The Sports Grind

The guys return from the extended weekend, meaning Calvin has LOTS of action to recap. Of course, there’s action tonight with the Warriors looking to eliminate the Dallas Mavericks. Boxing headlines were made this week too with the announcement that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will delay the rematch with Bivol to fight Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin for a third time, and Calvin’s not digging it. Music provided...

After spending the first hour on the NBA, the NFL takes over in Hour 2 with Aaron Rodgers and Kyler Murray not appearing at optional OTAs. Calvin has a problem with both players missing, and he takes them to task. NFL owners are starting to have a problem with Dan Snyder who could be forced to sell the newly dubbed Washington Commanders. There’s also Russell Wilson news, as well as Tiger Woods tal...

Be it the WNBA season underway or just international diplomacy finally moving, efforts to bring Brittney Griner back to the U.S. are really picking up. Calvin looks at the possible prisoner exchange that would make it happen. In the Eastern Conference Finals last night, the Boston Celtics slapped back against the Miami Heat to even the series. The guys discuss the game that was. Music provided by...

Yesterday’s story about the feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher continues today with the Alabama head coach making an apology. With more time to ruminate on the situation, Calvin dives deeper into the topic, puts Fisher under the microscope, and the guys discuss Saban’s fit in this version of college football. In the NFL, Baker Mayfield is still drawing interest and concessions need to be mad...

The NBA Playoffs are officially into the Conference Finals as the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks got underway last night. It was a humbling experience for Luka Doncic & Co. who were beaten down by the postseason veterans of Golden State. Calvin breaks down the action before turning his attention to tonight’s matchup where the Boston Celtics aim to put together a full 48 minutes thi...

Nick Saban is one of the best college football coaches of all time - no doubt. Still, Calvin thinks the Alabama legend caught an “L” for his comments yesterday when speaking at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham. Saban attacked the integrity of Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies program for “purchasing” the best recruiting class this year. Despite making some correct assessments...

In MLB, pitcher Matt Harvey has been suspended for 60 games this season for distributing opioids as became public knowledge in the trial on the death of Tyler Skaggs. Calvin thinks this slap on the wrist is inexcusable on MLB’s part. The NBA Lottery took place last night and the San Antonio Spurs learned they will have the ninth overall pick. Also, last night was Game 1 of the Eastern Conference F...

Looking at tonight’s action in the NBA, Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is set between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, sparking a friendly wager between Calvin and one of the frequent callers. In the NFL, statements from the Deshaun Watson case are coming out making things interesting. Rumors around MLS are swirling around international legend Lionel Messi and David Bec...

The PGA Championship is this coming weekend, but the disputed LIV tour is stealing the spotlight. Phil Mickelson, who has praised the alternative, withdrew last week from the PGA Championship and Jack Nicklaus shared that LIV pursued him before landing Greg Norman. In the NBA, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat open the Eastern Conference Finals tonight. Who has the edge? Music provided by Ticket 7...

Patrick Beverley went viral for his comments about Chris Paul, and now the “Four Letter Network” is getting the most out of it. Matt Barnes chimed in yesterday too, stoking the conversation even more. The NFL is slated to be extremely competitive this season and could see multiple divisions experience new champions. Calvin looks at NFL.com’s list and breaks down their selections. Music provided by...

The NBA Playoffs are moving into the Conference Finals, but this weekend it was the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs that really delivered. Calvin recaps some of the drama in both sports before getting on Phil Mickelson (pause) about leaving the PGA Championship. In the NBA, the question is asked if some of the next generation of star players has arrived or not as the Phoenix Suns have to piece things tog...

The show opened on the boxing weekend and returns to the sport to open the second hour. In the NFL, Drew Brees and NBC announced their split after just one season of the HOFer on the roster. Meanwhile, Brees’ old coach Sean Payton is landing with FOX, and Jerry Jones talks about the $10 billion value of the Dallas Cowboys. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The WNBA is well underway, but superstar Brittney Griner is still being detained in Russia. In fact, her detainment has been extended as she now enters the pretrial process. In the NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat are advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals while the Philadelphia 76ers are headed home. What’s next for the team and James Harden who Calvin says has hit rock bottom. The guys also disc...

After much anticipation and all the leaks have sprung, the 2022 NFL schedule is finally out. The Dallas Cowboys have a favorable lineup while the Denver Broncos also got a little help from the makers. Before the show wraps for the week, Calvin goes to the phone lines to discuss the Lakers, Sixers, and more. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Memphis Grizzlies battled back from poor performances in Game 4 on Wednesday night in the NBA Playoffs. Giannis continues to be Calvin’s worst take of all time, while the Warriors showed the value of the mind of Steve Kerr in a blowout loss. The 2022 NFL schedule will be released tonight (in case you haven’t heard), but there’s other news buzzing around “the Shield” to...

The second round of the NBA Playoffs could end for the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers could end tonight if the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat can each deliver another dominant performance. Before the show wraps, the guys talk touch on the NFL schedule and what divisions might see the most primetime action. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The players on the PGA tour are feeling more and more restricted by the Association, and most recently the organization is shutting down players wanting to play overseas in the LIV Golf Invitational. Is there any benefit to questioning the power of the PGA? In the NBA, Tuesday night featured two blowout losses by the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks. Looking at the Sixers series where M...

The second hour starts with a visit to the phone lines where Calvin turns The Docket over to the listeners. The guys also do a quick hit on the minor headlines from the day and take a look at what’s trending in baseball with Around the Diamond. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The Los Angeles Lakers went backward in 2022 despite having a number of NBA 75 players on the roster, and owner Jeanie Buss isn’t pleased. Their rivals, the Boston Celtics, are in the playoffs and thriving after a big victory on the road in Milwaukee where Al Horford had a career night for the postseason. More NBA playoff action is on the slate for tonight with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Maver...

There’s been a lot of buzz locally around the San Antonio Spurs after the team requested permission from the city to play some home games outside of the AT&T Center, and lots of people were feeling that the request is the beginning of the end of the team’s presence in the Alamo City. Peter J. Holt of the team’s ownership wrote a letter to the city of San Antonio, stating the ownership’s commit...

It was a weekend of upsets in sports, especially on Saturday at the Kentucky Derby and Canelo vs Bivol (not to mention UFC 274), but it was the Canelo loss that really shocked everyone. What does the loss mean for his legacy? What will the rematch look like? In the NBA, the playoffs roll on after the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers tied up their respective series. Music provided by Ticket...

Looking at the night’s games in the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics need to win tonight, while the Memphis Grizzlies need a prayer. Over the weekend, Chris Paul was the latest to feel the effects of fans going beyond the limits. In the NFL, the mayor of the city of Dallas says that the team should have another NFL football team. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

Touching a bit on everything in to close out the week, the first hour touches on the report of Phil Mickelson’s $40 million in gambling losses from 2010 to 2014. We wouldn’t just be hearing about this if it had been Tiger, would we? In the NBA, Zach LaVine is exploring his options outside of Chicago as he prepares to enter free agency. The conversation on him and Dejounte Murray pops back up. The...

College football players have been exploited by universities for years and now that the students have more control, the ADs and presidents are upset. Where do we go from here? In the NFL, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard admitted he was falling out of love with football, and fans of the team should be concerned. Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns bring the series back to Te...

The Dallas Mavericks got blown out once again by the Phoenix Suns despite another stellar performance from Luka Doncic. Sure he needs help, but the young superstar also has glaring needs to address in his own game. Also, how much of a factor is Tim Hardaway Jr.’s absence now? The Philadelphia 76ers are in freefall without Joel Embiid, causing Calvin to ask, “Is it too soon to evaluate the James Ha...