David Kaplan, host on ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicago, returns to the show! We talked about the Cubs’ signing of Craig Kimbrel, and predicted when he would make his season debut. We also took a look at the idea of extending safety netting at MLB stadiums, and David explains […]
Rick Barry Returns to Talk NBA Finals, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Rick Barry, Basketball Hall of Fame player and current Head Coach of BIG3’s Ball Hogs franchise, returns to the show! We previewed Game 3 of the NBA Finals, plus predicted the winner of this year’s NBA Finals. We also took a look at the direction of the NBA, and its […]
True Stories Special: Part 2 with Paul Babcock
Paul Babcock, 1993 NAIA National Champion, and current Andrew High School varsity baseball coach, joins me on Part 2 of True Stories. During this inspiring, 42-minute conversation, Coach Babcock and I take an in-depth look at his new book, entitled The Team, which describes his miraculous journey from his beginnings on an Illinois […]
Bob Nightengale Talks Cubs, White Sox, and National MLB News!
Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, joins the show! We talked about the Cubs, and their winning ways as of late, plus touched on the White Sox, and Tim Anderson’s surprising early-season surge. We also took a look at possible destinations for Craig […]
Greg Gumbel Talks NFL Draft, NCAA March Madness, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We talked about the NFL Draft, including Arizona’s decision to draft Kyler Murray and trade Josh Rosen. We also had an in-depth discussion on the direction of sports, and how the MLB, NFL, and […]
Sports Economist Allen Sanderson Talks March Madness, Cubs Baseball, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, joins today’s show! We discuss NCAA March Madness, and the current controversy involving the lack of pay for college athletes. We also touch on the Cubs, and the reasoning behind their quiet offseason. Later in the interview, […]
True Stories Special: Part 1 with Mark Doran
Mark Doran, 1983 MLB 1st-round pick and former member of the Angels and White Sox, joins me on Part 1 of True Stories. During this candid, 50-minute conversation, Mark and I discuss a number of compelling baseball-related topics including the day he was drafted, playing under Cubs manager Joe Maddon, MiLB […]
Spero Dedes Talks NCAA March Madness, NFL News, and More!
Spero Dedes, NFL and NCAA Basketball broadcaster for CBS, joins the show to recap a wild weekend of upsets in the NCAA Tournament. We also touch on some NFL news, including the Jordan Howard trade, along with the Browns acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr. Later in the show, Spero […]
Quentin Richardson Talks March Madness, NBA News, and More!
Quentin Richardson, former DePaul Basketball standout and NBA 3-Point Champion, returns to the show to talk NCAA March Madness. We reflect on his experience in the tournament, while also analyzing some recent upsets. We also touch on some NBA news, including LeBron James and his problems in Los […]
B.J. Upton Talks Career and More in Opening Day Special!
B.J. Upton, twelve-year MLB veteran and former first-round pick, joins the show to reflect on his amazing baseball career. We touch on his debut at nineteen years old, plus the magical 2008 Rays season under the direction of Joe Maddon. We also take a look at his tenure in Atlanta […]