The Sports Grind

Some questions and comments revive some topics from earlier in the show to start the final hour. Getting into college football, Coach Prime is a “day late and a dollar short” with his criticism of the Pac-12’s scheduling of games this season. The Buffaloes will play on Friday night, catching Calvin’s attention along with a number of games as he takes an early look at the slate of action. Music pro...

Tonight starts Week 6 of the NFL season with the Thursday Night Football matchup between AFC West rivals Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. Picking up a continuing story this week, Calvin is apparently trying to talk Bill Belichick’s removal in New England into existence. IF the Patriots legend were to be relieved of his duties, where could he land? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Yesterday, Kansas Basketball was trending after the verdict of the investigation for supposed violations dating back to 2017 was concluded. Today, Calvin takes a look at the final punishment, and has to ask the question - Did they get off light? Major League Baseball takes center stage as October continues on. It’s an all-Texas affair in the ALCS as the Houston Astros advanced on Wednesday night t...

After yesterday’s news of an anonymous GM taking shots at Bill Belichick, The Athletic is reporting that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft may be souring on the iconic coach given the lack of recent success. Calvin takes a look at the midweek lines in college football and the NFL. To close the show, the guys take a look at last night’s NBA preseason action that begs the question - Do the Den...

It was an up-and-down weekend for the 3-2 Indianapolis Colts who saw the return of Jonathan Taylor but watched Anthony Richardson head to the injury report. Now, reports are that the Colts’ rookie could miss 4-8 weeks. To dive into what this means for the team, beat writer Destin Adams of A to Z Sports joins the show. In today’s Denver Broncos news, many think the team could be sellers at the upco...

In the world of NIL, not all college athletic programs are created equal. According to Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops, that was the difference between his team and top-ranked Georgia when the two teams met on the gridiron this past weekend, and he let the school’s supporters hear it. On the diamond, the Texas Rangers have punched their ticket for the ALCS, and two more series could be decided...

It has been a rough start for the New England Patriots who continue to struggle in the Post-Brady Era. Bill Belichick is under the microscope, and one anonymous GM is of the opinion that a change is needed. As another week of college football gets underway, Calvin looks at the new AP Top 25. With all the action on the slate last night, Calvin made sure to catch the preseason debuts of Victor Wemba...

Every NFL season has its injuries, but through Week 5, the 2023 season has been particularly brutal. Highlighting the injury report this week, Justin Jefferson finds himself on the IR with a hamstring injury. With a new massive contract pending, the star receiver could be done for the year if the team also wants to preserve his future prospects. That puts the franchise in an interesting position w...

One of the favorites to win the 2023 World Series before the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are facing elimination after dropping another game to the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Monday night, the Las Vegas Raiders intercepted the Green Bay Packers’ hopes for a win in Sin City, bailing out Josh McDaniels’ questionable call. In the aftermath of their beatdown in The Bay, the Dallas Cowboys just can’t...

Everything is bigger in Texas, and the Red River Rivalry was as big as it has been in a few years with Texas and Oklahoma both entering the contest ranked. In what Calvin calls an “instant classic”, the Sooners got revenge for last year’s beatdown at the hands of the Longhorns. Basketball season is already here with preseason action, and it’s a “Battle of the Bigs” featuring Victor Wembanyama and...

Misery loves company, and Broncos Country is riding with the Dallas Cowboys in the “L” column after another poor second half saw the Denver Broncos fall to former head coach Nathaniel Hackett and the New York Jets at Mile High. Now sitting at 1-4, Calvin is putting the “for sale” sign up and believes many players are officially on the trade block as the team prepares for next year. Music provided...

The MLB Playoffs continued this weekend and claimed the first spot in the rotation on The Docket to start the week. After Calvin breaks down the series, he dives right into the headline story of the day - the Dallas Cowboys getting rolled on Sunday Night Football by the San Francisco 49ers.    Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

This weekend’s college slate of games feels top-heavy, led by the Red River Rivalry between #12 Oklahoma and #3 Texas at the Texas State Fair. Colorado and Alabama have key matchups too that could spell doom for their season or give the teams hope. To close out the week, Calvin presents another edition of The Foundation Picks. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It isn’t a great NFL weekend, but there are a number of key games to note. Calvin dives into them, including a pair of key division games and the Denver Broncos matchup with the New York Jets one last time. In an interesting pair of turned events, the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos were able to find trade partners to acquire Chase Claypool and Randy Gregory respectively. As the Pittsburgh Steele...

