The Sports Grind

The first weekend of the 2022 NBA Playoffs provided us with some stellar performances and shocking results. With each series already a game in, Calvin looks at each matchup and how things project to play out. One of the biggest battles of the weekend was between Kyrie Irving and select fans from the Boston Celtics game. Was anyone right or wrong in the situation? Speaking of battles, the boxing wo...

Quarterbacks in the NFL are making more than ever, and now the wide receivers want their slice of the pie. In a conversation that has been brewing over the last week, star players like Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown, and Terry McLaurin are looking to sit out of offseason workouts if they don’t get new deals. Do they have a leg to stand on? Calvin also makes his picks for who advances out of the first ro...

Before diving into the basketball postseason, the Dallas Cowboys are back in the news with former second-round pick Kelvin Joseph being requested for an interview by police in relation to a March homicide. Sticking in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts addressed a position of need and added one of the best free agents in the secondary in Stephon Gilmore. Without further ado, it is time to rip off the...

Calvin’s still on the soapbox and holding the Spurs accountable for their play-in loss to start Hour 2. Worse than the loss itself is the state of the team’s roster that is still missing true difference makers. Going back to the NFL, Kyler Murray is back in the news, stating that he won’t play this season without a new contract. Before the show wraps for the week, there’s just enough time for a qu...

The conversations around the NFL know no bounds, but something not getting enough run is the involvement of Green Bay Packers great Brett Favre. A product of the state of Mississippi, the Hall of Famer is in the middle of a welfare scandal with state officials. Meanwhile, a topic getting too much run may be the support for Ja Morant as the NBA’s 2022 Most Improved Player of the Year. While the bal...

As the investigation into the death of NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins continues, new information is coming to light about the incident. Sticking with the NFL, Kirk Cousins wants to “earn the right” to retire as a Minnesota Viking. Will he get there? As usual, we get to phone calls and comments in the second hour, which has one caller asking if play-in victories count as playoff wins, especially as...

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins passed away unexpectedly this weekend at the age of 24, and much of the sports world shared their condolences. Two personalities, however, Adam Schefter and Gil Brandt, had very controversial responses to the news. In much lighter news, The Masters concluded with Scottie Scheffler earning his first green jacket. Calvin breaks down his performance and talks about what’s n...

The second hour opens up with comments and reactions to the first hour and quickly takes a turn to look at the San Antonio Spurs’ poor home record. More calls take the show into conversations on where Zion Williamson rates on the “bust” scale and recapping the fight weekend. Before the show ends for the day, Calvin goes “Around the Diamond’ for the latest updates on the young MLB season. Music pro...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have secured a spot in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but in Thursday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs looked a little undisciplined. With a late lead, the team and Anthony Edwards attempted to get the young star his first 50-point night, much to the disliking of the Spurs’ broadcast team. Was he wrong? More money is being spent in sports than ever before, and star players l...

The show veers off of The Docket a bit as some callers join the conversation. There’s also more buzz around the Brian Flores lawsuit as Mike Mularkey’s comments continue to make the rounds, and things intensify with the Houston Texans being added to the lawsuit as well. As the show progresses, live updates from The Masters steer the final hour of the week too. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1...

Breaking news this morning in the NFL as reports come out that Ray Horton and Steve Wilks are joining on with Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL, citing grievances of their own due to the NFL’s apparent manipulation of the Rooney Rule. Of course, this comes on the day that Tiger Woods takes to the course at Augusta National in his return to golf and The Masters, stealing the news cycle. We hear...

Adam Silver has been a pretty good commissioner for the NBA, and largely by supporting his players. It came out this week, however, that Silver is rather displeased with how much star players are sitting out. Is a shortened season the answer? Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The Los Angeles Lakers will miss a shot at the postseason and the San Antonio Spurs have taken their spot in the play-in picture. Are these Lakers the biggest disappointment ever? In the NFL, Stefon Diggs is the latest wide receiver to get a bag ahead of the season, and in The Masters, Jordan Speith and Rory McIlroy can take the spotlight from Tiger Woods this weekend. Music provided by Ticket 760...

Today’s discussion on the NBA continues with more on the Lakers as well as the Brooklyn Nets, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Apology. The Big 12 needs to seek inclusion as the commissioner role is set to rotate, and with Opening Day tomorrow, the MLB has approved the PitchCom catcher-to-pitcher relay device. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The “Big Cat” Tiger Woods has had Augusta buzzing since his airplane set its course for The Masters last week. On his practice session Monday, Tiger had quite the turnout to watch him prepare for the course and shared at the press conference on Tuesday morning that he believes he can win the event again. Of course “Tiger Watch” steals the news cycle from the fact that the Kansas Jayhawks won the 2...

The NFL draft is quickly approaching and on Monday the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles made a trade involving a number of selections and further changing the landscape of the first round. The phone lines are buzzing today, so we’re talking about what y’all want to talk about in Hour 2. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The NBA season is winding down and it is looking more and more likely like the San Antonio Spurs may secure a spot in the play-in games. Is the city exactly sure this is what they want? How much of this recent success is a credit to the trajectory of the team? First, it is time for a quick recap on the weekend in sports, including how the Final Four shook out. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1...

The Masters are this week and Tiger Woods is in Augusta. He’s been preparing for the course and is a game-time decision. Can any other golfer pull off a stunt like that? Tonight is the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship between Kansas and North Carolina. Calvin breaks down the matchup with a preview of the game. Before the day wraps, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar needs to be held in check for his comments t...

Manu Ginóbili has officially been announced as a member of the 2022 class for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Where he ranks all-time for international players sparks quite the discussion. Sticking with the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo is having a great week and could be on the way to his third MVP award, reminding Calvin of his worst take ever. After the US Men’s National Soccer Team officially earned...

Moving to the NFL in Hour 2, the guys start with a look at free agent Tyrann Mathieu and where he might find a home this season. Tampa Bay isn’t a likely landing spot, but they may have their own problems with some believing a conflict with Tom Brady sent Bruce Arians to the front office. Also on The Docket, Jerry Jones says he already paid the girl claiming to be his daughter, and LeBron James an...

Despite losing last night’s match to Costa Rica, the United States Men’s National Team has ended their World Cup drought and will play in Qatar this fall. After a rapid take on the headlines from today, Calvin looks at Bruce Arians’ retirement that was announced today, the promotion of Todd Bowles, and what it means for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The NFL comes through once again, providing updates on The Docket as Bobby Wagner joins the Los Angeles Rams during the show. Calvin asks again - Where does this money keep coming from?! A caller is upset that the Houston Texans value Davis Mills as a better option at quarterback over Baker Mayfield, causing the guys to discuss the matter. Before the show wraps, there’s enough time for a quick hit...

It was a wild night on Tuesday in the NBA, but of all of the events, the most shocking was the Los Angeles Lakers losing and falling out of the play-in picture. After a recap of the evening, Hour 1 continues with the commentary from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Will Smith’s “Slap Heard Around the World” at the Oscars. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

A call into the show puts the spotlight on Bill Belichick and his lack of moves this offseason at the receiver position and on his staff. Just how bad were the legendary coach’s comments at the owners meeting? Jimmy G is still with the San Francisco 49ers and it is starting to look like both he and Trey Lance will return on the roster this season. In the MLB, troubled pitcher Trevor Bauer took to...

As the conclusion of the NBA regular season draws near, the action is getting interesting as the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to miss the playoffs. Creeping up to take their spot is the San Antonio Spurs who got an important win against the Houston Rockets to keep the race tight. Also in the Western Conference, Paul George is set to make his return to the court and Calvin doesn’t understand why....