The Sports Grind

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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