The Sports Grind

The conversation on the Chicago Bears carries over to Hour 2, specifically on just how long Matt Eberlus has left in the Windy City. Finally with the NFL, ex-Jet receiver Mike Williams threw shade at Aaron Rodgers on Instagram after catching a touchdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams is just the latest to former teammate of Rodgers to take his shot, and A-Rod’s image as a leader that he he...

Halfway through the 2024 season, the Miami Dolphins entered Monday night just 2-6, in large part because of availability issues with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Against the Los Angeles Rams, Tua delivered a tackle, leading recklessly with his head. There’s a level of understanding and even appreciating his competitive spirit, but it doesn’t make you wince any less every game. Up in the NFC North,...

Among the teams that could give the Detroit Lions a run for their money are the Arizona Cardinals. They’ve won four straight and their defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown in two weeks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t getting the wins they were last season, but Baker Mayfield is getting flowers from Calvin as the former top pick is keeping his offense running without the team’s top weapons. Over in...

One of the more controversial endings of the NFL weekend was in the AFC West battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. It came down to a blocked field goal as time as expired, but the Chiefs stayed perfect, reaching 9-0. You know Calvin has his thoughts on the game and the final play. Closing out Sunday, the Detroit Lions pounced on the Houston Texans in the second half, surviv...

Even when the Dallas Cowboys aren’t worth talking about, they’ll surely give you something on their own. Dak Prescott is done for the year, and all seems lost. After getting dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles, Micah Parsons was asked about the security of Mike McCarthy’s job and gave the media a juicy soundbite that puts his long term prospects with the team in question. Music provided by Fox Sp...

Closing out the week, there are some key college football games, with #16 Ole Miss vs #3 Georgia taking the cake. After giving out an eight-pack in The Foundation Picks, there’s show updates to get to AND a new 24/7 voicemail line at (877-37-GRIND available to you, presented by ZingZang. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Calvin’s analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos game carries into Hour 2. Also, the Houston Texans may have Nico Collins coming back, but the Detroit Lions have momentum, making them a tough beat. Moving into basketball, the guys get into the San Antonio Spurs’ nice win over Portland Trail Blazers, the perfect Cleveland Cavaliers, and Bronny James’ G-League debut. Music provided by...

Last night, the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals delivered the offensive power as expected, and Lamar & Co. escaped with the win once again. The reigning MVP is looking like a strong contender to repeat. There’s another strong division battle this weekend, taking place in the AFC West. Bo Nix is making his first trip to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the defending champions, hoping to mak...

Ending with the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs lost a second-consecutive game, falling to the Houston Rockets. It was another poor night from beyond the arc for Victor Wembanyama who seems reluctant to drive to the paint. The glaring habit needs to be broken, but the team’s staff would need to take a stronger approach. Continuing around the NBA, there’s a lot to recap from last night, but the Milwauke...

Continuing the discussion from Hour 1, the guys dig more into the Nick Bosa issue and wonder if the NFL should change their policies in this more political climate. Moving on to the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s injury may be worse than originally thought, but the verdict isn’t in. It remains to be seen if Jerry Jones is willing to have his quarterback sit-out the rest of the season regardless. M...

As of tonight, the 2024 NFL regular season is officially halfway over, and the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals to usher us in. Do Joe Burrow and the Boys have a late-season push in them? Out west, Nick Bosa is back in the headlines for his MAGA hat that he wore when the Dallas Cowboys played the San Francisco 49ers. Many are wondering now if he’ll be fined under the league’s policies...

The final hour of today’s show is a fun one. Davante Adams has learned a thing or two from Aaron Rodgers about staying top of mind. Appearing on a show, he’s claimed to have a role in the Las Vegas Raiders’ firing of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. To wrap things up, Calvin runs through the midweek NFL lines and reacts to the 2024 presidential election. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Staying with college football, the Colorado Buffaloes are 6-2 and near the top of the Big 12. Given the new College Football Playoff format, Coach Prime is pushing for one of the top four spots. On the hardwood, the NBA is back in action tonight after stepping aside for the election. The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams playing tonight, one of their first games of likely many without Jeremy...

