The Sports Grind

Continuing with the Spurs in Hour 2, the team has made a move for another guard, but Damian Lillard is still in Portland where the Trail Blazers may not be able to move him for a while. DeAndre Hopkins has shared much of the summer spotlight with Lillard, and now his journey appears to be concluding with the Tennessee Titans reportedly signing the All-Pro receiver. Music provided by Fox Sports 138...

After a week away, there’s a lot to get to. One of the last stories before the break was Northwestern’s suspension of head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. Shortly after that, Fitzgerald was fired from his position, and now lawsuits are taking shape from him and some former players. In one of the bigger topics from the weekend, Novak Djokovic was upset at Wimbledon by Carlos Alcaraz. The man Calvin...

Like Wembanyama, Deion Sanders has yet to step into competition with his new team, but the Colorado Buffaloes have been the talk of the offseason. One Pac-12 coach anonymously said that this season is a “lose-lose” situation for the school, and Calvin can smell the Hater-ade from here. Next week is the 2023 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. The guys look at this year’s participants. Music prov...

The NBA’s big week has been full of headlines, including the announcement of the association’s first-ever in-season tournament that will take place this December. Calvin isn’t a fan of the timing of the championship final and thinks the office could have done better instead of going up against the NFL and NCAA Football in full swing. Speaking of college football, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzge...

Since the general public first learned about Victor Wembanyama about a year ago, everyone has been waiting for him to step on an NBA court for the first time. The moment is finally here, and the French phenom will face the second-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Brandon Miller, in Las Vegas. First, however, things seem to be settled with Wemby’s first opponent, Britney Spears, after the two add...

Finishing the conversation from Hour 2 on CBS Sports’ 2023 QB tiers, Calvin gives his final thoughts. The show ends with a look at Michael Vick’s claim that Andy Reid is arguably the greatest coach in the history of the NFL, and the argument is pretty legit. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Damian Lillard continues to dominate the offseason thanks to his request to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers. However, Dame’s demands to go to the Miami Heat leave the team in a tough spot as they try to recoup from value for their star player. Should the front office focus more on meeting Lillard’s request, or should they chase the best offer available? Getting the latter will be quite d...

The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama are set to make a lot of noise in Las Vegas this week at the 2023 NBA Summer League, but things are already off to a hot start before the phenom even takes the court. At a Sin City restaurant, Wembanyama was touched by Britney Spears, causing security to react in a turn of events that saw the former pop star shoved to the ground at the fault of the Spurs...

There’s been trouble in paradise this offseason for Bills Mafia with the drama between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. Appearing on a podcast recently, Allen says the media is responsible for blowing the situation out of proportion, insisting all is well. Calvin isn’t buying it, however, and thinks there’s a major crack in the team. The Super Bowl was five months ago, but owners and players are still...

Victor Wembanyama’s expectations are high from analysts and fans alike. Appearing on Paul George’s podcast, Draymond Green was asked about Wemby, and he thinks the rookie phenom is being held to too high of a standard. Across the NBA over the weekend, free agency continued, and the Memphis Grizzlies appear to have a firm plan in mind. Ever the center of attention, a docuseries on Jerry Jones and t...

It wasn’t all fireworks this holiday weekend in the MLB, and the Los Angeles Angels have almost seen the season blow up in their face. First, Mike Trout went down with a fractured wrist that will cost him time, then Shohei Ohtani was pulled early from the mount with more discomfort on his pitching hand. While those athletes are sidelined, Joey Chesnut was center stage as he claimed his 16th Nathan...

Hour 3 is all about the NFL. Wednesday’s report that the league is suspending Isaiah Rodgers and another wave of players for sports betting becomes reality. Will any team take a chance on these players again? To close out the week ahead of the holiday, another list from CBS Sports is on The Docket, this time highlighting the top edge rushers in the league. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The NBA’s busy summer continues, and the long-awaited CBA is officially in place. With more than 600 pages to go through, the guys look at some of the biggest changes taking place this season. Of course, the new in-season tournament gets the most attention, and Calvin is NOT a fan. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It was another historic night in baseball on Wednesday, but this time it wasn’t Ohtani. Facing the Oakland Athletics, Yankees pitcher Domingo German went all nine innings, delivering MLB’s first perfect game in over a decade and just the 24th ever. In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs are still buzzing on the national scene, and now rumors that Damian Lillard could head to the Alamo City are picking...

The “summer of lists” continues in Hour 3 with CBS Sports’ latest position-group highlight. Looking at the top cornerbacks today, Calvin has an issue with the top selection. Also in the NFL, Travis Kelce did yet another interview. This time with Vanity Fair, the biggest takeaway was Kelce’s comments on marijuana usage in the league. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Hour 2 ended with a bit of conversation on the NBA free agency market, and a lot of the conversation was centered around Draymond Green. While reports may have him linked back to the Golden State Warriors as a sure thing, is it really the best fit for him personally? Moving to the NFL, the league is said to be handing down year-long suspensions to a handful of players who violated the gambling pol...

It seems like every time he takes the field, Shohei Ohtani is making history. On the heels of another “first player since” accomplishment, he’s solidifying his early case for MVP. Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer wrote an article today asking if Ohtani is already in the “GOAT” conversation, but Calvin’s saying, “Not so fast my friend.” From one generational prospect to another, there’s another Victor W...

Just weeks away from the start of NFL training camp, it is still surprising that a number of recognizable running backs are still available on the open market. The guys make their guesses at who will be the first to land with a team. Looking at a couple of the circulating lists that are making the rounds this summer, Calvin dives into CBS Sports’ selection of the top 10 quarterbacks in the league,...

The second hour of today’s show is full of controversy, starting with the report that, due to local policies, alcohol won’t be sold to average attendees at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Is this elitism? Should an exception be made to cater to international fans? In a more present issue, more details are continuing to come out regarding the partnership between the PGA and the PIF, giving us a better ide...

Each year, teams across the NFL face the possibility of being selected for the league’s reality show, Hard Knocks, on HBO. This summer, it is looking more and more like the New York Jets will have the “honor”, giving fans a look at Aaron Rodgers’ first season outside of Green Bay. With so much reluctance to participate, is it time that the league considers calling an end to it? Another star that c...

Last season, the Philadelphia Eagles played in the Super Bowl while the Dallas Cowboys watched from home. Going into this year, Dallas looks to continue the division streak of non-repeating champions, reclaiming the top spot from their rivals. Recently, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence shared his thoughts on how “America’s Team” is closing the gap, but Calvin doesn’t need to hear it, he needs to se...

Last week’s NBA Draft sent the sensational Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs who pulled out all of the stops to welcome the teenager, complete with a Riverwalk celebration and dinner with Hall of Famers. Someone less enthused about the lottery, Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers is up in the air. Though he’d like to stay loyal, a move sending him to the Miami Heat is...

Facebook vs Twitter. Meta vs Tesla. The Battle of the Billionaires. After sitting on The Docket for days, the prospective fight between tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk that has become rumored since an online interaction between the two is gaining steam. Now, the UFC’s Dana White is involved and could make the spectacle happen. Would anyone tune in? Why is it happening? Does it highlight...

For the second day, Calvin had Pro Football Network’s NFL Coaches Rankings piece on The Docket. Quickly, however, he takes issue with the list and the conversation gets interesting. That’s just the start of it as the show goes a bit off the rails. It’s been a long week y’all. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With Victor Wembanyama landing with the San Antonio Spurs, listeners from the Alamo City are curious just what kind of impact he could have immediately. The guys break it down, and Calvin notes that the G League Ignite is finding its place in alongside the NCAA. Is it the farm system pressuring college basketball at all? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso