Welcome to The Arash Markazi Show hosted by Arash Markazi, who spent over 15 years as a sports columnist at the Los Angeles Times and a senior writer at ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The podcast will be published Monday-Friday and will focus on the biggest stories in Southern California sports. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-arash-markazi-show/support
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Arash Markazi provides the latest updates with just one week left until the start of the NFL regular season. He'll recap the most recent media availabilities from Los Angeles head coaches Sean McVay and Jim Harbaugh, including Harbaugh's positive news on running back Najee Harris, who was cleared for full-contact practice. Arash will also give his breakdown of what these updates mean for the Rams and Chargers as they finalize their preparations for Week 1. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, co-hosts Grant Mona and Josh Tariff react to the biggest NFL news of the year. They'll break down the shocking, blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. The duo will analyze the deal and its fallout for both teams as they head into the season. Plus, they'll give a full division-by-division breakdown of the AFC, predicting who will come out on top and who will miss the playoffs. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona has the latest news from around the sports world. He'll recap the Dodgers' dominant 5-1 victory over the Reds, completing a three-game sweep and extending their NL West lead. He'll also dive into the latest from the Chargers as Jim Harbaugh addresses the media and discusses the team's final 53-man roster decisions, and the surprise players who made the cut. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona recaps a busy night for Los Angeles. He'll break down the Dodgers' 6-3 victory over the Reds, a game where Clayton Kershaw pitched five solid innings, and Will Smith and Miguel Rojas hit key doubles to secure the win. Then, Grant will dive into the Rams' recent roster decisions as they cut their roster down to the final 53, highlighting some of the more surprising moves and what they mean for the team going into the season. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona recaps a busy day in sports. He'll break down the Dodgers' 7-0 victory over the Reds, a game where Emmet Sheehan had a career-high 10 strikeouts and Andy Pages hit two home runs. He'll also dive into the Raiders' unexpected trade for quarterback Kenny Pickett and the surprising news that Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade. Finally, Grant will provide a crucial update on the Rams, as Sean McVay gave positive news on the health of both Matthew Stafford and Alaric Jackson. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona recaps a busy weekend in Los Angeles sports. He'll start with a look back at the dramatic Dodgers-Padres series, which saw the Padres take two of three games. He'll also discuss the current state of the NL West race, with both teams now tied for the division lead. Then, he'll recap the final preseason games for the Rams, Chargers, and Raiders as they now turn their attention to the start of the regular season. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson break down the latest from the world of sports. They'll recap the Dodgers' series with the Rockies, which ended in a split after a 9-5 win. The team will also preview the upcoming, and critically important, series against the Padres. Plus, they'll cover the positive news that Matthew Stafford completed a full week of practice, and discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Cowboys' star Micah Parsons. Finally, the co-hosts will dive into the latest on MLB's new media rights deals. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Josh Tariff break down all the latest sports news. They'll react to Kelsey Plum's incredible buzzer-beater to lift the Sparks to a win over the Wings. The trio will also discuss the Dodgers' 8-3 loss to the Rockies, which saw Shohei Ohtani hit a rough patch, and the positive news that Matthew Stafford was back on the practice field for the third straight day. Finally, they'll touch on the reports of UCLA's recent issues with the media and the WWE shifting to ESPN. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, co-hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson are here to break down the latest headlines. The trio will react to the Dodgers' 11-4 win over the Rockies, which saw Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run of the season. They'll also provide an update on Matthew Stafford, who was back on the practice field for his second consecutive day, and discuss the latest from the Raiders' training camp. Plus, the guys will talk about the bizarre story of a Justin Bieber imposter who fooled a Las Vegas nightclub. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona and Anwar Stetson break down the latest from the diamond and the gridiron. They'll react to the Dodgers' disappointing loss to the Rockies after sweeping San Diego. The trio will also discuss the big news that Matthew Stafford is officially back on the practice field for the Rams, and dive into the latest buzz surrounding MLB expansion and potential realignment. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi discusses the Rams' thrilling victory against the Chargers and then talks about the state of the Raiders as we hear from Aubrey Pleasant, Stetson Bennett and Pete Carroll. