Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Podcast Network and a new episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, our every-weekday show on sports in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii. Hosted by Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson, today’s show tackles a pair of big storylines affecting L.A. teams — from the Clippers’ surprising surge to major NFL shifts and postseason heartbreak.
Segment One — Clippers Winning 16 of 19 After 6–21 Start
The panel opens with a deep dive into the Clippers’ remarkable turnaround. After beginning the season 6–21, Los Angeles has now won 16 of its last 19 games to climb back to 22–24, making it one of the more unlikely midseason surges in recent NBA history.
Arash, Grant, and Anwar discuss:
What’s changed — from Kawhi Leonard’s scoring leadership to role players stepping up
Whether this surge can continue and how it impacts the Clippers’ positioning in the playoff picture
The historic nature of the turnaround — teams rarely rebound so dramatically after such a disastrous start.
Segment Two — Chargers Hire Mike McDaniel & Rams Devastating Loss
Then the conversation shifts to football with contrasting news for Southern California fans:
Chargers hire Mike McDaniel:The Chargers have officially named Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator, bringing in a top-tier offensive mind to help reboot a unit that struggled late in 2025. McDaniel’s hiring is seen as a major upgrade for Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ playcalling going forward.
Rams NFC Championship heartbreak:The mood turns more somber as the panel reacts to the Rams’ tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, a 31–27 defeat that ended L.A.’s season and denied the team a Super Bowl trip. The hosts discuss how the Rams fought back late but were undone by critical errors, and what this result means for the franchise moving forward.
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