The Sports Grind

It’s a big day for Calvin with the Denver Broncos stealing the headlines (sorry Aaron Rodgers), but there are other things to get to first. Last night in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers, giving head coach Gregg Popovich his 1,335th victory in the NBA. The win ties him with legendary head coach Don Nelson. In the second half of Hour 1, it’s time for the NFL news where Aar...

Calvin puts the AFC West on notice as he continues to react to the trade that sent Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos. The NFL continues to dominate in Hour 2 with the latest updates on the NFL Franchise Tag deadline. Lastly, after having 24 hours to digest the Calvin Ridley suspension that broke during yesterday’s show, the league did what they had to do. Now it’s time...

It was a big weekend in the NBA as the Golden State Warriors continue to falter, now losers of four consecutive games. Also in the “L” column is the San Antonio Spurs as the wait for Coach Gregg Popovich to reach 1,335 wins continues. The world was shocked this weekend to learn about the detainment of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia, which has quietly been going on for a couple of weeks. Grine...

“All publicity is good publicity,” or so they say, and the NFL is getting it all from both sides *pause*. Calvin reacts to the Calvin Ridley suspension news in real-time as information is being reported. The guys also take a look at the headlines that were made at the NFL Combine over the weekend, with some local players standing out. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The Golden State Warriors are struggling a bit after the All-Star break, and the continued absence of Draymond Green due to injury seems to be a key reason. In the NFL, “not having the quarterback” is becoming a lazy excuse for general managers. From unreasonable expectations to unmatched expectations, the Dallas Cowboys are reported to be releasing wide receiver Amari Cooper this offseason if the...

The conversation on Amari Cooper from Hour 1 continues as the guys talk about potential fits for the former first-round receiver. Stepping onto the hardwood, Calvin looks at the end of an era in men’s college basketball with Duke’s Coach K and Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim preparing to leave their programs. Finally, the week wraps with a look at listener comments from during the show. Music provided by T...

As the NFL Combine continues, the headlines keep writing themselves. Quarterback Kenny Pickett finds himself among them, as the projected first-round pick’s hands measure among the smallest of any first-rounder since 2003. Calvin feels the conversation is overblown and overplayed. Among the continued QB chatter, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Derek Carr is the latest to have his team double-down on making...

Ahead of a UFC PPV weekend, the league has a former champion facing criminal charges after Cain Velasquez was arrested this week for attempted murder. While the situation may seem understandable, it is still an ugly look for the UFC. The NFL dominates the rest of Hour 2 with a look at the league relaxing protocols for COVID-19 and the Tennessee Titans opening up about their plans to prepare for th...

The MLB season has been delayed, as negotiations between the players and the league continue, but the NFL gladly takes center stage with the NFL Combine starting this week. At the mic, team general managers are dropping hot soundbites left and right, especially the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, and the Seattle Seahawks. A lot of the talk is centered around the quarterback...

Hour 2 puts the bow on the conversation topics from the first hour, continuing with the latest headlines from NFL team leaders at the combine. Calvin then goes around the NBA with player and team updates, looking at who is hot and who is not. Finally, the show concludes  with final comments for the day on the MLB’s delayed start. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray have traded their antics back and forth, and Murray now volleys back with a statement from his agent. He wants the organization to invest in him long term but has yet to show he is the true answer, fading down the stretch the last two seasons. Derek Jeter also released a statement today, announcing his departure from the Miami Marlins. Is this the...

The Dallas Mavericks came back from a 21-point deficit to the Golden State Warriors this weekend. Luka Doncic is balling out at both ends of the floor, but he still needs the “Robin” to support him as “Batman”. Speaking of superheroes, LeBron James is no longer Superman and can’t carry a team anymore. What does this mean for the Los Angeles Lakers this season and next? Finally, the show wraps with...

Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine is having an impact on the sports world, causing a number of events to be moved. Hue Jackson, the new head coach at Grambling, an historic HBCU, has decided to hire troubled former Baylor head coach Art Briles to his staff, causing some blowback. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is poised to make a little history with his $48 million cap hit that is pending...

The conversation on Matt Ryan’s cap hit continues from Hour 1, and the Indianapolis Colts are looped into the discussion. In the NBA tonight, James Harden is set to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, but will the fit work? Calvin takes a look at the full slate of games in the NBA, including the Spurs’ return to action. The show ends on a preview of the fight weekend, including the title f...

The second half of the NBA season begins tonight, and the New York Knicks have already announced that guard Kemba Walker will sit the rest of the season. That’s a bad look for both parties. In the NFL, there’s controversial quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson are drawing a lot of interest. Also, Troy Aikman is about to change the game, eyeing a nine-figure contract. Music provided by Tic...

Marshall is suing Conference USA in order to start next football season in the Sun-Belt Conference, the latest resistance against adapting to the realignment of the college football sphere. The NCAA’s reluctance to adapt to the shifting landscape is awful, and the SEC Commissioner said as much. Sticking with college football, former UT head coach Charlie Strong is joining the Miami Hurricanes. A c...

The San Antonio Spurs were represented more on NBA All-Star Weekend than they have been in a while. From former leaders Patty Mills and DeMar DeRozan making the festivities with their new teams, to Dejounte Murray’s addition as a reserve, the fans should be proud. Still, as the week has progressed, bitterness about the absence of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team is...

Calvin has been itching to talk about the Tinder Swindler and gets the chance to today, as well as looking at some trending shows. Back in sports, Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo was asked about the events following the Michigan/Wisconsin game last weekend. The remarks are fine, but Izzo speaking up is actually a reminder of what a rough season his Spartans are having. In the NFL, T...

One of the rare palindrome days that come around, today’s show was truly one of a kind. Aaron Rodgers released an interesting post on Instagram last night ahead of his appearance today on the Pat McAfee Show. Was he being cryptic about his intentions or just overwhelmed with gratitude as he says? More interesting news came out today in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers set on Mason Rudolph and...

The success of Ja Morant at NBA All-Star Weekend has overshadowed the news of Zion Williamson’s delayed return to the court. The former number-one pick is falling behind his draft class, and Calvin wonders if it is time for the New Orleans Pelicans to sell high and move him. Another highly selected prospect, Mitchell Trubisky in the NFL says that he still wants to be a starter in the league. Is he...

It was All-Star Weekend in the NBA, but college basketball provided a strong background conversation after Saturday’s incident at the Michigan vs Wisconsin men’s basketball game. After the final buzzer, there was a heated exchange between Michigan head coach Juwan Howard and Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard that resulted in Howard smacking a Wisconsin assistant coach. The question of the day - Is wh...

The main topic of today’s show carries over from Hour 1 as Calvin takes some calls on the matter as well as the audience’s interaction on social media. Before the show ends, the guys discuss the NBA All-Star Weekend. Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and with it comes the dunk contest. Is it just Calvin, or is the event played out? Also played out is the four-team College Football Playoff, but like the dunk contest, the news today shows that it isn’t changing for a while either. In the NFL, Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott are both in the news, with the former flexing his power to get paid and the latter looking...

NBA writer Keith Smith of CelticsBlog.com joins the show in Hour 2 to look at the Boston Celtics’ strong run this season under Ime Udoka. The team recently acquired Derrick White at the NBA trade deadline in a move that is proving to be a good one. Before the end of the interview, Calvin gets Keith’s thoughts on the San Antonio Spurs’ other moves at the deadline, looking at the “winning” grade Kei...

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, moving Coach Gregg Popovich into sole possession of second place on the all-time coaching wins list. Calvin looks at the accomplishment but thinks about the ones that got away with the former assistant coaches now running teams around the league. Speaking of coaches in the NBA, the reigning Coach of the Year, Tom Thibodea...