NFL Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is facing altercation charges involving alleged attack on a 69 year old truck driver Perry Tole. Sanchez was stabbed multiple times by Tole who defended himself from Sanchez who apparently cut Tole in the right cheek (AP News file photo)
NFL podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is looking at one to six years for his stabbing involvement of 69 year old truck driver Perry Tole who said Sanchez attacked him over a parking space that took place Saturday night.
#2 Sanchez who was in Indianapolis to do analysis for Fox Sports game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts last Sunday and a dispute broke over a parking space. Tole suffered a deep cut by Tole and was pictured with a neck brace on in the hospital.
#3 Tole is suing Sanchez and Fox Sports, in Indiana State Court. Tole lawyers are seeking an unspecified amount for punitive damages, permanent disfigurement, loss of function, the lawsuit also states that there were other damages and that Tole is left with emotional distress.
#4 Jonathan Gannon an Arizona Cardinals coach was fined $100,000 after a run in with running back Emari Demercardo. Demercardo had dropped the football before he crossed the goal line in the fourth quarter and got in Demercardo’s grill. Gannon later apologized telling the team that he was sorry for yelling at a player in front of the entire team and all the fans present.
#5 Former Miami Dolphins running back Odell Beckham Jr insisted he unknowingly took PEDs. Beckham who is a free agent said he failed a PED test last season and accepted a six game suspension if he ever gets picked to play on another team .
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs off the field at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood after their game against the Los Angeles Rams Sun Oct 5, 2025 (San Francisco Chronicle photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 David, 49ers (4-1) quarterback Mac Jones is balling but the 49ers insist there is no quarterback controversy and that first stringer Brock Purdy should be back in the line as soon as he’s available.
#2 Jones could be under center for the 49ers next game on Sun Oct 12th in Tampa Bay (4-1). Jones has been effective as the back up quarterback and has help lead San Francisco to multiple wins. His last outing Jones against the Los Angeles Rams was 33-49, 342 yards, and threw for two touchdowns.
#3 Next up for the 49ers on the road in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are rolling they have won four of their last five games. Their last game they edged the Seattle Seahawks 38-35. Do you see this game as the 49ers biggest test so far this season?
Milwaukee Brewers Jackson Chourio (11) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home in the bottom of the fourth inning at American Family Park in Milwaukee to go up in the series 2-0 on the Chicago Cubs in game 2 of the National League Division Series on Mon Oct 6, 2025 (AP News photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 The Milwaukee Brewers moved two games ahead of the Chicago Cubs defeating the Cubs on Monday night at American Family Park in Milwaukee 7-3 in convincing fashion in game 2 in the NLDS.
#2 The Cubs are painted in a corner down 0-2 and have their backs to the wall as they send game 3 back to Chicago. The lovable losers need every inch of support from their friendly confines at Wrigley Field on Wed Oct 8.
#3 What’s happened to the New York Yankees they caved on Monday night to the Toronto Blue Jays 13-7 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
#4 It was all Blue Jays in the second inning with two runs, in the third inning with three runs, and the Jays fans turned their ball caps inside out in the bottom of the fourth as the Jays scored six runs and put away game two as the Jays go up in the series 2-0.
#5 Yankees pitchers got lit up in game two as well starter Max Fried who suffered pitching three innings allowing eight hits, seven runs, two walks and got only one strike out, reliever Will Warren went 4.2 innings seven hits and six runs and one walk and six strikeouts. What’s happened to the Yankees pitching?
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Deforest Buckner (99 during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (1-4) absolutely got ripped by the Indianapolis Colts (4-1) falling 40-6. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones had all day to throw.
#2 Jones was 20-29 for 212 yards and two touchdowns the Raiders pass rush just couldn’t get to him he got lots of protection up front.
#3 Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was running for his life against the Colts defense Smith was 25-36 for 228 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.
#4 On rushing Ashton Jeanty ran 67 yards on 14 carries and on receptions Tre Tucker had four receptions for 62 yards.
