The Sports Grind

After a close game last night in WNBA playoffs between the Mystics and Liberty, the series nearly went on the road for a deciding Game 3. This note of the format reminds Calvin that he has an issue with how the first round is played, and he’s taking it to task. There’s been a development in Tuesday’s big headline with the Nick Chubb situation in Cleveland as the team turns back to Kareem Hunt to h...

Locked into the Browns vs Steelers game, the guys’ conversation continues into the final hour. There was another game last night too where the Carolina Panthers fell to the New Orleans Saints. Two games in, Bryce Young may not have been worthy of the team taking him first overall. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Former Denver Bronco and Super Bowl XXXIII champion Eric Brown joins the show to talk about the team and his experience in the Mile High City where they celebrated the 25th anniversary of the title. Talk gets back to the Monday Night Football action Calvin hears the concerns about Deshaun Watson, but just give it some time. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Victor Wembanyama has yet to take the court for the San Antonio Spurs but he’s already looking forward to playing for the gold at the 2024 Paris Games. Will Spurs fans have the same concerns they did with Manu Ginobili back years back? Monday Night Football dominates today’s show much in the same fashion that the Pittsburgh Steelers defense dominated the Cleveland Browns.    Music provided by Fox...

Saturday night college football was an absolute thriller as the Colorado Buffaloes survived in the fourth quarter to defeat Colorado State in double-overtime. Alabama’s quarterback situation continues to be murky, and after playing three this weekend, Nick Saban is going back to Jalen Milroe. There’s a double-feature in the NFL tonight on Monday Night Football with the New Orleans Saints and Cleve...

Questions and comments come in after Hour 1, and one asks if Micah Parsons has earned Lawrence Taylor comparisons. Calvin completely disagrees and breaks it down. Getting to the rest of the games this weekend, you know that the guys are talking about the Denver Broncos’ loss to the Washington Commanders and the offensive collapse from Russell Wilson and Sean Payton in the second half. Music provid...

There was a lot of drama over the sports weekend, but Major League Baseball got it started with reports that Shohei Ohtani has cleaned out his locker in the Los Angeles Angels’ clubhouse. Getting into football, the Dallas Cowboys showed their offense is on par with their defense after handing it to the New York Jets’ strong unit. The other Texas team didn’t fare as well, losing to Indianapolis, th...

As far as preseason predictions go, nobody really saw the Los Angeles Rams being good. Just two weeks in, however, and Sean McVay has his team in position to go up 2-0 in the NFC West if they can find a way through the San Francisco 49ers. Sliding over to college football, Alabama is reportedly making a quarterback change with the SEC schedule right around the corner. In all of the sports action t...

Sunday was supposed to be Aaron Rodgers facing his old coach Mike McCarthy for the first time since neither of them is with Green Bay. Now the matchup has lost a bit of its shine, but it is still a key game. Is the Dallas Cowboys defense that good? Do the New York Jets have a chance with Zach Wilson? Finally, can Dak & Company find the offensive firepower under McCarthy that they had under Kel...

The Houston Rockets are in a tough spot with Kevin Porter Jr. with the rising star facing serious charges. What’s wild is that they’re thinking they might be able to make him some other team’s problem as reports have surfaced that they’re trying to trade him. Yes, for real. Getting into football, the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) defeated the Minnesota Vikings (0-2) on Thursday Night Football, but Cal...

The NCAA has had a busy summer with schools realigning and conferences dying. There's also been a lot of scrutiny around the transfer portal. The latter received a boost in recent weeks after the NCAA denied eligibility for a number of high-profile transfers, including that of North Carolina receiver Tez Walker which got Mack Brown hot. Things conclude in the NFL as the guys pick up with an ea...

All hopes for the Miami Dolphins this season rest on the abilities of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. While most questions center around his health, others still wonder about his deep ball, which he addressed boldly with the media. Moving to college football, Colorado is a heavy favorite this weekend hosting Colorado State. That didn't stop State's head coach from putting fuel on the fire when...

