The Sports Grind

If you had the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series opposite the Texas Rangers before the MLB season started, then you better play the next Powerball. They beat the odds (+7000) and the Philadelphia Phillies as they chase the franchise's second title. The 2023 NBA season tipped on Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers in Denver to face the Nuggets. Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders, an...

Sometimes, winning is losing and losing is winning. That's the theory, at least, when a team is trying to end up at the bottom of the league to draft a top talent the next year. With the Denver Broncos coming off a win and having the rival Kansas City Chiefs next, however, Sean Payton is caught in a personal "tug-of-war" with the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching. Closing out wi...

Last night, the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers put a bow on Week 7 in the NFL with the former handing the latter its second consecutive loss. Sticking with the league, Calvin raised an eyebrow on Monday at the Atlanta Falcons' handling of Bijan Robinson's migraines, and now the NFL is too. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The fall sports calendar is officially in full swing as the NBA tips off tonight with a pair of massive Western Conference contests. Just as the hardwood is heating up, the MLB postseason approaches its peak with the Texas Rangers punching their ticket to the 2023 World Series. Tonight in the NLCS, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies will battle for the right to face them. Music...

There was a good slate of college action this weekend, but it came at a cost. A number of the nation’s top quarterback prospects struggled including some troubling losses and, in the case of Texas, an injury to Quinn Ewers. Getting back to the NFL, Las Vegas Raider fans are calling for Josh McDaniels’ job, and Calvin thinks they need to stop being delusional. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El P...

It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos have been worse than advertised this season. To their credit, however, they were able to avoid a historic low (1-6 start), picking up their second win instead. When you’re caught in no man’s land, that’s a tough result though, and Calvin has mixed feelings about the victory. From Bijan Robinson’s migraines to Nick Sirriani’s “tush push” plea, there’s a lot to...

With just over a week left in October, the World Series chase is heating up as the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers force a Game 7 in the ALCS tonight. The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks could force a winner-take-all as well in the NLCS. Of all the games in the NFL this weekend, the most stories came out of the Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns game that featured controversial...

With the NFL taken care of, Calvin dives into the college football slate that has a number of key matchups including #3 Ohio State hosting #7 Penn State. As the 2023 NBA season prepares to tip off next week, the preseason concludes this weekend, and the San Antonio Spurs close it out against the Golden State Warriors. Will the stars play? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

There’s a lot of action around the NFL this weekend, despite the Dallas Cowboys on the bye week. One of the things that Calvin is watching for is how players handle trade rumors ahead of the NFL trade deadline, namely a number of Denver Broncos who are facing the Green Bay Packers. While there are a few big-time contests, none is bigger this weekend than the battle between former Bama quarterbacks...

Either there’s a witch hunt aimed at the Michigan football program or the team’s leadership is absolutely sketch. This time Jim Harbaugh’s squad is being investigated for allegedly cheating and stealing signs illegally. In the NFL on Thursday night, the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame Trevor Lawrence’s questionable game status to defeat the New Orleans Saints. The 504 needs an identity on offense fa...

For much of the last 12 months, Caleb Williams had been regarded as the best player in college football, even securing the Heisman Trophy last season. This summer, he was dubbed the presumptive first-overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. With that knowledge, he had reportedly expressed interest in receiving equity in the team that drafts him. Could this spark a conversation in the spring? Back...

Apparently the Dallas Cowboys feel that Dak Prescott is under attack. After Micah Parsons defended his quarterback on his podcast, Mike McCarthy came to Prescott’s “aid” with praise for how he shoulders the weight of being the signal caller for “America’s Team”. Another day and another update on Jerry Jeudy’s looming trade which is generating “extensive talks” between the Denver Broncos and the In...

Wednesday night was a crucial one for the Houston Astros, and the best road team in baseball answered the call in Arlington as Houston upset Mad Max Scherzer’s return to make the ALCS 2-1. The Las Vegas Aces entered the evening with title aspirations as well, and they delivered in New York, downing the Liberty and securing their title defense to go back-to-back. Tonight there’s football to kick of...

The conversation on NFL officiating carries over to the final hour, questioning if the sport is becoming too soft. New rules or not, the Denver Broncos have enough on their hands sitting at 1-5 this season. Facing a lost season, Russell Wilson’s contract presents more for Sean Payton and the front office to consider that could see them sending their starting quarterback riding the bench. Music pro...

Dallas Cowboys defensive star and content creator Micah Parsons is attracting attention to his podcast this week where he defended his team and his quarterback, Dak Prescott, against the critics after the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers both lost this weekend to the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns respectively. Also in the NFL, more rule changes are on the horizon, yet another thing...

James Harden’s emotions toward the Philadelphia 76ers have fluctuated this week more than the Texas weather. With the 2023-2024 NBA season a week away, Harden is hiding in Houston, already making things tough for his team. Speaking of H-Town, the Astros are on the road in Arlington tonight as they look to bounce back against the Texas Rangers make the ALCS a contest. Music provided by Fox Sports 1...

This last weekend was a bit of a wild one in college with USC and UCLA both falling while Washington is on the rise. Calvin takes a look at the new AP Top 25 rankings and the guys discuss potential movement on the horizon this week. A late addition to The Docket, reports have confirmed that Paramount / Showtime is dropping its sports division, including boxing.  Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 E...

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is known for talking a lot. This week he decided to give an update on his rookie quarterback, saying Anthony Richardson is “probably” done for the year despite that still being determined. From the Colts to the Broncos, Sean Payton isn’t addressing the Broncos’ trade deadline rumors head-on but says the team is receiving calls. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 E...

Houston may have won the AL West this year, but the Texas Rangers are hitting their stride when it matters most. They went into H-Town and took the first two games of the ALCS, stealing home-field advantages on Monday night. It was a great evening for the DFW which also saw the Dallas Cowboys defeat Kellen Moore and the Los Angeles Chargers in primetime, though they barely survived. Music provided...

Of the teams to start the NFL season 1-5, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are certainly two of the most surprising. Given the projected caliber of the upcoming quarterback class, Calvin can’t help but wonder if both teams are high key-low key tanking on the season in pursuit of Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. Also in college, the time may be here for Texas A&M to cut their lo...

Tonight closes out Week 6 in the NFL and it is a big one as the Dallas Cowboys are in Los Angeles to face the Chargers. To add another level of excitement, the matchup, of course, features former Dallas quarterback and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore coaching against his old squad. Elsewhere in the NFL this weekend, New York was on center stage as the Jets ended the Philadelphia Eagles’ perfect...

After a hot start to the season, the Colorado Buffaloes have struggled as of late, going 1-3 since their initial 3-0 run. This latest loss, however, is a tough one as Coach Prime’s team blew a 29-0 halftime lead, causing Calvin to question the leadership on the field. In the NFL, it was the weekend of the underdog, and the Cleveland Browns got it started, handing the San Francisco 49ers their firs...

Another fall weekend brings another slate of football games. Calvin has sifted through the schedules and circled the ones he’s keying in on. Coming off of a strong week in the NFL, he also has a fresh edition of The Foundation Picks. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Kansas City was able to win the Super Bowl last year despite not having a standout at wide receiver. The matter appears to be more challenging for the Chiefs this year who don’t look as explosive on offense. With two weeks until the trade deadline, do they need to work the trade market for an answer? Before getting into a full weekend preview, something seems off in Cleveland where the Browns are...

On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies sent the Atlanta Braves home for the second consecutive postseason. The story leading up to the game, however, was all about the leaked words from the Braves’ locker room after Game 2 that many feel propelled the Phillies to take the series. Was the reporter out of line for reporting on something they heard? The guys disagree on the matter. There was an...