#5 Up next for the Raiders the Tennessee Titans. This one is at home and the Titans have been struggling all season and had not won a game going into last Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
San Jose Barracuda celebrate a goal against the Bakersfield Condors in exhibition play at Tech CU in San Jose on Sun Oct 5, 2025 (San Jose Barracuda photo)
San Jose Barracuda podcast Madison Montez:
#1 Madison, in Sunday’s first period between the Bakersfield Condors and San Jose Barracuda both goaltenders proved their worth with a 0-0 score. For the Condors they took 11 shots but the Barracuda goaltender Jakub Sharek stopped all shots and the Barracuda had six first period shots that all were stopped by Condors goaltender Nathanial Day.
#2 It was the second period that the Barracuda got on the board getting two goals one from Oliver Wahlstron at 16:06 for a 1-0 San Jose lead. The Condors tied things up at 16:39 with a goal by Matvey Petrov for a 1-1 tie.
#3 Later in the second period at 19:35 the Barracuda Kasper Halttunen scored to take a 2-1 lead with assists from Igor Chernyshov and John Gormley. The Barracuda never looked back.
#4 The Barracuda in the third period got an empty netter from Samuel Laberge for his first goal of the pre season and the 3-1 win. Sharek shut the Condors out in the third period stopping nine shots.
#5 Sat Oct 11th the Condors are back to face off with the Barracuda for opening day a 3:00pm puck drop. These two teams should be very familiar with each other how do you see this one getting underway to start the 2025-26 season?
Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan shake hands during practice on Fri Oct 3, 2025 (Sacramento Kings X photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:
#1 How will the coaching staff determine the pecking order among the guards Dennis Schröder, Zach LaVine, Keon Ellis, Malik Monk — what criteria will separate starters from bench roles?
#2 Who emerges as the primary backup at the center position behind Domantas Sabonis, and how might that affect the frontcourt rotation?
# 3 What is the expected role and trajectory for younger players and non‑guaranteed signees trying to make the roster?
#4 How aggressively will Coach Doug Christie experiment with alternate lineups or mismatches small ball, positional versatility during preseason?
#5 First pre season game against the Toronto Raptors Wed Oct 8 at 7:00pm PT at Golden One Center in Sacramento. The Kings have got to be excited about finally getting out on the floor and getting some game action.
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.
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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.
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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
San Jose Barracuda vs Bakersfield Condors on Sunday October 5th at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)
By Madison Montez
SAN JOSE–With three minutes to go in the second period, San Jose got on the board, courtesy of Oliver Wahlstrom. Filip Bystedt and Braden Hache with the primary and secondary assists. Bakersfield quickly got it back and tied the game 33 seconds later.
Matvey Petrov with the goal, unassisted. With less than a minute left, San Jose regained their lead after Kasper Halttunen scored his first of the preseason, Igor Chernysov with the primary and John Gormley with the secondary. Samuel Laberge sealed the 3-1 win with an empty net goal with five seconds left.
San Jose dominated the shooting percentage shooting _ more shots than Bakersfield. After the first period, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 11 to 6. After the second period, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 23 to 4. After the third, San Jose outshot Bakersfield 11 to 4.
San Jose got the first chance to show off their powerplay with Bakersfield going to the penalty box first. Bakersfield’s 88 Austin Magera caused them to go down a man due to a two minute minor for Hooking. Unfortunately, San Jose was unable to capitalize. There was four-on-four action when Anthony Vincent of the Barracuda and Luke Prokop of the Condors both went to the box for two minutes.
For Bakersfield, Nathanial Day got the start. Day made 11 saves on 11 shots. For San Jose, Jakub Skarek got the start. Skarek made 13 saves on 14 shots. Jonsson made 14 saves on 16 shots. Halfway through the second period, Bakersfield switched things up and Samuel Jonsson was put in after Day sustained a leg injury.
THREE STARS OF THE GAME:
Kasper Halttunen
Oliver Wahlstrom
Nathanial Day
The Barracuda will be back in action on Saturday October 11th for their season and home opener. They will open the season facing this same Bakersfield Condors team. In the two previous games between these teams, San Jose won both.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) is fired up after making a three pointer in second half action against the Phoenix Mercury in game two of the WNBA Finals at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas Sun Oct 5, 2025 (AP News photo)
By Rich Perez
After an extremely close game one, the Las Vegas Aces (2-0) took it to the Phoenix Mercury (0-2) dominating them in the second game of the series winning by the score of 91-78. The Aces had taken more than a 20 point lead during the fourth quarter.
