The Sports Grind

Karl-Anthony Towns is a former first-overall pick and has been completely absent in the series so far. Calvin wants to know how long the basketball community is going to continue to give KAT a pass for playing subpar. Breaking news coming down the wire changes the story for Thursday’s final game on the NBA slate as Kawhi Leonard was scratched from availability with a knee injury. Music provided by...

On Wednesday, Max Scherzer got was ejected for having a sticky substance on his glove that the umpire determined was against the rules. Facing suspension, the star pitcher and his agent take different approaches with the media. As the NBA playoffs continued last night, Anthony Davis struggled as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies who were without Ja Morant. Following the win, Dil...

Moving back to the gridiron, Josh Allen told the media that he's aware he needs to adjust his play style. Will he make the change sooner or later? In college football, the news is a bit old but the conversation is still hot - Was Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian premature in naming Quinn Ewers the starter? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Sticking with the Association in Hour 2, Trae Young and the Hawks suffered another loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The disrespect is hitting on and off the court as a poll of NBA players saw Trae Young labeled "Most Overrated" in the NBA. In the final game of last night, Devin Booker went off to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Clippers as the squad continues to build ch...

After looking at the keynotes from the NHL and MLB, the show gets started with the NFL where reports say the Cincinnati Bengals could release running back Joe Mixon if he won't take a pay cut. Would the team really part ways with the troubled player without compensation? Like Mixon, Draymond Green is in hot water, putting him in an interesting situation with his team. Green was handed a suspen...

The NBA’s dominance of today’s show concludes with a look at the resolutions of the 2023 NBA Draft tie-breakers that were determined on Monday. Moving to the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade with the Los Angeles Rams for Allen Robinson. Russell Wilson is back in the news after a mishap with a golf cart and a teammate. Let’s ride! Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The conversation on Draymond Green continues in Hour 2 before turning to the second game of the Clippers/Suns series. Calvin reviews his notes from Game 1 in relation to the pending rematch. More details are out on the altercation between Russell Westbrook and a Phoenix fan. This sparks a conversation on fan entitlement and player expectations. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The Sacramento Kings were the surprise team of the season, and they continued shocking the world on Monday night with their win over the Golden State Warriors. Now up 2-0, the series heads to the Bay. Draymond Green has been so-so on the stat sheet for the Warriors, but he was the center of attention after the game for his ejection after appearing to stomp on Domantas Sabonis. Is a suspension comi...

Finishing the day with the NFL, the guys end on the biggest headline of the day. Earlier on Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Jalen Hurts to a massive extension, making him the highest-paid player in the league’s history. A non-fully guaranteed contract, this structure is a bit concerning for Lamar Jackson’s case. Last week’s news of OBJ joining the Baltimore Ravens has left DeAnd...

Giannis wasn’t the only big name to get hurt on Sunday as Ja Morant seriously injured his wrist in the Memphis Grizzlies’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking with the media after the game, the troubled star sounded defeated, putting more attention on his mental health. The city of LA celebrated a pair of wins this weekend with the Clippers beating the odds to upset the Phoenix Suns. Kawhi pro...

With the play-in games done, the 2023 NBA Playoffs officially started this weekend and the games weren’t short of drama. On Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings handled the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Sunday was littered with key injuries that could prove to have a major impact on the postseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo was among them, opening the door for the Miami Heat to steal Game...

Gerald McCoy calls it a career by officially announcing his retirement from the NFL. This reminds Calvin of the shift of power soon coming to the NFC South after an offseason of moves. Ahead of the NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson wrote a letter to the league’s general managers. Was it a good move? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The 2023 NBA Playoffs tip off with the first games on Saturday. Calvin makes his picks who advances before the action even gets going. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

When the Dallas Mavericks sat their stars in the second-to-last game of the regular season, the NBA opened an investigation to determine why they did. Determining that the Mavericks inappropriately sat the players and handed down a $750k fine, but Calvin doesn’t think it was enough of a penalty. Still alive in the hunt for the playoffs, the Miami Heat will have to stave off the temptation to toss...

Odell Beckham Jr. has officially signed with the Baltimore Ravens. At his introductory press conference, the star receiver is asked about the impact Lamar Jackson had on his decision. The other quarterback with a big question mark this season is Aaron Rodgers who still is stuck in limbo as the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers have yet to agree to a deal. One report has it that Rodgers is respon...

The Thunder advancing means the New Orleans Pelicans’ season is done, another one ending with Zion Williamson on the bench. Just what is the problem with the former first-overall pick? In the NFL, the Washington Commanders are closing a sale for $6 billion. Celebrate Washington football fans! Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The Tampa Bay Rays have stolen the headlines through the first weeks of the MLB season with their perfect streak. However, the pitching clock is taking back attention as the impact of the quicker pace is being felt on the diamond and at the beer stand. In the NBA, the Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept their respective seasons alive, becoming the first two 10-seeds to win a play-in g...

The cost of winning a championship can be a heavy financial burden as teams mortgage their future to "win now". Devin White, a key piece of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' title team, wants to be paid, leading to his request to be traded from the team. Where could he land? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Zion Williamson has a lot of tremendous abilities, but staying healthy on the basketball court isn't one of them. He got a bit personal when speaking with the media ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans' contest with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sharing his own mental struggles with the pressure of carrying a franchise, Giannis Antetokounpmo told a local paper that he almost left the NBA in 2020...

Saquon Barkley is coming off of a season where he managed to stay healthy and showed why the New York Giants selected him with the second-overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. After the team elected to pay quarterback Daniel Jones in the offseason, Barkley is electing to not sign the franchise tag. Moving to last night's action in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers are officially in th...

In the NFL, the Detroit Lions are the favorite to win the NFC North and gearing up for quite a run this year. That’s what makes the decision to trade former top-pick Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick more interesting. Speaking of making moves, reports are saying the Tennessee Titans are trying to trade with the Arizona Cardinals for the third-overall pick. Are they chasing...

The San Antonio Spurs had a brutal season that would test the strength of any team. In his closing remarks on the season, the Hall of Fame coach said numerous times that he is “proud” of the way his team played. That’s all fine, but Calvin warns that the team can’t lose the standard of excellence that was set over the last 25 years. From the NBA to the WNBA, and more generally women’s sports, Sue...

Reports surface that the Atlanta Hawks’ front office has been given the “green light” to trade Trae Young. Such a promising young star, his lack of leadership has put him and the team in a tough spot. Can they clear their head for tonight’s play-in game against the Miami Heat? In the other NBA action, more details are coming out about the Kyle Anderson - Rudy Gobert interaction the other night tha...

While the Dallas Mavericks were falling apart down the stretch, the Minnesota Timberwolves continued to be a mess all the way into the final game. Rudy Gobert punched Kyle Anderson, Jaden McDaniels punched a wall, and Chris Finch has lost his locker room. Will he lose his job though? Stephen Silas and Dwayne Casey lost theirs despite staying true to the mission of tanking. Calvin has a problem wit...

UFC 287 this weekend had the sports world buzzing after Israel Adesanya reclaimed his title from Alex Pereira in the main event. From Florida’s fight card to the fairway in Augusta, Jon Rahm rallied on Sunday to win The Masters for the first time, his second major win. In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks ended the season with a loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs, but there’s nothing wrong with tha...