With absolutely nothing else going on in the world yesterday, all eyes were obviously glued to the first unveiling of the 2024 College Football Playoff rankings. Calvin gave his predictions yesterday, and today we saw that he was actually pretty close. Elsewhere in college football, Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy has officially apologized to fans that he may have offended with...

Getting into the NBA in the final hour, the San Antonio Spurs blew a 40-14 lead in the new Intuit Dome, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers. Interim head coach Mitch Johnson struggled to get the team back on track as he fills in for Gregg Popovich who is reportedly dealing with something more serious than initially shared. In the last segment, Calvin gives his own edition of the College Football P...

With the NFL Trade Deadline officially passed, the guys discuss all the deals that got done. The Denver Broncos possibly kept more pieces than could’ve been expected, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t address their receiver depth.  Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Last night put a bow on Week 9 in the NFL as the Kansas City Chiefs held-off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime to stay perfect on the season. New acquisition DeAndre Hopkins played a key part in the win, and that’s the kind of production that the rest of the NFL is hoping to find in their moves at today’s trade deadline. For the Washington Commanders, they landed Marshon Lattimore from the New...

Stepping away from the pros to the amateurs, Calvin recaps the college weekend, prompting a look at the 2024 Heisman Trophy race. College basketball tips off today too, and the preseason rankings are a bit odd. Closing out back in the NBA, Joel Embiid’s bad year got worse after he pushed a reporter in the locker room following a loss over the weekend. Was the former MVP out of line or was it the r...

Continuing with the NFL, the Denver Broncos got dominated by the Baltimore Ravens, coming off of completely opposite weekends in Week 8. Calvin doesn’t think the loss was as ugly as it looked, and believes Sean Payton didn’t help matters. In the NFC North, the Detroit Lions went into Lambeau Field and handled the Green Bay Packers. Winning on the road in poor conditions, Calvin is confident the Li...

The San Antonio Spurs are entering a new era this season with the additions of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. Not even 10 games in, the team is already facing adversity, as Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich is “out indefinitely”, dealing with health issues. Getting into the football weekend, the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Atlanta Falcons, losing quarterback Dak Prescott for the next few week...

While football dominates the weekend, the NBA was cooking last night. Victor Wembanyama had another historic performance in Utah, delivering a second-career 5x5 (more than five each of points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) as the San Antonio Spurs won over the Jazz. At the end of a three-game road trip, the Denver Nuggets have won two in a row after dropping the first two games at home. T...

Continuing with a preview of Week 9 in the NFL, the Denver Broncos go from a heavy favorite last weekend to a steep underdog as they face the Baltimore Ravens (-9.5). The Ravens are looking to bounce back from their loss in Cleveland, making this a tough test for Bo Nix’s squad. The Game of the Week is going on at Lambeau where the Detroit Lions are favored -3 over the Green Bay Packers for the to...

Going into Thursday Night Football, many questioned why the New Jets were favored over the Houston Texans. Under the lights, they showed just why, getting constant pressure on CJ Stroud and clicking on offense. Jets WR Garrett Wilson was spectacular and delivered what should be the leader for Catch of the Year to this point in the season. Getting into the NFL Week 9 Preview, Calvin is starting in...

It’s all football to close out today’s show. The New York Jets are favorites on Thursday Night Football as they host the Houston Texans. As if Gang Green doesn’t provide enough drama, the Dallas Cowboys never disappoint in that department. Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs gave listed their top 10 current quarterbacks but failed to mention their own, Dak Prescott. Anthony Richardson has taken a lot o...

The 2024-25 NBA season is young, but Calvin is already seeing some red flags in the 1-3 start for the San Antonio Spurs who fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Around the Association, the Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled Bronny James’ debut in his birthplace, but LeBron’s son did secure his first career points. Giannis Antetokounmpo has had the attention of many GMs around the NBA in...