The Sports Grind

Fresh off of another title, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is certainly on of the best, and her new extension reflects just that. In the final minutes before the football season starts, the guys give their predictions for which teams will reach the AFC and NFC championship games, and ultimately Super Bowl LVIII. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With the Detroit Lions’ turnaround, LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has to be feeling a certain way given the recent struggles for his squad. Already set to be missing top target Cooper Kupp in Week 1, he talked with the media after practice about Kupp’s absence, taking a shot at fantasy football fans in the process. In Denver, the Broncos named their captains heading into the season. Calvin...

There’s a key series taking place in the AL West between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers, and the former is starting to take control. Jose Altuve is hotter than fish grease against the in-state rivals lately, and there’s little anyone can do. The NFL season officially starts tonight with the Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) taking on the Detroit Lions. Travis Kelce is questionable, but Chris Jon...

The Ohio State Buckeyes collected an underwhelming victory over Indiana in Week 1 of the college football season, causing many fans to lose their cool. A leading figure of Buckeye Nation, Kirk Herbsreit was quick to rush to his alma mater’s defense, but why? The petty rivalry between Alabama and Texas is now entering its second chapter, and the two schools have yet to share a conference. Ahead of...

Breaking news in the NFL as a development in the Nick Bosa holdout is reported. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has secured a $170 million, five-year extension. Calvin dives into the impact of the contract both within the position and outside of it. Today, Carl Nassib announced his retirement from the NFL. A role player much of his career, the story is headlining because he was the first...

The USA is making statements on the international scene at both the US Open and the FIBA World Cup. After cleaning up the tennis scene, the basketball picture is pretty clear. In the NFL, the AFC West is buzzing with the Kansas City Chiefs dodging a bullet with Travis Kelce’s injury diagnosis, while Sean Payton is delivering kicks to Russell Wilson through the press.    Music provided by Fox Sport...

Taking a sneak-peak a the NFL weekend, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants have a key divisional battle to start the season. That got Calvin thinking - with both teams under pressure, who needs the Week 1 victory more, the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants? To close the show, the guys discuss their fantasy football rosters as the season kicks off. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Pa...

While Colorado stole the headlines, there was much more to the college football weekend. From the big winners to the losers, Calvin dives into it all. Speaking of losers, #9 Clemson fell to Duke on Monday night, the latest embarrassment in the Dabo Swinney era. After a short run of success, Swinney’s falter only goes to prove that Nick Saban is the exception to the rule when it comes to coaching c...

Back from the long holiday weekend, the NFL season is just two days away when the Kansas City Chiefs will start their title defense against the Detroit Lions. Already, the team will be without star defender Chris Jones, and now Travis Kelce is questionable after leaving practice early with an injury. Up in Colorado, Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes were the story of the weekend after defeating ranked TCU...

Continuing with the AFC North predictions, the conversation turns to tighten on the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson in his second year with the team. Calvin wonders if the staff will cater the offense to the quarterback or try to center around Nick Chubb. Saving the biggest for last, the week ends with the final division prediction of the preseason - the AFC West. Music provided by Fox Sports...

#5 LSU opens the season against #8 Florida State, but last year’s SEC challengers don’t seem to be getting much attention. Calvin dives more into the college slate of games with his previews before turning his sights on the NFL. Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard has the tough task of repairing the relationship between the franchise and Jonathan Taylor. He spoke his thoughts to the media. Calvin...

There is sad news in the NFL today with the reported passing of Dallas Cowboys legend and scouting savant Gil Brandt. Getting into the show, NCAA football Week 1 starts tonight, and Calvin has his games circled that will be getting a lot of attention.    Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Division predictions continue in the final hour as the guys get to the AFC East. The show finishes with college football where Deion Sanders verbally attacked the NCAA after they denied one of his transfers immediate eligibility. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

At yesterday’s player-cut deadline, Denver Broncos tight-end Albert O was traded despite showing out in the final preseason game. After hearing Sean Payton’s remarks on the deal, Calvin believes that the head coach was sending a message to the rest of the team with the move. Speaking of messages, the Dallas Cowboys have sent more than their fair share of them this offseason, but will it be enough?...

The US Open continues in New York, but Venus Williams’ time is done after she was eliminated from the tournament. Also underway is the Track and Field World Championships where the fastest man in the world, Noah Lyles, sparked a national conversation after criticizing other American sports’ usage of “World Champions” when crowing winners, most notably in the NBA.    Music provided by Fox Sports 13...

With the cuts now official, Calvin continues making his predictions for how the divisions will play out in the 2023-2024 NFL season. On The Docket today is the NFC North and the AFC South. In golf news, the 2023 US Ryder Cup team has been announced, and they have their work cut out for them against the Euros. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

At the top of the hour, the deadline for Jonathan Taylor’s camp to find a suitable trade that the Indianapolis Colts would accept came and went. Now that he’s reportedly headed to the PUP list, Calvin looks at what’s next for the running back and believes a trade still needs to happen. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Whatever Jerry Jones is attempting through the media, he’d better hope it works. Days after pulling the surprise trade for Trey Lance, the Dallas Cowboys owner is trending for hinting that the team was interested in drafting Jalen Hurts in 2020, a move that would suggest he was ready to start moving on from Dak Prescott three years ago. Across the NFL, it is a difficult day for front offices and p...

NFL teams have less than 24 hours to trim their 90-man rosters down to 53. The guys go through the latest cuts and spot some significant names. One of the casualties is quarterback Colt McCoy who was with the Arizona Cardinals, now leaving the team with two inexperienced  QBs heading into a season in which they appear prepared to tank. It is no surprise then that Calvin is predicting them to finis...

The NFL preseason games are officially done, and the guys dive into the action. In Denver, TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Albert O) impressed in the Broncos’ finale, but was it enough to secure a roster spot. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford shared with his wife that he has had a tough time connecting with his younger teammates, and she took that conversation onto her podcast. Did she cross a line that c...

It was a busy weekend across the board, but football reigned supreme. The Dallas Cowboys stole the show on Friday by trading for Trey Lance in a move that was a surprise to everyone - Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy included. First, Calvin starts the show with the NCAA Week 0 action that saw Caleb Williams and Sam Hartman shine at center stage for USC and Notre Dame respectively.    Music provided...

With the final weekend of the NFL preseason here, the guys look at which teams are reportedly giving their starters one last tune-up before the games mean something. Speaking of Week 1, the preseason has prompted some movement on the betting lines, or at least how bettors might read them. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It has been a rough 12 months for the Denver Broncos, and this offseason has been particularly frustrating as the Sean Payton addition hasn’t clicked quickly. To dive into it all, team insider Troy Renck joins the show to discuss the upcoming season with Calvin. On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers let their starters see some action and they were dominant. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 E...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA and gets “like-ability points” for his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks. On Friday, that reputation took a bit of a hit in the opinions of many after he put the team on notice to show commitment to remaining a contender before he makes his decision on a future extension. College football is finally here with Week 0 featuring the USC Troj...

The final hour is all about the NFL, hitting the latest on Tua Tagovailoa’s beef with former cornerback Ryan Clark and Russell Wilson’s new soundbite that’s drawing attention. Calvin makes complete his over/under predictions for the season with the Tennessee Titans and the Washington Commanders. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso