The Sports Grind

After much anticipation, the Denver Broncos have finally revealed their new uniform scheme for this season AND made a move at quarterback. The uniforms are OK and the trade for Zach Wilson from the New York Jets is an interesting move that Calvin believes adds depth to the position to allow the team to fill a different need in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft that is just days away. Speaking...

Continuing with the NBA Playoffs in Hour 2, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to manhandle the Dallas Mavericks, even with Kawhi Leonard on the bench - just another example of how defense is needed in the postseason. Over the break, there was more development in a story from last week involving Jontay Porter. The NBA concluded its investigation into Porter’s betting history and determined that he...

With the 2024 NBA Playoffs in full effect this weekend, the boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney may have flown under many radars, but the result surely reigned in the attention. Not one to catch a fight on an average Saturday night, this one had Calvin’s attention and he’s wondering what’s next for Garcia in the pursuit of legitimacy. Getting into the hardwood, the home teams swept th...

Jontay Porter is starting to make a name for himself away from his brother Michael Porter Jr., and not in a good way. Already being investigated for manipulating prop betting figures, it has been discovered that he’s known around the sports betting circle. In a bit of old news, Calvin has his reaction to the Allen Iverson sculpture that was a hot topic while off last week. When the guys return on...

After breaking down the West in Hour 1, diving into the Eastern Conference only makes sense. Tomorrow, the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls face elimination head-to-head while the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers battle for the playoffs. While the Milwaukee Bucks have already punched their ticket for next week, how long they’ll be around is a serious question. Giannis is out with a touchy calf inj...

Blake Griffin was with the Boston Celtics last season but didn’t find a home throughout the 2023-2024 slate, likely prompting his announced retirement today. In his old stomping grounds - the Western Conference - the NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight for the remaining spots in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers battle for the right to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round while the Gold...

In maybe a bit of in-division gamesmanship, the Philadelphia Eagles have extended receiver Devonta Smith, putting more pressure on the Dallas Cowboys to get a deal done for CeeDee Lamb or risk further demonstrations of his discontent. This brings to the conversation the high level at which the Eagles are run, maybe even the best in the league. Out in Las Vegas, Davante Adams, one of those responsi...

Turning toward the backyard in Hour 2, local fans are curious where the San Antonio Spurs go from here after finishing with the fifth-worst record. The offseason will set the tone for the franchise moving forward, and some real talent needs added. Also this weekend, The Masters was top of mind, where Scottie Scheffler won another green jacket in Augusta while Tiger Woods fell apart on Sunday. Work...

As the NBA regular season came to an end this weekend, establishing the 2024 NBA Playoffs bracket, as well as the Play-In Tournament. The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t put in the effort and now face the Indiana Pacers in the postseason. In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers worked their way to the 8th seed, needing just one more win to make the playoffs. Caught in the moment, Anthony Davis is...

Sean Payton doesn’t appear to have a clear solution at the quarterback position in Dove Valley, and everyone is quick to provide their thoughts on the matter. A notion gathering momentum is that the Denver Broncos will trade up to #3 with the New England Patriots and grab JJ McCarthy, if not another QB. One possible solution is Cam Newton as well, who believes that he’s still a viable option at 32...

Brett Favre famously refused to commit to retirement, and Tom Brady has a bit of that in his system as well. Speaking on a podcast, TB12 hinted at his interest in playing again but is curious if the NFL will let him if he goes through with becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Staying with the league, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce have both officially graduated from the University of Cinc...

Yesterday’s news on the passing of O.J. Simpson brought the discourse of the “Case of the 20th Century” into the 21st Century. Some parties got criticized for their remarks, while some - namely the Buffalo Bills and USC’s football program - elected not to comment. After what the Hall of Famer did for both entities, Calvin’s left scratching his head on why they said nothing. There are just two days...

In the final hour, the day’s trend of legal issues continues, even in the NFL. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Rashee Rice after his involvement in the high-speed accident in Dallas that caused an accident and subsequent injuries. Today The Masters got started, though a little late, and Tiger Woods is walking the course. Finishing with more “bad behavior” in the NBA, former player Ben...

Don’t hold your breath, but the Dallas Mavericks are starting to look like a complete team. With a strong defensive effort over the Miami Heat, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving helped lift the team to a fifth consecutive win. Also in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets won a head-to-head battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top spot in the conference, with a light schedule ahead of th...

Though the separation of John Calipari and the University of Kentucky is already old news, it took a minute for Arkansas to make his hire official. Now that the head seat on the bench is open, the athletic department at Kentucky is looking for a replacement, but nobody appears to want the job. For 50 years, O.J. Simpson has been a major celebrity - first as a star player at USC and in the NFL, the...

When it comes to the Denver Broncos quarterback situation, Calvin is all ears ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. A Sports Illustrated article from Connor Orr examines Sean Payton’s lack of success with rookie quarterbacks and how taking one this year could put his reputation in question. Staying with the NFL, Josh Allen’s contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars makes him one of the game’s top-paid defens...

Also in the NBA last night, the Los Angeles Clippers collected a win without Kawhi Leonard and, more interestingly, James Harden. Does “The Beard” have anything to fear? Staying on the West Coast, there’s a changing of the guard at Stanford University as college basketball’s all-time winningest coach, Tara VanDerveer, announced her retirement, having Calvin reflecting on San Antonio’s pending coac...

As The Masters tees off tomorrow, the buzz from Augusta is getting louder and Calvin is sipping the tea. In the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars backed up the Brinks to sign linebacker Josh Allen to a new deal worth an average of $30 million per year, raising eyebrows in Dallas. Last night in the NBA, the struggling Milwaukee Bucks got a much-needed win but Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a Grade 1 ca...

In the NBA ranks, the Milwaukee Bucks are currently in the second seat in the Eastern Conference, but riding a four-game losing skid, their title chase is looking tough. Moving to the NFL, the Denver Broncos are continuing to be rumored in conversations around Bo Nix, but Calvin isn’t holding his breath. Tonight’s slate of NBA games is a key one as the final week of the regular season gets started...

With Caitlin Clark’s next appearance set to be the WNBA Draft, all eyes will remain on her throughout her rookie season. After marketing her to the fullest extent, and to great benefit, the WNBA is tasked with carrying the momentum Clark has from the NCAAW tournament. Clark isn’t the only one set for a new destination. John Calipari’s time in Kentucky has come to an end after he has found a new SE...

Returning after a week off, there’s a lot on The Docket. Before getting into the sports, Calvin has his thoughts on the solar eclipse that captivated the world and, while he didn’t go full Charles Barkley, he wasn’t impressed. This week starts the media availability ahead of the 2024 Masters and Tiger Woods’ presence in Augusta has everyone’s attention. Last night, the college basketball season co...

In the final hour of the week, before the guys take a long weekend, Calvin previews the upcoming NCAA Men’s Final Four games. UConn and Purdue seem to be on a collision course to meet in the Final, but they aren’t likely to cover their respective spreads. Other college news today saw LSU settle with several women who had filed sexual assault allegations against the university stemming from 2020 ca...

On a big night in the NBA, two of the most prolific bigs - Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic - shined on center stage in the Mile High City. It was a loss for the Spurs but a win for the resume of Wemby who Calvin believes needs to be the Defensive Player of the Year or First-Team All-Defense, if not both. Another big man joined the festivities on Tuesday night with Joel Embiid taking the court f...

With The Masters just a week away, the PGA Tour season doesn’t have the same luster it has in seasons past, and the players are noticing it too. Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy agree that the PGA/Tour LIV Split is hurting the sport. A major development in the NFL today saw the Buffalo Bills trade star receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in a move that says a lot about where both teams are headin...

Just because it is Spring doesn’t mean the NFL isn’t still popping. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Carson Wentz on Monday - no joke - and Calvin can see Andy Reid working. Up in Minnesota, Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is serving a suspension this preseason for a DUI that took place last August, raising some eyebrows. Finishing with the NBA, Calvin is curious how the Atlanta Hawks’ off...