The Sports Grind

Calvin got into the college football slate at the end of Hour 2 and just started on LSU’s biggest loss - top QB commit Bryce Underwood flipping from the Bayou to the Maze and Blue. If Brian Kelly’s seat wasn’t already warm, it certainly is now. Closing out the show and the week, Calvin has another edition of The Foundation Picks before getting into a MAJOR show update as The Sports Grind is going on hiatus. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With Week 12 officially underway, the attention turns to the action that will take place this Sunday. Calvin starts with the Denver Broncos taking on the Las Vegas Raiders before ultimately covering the whole slate. Two interesting stories developed around the league today, with the New York Giants releasing quarterback Daniel Jones after he requested it, and the NFL issuing a security alert for players amidst a recent string of game-time burglaries. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Last night kicked off Week 12 in the NFL, and it did so in style. The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers faced off in a “Snow Bowl” worthy of the AFC North days of old. That’s now two wins under the Jameis Winston experience after the team started 1-6 under Deshaun Watson, and Cleveland fan has to be sick over the lost season. On the Steelers’ side, Russell Wilson played a strong game and found his rhythm, only to have it interrupted by the Justin Fields gimmick packages that just made no sense at that time. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

LeBron James is known for his tweeting his commentary across a wide range of subjects, often going viral. However, the “King” has reportedly had enough of not just X but social media, particularly on the sports side, and is stepping away from the medium entirely. Speaking of players tired of the media, Joel Embiid isn’t pleased that someone leaked the events of a private team meeting and had some strong words about it. Calvin believes “The Process” is soon going to request his way out of Philadelphia. Closing out the show, the guys look at the MLB Award winners as we wait for the MVP announcement. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Destin Adams, Colts beat writer for A to Z Sports, joins to start Hour 2 to finally get to the bottom of what Calvin’s seeing go down with the Indianapolis Colts, touching everything from the handling of Anthony Richardson to Chris Ballard’s hot seat, and reviewing the start to the season. Picking back up with the discussion regarding “Project Marvel”, the guys really dive into it. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Two years into his run with the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders has the program on the rise. His team is within reach of making the College Football Playoff’s 12-team format, and he’s setting up for future success now by flipping the commitment of the #3 quarterback in the 2025 class. Does this further lend that Coach Prime is staying in the college ranks? Tonight on Thursday Night Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Cleveland to face the Browns. Up in Denver, Bo Nix has turned a season of uncertainty for the Broncos into a strong campaign for OROY and a playoff berth. In the guys’ backyard, San Antonio has announced “Project Marvel” - a $4 Billion sports and entertainment district in the city’s downtown. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

At the end of Hour 2, the guys started to dive into the NFL’s announcement of the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the class of 2025. While a real case can be made for most of the players, Eli Manning may be the most controversial in consideration for a first-ballot selection, but Calvin believes Eli’s legacy against Tom Brady seals the deal. Closing out the show, there’s just enough time for a quick look at the midweek line report for this weekend’s NFL action. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Injuries happen to every team, but the New Orleans Pelicans are becoming a MASH unit. An understandable issue, what is still difficult for the team has been the lack of availability of Zion Williamson throughout the top-pick’s career and is a sticking point for the future of the franchise as a whole. Over in the football world, the College Football Playoff committee released the latest rankings, dropping BYU significantly, sending Boise State into position for the first-round bye, if the season ended today. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Last night in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, and Jeremy Sochan, but that didn’t matter. Keldon Johnson led the way as the team took down the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers had all their stars in action, but rookie Dalton Knecht stole the show as he continued a strong first year. Russell Westbrook has had a rocky start with the Denver Nuggets but is finding his way and recorded his 200th career triple-double, becoming the first player to do so in NBA history. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Wrapping up the college football talk, the guys look at the Colorado Buffaloes and discuss how close Coach Prime’s squad could get to a top-12 ranking tonight. Switching to the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers put their perfect 15-0 record up against the defending champion Boston Celtics as underdogs. In Philadelphia, the Sixers are a mess, reports are that Tyrese Maxey addressed Joel Embiid’s discipline in front of the team. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The poison of Aaron Rodgers continues to spread in the Big Apple. First head coach Robert Saleh was relieved of his duties earlier this season. Now, general manager Joe Douglas has been fired, prompting Calvin to change his tune on how the New York Jets should handle Aaron this offseason. Getting into college football, Oregon’s Dan Lanning is sure to be a hot candidate for one of the head coaching vacancies in the NFL, Lane Kiffin questions the risks of competing for a Conference Championship, and the College Football Playoffs drop another edition of the rankings tonight. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

