The Arash Markazi Show
The Sporting Tribune Today
Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Today hosted by Arash Markazi, and Grant Mona. Markazi spent over 15 years as a sports columnist at the Los Angeles Times, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The podcast will be published Monday-Friday and will focus on the biggest sports stories in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii.
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Episodes
Lakeshow Hits 50 & Clipper Chaos 02.04.2026 41:26
Host Grant Mona breaks down a Tuesday night that solidified the hierarchy in Los Angeles. While the Lakers reached a massive season milestone behind a balanced attack, the Clippers' identity crisis hit a new low against a team they should have handled with ease. Segment One: The Lakers Reach 50 Wins The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127–113 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday nig...
Lakers Crush the Wizards & A Reality Check at the Ravine 01.04.2026 41:38
Host Grant Mona breaks down a night where the Lakers proved they are more than just a one-man show, while the Dodgers’ pursuit of a perfect season came to a halt under the lights at Dodger Stadium. Segment One: "Praise-Worthy" — Lakers Roll Without Luka The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 49–26 on the season after a dominant 120–111 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite star gua...
A Dodgers Opening Weekend Sweep & A New Face in Vegas 31.03.2026 41:22
Host Grant Mona breaks down a perfect opening weekend at Chavez Ravine that has the rest of the league on notice. Then, we head to the desert for the shock of the NHL season: the Vegas Golden Knights have turned to "Torts" to save their championship aspirations. Segment One: Blue Heaven Perfection—Dodgers Sweep the D-Backs The quest for the three-peat began with a clinical three-game sweep of the...
Lakers Having Fun at Practice & Dodgers' Opening Weekend Sweep 30.03.2026 41:38
Host Grant Mona breaks down a dominant weekend for Los Angeles sports. From the Lakers asserting their fourth-quarter will against the Nets to the Dodgers beginning their three-peat quest with a statement sweep of a division rival, the momentum in the city is at an all-time high. Segment One: Lakers Lockdown & The Sunday Practice Report The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 48–26 on the season following...
The Ali Legacy & The Olympic Flag Reality Check 27.03.2026 41:37
Host Arash Markazi brings you a special edition of The Sporting Tribune Today , looking at the enduring impact of a global icon and the growing pains of a new Olympic hopeful. We sit down with the guardian of the "Greatest" legacy before heading to BMO Stadium to hear from the NFL stars who just got a wake-up call in the dirt. Segment One: Lonnie Ali and the Fight for the Future Arash is joined by...
The Luka-MVP Narrative Gap & The Ducks’ Road Warrior Mentality 26.03.2026 41:31
Host Grant Mona tackles the hottest debate in the NBA—whether a 60-point barrage is enough to topple a season-long narrative. Then, Zach Cavanagh joins the show from the road to break down an Anaheim Ducks squad that is playing its best hockey when the lights are brightest. Segment One: The Luka MVP Buzz—Why the Stats Aren't Enough The "Luka for MVP" train is picking up steam after his historic 60...
Clippers Beat Bucks & The Sasaki Rotation Debate 25.03.2026 41:17
Host Grant Mona breaks down a dominant night in Inglewood as the Clippers find their identity through elite shooting, before shifting to the final hours of Dodgers Spring Training, where a rotation cornerstone is facing some serious command questions. Segment One: Clippers Pummel the Bucks in Intuit Dome Statement The Los Angeles Clippers looked unstoppable on Monday night, dismantling the Milwauk...
Dodgers 2026 Season Preview 24.03.2026 41:32
Host Grant Mona welcomes you to a special season-preview edition of The Sporting Tribune Today . With the Cactus League in the rearview and the Freeway Series wrapping up, we’re looking at a Dodgers squad on the precipice of history—and the young infielder who just secured the most talked-about roster spot in Los Angeles. Segment One: The Quest for the Three-Peat Grant dives into the headlines as...
Nine Straight for the Lakeshow & The Clippers’ Rocky Road 23.03.2026 41:27
Host Grant Mona breaks down a weekend that saw the two halves of Crypto.com Arena heading in polar opposite directions. While the Lakers are rewriting history in Florida, the Clippers are desperately trying to find their footing after a mid-March stumble. Segment One: Nine in a Row! Surviving the Magic The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to nine games on Saturday night with a nail...
Luka’s 60-Point Masterpiece & An 8 Game Win Streak 20.03.2026 41:36
Host Grant Mona reacts to one of the most historic individual performances in Lakers history as the Purple and Gold extend their season-best winning streak to eight games. We break down the magic from Miami and look back at the dominant sweep of the Rockets that set the stage for this historic run. Segment One: 60 in South Beach—Luka’s Statement to the World The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mia...
Clipper Crisis, Laker Hopes, and a WNBA Deal 19.03.2026 41:38
Host Grant Mona is joined by Mykell Mathieu and Demetrius Beaver for a loaded Wednesday night edition of The Sporting Tribune Today . We’re dissecting a sliding Clippers squad, the Lakers' championship trajectory, and two massive landscape-shifting stories in the NFL and WNBA. Segment One: Three Straight and Falling—What's Wrong with the Clippers? The guys react to the Los Angeles Clippers’ third...
Why Team USA Fell Short & Dodgers Spring Training 18.03.2026 41:19
Host Grant Mona reacts to a devastating Tuesday night at loanDepot Park as Venezuela stunned the world to win its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3–2 victory over the United States. Grant breaks down the "failure of the favorites": The Bats Go Cold: Despite a roster with 382 combined home runs, the U.S. managed just three hits all night. Grant questions how a lineup featuring Aaron Judge...