Las Vegas played three amazing quarters after a slow first quarter. Jackie Young had the game high with 32 points and eight rebounds, A’Ja Wilson finished with a double double 28 points and 14 rebounds.
Chelsea Gray came so very close to a triple double with 10 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds. Las Vegas takes a 2-0 series lead into game three in Phoenix next Wednesday.
Game recap: Much like Friday’s game the Mercury got a hot start leading 7-0 before the Aces even got up on the scoreboard. Phoenix took as much as an eight point lead before the Aces started to chip away at their lead.
With 3:39 left in the first quarter the Aces had tied the game at 16 going on to take their first lead of the game 18-16 with 3:17 left on the clock. This opening quarter was played at a feverish pace by both teams and after the first ten minutes of play, the Mercury had a 27-24 lead.
Las Vegas came into the second quarter red-hot. They erased the Mercury’s lead taking a 38-33 lead at the four minutes mark. Phoenix had taken as much as a 31-24 lead before the Aces started to really cook.
A’Ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray were instrumental in the turnaround. Wilson scored nine points in an 11-0 run by Las Vegas leading 38-33 with under four minutes left in the half.
The Wilson-Gray connection continued through the rest of the quarter. It was a 20 point half of basketball for Wilson she had outscored Phoenix in the quarter all by herself. At the half the Aces had a 46-37 lead. The Aces had an amazing defense in the second quarter and combined with the brilliance of Wilson Las Vegas was rolling.
Each team had eight turnovers in a highly competitive first half of basketball. There had been a 17 point swing in the first two quarters thanks to Wilson who had been unstoppable in the second quarter.
Both Jackie Young and Gray were on the verge of double digits and they had both laid a lot of the groundwork for Wilson. The Aces would be looking to take this momentum into the second half of play.
The Aces took several double digit leads throughout the third quarter. Despite that, this game was hardly over as Phoenix cut the 12 point Las Vegas lead to eight 55-47 six minutes into the quarter.
Both of these teams have the ability to erase opposing team leads in a flash. At 2:35, however the Aces took their largest lead of the game 65-51. Both Young and Gray had double digits, Young with 28 points.
Young had 19 points in the third quarter so far. Going into the fourth quarter the Aces had a 76-61 lead and Young had a new WNBA finals record with 21 points scored in the third. She finished with 30 points through three quarters. The Aces now had to take care of business in the fourth quarter and close this game out.
The Aces effort in the fourth quarter was off the charts. They pushed their lead over the Mercury to 22 points 83-61 at 8:44. Las Vegas was on a mission and there would be no stopping them.
The Mercury fought back cutting the Aces 22 point lead to 15 with a 7-0 run but they would not be able to overcome the deficit. The Las Vegas offense pushed their lead back out to 90-71 with 5:44 left on the clock.
The Mercury fought a good fight and did cut the Aces lead to 12 points 90-78 with under two minutes left in the game but the Aces held on without Wilson on the floor winning game two 91-78 taking a 2-0 series lead.
This was without doubt the Wilson, Young and Gray show. They rose to the occasion and played some beautiful basketball on both ends of the court, in fact the entire team was outstanding. It was a total team effort through three quarters.
The bench was on the quiet side but when one struggles, someone on the team picks it up something that has made them so very successful. Young had the game high with 30 points and eight rebounds. Wilson had a double double with 28 points, 14 rebounds and Gray came close to a triple double with ten points, ten assists and eight rebounds. Lloyd had nine points and seven rebounds off the bench.
Game notes: The atmosphere was electric at Michelob ULTRA Arena as the Aces took on the Mercury in game two of the WNBA Finals. In Friday’s game one the Aces despite trailing for much of game one came away with the win 89-86 in a hotly contested game. They came on strong in the fourth quarter outscoring the Mercury 22-15 which was the turning point in that game.