You can tell the NBA season is drawing near because the drama is picking up. Months after Damian Lillard named the Miami Heat as his preferred trade destination, and reportedly would be difficult for any other team that acquired him, the Portland star still wants out but is willing to be more cooperative. To the sport in season, the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) host the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) tonigh...

KJ Hamler struggled to stay on the field with the Denver Broncos, causing the team to cut him this offseason after he was diagnosed with a heart issue. Ready to make his return to the league, he is now visiting with the Indianapolis Colts. In the NBA, the Board of Governors approved a new policy aimed at keeping star players on the court this season, but will it work? Music provided by Fox Sports...

The Jim Trotter conversation carries over to Hour 2 as the guys get deeper into the conversation. Staying with the league, the league office is looking to increase its holding on the international market. At least that’s the scent that Calvin is picking up from the new report that teams will have an extra practice squad spot next season for international players. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380...

As is the case with the fall, the NFL leads today’s docket. In New York, the Jets have to move forward with Zach Wilson, at least in the short term, and Calvin believes it’s the right thing to do. There are more questions in New York for the NFL than those on the playing field. The league office is facing a lawsuit from journalist Jim Trotter who is going after the league for discrimination.    Mu...

When Texas beat Alabama on Saturday, it was perhaps a sign that times are changing. As things change, however, other things stay the same, and a portion of the student body in Tuscaloosa sadly reflected that by their remarks directed at Texas players. Staying with the Crimson Tide, Nick Saban doesn’t panic but Calvin heard something in his media address that makes him think the program might be in...

After the Aaron Rodgers injury hit the internet, many were quick to note the playing surface, bringing back to light the conversation around grass vs turf. While it may have been a factor, Calvin doesn’t think the ground was the main issue in this instance. Rodgers was just one of a number of key injuries this weekend, and the guys go through updates on some of the big ones to watch going into Wee...

In the arena of competition, injuries are a part of the game. The Los Angeles Angels know a thing of two about that after getting snake-bitten with Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout losing serious time. With Ohtani set to enter the open market, the front office is reportedly entertaining moving Trout if they can find a suitor for his contract. Speaking of injuries on the big stage, Aaron Rodgers played...

The NFL took center stage, but there was plenty of college action headlining the weekend. No game was bigger than #11 Texas upsetting #3 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, a historic loss for Nick Saban. In Colorado, the Buffaloes didn’t light up the scoreboard like they did against TCU, but they got the win and Coach Prime’s team is 2-0. Closing out Week 1 in the NFL, the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills...

After a horrible season last year, the hopes in Denver, Colorado are that the Broncos and Russell Wilson will fair better under Sean Payton. Dropping the game to the Las Vegas Raiders, Calvin has his report card for the Payton / Wilson tandem, and it isn’t great. In one of the strongest performances of the weekend, the Cleveland Browns handled the Cincinnati Bengals 24-3. Calvin told y’all about n...

Though the football season has dominated, attention has been paid to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and now people are paying attention. After the Americans failed to collect a medal at the competition, superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant are talking about making a run at the 2024 Olympics. The Dallas Cowboys are trending after dominating the New York Giants 40-0 on Sunday night. T...

With the NFL season finally here, Calvin dives into the games that he thinks are the highlight of the weekend. To close the show, the Foundation Picks return as Calvin makes his predictions for games across college and the NFL. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes were the talk of the college scene last week after upsetting TCU. Now ranked, they have a target on their back and expectations to meet as they take on Nebraska this Saturday. Also this weekend, the rubber match between Alabama and Texas takes place in Tuscaloosa to headline the college weekend. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

For having the best basketball league in the world, the United States won’t be calling themselves World Champions this year after Germany eliminated Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Germans will play in the finals against Serbia, while the US will face Canada for third place. Speaking of upsets, the Detroit Lions roared into Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night and spoiled the Kansas City C...