As the numbers start to come in after the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul super event, the card has officially made history. With $18.1 million in attendance earnings, the evening set a new non-Vegas record at the gate for boxing. After final thoughts on the bout, Calvin dives into last night’s NFL action that saw the Houston Texans and fans take over AT&T Stadium and overwhelm the Dallas Cowboys. Talking with the media, team owner Jerry Jones doesn’t think that Mike McCarthy has lost the players in the locker room. The national media is finally catching up on the possibility of a Micah Parsons trade from Dallas. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It was a great college football weekend too. and the biggest winners were arguably the Colorado Buffaloes who are now in “prime” position for the Big 12 Championship and a College Football Playoff berth. Leading the way is standout two-way player Travis Hunter who may have cemented his case to be this season’s Heisman Trophy winner. Calvin covers the rest of the college landscape and goes around the NBA to close the show. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

While the Steelers and Bills won close affairs, the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos absolutely drubbed their opponents. Over in the NFC East, the New York Giants announced the benching of Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

For all the hype, the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight got the attention it wanted and then some, just not maybe the *kind* of attention it wanted. While many felt shorted by the main event and Tyson’s loss, the viewers at home got the worst of it as Netflix struggled with overloaded servers, leading to constant buffering, officially putting streaming services on notice as they try to take over live events. After Netflix fumbled, the NFL picked up the weekend and ran with it, delivering a strong slate of action. The Buffalo Bills ended the perfect start of the Kansas City Chiefs while the Pittsburgh Steelers made their argument for the best in the AFC, taking down the Baltimore Ravens. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

LeBron James isn’t going to play forever, but just how much longer he is going to go is always a conversation. The all-time leading scorer gave reporters a glimpse into his thoughts this week. LeBron’s Lakers are in the Alamo City tonight to play the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama who is coming off of a 50-point performance. A qualifying game in the Emirates NBA Cup, interim head coach Mitch Johnson could do a lot for his part to coach a victory. Closing out the show and the week, Calvin has the latest edition of The Foundation Picks, and talks about some coming changes to the program. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

A comment to the show turns the topic back on the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul fight for a bit as the guys discuss what the result can mean for both personalities. Back to football, the NFL has some key matchups this weekend, headlined by the Baltimore Ravens on the road to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills hosting the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Literally, everyone is talking about it. Tonight, Mike Tyson returns to the ring in a made-for-TV fight with Jake Paul. Today, there’s a rumored script floating around social media, adding skepticism to the spectacle. Is there any truth to it? While Friday night is for fighting, the weekend is for football. Calvin breaks down last night’s Week 11 opener that saw the Philadelphia Eagles handle the Washington Commanders to take the top spot in the NFC East. Previewing the weekend slate, the Denver Broncos are up first, hosting the Atlanta Falcons. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

There are just eight weeks left in the 2024 NFL season. Already, the playoffs picture looks pretty set. Sitting “on the bubble” the Cincinnati Bengals are just below .500, but the postseason window isn’t closed. Closing out the show, there’s a report that the Chicago Bears considered benching Caleb Williams, and the guys discuss the larger impact a move like that could have and what motives could drive such a decision. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

