Football may be dominating the news cycle, but other sports have big updates today. In tennis Nick Kyrgios and Coco Gauff are two of the latest to be eliminated at the US Open, missing on major opportunities. The UFC has a big event this weekend with UFC 279, and headliner Nate Diaz is upset with Dana White. Calvin wants to know - is the frustration warranted? Getting into the NFL, the Buffalo Bills have high expectations for the year and are equipped to meet them, but it is a lot to handle.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

Outside of the blowouts over the college football weekend, two of the best contests featured the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the UTSA Roadrunners. With strong, young coaches, both programs continued to show they are moving in the right direction despite coming up short against quality opponents. The NFL season starts this week, so Calvin is starting to speed through the division previews, taking on the AFC North and the AFC South.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

Rafael Nadal was upset at the US Open, falling in the Round of 16 and interrupting his strong 2022 campaign. Calvin gives Frances Tiafoe his flowers for getting the victory, as well as saving some for Margaret Court who is seeking recognition for her accomplishments on the women’s side in the wake of Serena Williams’ retirement. The first weekend of the college football season had some wild games, and the guys break them down. This week is Alabama vs Texas, and Sarkisian is saying the game won’t define the season, though Calvin doesn’t want to hear it.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The games in college football this weekend may take a backseat in the NCAA to today’s breaking news that the Playoff Committee approved a 12-team playoff starting in 2026, per ESPN. Does this really open the door for other programs to have a shot at a title? Will star players subject themselves to the brutality of extra games in pursuit of a National Championship, or rather preserve their bodies for the NFL? Speaking of the league, Calvin’s division breakdowns continue with a dive into the NFC West.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

The college football season got started on Thursday night with some solid games, but Week 1 is a mixed bag of quality matchups and absolute mismatches. In the first College Football Preview of the season presented by Dos Equis, Calvin sorts through it all to discuss the storylines worth watching. Elsewhere, Tom Brady’s absence at training camp in August was an interesting twist to the preseason and raised a lot of questions. The New York Post may have found some unfortunate answers, reporting that Tom Brady and Giselle are dealing with some relationship issues stemming from his decision to unretire.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

NIL policies in college football have completely changed the relationships between athletes, universities, and coaching staffs, and the NCAA conferences have apparently had enough. Now, commissioners from the Power 5 conferences are now petitioning the federal government to get involved and help regulate things. Getting back to the NFL, Calvin breaks down the NFC South, going, picking a surprising winner for the division.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

real-timeThe end of an era is coming for Serena Williams as she plays what is expected to be her last tournament at the US Open. She is enjoying a magical run at the tournament, winning her first two singles rounds, but can she keep it going, and will doubles play with her sister have an impact? In the NFL, Russell Wilson received a five-year extension from the Denver Broncos, but it may be the Baltimore Ravens who really pay the price with Lamar Jackson’s future contract looming. Breaking news comes at the end of the hour with Donovan Mitchell heading to Cleveland, and the guys react in real-time.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

Over the last few weeks, the guys have been predicting over/unders for the teams in the NFL, and it concludes today with the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and the Washington Commanders. As the season approaches, the shift focuses to projecting how the division battles play out, starting with the NFC North.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

Week 1 of the college football season is nearly here, meaning the showdown between Alabama and Texas is ever closer. Calvin found a fun fact on Nick Saban, and Steve Sarkisian is standing by Quinn Ewers. In the NBA, yesterday’s contract for RJ Barrett may mean nothing for the New York Knicks’ plans to acquire Donovan Mitchell, as reports still link the guard to the Big Apple. Jon Gruden hasn’t been away from football that long, but he’s already missing the sport. He spoke publicly about wanting to be back, but is he even worth the risk for any team?

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.

It always seems to be something with the Washington Football Team franchise, and this week, running back Brian Robinson was, unfortunately, a victim of a car jacking in the nation’s capital. On the bright side, Robinson seems to be in good spirits, but what is it about that franchise? The over/under predictions continue as the guys make their picks for the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers.

Music provided by Ticket 760 and AM 1300 The Zone.