After leaving the FIBA World Cup without a medal, USA Basketball is rallying the stars to defend the nation’s reputation at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joel Embiid is the latest superstar to commit to the roster, joining the ranks of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Last night, Week 5 in the NFL got started with the Chicago Bears rolling the Wahington Commanders 40-20 on the same night we...

This year in college football, two Division I head coaches lost their jobs amidst scandal - Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State’s Mel Tucker. Now, both are back in the news as they prepare to hit back at their former employers, and Urban Meyer’s name (of all people) is surfacing as a possible replacement. A question from the app formerly known as Twitter takes over the final segment -...

When the Denver Broncos and New York Jets game was first put on the calendar this season, it had a lot of buzz given Nathaniel Hackett’s new employer and Sean Payton’s comments on last year’s Denver squad. Though Aaron Rodgers won’t be active for Gang Green, this one is still noteworthy. Staying in the Centennial State, Deion Sanders was asked his thoughts on a lifetime contract to stay with Color...

As quick as the first round of the MLB Playoffs started, we’re already onto the divisional round after all four contests ended in a 2-0 sweep. Advancing are the Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Minnesota Twins, setting up some interests matchups. Tonight is a Thursday Night Football groaner with the Washington Commanders hosting the Chicago Bears. Big news in the...

The Chicago Bears are a mess after losing to the Denver Broncos and the future doesn’t look bright. Some are ready to give up on Justin Fields and move on to the upcoming draft. The guys discuss just what is going on in the Windy City. Ending on the NBA, Victor Wembanyama spoke to the media this week and says he is trying to win early. Just who joins him in the starting lineup may turn some heads...

This weekend is a big one for the Dallas Cowboys as they prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Dallas owner Jerry Jones spoke on the matchup earlier this week and now head coach Mike McCarthy shares his thoughts on the importance of the game. In Denver, the Broncos are done with rusher Randy Gregory after just one season of his five-year deal. Also, the Kelce brothers think that the NFL is “...

The MLB postseason is finally here and things got started on Tuesday. After starting the season scorching hot, the Tampa Bay Rays found themselves hosting the Texas Rangers in the wild card round. While there may not be much for “home field advantage” in baseball, that wouldn’t have helped the Rays anyway after recording the lowest attended postseason game since 1919 in the loss. Trevor Bauer coul...

In the poor NFC South, there was a feeling across the country that the Atlanta Falcons might actually have something cooking. Through four weeks, the team is 2-2 and on a two-game skid. What happened to everyone who was talking them up? One team that is exceeding expectations so far is the Houston Texans who are clicking behind rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. The 2023 MLB Playoffs are underway today...

It isn’t a Tuesday without a new sound byte from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. This time, he’s taking a look at the upcoming game with the San Francisco 49ers, saying the road for Dallas to the Super Bowl is through The Bay, not through the Philadelphia Eagles. Sticking with the Cowboys, Micah Parsons came to the defense of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Getting into the Denver Broncos...

Today’s show is as football-heavy as it usually is, but there are some key notes from yesterday's NBA media day to get to. One big one is an inside report from the Philadelphia 76ers that the team is prepared for James Harden to make things difficult like he said he would. Just how they’re prepared is anyone’s guess. The major topic of debate today is - after last night’s embarrassing effort f...

After a hot start to the season, the Colorado Buffaloes ran into a wall the last two weeks with top-ranked teams in Oregon and USC. Things got moving in the right direction in the second half against the Trojans as the Buffaloes are starting to show their depth. Down in the SEC, LSU’s defense is a complete mess and the secondary should be embarrassed. Closing with the MLB, the 2023 postseason is s...