As long as LeBron James is still on the floor, the league isn’t Wemby’s quite yet. Last night, LeBron continued to add to his list of “Oldest Player to” accomplishments, recording his third-consecutive triple-double in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Getting into the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in the best Thursday night game of the year, kicking off Week 11. In New York, Aaron Rodgers is uncertain about his future with the Jets, and the guys discuss how they’d handle the situation. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It was a night of superstar scoring performances in the NBA last night, but Victor Wembanyama’s first-career 50-point performance towered above the rest. On the cool, Wemby’s three-point accuracy is hot right now, and Calvin is waving the flag on his transition-three pushback. Getting the most out of the squad, Mitch Johnson is stressing the fundamentals and looking more like the potential heir to Gregg Popovich. Also making The Docket, UFC 309 is this weekend, and Calvin wants to know why Jon “Bones” Jones is even fighting this weekend, taking on Stipe Miocic. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The Indianapolis Colts have been a mess most of the year, and the trend remains true today. Earlier, the team said that they are going back to second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, after previously committing to Joe Flacco the rest of the way. Yikes. Also in the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars are sitting Trevor Lawrence due to injury, going with Mac Jones once again. Closing out the show, Calvin dives into the NFL midweek line report before reacting to yesterday’s College Football Playoff announcement. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Staying with the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs shared a health update on head coach Gregg Popovich, reporting to the basketball world that the Hall of Fame leader suffered a mild stroke earlier this month. We always love interaction with the show, and a comment to the program asks if Tony Romo is a legitimate candidate for head coach if the Dallas Cowboys don’t retain Mike McCarthy. The guys discuss the chances of that happening, as well as where Romo sits at the sportsbook for odds to land the job. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

There was a lot of good basketball last night, but the matchup that took the cake was Klay Thompson’s return to The Bay. Steph Curry put that headline to bed - quite literally - controlling the evening and ensuring the Golden State Warriors held off the Dallas Mavericks. Erik Spoelstra is sure to reach the Hall of Fame, but showed last night that nobody is perfect. His coaching blunder in the final second of overtime cost his Miami Heat a gritty game against the Detroit Pistons. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Despite sitting 11th in the standings, the San Antonio Spurs are still in the mix in the Western Conference. This observation gets the guys looking at the records across the conference, discussing which teams are having legitimate early success and which aren’t. In the standings, the New Orleans Pelicans are at the bottom, but missing some key pieces, including Zion Williamson who is out once again for two months with another injury. In college football, Kirby Smart made headlines for calling one of his players an idiot for celebrating with an opponent. Tonight a new edition of the College Football Playoff rankings drops, and Calvin predicts how things change from last week. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The conversation on the Chicago Bears carries over to Hour 2, specifically on just how long Matt Eberlus has left in the Windy City. Finally with the NFL, ex-Jet receiver Mike Williams threw shade at Aaron Rodgers on Instagram after catching a touchdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams is just the latest to former teammate of Rodgers to take his shot, and A-Rod’s image as a leader that he held in Green Bay has taken a hit in New York. In the NBA, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs over the Sacramento Kings with an impressive 34-point, 14-rebound stat line. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Halfway through the 2024 season, the Miami Dolphins entered Monday night just 2-6, in large part because of availability issues with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Against the Los Angeles Rams, Tua delivered a tackle, leading recklessly with his head. There’s a level of understanding and even appreciating his competitive spirit, but it doesn’t make you wince any less every game. Up in the NFC North, the Chicago Bears are struggling with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, prompting a coaching change. No, Matt Eberflus isn’t gone, but he’s fired yet another offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. The question must be asked - Is Williams in line to be another wasted talent under center by the Bears? Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Among the teams that could give the Detroit Lions a run for their money are the Arizona Cardinals. They’ve won four straight and their defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown in two weeks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t getting the wins they were last season, but Baker Mayfield is getting flowers from Calvin as the former top pick is keeping his offense running without the team’s top weapons. Over in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers won two more over the weekend to reach 11-0, putting their perfect record on the line tonight. Devin Vassell will play his second game of the season tonight as the San Antonio Spurs host the Sacramento Kings. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

