The Sports Grind

On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks blew a 27-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Jason Kidd talked about his team’s defensive woes and immaturity, but Calvin wants him to put a name to it - Luka’s name. The Atlanta Hawks were quick to name Quin Snyder their head coach for the next five years. Calvin doesn’t think the Hawks are contenders, but he’s coming around to the timing of the...

The NFL Combine is this week, and the first headline from Indianapolis is Bryce Young’s decision to not participate in the throwing drills. Is it a smart move? A lot is already being made of his lack of size, but Calvin thinks it is getting too much focus. Over the weekend, one of the major sporting events was the boxing match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. The guys discuss the bout. Music prov...

The Los Angeles Lakers have a whole new look after the trade deadline, but it’s the same story for the Golden State Warriors who faltered on the road once again. Without Steph Curry, the squad has a real chemistry problem, and the preseason distractions seem to be a big factor. Moving to the NFL, The Athletic recently dropped a report that Russell Wilson asked ownership to fire Pete Carroll before...

The Memphis Grizzlies' “tough” act from the first part of the season resurfaced last night against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the bark had no bite as they lost in the end. Calvin will have a close eye on the should-be contenders. Speaking of untapped potential, the Atlanta Hawks are under the microscope tonight as they start the post-Nate McMillan era. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

There’s a big boxing match this weekend as Jake Paul makes his return to the ring, this time against a legitimate boxer. Unfortunately, this is where the sport is at. Last night the NBA returned with a massive slate of games, but the talk today is on load management again as Dame Lillard was out for “rest” coming right out of the All-Star break. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With the NBA back in action tonight after the All-Star break, the guys look at the movement in the odds with rosters now set after the trade deadline and buyout market. Calvin gives his thoughts on the final stretch and what he’s watching for. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Eric Bieniemy is now the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, and he’s not worrying about securing a head coaching job at the moment. He told the media as much in his first meeting with them. Other NFL assistant coaching jobs are filling up, and Calvin specifically likes the hire in Cleveland while also weighing in on the Denver Broncos’ new defensive coordinator. Music provided by...

Brandon Miller has been the topic of the week after reports of his part in the story of a murder case has become public. Amidst scrutiny, the star power forward played in the team’s game last night, dropping a career-high 41 points. Ethics continue to be on the docket today as things shift to the MLB where Mookie Betts opened up in an interview about the Boston Red Sox cheating scandal in 2018. Mu...

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been a contention point around NFL head coaching vacancies for a while now. With the play-caller for the Kansas City Chiefs now headed to the Washington Commanders, LeSean McCoy still has some bitter words about the decision. For the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Lamar Jackson is being linked to the Miami Dolphins via trade or free agency. In the NBA, Nate M...

Hour 2 picks up with more on the Brandon Milller case from Hour 1. Elsewhere, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have broken ground on the site of their new gold league. In the NFL, Calvin thinks the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay might actually be worse than the Brett Favre saga over a decade ago. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Today’s show starts off with a look at the college basketball scene. Shaka Smart has the Marquette men’s basketball team balling and deserves his flowers. Not all is great, however, as the situation surrounding Alabama’s men’s basketball team regarding top prospect Brandon Miller has picked up some steam over night. The young forward is expected to play Wednesday night despite his involvement in a...

As the NFL’s offseason progresses, we reach the first stage today - the opening of the franchise tagging period. Calvin goes through NFL.com’s list of the Top 8 candidates to receive the franchise tag from their team. Are those players deserving though? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Reports are developing that link lottery prospect Brandon Miller to a homicide in Alabama that has one of his former teammates facing charges. Calvin reacts in real-time to the news and what it means for Miller’s future. As the finishing touches get put on the analysis from this last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, Calvin has a bone to pick with the NBA for making Karl Malone such a centerpiece of th...

With MLB season right around the corner, more teams and players are talking, and today’s focus is on the Baltimore Orioles. Currently rocking one of the cheapest rosters in the game, Peter Angelos is shirking the responsibility for the team’s lack of moves this offseason after a strong run last year. In the NBA, LeBron has let the world know that he’s done skipping games as he hopes to lift the Lo...

Carrying over from Hour 2, this iteration of the XFL is different than other leagues before it. Calvin explains why it has the right construction to be the one that survives. Joining the hardwood and the gridiron, DK Metcalf shined in the NBA’s Celebrity Game, but his dominance earned him a drug test from the NFL, and he’s upset about it. Sticking with the NFL, the discussion around the Chicago Be...

The NBA’s domination of the weekend continues as reports today have Kevin Love headed to the Miami Heat and Russell Westbrook going to the Los Angeles Clippers. The XFL was the other big story as it got underway for a third attempt, this time under the ownership of The Rock. Calvin was impressed with the league right out of the gate. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Shocking news this morning extends from the Alamo City across the sports world with the passing of Red McCombs. McCombs was a former owner of the Minnesota Vikings as well as being responsible for establishing the Spurs in San Antonio. Next up is the big conversation from the weekend as the guys discuss the NBA All-Star celebration. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Eric Bieniemy didn’t land a head coaching job, but reports today have him heading to Washington to finalize a deal with the Commanders. Calvin reacts to the Bieniemy hire before ending things at the Genisis Invitational where Tiger Woods had a rough Day 2. Perhaps his viral controversy had something to do with his slump as he played a prank on Justin Thomas during Round 1 that has him in hot water...

With the final stretch of the NBA season around the corner, the guys take a look at where the teams sit in the standings. Moving over to the NFL, Derek Carr is headlining again today as he visits the New York Jets on his campus tours. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

This weekend is NBA All-Star Weekend. That means the dunk contest is back, and Calvin wants to know if anyone really cares. If they were to refresh it, what could they do? While some teams in the association are preparing for a Finals push, others are setting up for the Victor Wembanyama lottery. Is the French prospect really locked at #1? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The Baltimore Ravens made a new hire at offensive coordinator this week, and reports are that Lamar Jackson provided input on the selection. In Chicago, quarterback Justin Fields talked about his preference for playing in a domed studio. Wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and AJ Brown got into a war of words on Twitter. Who won? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio Spurs set a new franchise record Wednesday night, picking up their 14th consecutive loss. Meeting with the media after the game, the legend shared his frustrations with the young team, but Calvin can smell a fake a mile away. Over in college, former Texas men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard has seen the case against him dropped, stemming from a December incident. C...

The Genesis Invitational is underway, hosted by Tiger Woods. Talking with the media this week, Woods dropped an interesting nugget this week about his future. In the NBA, Kevin Love is the latest to hit the buyout market and his services will be in high demand. Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference, Joe Mazzulla has officially been given the permanent head coach title. What happens with Ime Udoka no...

Jim Irsay just can’t chill. Introducing Shane Steichen as the team’s next head coach, the Indianapolis Colts owner has let the league know who he’s after in the NFL Draft. Calvin can’t help but shake his head. From the gridiron to the hardwood, the back-stretch of the NBA season is just around the corner as NBA All-Star Weekend approaches. The guys look at the buyout market and who could be key pi...

Hour 2 continues will more discussion on the news coming out of New Mexico State University. As the show continues, the guys move onto the NFL where Derek Carr is officially a free agent. He’ll join the likes of Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield on the open market. What’s his value, and where could the different players land. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso