The Sports Grind

More conversation on the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles has Calvin going back to the fact that Jerry Jones & Co. elected not to make any moves that the NFL trade deadline last week, and it may have played a part in the outcome. Texas’ other team, the Houston Texans, appears to have answered its question at quarterback after CJ Stroud delivered another historic performance in a...

What once started as a promising season has really fallen off the tracks for the Colorado Buffaloes and Coach Prime. The team dropped another game this past weekend, falling to 4-5 on the season, despite Sanders making a change at play-calling. On Sunday, Prime’s old team - the Dallas Cowboys - had a rough one too, failing to finish the Philadelphia Eagles. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Pas...

It cannot be stressed enough just how pivotal Sunday's contest between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles can be as the teams meet for the first time this season. Of course one of them will lose, but who could feel the loss the most? Calvin breaks down the college football slate of games before diving back in the NBA to discuss the in-season tournament that tips tonight.  Music pro...

As the NFL regular season enters its back nine, each game is more precious. Sunday is loaded with games that could have major playoff implications, from making the cut to securing home-field advantage. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Las Vegas Raiders fans are hoping to climb out of a black hole back into THE Black Hole as the post-Josh McDaniels era starts. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380...

On Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama ran it back against the Phoenix Suns. The visitors showed their Halloween win wasn't a trick, and Wemby treated the basketball world to his coming out performance, featuring 38 points and another folder of plays for the highlight reel. Still feeling the wound from Kawhi Leonard's departure five years ago, a portion of the fanba...

When the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs last week, they did so employing a different offense than has been used so far this season. Calvin is curious as to how Russell Wilson will handle the change in philosophy and not being the centerpiece anymore. As the college season winds down, what is reportedly to be a deep QB class could have teams clamoring in the first round to land one...

The late Bob Knight was most known for his time coaching in Indiana, but he finished his career in Lubbock at the helm of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. With the region joining the broadcast in Hour 2, Calvin continues his reflection on Coach Knight. As the show rolls on, tonight kicks off Week 9 in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans have the honor. Will Levis is getting the st...

It has been a long time coming but the Texas Rangers are World Series champions. With a strong mix of free agent acquisitions and the hiring of Bruce Bochy, the club was able to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Sad news broke yesterday afternoon with the passing of college basketball coaching legend Bob Knight. Calvin reflects on Knight’s legacy and how the sports worl...

Tuesday night was a big night in the NBA, headlined by Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs taking on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Coming back from 20 points down, the young visitors stole a win from their hosts at the buzzer, and Calvin reacts. In more big news on Tuesday, the College Football Playoff announced the first rankings for the 2023 season, putting Ohio State in the top spo...

Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders steal the second hour of the show as the guys continue to react to the firings and debate what the team’s owner can do at head coach to get back to competing. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The Colorado Buffaloes are going through a rough stretch lately, and last weekend was difficult for a couple of reasons. In addition to losing to UCLA on the football field, a number of players on the visiting team reportedly returned to the locker room to find jewelry missing. Deion Sanders is trying to get the Rose Bowl, the hosting venue, to make it right. In the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys didn’t...

If Clemson football head coach was worried about lightening the bandwagon, he might lighten the fanbase if he keeps attacking them when they call into his radio show. Sticking with college football, the first College Football Playoff rankings come out tonight and Calvin tries his hand at predicting the top six. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

After a busy trade deadline last season in the NFL, there was a feeling that this year's Halloween deadline would be similar. That wasn't quite the case this year as one of the key teams thought to be sellers - the Denver Broncos - didn't participate. The Washington Commanders flipped some key defensive assets for draft picks, and the guys track who went where. Music provided by Fox Sp...

James Harden has been adamant about getting out of Philadelphia since the summer, and the Los Angeles Clippers were one of just a few teams interested. Late Monday night, the Sixers struck a deal to rid themselves of the former MVP, allowing them to officially move forward into the season. Also, Monday night, the Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders met at Ford Field, ending with the home team gett...

A call into the show reignites the discussion on the Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury heavyweight bout, this time calling the integrity of the sport into question. The biggest news in college football over the weekend didn't happen on the field but off it with all eyes on Jim Harbaugh at Michigan. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Outside of the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys, it was an eventful weekend in the NFL. Calvin dives into it all, including one of the burning questions - Are Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals back? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It is extremely early yet in the 2023 NBA season, but a few things are already pretty clear. Atop that list for Calvin is that The Joker, Nikola Jokic, is the best player in the NBA right now. One of the highlights of the sports weekend was the boxing spectacle between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury that ended in controversy. In the NFL, the Denver Broncos picked up an important win over the Kansa...

The college football regular season is winding down, meaning the pressure is on for those teams hoping to keep their spot atop the rankings. Calvin previews all the action before turning his sights on the NBA where the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama hope to collect their first win against the Houston Rockets. The Foundation Picks are back with another round after a rough weekend last week...

This Sunday is a big one for the Denver Broncos who look to snap a 16-game losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs. *IF* they collect the win, there’s a belief that their season could turn around. No matter the outcome, however, head coach Sean Payton is approaching the NFL trade deadline the same way - whatever that is. There’s a lot more on the table when it comes to NFL action this weekend, and...

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights. Philly, however, didn’t have James Harden who team security didn’t allow on the plan amidst the trade request drama. Calvin thinks Daryl Morey needs to “eat the cheese” and trade the former MVP. Also on Thursday, the Buffalo Bills collected a close win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

The NBA is sitting center stage right now, but the fall is football season. NFL Week 8 gets started tonight with the Buffalo Bills hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the rest of the year, the Miami Dolphins will be joined by HBO as they are featured on the in-season edition of "Hard Knocks" and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn't thrilled. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

On Wednesday's show, the guys discussed the expectations for the San Antonio Spurs, which aren't very high. Now in Year 5, Calvin's hopes for Keldon Johnson were higher than the Kentucky product showed on opening night, with Devin Vassell shining on the national stage. Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers face the Phoenix Suns while the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Music...

After the Texas Rangers eliminated the Houston Astros in the ALCS, it was rumored that Dusty Baker would be retiring, and yesterday those rumors were confirmed. Baker calls it a career after 26 seasons as a manager following his playing career. The 2023 NBA season continued Wednesday night as the rest of the association got in on the action, headlined by the debut of Victor Wembanyama with the San...

While there's a lot of hype around the San Antonio Spurs, and rightfully so, it is important to not get too carried away. Though they have Victor Wembanyama, the youngest team in the NBA is projected at 29.5 wins at the betting window. Are you taking the over or the under? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

After discussing who attended the game, it's time to get to the actual game in which the Denver Nuggets looked in rhythm while defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. Another team aiming to contend in the Western Conference is the Los Angeles Clippers which touts a "fully recovered" Kawhi Leonard. Down in Texas, the Wembanyama Era officially starts for the San Antonio Spurs. Music provided...