The Aces got their starters to step up but also their bench which was solid in game one. Jewell Loyd finished that game with 18 point but Dana Evans had an amazing game scoring 21 points. The Las Vegas bench was a huge factor in the win to start off the series. The Aces took game two for a 2-0 lead in the series before they head to Phoenix for games 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Friday nights.
The Aces now take their 2-0 series lead into Phoenix for game three. That game will be played at PHX Arena next Wednesday with tipoff scheduled for 5:00 PM. The Aces will be looking to take at least one game of the two games played in Phoenix and bring a 3-1 lead back home to Michelob ULTRA Arena.
Former San Francisco Giant first baseman Orlando Cepeda was one of the many Hispanic players in the National League in the 1960s. Cepeda is a member of the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum. (New York Times file photo)
Major League Baseball Leader in Hispanic Heritage
That’s Amauiry News and Commentary
By Amaury Pi-González
The US government designated National Hispanic Heritage Month as a one-month celebration, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15, in 1989 under President George H.W. Bush. Some of the earliest documented celebrations among all US professional sports leagues, like MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS, originated from Major League Baseball organizations, given the league’s long history with Hispanic/Latino players.
The National League of professional baseball clubs is the oldest professional sports league in the United States, founded in 1876. Major League Baseball (MLB) has the highest percentage of Hispanic/Latino players among the major professional sports leagues in the U.S.
With over 30% of players identified as Latino, and a rich history of talent from countries such as, (in alphabetical order) Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, México, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Panamá, Venezuela and other smaller countries like Aruba, Bahamas, Honduras and Curacao.
Here in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Giants have been leaders in recognizing Hispanic/Latino communities as well as one of the leaders nationwide. These celebrations are conducted by the team(s) not only because of the Hispanic talent on their rosters, but also for the Hispanic/Latino communities in which they play and the many Hispanics who are fans and support their teams.
Of the three most populous cities in the Bay Area, San José, Oakland, and San Francisco, San José is the largest, with at least 33% of its population being Hispanic, followed by Oakland at 29% and San Francisco at 16%. According to the latest 2020 US Census.
The Bay Area is one of the most diverse areas in the US and the world, and teams draw a great number of fans of Hispanic Heritage. Since the Oakland Athletics left the Bay Area after the 2024 season, the Giants have become the “only Major League” baseball team that plays within the nine-county Bay Area, with a total population of approximately 8 million people.
Overall, at the time of the 2020 Census, there were 65.3 million Americans who were Hispanic or Latino. Only México, with 130 million, has more Spanish speakers than the United States of America. The importance of Sports teams’ marketing to the largest minority in the country is just good business Down in LA.
There is no precise figure for the number of Hispanic/Latino fans of the LA Dodgers who attended Dodger Stadium. this season. However, considering the Dodgers’ attendance was over four million fans, and Los Angeles is 50% Hispanic(some say more), you do not need to be Isaac Newton or Archimedes to figure out that 1 million Spanish-speaking fans is a very possible figure for the Dodgers, the team leading the Hispanic market in all US professional leagues.
However, this is nothing new for the Dodgers; they have long recognized the importance of their Hispanic community. The relationship between a team and its fans is frequently viewed as symbiotic. Success is seen as something achieved together, lifted by those around you.
Recognition plays a role in this relationship, reinforcing positive connections. Teams that fail to recognize their own market are bound to fail. Hispanics are the largest consumer group in the US, representing a significant and fast-growing segment of the market with trillions of dollars in buying power that is projected to continue increasing.
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) takes one in for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders defense in second half action at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sun Oct 5, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (1-4) absolutely got ripped by the Indianapolis Colts (4-1) falling 40-6. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones had all day to throw.
#2 Jones was 20-29 for 212 yards and two touchdowns the Raiders pass rush just couldn’t get to him he got lots of protection up front.
#3 Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was running for his life against the Colts defense Smith was 25-36 for 228 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.
#4 On rushing Ashton Jeanty ran 67 yards on 14 carries and on receptions Tre Tucker had four receptions for 62 yards.
#5 Up next for the Raiders the Tennessee Titans. This one is at home and the Titans have been struggling all season and had not won a game going into last Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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