The Sports Grind

Just when it looked like the New York Yankees were about to claw their way back into the 2024 World Series, a meltdown in the fifth inning turned full control back to the Los Angeles Dodgers who claimed the championship. Surely, New York would like to run it back next year, but Juan Soto is intent on driving up his price on the open market this offseason. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Bronny James hasn’t seen the floor since his three-minute debut on opening night. With the Los Angeles Lakers on the road to face the Cavaliers, LeBron James is expected to cater to his hometown crowd, once again taking the floor with his eldest son. Interesting story gaining momentum in college sports as teams, most recently Boise State, are refusing to play against the San Jose State volleyball...

The New York Yankees weren’t the only team in sports showing a bit of “slap-back” last night as the Denver Nuggets took down the Nets in Brooklyn. That is now back-to-back wins for the former champions after an 0-2 start. On the trip all around the NBA, the guys also take an extensive stop on the San Antonio Spurs who face a tough test tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Music provided by F...

Facing elimination, the New York Yankees’ season goes on for another day after they claimed Game 5 of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As good as the game was, the bigger topic today is the two fans who grabbed Mookie Betts, taking “fan interference” to a whole new level. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The conversation around Anthony Richardson carries over from Hour 2 all thanks to Micah Parsons. On his podcast, he said that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback should have lied to the team doctors, raising eyebrows about Parson’s current injured status that has kept him out most of the season. Staying in the NFL the New York Jets are proving to be a bad chapter in the Legacy of Aaron Rodgers. Clo...

From contracts to trades and injuries, 2024 has been The Year of the Wide Receiver. The theme carries into today as the Houston Texans have officially lost Stefon Diggs to an ACL injury. Headed to the open market after the season, is there another big contract left for the All-Pro? The Baltimore Ravens aren’t sitting back and riding the roster they’ve built the rest of the way, and have continued...

Freddie Freeman is on track to earn 2024 World Series MVP after another home run from him has put the Los Angeles Dodgers up 3-0. In the NFL, Sean Payton addressed accusations of running up the score against the Carolina Panthers.  Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

A caller turn the conversation from football to the hardwood for a bit, particularly to the 0-2 Denver Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. is under the microscope, but there are more fingers that should be pointed. Back on the gridiron, the Cleveland Browns were one of the major stories of the weekend as Jameis Winston flipped the image of the team for an afternoon, taking down the Baltimore Ravens. Music...

Entering the weekend, the Denver Broncos were heavy favorites over the Carolina Panthers. Whether they could actually cover the large spread (-8.5) was another test, and they passed with flying colors. Calvin liked what he saw from rookie quarterback Bo Nix, and thinks the offense is catching up to the defense. In a showdown of top-picks, the Washington Commanders got a walk-off Hail Mary win over...

It is a new era in College Station, and Mike Elko has the Texas A&M Aggies atop the SEC at 7-1. On the diamond, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Calvin thinks Aaron Boone’s decision-making in Game 1 cost The Pinstripes a real shot in the series. Getting into the football action from the weekend, the Dallas Cowboys dropped their fourth-...

Sunday is only a day (and change) away, and Calvin is breaking down the key games. Bryce Young is back at QB1 for the Carolina Panthers after Andy Dalton was involved in a car accident this week. Tua Tagovailoa is back under center for the Miami Dolphins and hopes to energize the team once again. In the AFC South, the Indianapolis Colts play the Houston Texans for the top spot in the division. The...

After a 6-0 start, the Minnesota Vikings’ ship is taking on water, dropping their last two games. The Los Angeles Rams got Cooper Kupp and Puca Nacua back on Thursday Night Football and it was enough to get the win, breathing life back into the season. For the Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsons remains out with an ankle injury, but Calvin thinks there’s more to it as “America’s Team” plays the San Fran...

The final stage of the MLB season is finally here with the Los Angeles Dodgers set to host the New York Yankees tonight in Game 1 of the World Series. Calvin makes his pick for tonight AND for the series. In the NBA, Klay Thompson shined in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks as his perimeter presence helped lift his team over the San Antonio Spurs. In Denver, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a mess...

Through seven weeks,  the Houston Texans seem less explosive than last year, and it is being traced to the offense. Head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the issue, particularly focusing on protecting quarterback CJ Stroud. In New York, Daniel Jones’ struggles are reflecting back on the decisions of the Giants’ management, but team ownership isn’t giving up on the Brian Daboll / Joe Schoen pairing - a...

Finishing up the NBA conversation, the Phoenix Suns spoiled the Los Angeles Clippers’ party in the new arena, and an interesting approach to Kawhi was made. Getting off the rails a bit, the guys discuss scenarios in which the San Antonio Spurs could snag Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz, even proposing their own trade. Diving into football, the Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) are on the road against th...

The 2024-25 NBA season is two days old, and the rest of the league is finally getting on the floor. Tonight, Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs are up in Dallas to face Luka Doncic and the Mavericks in a Texas showdown. Another key game in the West is the Denver Nuggets who play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder - two teams that tied for the best record in the conference last season. Music provided b...

The baseball world lost a legend with the passing of Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 Cy Young winner AND Rookie of the Year. Back on the gridiron, Jerod Mayo learned a lot from Bill Belichick, including how to not take the bait from outsiders, electing not to respond to Belichick’s remarks regarding the New England Patriots. In college, other athletic directors should take notes on how Auburn struct...

Moving onto tonight’s slate of games, the guys discuss the second night of the young NBA season. Not to be outdone, the NFL drama is picking up ahead of the trade deadline. DeAndre Hopkins is headed to the Kansas City Chiefs, but what impact he will have remains to be seen. Out West, the Los Angeles Rams have reportedly made Cooper Kupp available, but with the hefty price of a second-round pick. M...

Over the weekend, Texas fans embarrassed themselves by throwing bottles on the field to protest a call. This week, head coach Steve Sarkisian responded to the behavior, but was his message strong enough? Getting into the action from last night, the Boston Celtics crushed the New York Knicks on ring night, a strong statement as they look to go back-to-back. During the broadcasts on TNT, Shaq and Ch...

Tua Tagovailoa is once again making his way back to the field after being in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Meeting with the media this week, the Miami Dolphin quarterback showed frustration while answering question after question around his decision to return. Before closing out the show, Calvin takes things back to the hardwood to look at more NBA action this week as well as a brewing potential...

Is there any stopping the Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry combination on the Baltimore Ravens? John Harbaugh spammed the combination to another win on Monday Night Football, besting the feisty Baker Mayfield-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The loss wasn’t the worst of the evening for the Bucs, losing Mike Evans early (hamstring) before Chris Godwin went down with a dislocated ankle during the late rally...

Tonight, the 2024-25 NBA season tips-off with the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks and raising the record 18th championship banner. In the opening nightcap, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves as the anticipated regular season debut of LeBron and Bronny James makes history. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Russell Wilson was - surprise, surprise - has taken over at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers despite Justin Fields leading the team to a winning record so far. Wilson’s debut was a victorious one over the New York Jets, though Aaron Rodgers didn’t pull his weight in the loss. In the headline of the college weekend, the Georgia Bulldogs upset the Texas Longhorns in Austin, giving the 40 Acre...

Continuing from the first hour, there are 10 games left for the Cleveland Browns to show that Deshaun Watson was the real problem as many proclaimed him to be. Can the team turn it around with Jameis Winston or Dorian Thompson-Robinson? On the opposite end of the spectrum, Patrick Mahomes is having a slow start but the Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated thanks to having the best defense in the l...

Over the weekend, a new WNBA champion was crowned as the New York Liberty survived the Minnesota Lynx to claim the team’s first title. As with much of the rest of women’s basketball in 2024, it wasn’t without controversy, however, as the officials played a part in the ending. The MLB is next in line to have a winner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are the last two standing in tha...