Vegas and Seattle Finally Getting the NBA Nod & All Things USC 17.03.2026 41:23
Host Grant Mona reacts to a massive breaking report from Shams Charania that could change the geography of the NBA forever before shifting gears to the gridiron and the hardwood at USC. Segment One: The NBA’s $20 Billion Expansion Vote Grant breaks down the explosive news from Shams Charania: the NBA Board of Governors is set to hold a formal vote on March 24–25 to explore adding expansion teams s...
A WBC Semifinal Thriller & Luka’s OT Magic 16.03.2026 41:25
Host Grant Mona reacts to a massive Sunday for American sports, from the high-stakes atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic in Miami to a playoff-level showdown at Crypto.com Arena that saw the Lakers continue their surge up the Western Conference standings. Segment One: Team USA Survives a Nailbiter in Miami Team USA is heading to the WBC Championship! Grant breaks down the U.S.’s gritty 2–1 vi...
Luka’s 51-Point Masterpiece & The Rams’ New No-Fly Zone 13.03.2026 41:11
Segment One: The Luka Special & The Contender Conversation The Los Angeles Lakers kept the momentum rolling on Thursday night with a high-octane 142–130 victory over the Chicago Bulls . Grant reacts to a truly historic performance from Luka Dončić , who exploded for 51 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists , marking his first 50-point game since joining the Purple and Gold. Grant argues that despite...
Lakers Are Back & Team USA’s WBC Crisis 12.03.2026 41:05
Host Grant Mona breaks down a night of defensive dominance for the Purple and Gold before shifting gears to the diamond, where Team USA finds themselves in a self-inflicted nightmare at the World Baseball Classic. Segment One: "This Group is Starting to Get It" The Los Angeles Lakers secured a massive 120–106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, completing a season sweep of the team tha...
A Clipper Surge & The "Luka-Reaves" Era? 11.03.2026 41:30
Host Grant Mona dives into a pivotal 24 hours for Los Angeles basketball. While the Clippers are finally finding their rhythm with their new-look backcourt, the Lakers are showcasing a perimeter duo that has completely transformed their ceiling in the Western Conference. Segment One: Clippers Reach .500 Behind Leonard and Garland The Los Angeles Clippers have officially climbed back to level groun...
Bruins Win Rivalry Game & The Rams’ New Lockdown Secondary 10.03.2026 41:40
Host Grant Mona breaks down a weekend of dominance for the Blue and Gold and a massive roster overhaul for the Rams. From a gritty rivalry win at Pauley Pavilion to a defensive transformation in Thousand Oaks, we’ve got you covered. Segment One: UCLA Sweeps the Season Series The UCLA Bruins finished the regular season on a high note, taking down USC 74–68 in front of a sold-out home crowd. Grant r...
Luka Outduels Brunson & The State of the Clippers 09.03.2026 41:27
Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive Sunday in Los Angeles, featuring a statement win for the Lakers and a critical look at the Clippers' identity as they enter the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. Segment One: Lakers Slam the Door on the Knicks The Los Angeles Lakers took down the New York Knicks 110–97 in an afternoon showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Grant reacts to Luka Dončić’s masterful 27-...
Garland's Debut & Les Snead’s Plans for the Offseason 06.03.2026 41:34
Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive 24 hours for Los Angeles sports, from a clinical blowout at the Intuit Dome to a blockbuster trade that has the Rams officially back in "all-in" mode. Segment One: Clippers Coast Past the Pacers The Los Angeles Clippers secured their third straight win on Wednesday night, dismantling the Indiana Pacers 130–107. Grant dives into the postgame audio from Kawhi Le...
Lakers Rally for Third Straight Win & Bruins Stun No. 9 Nebraska 05.03.2026 41:30
Host Grant Mona brings you a high-energy Wednesday edition of The Sporting Tribune Today , capturing the pulse of Los Angeles sports after a night of massive statement wins. From a gritty fourth-quarter surge at Crypto.com Arena to a defensive masterclass at Pauley Pavilion, we’ve got all the locker room reactions. Segment One: Lakers Slam the Door on New Orleans The Los Angeles Lakers found thems...
McVay’s Coaching Overhaul & Lakers Beat Pels, Clippers Beat Dubs 04.03.2026 41:30
It’s a loaded Tuesday edition of The Sporting Tribune Today ! Host Grant Mona reacts to a wild night for LA basketball and gets you caught up on the latest from Rams camp as the NFL offseason shifts into high gear. Segment One: Sean McVay’s New-Look Rams Fresh off the NFL Scouting Combine, Rams head coach Sean McVay addresses the media regarding the team's finalized 2026 coaching staff and their a...
Garland’s Debut & A Clipper Comeback 03.03.2026 40:47
Join Grant Mona for a special postgame edition of The Sporting Tribune Today as he breaks down a wild Monday night at Chase Center. The Los Angeles Clippers looked dead in the water, trailing by 17 points, before mounting a massive second-half surge to stun the Golden State Warriors 114–101. Grant dives into the long-awaited debut of Darius Garland , who finally suited up in Clippers threads after...
Is Luka Dončić Unwatchable? Plus, The Ultimate Statue & Jersey Retirement Criteria 26.02.2026 41:29
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson are joined by Mykell Mathieu to break down a wild week in the sports world, from frustrating on-court antics to immortalizing legends in bronze. In Segment 1, the crew goes off on the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers following their baffling 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Despite a 22-point, 15-assist night, Luka Dončić is under the microscop...
Bennedict Mathurin’s Star Potential, Clippers' Uncertain Future & Pat Riley’s Statue Unveiling 25.02.2026 41:13
In Segment 1, Grant dives into the complicated current state of the LA Clippers. Sitting at 27-30 on the season, the team is at a massive crossroads amid rumors of looming league punishments surrounding the Aspiration scandal, which could potentially void Kawhi Leonard's contract. However, there is a massive silver lining shining at the Intuit Dome: Bennedict Mathurin. Since arriving at the trade...
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