The Sports Grind
The Sports Grind airs weekdays 2 pm - 5 pm CT / 1 pm - 4 pm MT from the Hazel Sky Online Studios in San Antonio, Texas. Founder of the show, Calvin Casey, looks at topics in and around sports as they pertain to bettors, athletes, and fans; all with the appeal of the loosened tie after work.
Episodes
For 20 years, Tom Brady ruled the AFC East at the helm of the New England Patriots. Since leaving the division in 2020, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have taken over, though the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets are hoping to keep Bills Mafia’s reign short. Weighing in on the matter, Brady said this week that new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a real chance to deliver for Gang Green. Ending the week in college football, t...
A number of coaches in the NBA lost their jobs this offseason, and, almost just as quickly, the positions are now being filled. The Phoenix Suns were the latest to secure their head coaching vacancy hire, bringing in Frank Vogel. Also in the NBA, the present and the future are sharing the spotlight as both Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are playing for a championship in their respective league. Sharing a similarly varied skills...
The debate of “rust vs rest” is a timeless one when a sports championship is on the line. After sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals last month, the Denver Nuggets had 10 days off and were clearly rested as they dominated the Miami Heat in Game 1. Before the game, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke with the media about the series and also addressed the looming Ja Morant suspension when asked about it.
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In the NFL, the new fair catch rule that will appear this season hasn’t gone over with everyone all too well. Special teams Pro-Bowler Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots is the latest to weigh in, speaking as someone who is impacted directly. As the show concludes for the day, the guys give their predictions for the 2023 NBA Finals.
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Monty Williams saw his time in Phoenix come to an end this spring, but the Detroit Pistons have made him their new head coach, signing him to the richest contract for the position in NBA history. In college basketball, Zach Edey, the 7’4” National Player of the Year, is going back to Purdue for his senior season.
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The NBA Finals are tonight and it is time to finally take a deep look at the series between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. After breaking down the match-up, the guys also take a look at some of the interesting (and even ridiculous) prop bets that are available.
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The Dallas Cowboys moved on from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore this offseason, and you’d have thought he led the worst unit the way that the team is talking about the offense moving forward. Wednesday’s biggest story comes from the MLB where Clayton Kershaw’s issue with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ involvement with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence has sparked a bit of discourse between the Ace and the team.
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The official start of summer is a month away, meaning football season is that much closer. Nick Saban is always good for a soundbite or two when he gets in front of the media, and he delivered at the SEC spring meetings on the subject of paying players and the competitive state of college football. In the NFL, the New Orleans Saints brought Jon Gruden in as a consultant to work with his former quarterback Derek Carr, and Calvin wan...
The NBA Finals get started tomorrow, and Calvin has his early thoughts. There’s also a lot of drama around the association kicking up, including a GM change for the New York Knicks.
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Tuesday’s show ends in the NFL where things are getting interesting out west. First, the Arizona Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins, allowing the All-Pro receiver to become a free agent. Then, in Las Vegas, the Raiders may end up moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo and it wouldn’t cost them a thing.
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In the midst of their championship schedule, the NBA is capturing more headlines, and they aren’t all good. A report came down this weekend that the association is investigating one of its referees for using a burner account on Twitter to discuss officiating. In other news, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers announced he is “stepping down”. Why?
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Back from the extended holiday weekend, there’s a lot to dive into, but no story is bigger than the NBA Playoffs. After blowing a 3-0 series lead, the Miami Heat held on to defeat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 Monday night. In the aftermath, Calvin doesn’t think that Jimmy Butler should have won the series MVP, and he’s seeing a busy summer ahead for Boston.
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It was reported this week that NFL owners approved a new fair catch rule, but some of the league’s top coaches aren’t happy with the change, with John Harbaugh and Andy Reid taking the charge. Reid wasn’t the only one at the Kansas City Chiefs’ camp to have his media session make the rounds. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has gone viral for his comments about his contract situation. Closing out the week on a light note, the guys start...
The San Antonio Spurs are once again the conversation topic of the NBA after landing the first overall pick in this summer’s draft. A report from one scout is suggesting the silver-and-black might not be content with just one top pick this year and could move into the top of the draft to address the point guard position. The guys get a question during the show that sparks a debate of whether Nikola Jokic or Patrick Ewing is the bet...
The Boston Celtics are once again facing elimination after keeping their postseason alive on Tuesday. In order to do so, however, they’re going to need their stars to show up. Speaking of Tuesday’s game, Shaq was served papers during the TNT broadcast as part of the FTX class-action lawsuit. The Hall of Famer was a spokesperson for the brand.
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The MLB season is through the first quarter of the schedule, and Calvin give his thoughts so far. Turning back to basketball, to end the show, the Phoenix Suns appear close to finalizing their replacement for Monty Williams.
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After spending the first hour on the hardwood, Hour 2 turns to the football field. The guys have the latest with injuries from OTA’s, the New York Jets hosting troubled punter Matt Araiza, and Adrian Peterson hoping to keep playing in the NFL.
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The 2023 NBA Finals are nearly a week away, and it appears that the Boston Celtics are set to miss out on the party. That said, they showed on Tuesday night that they aren’t just ready to call it quits, defeating the Miami Heat in Game 4 to stave off elimination. For Miami, they are playing a dangerous game as Boston will have homecourt advantage the rest of the series if they can stretch it to a Game 7.
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Sticking with the NFL in Hour 3, DeAndre Hopkins took the Arizona Cardinals to task in a recent podcast interview, still hoping to find his way away from the team. In Denver, the Broncos have released their kicker, and Calvin couldn’t be happier. Deion Sanders caused a big stir when he decided to take the head coaching position at Colorado, and he’s been in the headlines for his tactics since. Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi ...
After the Lakers were bounced from the postseason last night, the Boston Celtics are facing elimination Tuesday night as they face the Miami Heat. All eyes will be on Joe Mazzulla as he looks to motivate his team to take the series back to Boston. In the NFL, owners have approved new rules and an adjustment to the TV schedule. The guys dive into what changes you can expect to see.
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