One of the more controversial endings of the NFL weekend was in the AFC West battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. It came down to a blocked field goal as time as expired, but the Chiefs stayed perfect, reaching 9-0. You know Calvin has his thoughts on the game and the final play. Closing out Sunday, the Detroit Lions pounced on the Houston Texans in the second half, surviving five interceptions from Jared Goff and showing that they are the force in the NFC. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Even when the Dallas Cowboys aren’t worth talking about, they’ll surely give you something on their own. Dak Prescott is done for the year, and all seems lost. After getting dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles, Micah Parsons was asked about the security of Mike McCarthy’s job and gave the media a juicy soundbite that puts his long term prospects with the team in question. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Closing out the week, there are some key college football games, with #16 Ole Miss vs #3 Georgia taking the cake. After giving out an eight-pack in The Foundation Picks, there’s show updates to get to AND a new 24/7 voicemail line at (877-37-GRIND available to you, presented by ZingZang. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Calvin’s analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos game carries into Hour 2. Also, the Houston Texans may have Nico Collins coming back, but the Detroit Lions have momentum, making them a tough beat. Moving into basketball, the guys get into the San Antonio Spurs’ nice win over Portland Trail Blazers, the perfect Cleveland Cavaliers, and Bronny James’ G-League debut. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Last night, the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals delivered the offensive power as expected, and Lamar & Co. escaped with the win once again. The reigning MVP is looking like a strong contender to repeat. There’s another strong division battle this weekend, taking place in the AFC West. Bo Nix is making his first trip to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the defending champions, hoping to make a name for himself and the young Denver Broncos. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Ending with the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs lost a second-consecutive game, falling to the Houston Rockets. It was another poor night from beyond the arc for Victor Wembanyama who seems reluctant to drive to the paint. The glaring habit needs to be broken, but the team’s staff would need to take a stronger approach. Continuing around the NBA, there’s a lot to recap from last night, but the Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz is a bit more interesting as the Bucks’ frustrations continue to grow. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Continuing the discussion from Hour 1, the guys dig more into the Nick Bosa issue and wonder if the NFL should change their policies in this more political climate. Moving on to the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s injury may be worse than originally thought, but the verdict isn’t in. It remains to be seen if Jerry Jones is willing to have his quarterback sit-out the rest of the season regardless. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

As of tonight, the 2024 NFL regular season is officially halfway over, and the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals to usher us in. Do Joe Burrow and the Boys have a late-season push in them? Out west, Nick Bosa is back in the headlines for his MAGA hat that he wore when the Dallas Cowboys played the San Francisco 49ers. Many are wondering now if he’ll be fined under the league’s policies about messaging on the field. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The final hour of today’s show is a fun one. Davante Adams has learned a thing or two from Aaron Rodgers about staying top of mind. Appearing on a show, he’s claimed to have a role in the Las Vegas Raiders’ firing of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. To wrap things up, Calvin runs through the midweek NFL lines and reacts to the 2024 presidential election. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Staying with college football, the Colorado Buffaloes are 6-2 and near the top of the Big 12. Given the new College Football Playoff format, Coach Prime is pushing for one of the top four spots.On the hardwood, the NBA is back in action tonight after stepping aside for the election. The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams playing tonight, one of their first games of likely many without Jeremy Sochan. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With absolutely nothing else going on in the world yesterday, all eyes were obviously glued to the first unveiling of the 2024 College Football Playoff rankings. Calvin gave his predictions yesterday, and today we saw that he was actually pretty close. Elsewhere in college football, Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy has officially apologized to fans that he may have offended with his remarks the other day. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Getting into the NBA in the final hour, the San Antonio Spurs blew a 40-14 lead in the new Intuit Dome, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers. Interim head coach Mitch Johnson struggled to get the team back on track as he fills in for Gregg Popovich who is reportedly dealing with something more serious than initially shared. In the last segment, Calvin gives his own edition of the College Football Playoff rankings as we await the first selection from the committee tonight. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

With the NFL Trade Deadline officially passed, the guys discuss all the deals that got done. The Denver Broncos possibly kept more pieces than could’ve been expected, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t address their receiver depth.  Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Last night put a bow on Week 9 in the NFL as the Kansas City Chiefs held-off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime to stay perfect on the season. New acquisition DeAndre Hopkins played a key part in the win, and that’s the kind of production that the rest of the NFL is hoping to find in their moves at today’s trade deadline. For the Washington Commanders, they landed Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints as they push for the playoffs. Staying in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys picked up wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Stepping away from the pros to the amateurs, Calvin recaps the college weekend, prompting a look at the 2024 Heisman Trophy race. College basketball tips off today too, and the preseason rankings are a bit odd. Closing out back in the NBA, Joel Embiid’s bad year got worse after he pushed a reporter in the locker room following a loss over the weekend. Was the former MVP out of line or was it the reporter. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Continuing with the NFL, the Denver Broncos got dominated by the Baltimore Ravens, coming off of completely opposite weekends in Week 8. Calvin doesn’t think the loss was as ugly as it looked, and believes Sean Payton didn’t help matters. In the NFC North, the Detroit Lions went into Lambeau Field and handled the Green Bay Packers. Winning on the road in poor conditions, Calvin is confident the Lions can reach the Super Bowl without home-field advantage throughout the playoffs if things came to that. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The San Antonio Spurs are entering a new era this season with the additions of Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes. Not even 10 games in, the team is already facing adversity, as Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich is “out indefinitely”, dealing with health issues. Getting into the football weekend, the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Atlanta Falcons, losing quarterback Dak Prescott for the next few weeks. With so much going on, Calvin thinks the team should just sit Dak the rest of the year. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

While football dominates the weekend, the NBA was cooking last night. Victor Wembanyama had another historic performance in Utah, delivering a second-career 5x5 (more than five each of points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) as the San Antonio Spurs won over the Jazz. At the end of a three-game road trip, the Denver Nuggets have won two in a row after dropping the first two games at home. They look to make it three tonight in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. The Game of the Week in college is a top-four contest where #4 Ohio State is favored on the road against #3 Penn State. Closing out the week, Calvin gives out another edition of The Foundation Picks. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Continuing with a preview of Week 9 in the NFL, the Denver Broncos go from a heavy favorite last weekend to a steep underdog as they face the Baltimore Ravens (-9.5). The Ravens are looking to bounce back from their loss in Cleveland, making this a tough test for Bo Nix’s squad. The Game of the Week is going on at Lambeau where the Detroit Lions are favored -3 over the Green Bay Packers for the top spot in the NFC North. Last week, the Washington Commanders broke the hearts of the Chicago Bears, making this week’s test for Chicago against the Arizona Cardinals pretty telling about the young team. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Going into Thursday Night Football, many questioned why the New Jets were favored over the Houston Texans. Under the lights, they showed just why, getting constant pressure on CJ Stroud and clicking on offense. Jets WR Garrett Wilson was spectacular and delivered what should be the leader for Catch of the Year to this point in the season. Getting into the NFL Week 9 Preview, Calvin is starting in Atlanta, where the Falcons are -3.5 favorites over the Dallas Cowboys. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

It’s all football to close out today’s show. The New York Jets are favorites on Thursday Night Football as they host the Houston Texans. As if Gang Green doesn’t provide enough drama, the Dallas Cowboys never disappoint in that department. Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs gave listed their top 10 current quarterbacks but failed to mention their own, Dak Prescott. Anthony Richardson has taken a lot of criticism this week, but there’s hope for him yet as analysts are noting that Josh Allen had a similar start in the NFL and he’s been able to turn it around. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

The 2024-25 NBA season is young, but Calvin is already seeing some red flags in the 1-3 start for the San Antonio Spurs who fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Around the Association, the Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled Bronny James’ debut in his birthplace, but LeBron’s son did secure his first career points. Giannis Antetokounmpo has had the attention of many GMs around the NBA in recent years as the Milwaukee Bucks stray further and further from what made them champions a few years ago. Rumor has it the “Greek Freak” is unhappy and could be on the move as early as this season. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso