The Sports Grind

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes were spotted together at a workout in Texas. Calvin gets into Lance’s upside before turning toward Todd Bowles’ comments about another quarterback in a tough spot - Baker Mayfield. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Sticking with the NBA in Hour 2, the New Orleans Pelicans are poised for the postseason but will be without Zion Williamson in any potential play-in games. A year into his new extension, is it too early to start shopping him? From a Nike athlete to the company itself, “Air” hits theaters this weekend, and Calvin thinks it is an important story for this generation to learn about the history of the...

One of the biggest events on the sports calendar, The Masters heads into the weekend with Brooks Kopeka on fire. Bad weather is on the way in, however, and Calvin thinks a winner may not be determined until Monday. In the NFL, TCU quarterback Max Duggan visited with the Dallas Cowboys recently, causing a glance at the depth chart. Last night, the San Antonio Spurs collected a win in Austin, Texas...

With Lamar Jackson's time in Baltimore all but over, the Ravens said this week that they are open to selecting a quarterback in the first round of the upcoming draft. Speaking of Jackson, Calvin is raising the idea that Joe Burrow could ultimately get the deal. What would that mean for Jackson and the league? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Tyreek Hill has made a lot of money in the NFL and won a Super Bowl. With his checklist looking good, the All-Pro receiver recently shared that he won't be signing another NFL contract after his deal expires. Not quite ready to call it a career himself, Cam Newton is trying to talk his way back *into* the league. Calvin thinks the move is desperate. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Tyron Lue is a former Los Angeles Laker who sure knows how to stick it to his old team from the sidelines. Coaching the Clippers to a win over the Lakers, his squad is on an 11-0 run on their cross-town rivals. Continuing with the NBA, Mark Cuban spoke to the media about Jason Kidd's job security before getting loose on what happened with Jalen Brunson.    Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El...

A key story of the offseason in the NFL is the bidding war for the Washington Commanders. One of the parties includes Magic Johnson, and a connection with Robert Kraft is reportedly giving his investor group an advantage. The guys go off the rails a bit discussing key figures at the cross-section of Black and White culture before tying the show up with news about the Arizona Cardinals’ ownership i...

In one of the major moves of the NFL offseason, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Ezekiel Elliott. The running back still hasn’t been signed by another team, and Calvin wants to know if anyone is surprised. Possibly on the way out from his team, Austin Ekeler still hasn’t been traded by the Los Angeles Chargers, nor have they offered him a new deal to his liking. Sticking in the AFC West, John E...

Opening with The Masters, Greg Norman is one figure missing from this year’s event. On Tuesday, Augusta National Golf Club chair Fred Ridley told the media just why the former PGA golfer, now Tour LIV commissioner wasn’t invited. In the NBA, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday despite having Nikola Jokic back. Head coach Mike Malone ripped his team for its performance, but Ca...

The NFL is never without drama, but the New England Patriots aren’t yet used to being at the center of it. Searching for success post-Brady, Bill Belichick has reportedly put Mac Jones on the trading block. Over in the MLB, the season is young but there’s a touch of concern already for the winless Philadelphia Phillies who played in last year’s World Series. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Pa...

In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are discussing benching Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. With Irving’s future with the team uncertain, Calvin doesn’t think the controversial star will be back, sparking a discussion on his possible landing spots. As the season continues tonight, the guys take a look at the evening’s slate of games and the impact it could have on the playoff picture. Music provided by...

As the coverage continues ahead of The Masters this weekend, the first major of the season is already noticing plays between the PGA roster and Tour LIV lineup, with the latter employing some interesting marketing tactics. Monday night was all about the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game where UConn’s squad won the program’s fifth title over San Diego State. With the numbers coming in on Sund...

After the women’s March Madness concluded on Sunday, the men are up tonight with San Diego State and UConn squaring off in the final. Calvin makes his pick. The show ends today in the NBA where the regular season is in its final week, and Calvin once again is taking the Dallas Mavericks to task. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The conversation on the controversy from the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Game carries over into Hour 2 as Calvin continues to break it down. Moving on to other big news, a $21 billion venture has now seen the UFC and the WWE join forces under one banner. The “Black Paul Revere” rides again, however, with Calvin warning the two businesses' fan bases of potentially bad things t...

We’re at a beautiful part of the sports calendar where baseball is in swing, the NFL Draft is around the corner, March Madness is going on, and the NBA regular season is winding down. On top of it all, The Masters gets underway this weekend in Augusta, Georgia. Tiger Woods is out there and set to compete, but the weather forecast has Calvin wondering how long the “Big Cat” will last. On Sunday in...

Stan Van Gundy caught Calvin’s attention on Thursday night’s telecast when he made comments on the league’s usage of “load management”. Is the practice really good for the players? Is it good for the sport? To close out the week, Nike released a new line of women’s soccer shorts that, while serving a purpose, have some people raising their eyebrows. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

As the calendar closes on March, the Madness nears its conclusion in men’s and women’s college basketball with the Final Four starting tonight. Calvin gives his picks for who the last two teams standing will be in both brackets. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Anthony Richardson is set to be one of the first quarterbacks taken in this spring’s NFL Draft. Calvin shares where he thinks the best landing spots could be after reports say that he had a solid showing. Sticking with the NFL, the league is exploring an international division of four teams within the next five years and Calvin isn’t having it.    Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The debate on the Thursday Night Football flexing policy continues from Hour 2. As things simmer down, Calvin looks into the conversation that Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy had with quarterback Dak Prescott about his interceptions. In other key news, top prospect Anthony Richardson had his Pro Day today, just as reports are saying he has fallen out of favor to be the top pick in this yea...

One of Wednesday night’s key games in the NBA was between the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, both of which are in the middle of the tight Western Conference playoff picture. Following a difficult loss, Rudy Gobert took his shots at the officials during the postgame media availability, and Calvin needs Adam Silver to step in and put his foot down. Transitioning to the NFL, one of the...

The 2023 MLB season is officially underway with Opening Day action. Calvin looks at the big notes on the first day of action and what he is watching this season. Moving to the NBA, Wednesday night was full of action. Starting our backyard, the San Antonio Spurs secured a top-three pick, but are in play to climb the ladder even more. As for teams in contention for the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls we...

Caitlin Clark is getting national recognition for her play in the March Madness tournament, but she’s been a money magnet for NIL opportunities for a while. The guys look at a report that was published this week showing the premium brands she’s lent her likeness to the last couple of years. Ending with the NFL, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is the latest to comment on the prospect of Lamar Ja...

The Golden State Warriors have had their struggles this season, and things weren’t looking good on Tuesday night when they trailed the New Orleans Pelicans by 20 points. Steve Kerr’s crew was able to bounce back, and he gave Draymond Green his flowers in the win, but Calvin thinks Green was actually the major problem and has been all season. Calvin has some flowers of his own to give out as he rec...

With the MLB season right around the corner, Calvin already knows THE major story of the season, and it has nothing to do with home runs, big bases, or the WBC. At the Final Four this weekend, the Basketball Hall of Fame will be announcing this year’s class of inductees, but a leaked report has the names. Gregg Popovich, Becky Hammon, Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Dwyane Wade are said to have made...

More NFL news in Hour 3 as two separate parties have reportedly each offered $6 billion to acquire the Washington Commanders. Does one of the bidders hint toward something more nefarious at work by the league? Calvin thinks so. Ending with the NBA, Joel Embiid’s absence in Monday’s matchup between the Sixers and the Nuggets isn’t sitting well with many, causing an overnight drop in his odds to win...