The Sports Grind

There were a number of teams on Thursday night that were obviously going to select a quarterback. The Atlanta Falcons weren’t among those ranks but still took advantage of the talent pool, drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth-overall pick despite giving Kirk Cousins $100M in guaranteed money last month. It was a selection that has sparked debate across the country and the guys were no exception, sitting on different sides of ...

There’s not a league in America with more pull than the NFL, and that showed on Thursday night in Detroit as a record crowd showed up in the Motor City for the 2024 NFL Draft. That wasn’t the only record set on the night with a historic run of offensive players taken consecutively in the first round, spearheaded by the quarterback class. The Chicago Bears had a great evening, taking Caleb Williams first overall and then snagging Ro...

With the NFL Draft just hours away, the Denver Broncos are finally going to get a glimpse at what the second year of the Sean Payton era will bring. Cody Roark of Mile High Sports joins the show to share his analysis on what the Broncos might be doing in the draft, especially with the 12th overall pick. Diving into the prolific quarterback class, the guys discuss which players they think will have the most success by Year 5 and who...

With the 2024 NFL Draft just 24 hours away, there’s a lot of moving and shaking across the league as teams continue to work their current rosters. The Detroit Lions were big spenders, signing tackle Penei Sewell to the largest tackle contract in the league and extending wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a big new deal. It is the latter move that has Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys feeling the heat as CeeDee Lamb’s future remain...

Tonight the final set of “Game 2s” goes down, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics aiming for a 2-0 lead in their respective series. In college football, a monumental decision was made as the Heisman Trophy Award has reinstated Reggie Bush among its own. Over to the NFL, the 5th-year option for the 2021 NFL Draft class is next week, and the Broncos were among the first to get busy, securing Patrick Surtain II for t...

Caitlin Clark may be the biggest thing to happen to the WNBA since it was created, or at least that’s the way she’s being marketed. After going first overall in the draft to the Indiana Fever, her jersey has reached NFL numbers and now she’s inked the largest endorsement contract for a professional woman’s athlete, and with Nike to boot. The pressure on her to deliver is reaching astronomic levels. In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks ...

When the NFL season starts this fall, it is looking like Bill Belichick won’t be on a sideline. ESPN did an inside story on “The Hoodie” and details are out that Robert Kraft likely tanked Belichick’s shot at being the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Dawning a new era in the NFL, Andy Reid is looking to helm the Kansas City Chiefs for the foreseeable future as he chases Belichick’s legacy. The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly signe...

A listener question at the start of Hour 2 brings things back to the Denver Nuggets who are off to a strong start on their title defense. With Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, is the Mile High City showing signs of taking the “new dynasty” title from the Golden State Warriors? Staying with Denver, Joker delivered blow after blow to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night and one of his brothers landed a shot of his own in the stands. ...

On Monday night, the first round of Game 2s was headlined by the two series between the Philadelphia 76ers/New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets/Los Angeles Lakers. Both games saw the officials heavily scrutinized during the postgame availability, but delivered on the entertainment meter with one-score games. Jamal Murray came alive in the second half to help the Nuggets cover a 20-point deficit, delivering the buzzer-beater and givin...

After much anticipation, the Denver Broncos have finally revealed their new uniform scheme for this season AND made a move at quarterback. The uniforms are OK and the trade for Zach Wilson from the New York Jets is an interesting move that Calvin believes adds depth to the position to allow the team to fill a different need in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft that is just days away. Speaking of the draft, the guys look at some...

Continuing with the NBA Playoffs in Hour 2, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to manhandle the Dallas Mavericks, even with Kawhi Leonard on the bench - just another example of how defense is needed in the postseason. Over the break, there was more development in a story from last week involving Jontay Porter. The NBA concluded its investigation into Porter’s betting history and determined that he did bet on games - even against a ...

With the 2024 NBA Playoffs in full effect this weekend, the boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney may have flown under many radars, but the result surely reigned in the attention. Not one to catch a fight on an average Saturday night, this one had Calvin’s attention and he’s wondering what’s next for Garcia in the pursuit of legitimacy. Getting into the hardwood, the home teams swept the first games of the round.

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Jontay Porter is starting to make a name for himself away from his brother Michael Porter Jr., and not in a good way. Already being investigated for manipulating prop betting figures, it has been discovered that he’s known around the sports betting circle. In a bit of old news, Calvin has his reaction to the Allen Iverson sculpture that was a hot topic while off last week. When the guys return on Monday, the 2024 NFL Draft will be ...

After breaking down the West in Hour 1, diving into the Eastern Conference only makes sense. Tomorrow, the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls face elimination head-to-head while the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers battle for the playoffs. While the Milwaukee Bucks have already punched their ticket for next week, how long they’ll be around is a serious question. Giannis is out with a touchy calf injury and could miss real time. That ...

Blake Griffin was with the Boston Celtics last season but didn’t find a home throughout the 2023-2024 slate, likely prompting his announced retirement today. In his old stomping grounds - the Western Conference - the NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight for the remaining spots in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers battle for the right to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round while the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Ki...

In maybe a bit of in-division gamesmanship, the Philadelphia Eagles have extended receiver Devonta Smith, putting more pressure on the Dallas Cowboys to get a deal done for CeeDee Lamb or risk further demonstrations of his discontent. This brings to the conversation the high level at which the Eagles are run, maybe even the best in the league. Out in Las Vegas, Davante Adams, one of those responsible for the sharp increase in the p...

Turning toward the backyard in Hour 2, local fans are curious where the San Antonio Spurs go from here after finishing with the fifth-worst record. The offseason will set the tone for the franchise moving forward, and some real talent needs added. Also this weekend, The Masters was top of mind, where Scottie Scheffler won another green jacket in Augusta while Tiger Woods fell apart on Sunday. Working into the NFL, players are repor...