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona dives into the biggest stories around LA & Vegas. He'll give his instant reaction to the newly released 2025-26 schedules for both the Lakers and Clippers. Plus, he'll break down the latest from the media availabilities of coaches and players, including Sean McVay, Jim Harbaugh, Pete Carroll, and Geno Smith. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi and Grant Mona are joined by guest Brandon Deutsch to discuss the latest sports news in LA. They'll break down the stunning sweep of the Dodgers by the Angels, which extends the Angels' Freeway Series winning streak to seven games. The team will also react to the Dodgers losing a nine-game lead in the NL West to now be one game behind the Padres. Plus, they'll give an early outlook for the 2025 season for both the Rams and the 49ers. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, host Grant Mona recaps a tough night for Los Angeles sports. He'll break down the Dodgers' embarrassing loss to the Angels, the Sparks' defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty, and the latest on Matthew Stafford's continued absence from practice. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson break down the latest news from the world of sports. The team reacts to the latest Freeway Series matchup between the Dodgers and Angels, looks ahead to the Rams-Chargers preseason game, and discusses UFC's historic new media rights deal with Paramount. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson recap a busy weekend in Los Angeles sports. They'll break down the impressive preseason performances from both the Rams and the Chargers, analyze the Dodgers' series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, and discuss the thrilling Sparks win over the Seattle Storm. Produced by: Grant Mona
In this episode, Arash Markazi breaks down the latest from the Raiders, Rams, and Chargers training camps as they gear up for the 2025 season. Featuring exclusive press conference soundbites and analysis from coaches like the Rams' Sean McVay and the Raiders' Pete Carroll, along with key players. Produced by: Grant Mona
In this episode, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Mykell Mathieu break down the latest news from around the sports world. We'll start with the latest updates on Matthew Stafford's concerning back injury and the mood at Rams training camp as the team prepares for the season without its starting QB in camp. Then, we'll shift our focus to the diamond to discuss Shohei Ohtani's dominant two-way performance, which included his 1,000th career hit. The crew will also weigh in on Austin Reaves' reported contract with the Lakers and what it means for the team's future. Finally, we'll talk about the Sparks' recent success and their impressive winning streak. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona hosts the Sporting Tribune Today, where he discusses the Kyren Williams extension, the Keenan Allen signing, the Dodgers' offensive breakout, and the Sparks' significant win against the Indiana Fever. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson break down the latest in Los Angeles sports. They'll cover the ongoing questions surrounding LeBron James' status with the Lakers, the latest update on Kiké Hernandez, the Sparks' recent winning streak, and the concerning news regarding Matthew Stafford's injury. Produced by: Grant Mona
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, hosts Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Josh Tariff break down all the weekend's biggest sports headlines. They'll dive deep into Luka's massive extension with the Lakers, the Dodgers' series win in Tampa, the continued incredible draw and stardom of Caitlin Clark, and all the chaos from WWE SummerSlam. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi details Rams and Raiders camps as we hear from both coaches on the progress of their squads heading into the first weekend of preseason games. Produced by: Grant Mona
On this episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, we start with Shohei's injury scare and what it means for the Dodgers' title hopes. Then, we dive into the wild world of the Luka press tour and what his offseason moves mean for the Lakers. We'll also ask the big question: are the Angels "all in" on a playoff push? Finally, we'll give you an inside look at the latest from USC camp and what to expect from the Trojans this season. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi and Grant Mona discuss the return of Cameron Brink to the Sparks, if Will Smith has an MVP case, the new look Luka Doncic, and Raiders camp. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Mykell Mathieu discuss CP3's return to Los Angeles, if Matthew Stafford's injury is a concern, and how vital Cameron Brink's return to the Sparks will be. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi details the Chargers and Rams' training camps, and we hear from Jim Harbaugh, Sean McVay, and Jared Verse on their progress through camp for their respective Los Angeles teams. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Josh Tariff discuss Hulk Hogan's death at the age of 71, the new executive order signed by the President that involves the NIL in college sports, and the odd Christian Wilkins situation in Las Vegas. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Mykell Mathieu discuss Freddie Freeman's heroic two-run single that propelled the Dodgers to a series victory. They also talk about Shohei Ohtani's impressive home run streak, the futures of USC and UCLA in the Big Ten Conference, and how the Rams and Chargers are likely to perform during training camp. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson discuss the Lakers' introduction of Marcus Smart, Chris Paul seeing his new Clipper jersey for the first time, Phillip Rivers' retirement as a Charger, the Dodgers' recent slump, and the Sparks' winning streak. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson discuss the Clippers' signing of Chris Paul, completing their roster in a storybook reunion. Meanwhile, the Lakers have signed Marcus Smart, and there's discussion on how the Dodgers can break out of their slump. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona discusses the Lakers' signing of Marcus Smart and how he can impact the rotation, as well as whether any other moves are to be made. Then, the Dodgers get swept by the Brewers again. Is there cause for concern? Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Josh Tariff discuss the Blazers' signing of Damian Lillard in a reunion in Portland. They also talk about Chris Paul's chances of signing with the Clippers, the new MLB All-Star Game format, and whether the Vegas A's will attract fans. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson and Mike Jaglin discuss the Clippers signing of Bradley Beal and how the roster compares to others in the West. Then, rumors swirling about LeBron and if the Home Run Derby after the All-Star Game was smart by MLB. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona discusses his time in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, as well as the 2025 MLB All-Star Game and a new twist after the 9th inning. Produced by: Grant Mona
We hear from Clayton Kershaw and Freddie Freeman during the MLB's media availability in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona talks with multiple players from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and then sits down for a 1-on-1 with Dr. Kevin Farmer of the University of Florida to discuss sports injuries in the NBA and MLB. Produced by: Grant Mona
Willie Ramirez joins Arash Markazi and Grant Mona to talk about the thrilling opening night at Summer League live from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona and Anwar Stetson discuss the Dodgers being swept for the second consecutive series, as well as the release of NBA Cup group matchups, which feature some intriguing pairings. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona and Mykell Mathieu discuss when Bradley Beal will be bought out and if there are concerns with him and the Clippers. Then, who is left for the Lakers to acquire? Can the Dodgers rebound before the All-Star break? Jared Goff speaks...again...on the trade from the Rams. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson discuss the huge Clippers trade to acquire John Collins from the Jazz and send Norman Powell to the Miami Heat. Then, are the Clippers frontrunners for Bradley Beal? Additionally, Kershaw receives an All-Star nod as a "legend" despite the Dodgers' recent losses. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Mike Jaglin discuss the Clippers potentially acquiring Bradley Beal and if the Dodgers being swept by the Astros at home means anything. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Mike Jaglin discuss the Lakers' signing of Jaxson Hayes, the Clippers' wait for a backup point guard, and how Max Muncy avoided a major injury. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, and Mike Jaglin of Clipcast discuss Clayton Kershaw reaching the 3,000 strikeout mark, DeAndre Ayton going to the Lakers, and what the holdup is with Chris Paul. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson discuss the second day of NBA free agency, including the surprising Myles Turner trade to the Bucks and Damian Lillard being waived. They also analyze which center options the Lakers are targeting. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, Anwar Stetson, Mykell Mathieu, and Khassim Diakhate discuss the first day of the NBA free agency period and evaluate how the Lakers and Clippers performed at the outset. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi and Grant Mona discuss the Lakers' free agency plans now that LeBron James has opted in. They also talk about a cryptic message from Rich Paul, James Harden's new two-year contract, and the Clippers' financial flexibility. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona and Anwar Stetson discuss the last night of the NBA Draft and both the Lakers and Clippers picks. Then, how the Dodgers continue to roll, and if the ESPY's are even worth watching anymore. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi and Anwar Stetson react to the NBA Draft and then talk about if the Raiders can surprise this season. Produced by: Grant Mona
Grant Mona and Anwar Stetson discuss two huge trades in the Eastern Conference, as Jordan Poole gets traded for CJ McCollum and Kristaps Porzingis gets traded to Atlanta. Then, Kyrie Irving's extension and how the NFL is navigating a collusion case. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson react to the Jrue Holiday trade back to Portland, sending Anfernee Simons to the Celtics. Then, Tyrese Haliburton has his surgery, and what the ground breaking of the new A's stadium means in Las Vegas. Produced by: Grant Mona
Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA title, Tyrese Haliburton's significant injury, and the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. Produced by: Grant Mona