Coliseum property and moving the team to Vegas it’s looking tougher to save the A’s.

#5 Fisher know he will increase the value of the team by moving it to Las Vegas and having the A’s play at the Tropicana on the strip. The only thing that will stop him now is if the MLB owners vote no. Otherwise any hope to keep the A’s in Oakland looks almost like no chance.

Join Daniel Dullum for the Oakland A’s relocation podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Comanche and Burton demoted to G League Stockton; plus a look inside the Kings

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The Sacramento Kings Chris Duarte (3) drives on the Los Angeles Kings at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Wed Oct 11, 2023 (USA Today photo)

On the Kings podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 The Sacramento Kings waved Chance Comanche and Deonte Burton. Once they clear wavers they will head to the G League Stockton Kings. After waving Comanche and Burton the Kings roster is cut to 18 players.

#2 Burton played for Iowa State in college he is a three year NBA player averaging 12 points, four rebounds and three assists and played just two games with the Kings last season. It was originally announced that Burton was released but has a chance to stay with the organization if he goes to the G League Stockton Kings.

#3 Keegan Murray and Davion Mitchell were key players in last season’s success for the Kings how do you see them as returning players and how much help will they contribute this season?

#4 Chris Duarte had to get warmed up just a bit during pre season games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. Once he did he performed well while playing with the starters.

#5  Sasha Vezenkov has been a good shooter, and works the ball getting in the paint and working on defense. Head coach Mike Brown is trying to see what role Vezenkov will play as Trey Lyles is strong on defense.

Join Jeremiah does the Kings podcast each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com