On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor negotiations, including the owners’ latest proposal, which pays players the entirety of their prorated salaries while shortening the season to 50 games. I believe that this is the best possible deal for all sides involved, and should […]
Chicago Football
Michael Jordan’s Leaked Tapes, Devin Hester Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-28-20)
On today’s show, I examine the Michael Jordan leaked audio tapes, which reveal that he, in fact, left Isaiah Thomas off of the 1992 Dream Team. The tapes contradict what Jordan said in The Last Dance, which makes me wonder if other parts of the series are accurate. I also […]
Aaron Rodgers to Bears?, Chris Gronkowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-21-20)
On today’s show, I address the rumors involving Aaron Rodgers being traded to the Bears. Believe it or not, this talk is credible, as the Packers have a history of prematurely forcing out legendary quarterbacks. I also catch up with Chris Gronkowski, former NFL fullback and inventor of Ice Shaker. […]
NFL Ends PI Challenges, Ross Tucker Interview, WAR, What Is It Good For? (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-15-20)
On today’s show, I applaud the NFL’s decision to eliminate the option for teams to challenge pass interference calls. This was a rule brought about by one play, and should not have been instituted from the beginning. I also catch up with Ross Tucker, former NFL player and host of […]
MLB’s 2020 Season Plans, Dave Richard Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-7-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Major League Baseball’s proposed plan to have a 2020 season, which includes a radical division realignment, pitting the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in the same division. I also questioned rumors involving increased technological change, and maintained the position that baseball should not […]
Bears Strength of Schedule, Darren Woodson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-6-20)
On today’s show, I take a deeper look at the Bears’ strength of schedule for the 2020 season, and explore just how much that can determine the team’s success. In 2019, the Bears faced seven teams that made the playoffs, going 8-8 overall, but in 2018, they opposed only three […]
Warren Sapp Returns and NFL Draft Talk! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-24-20)
On today’s show, I break down the first round of the NFL Draft, and explain why Tua Tagovailoa is primed to be a much better quarterback than Joe Burrow. During my second segment, Warren Sapp, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle, returns to the program! We discussed the current […]
AJ Vaynerchuk Talks NFL News, VaynerSports, Business Career, and More!
AJ Vaynerchuk, co-founder of VaynerMedia/VaynerSports, and certified NFL agent joins the show! We discussed his role as a sports agent, changes he’s made in his schedule due to COVID-19, and the process of attracting teams to his clients. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, the […]
Darren Woodson Talks NFL News, Legendary Football Career, and More!
Darren Woodson, three-time Super Bowl Champion and Dallas Cowboys all-time leading tackler, joins the show! We discussed the NFL’s decision to expand the postseason, and whether it stands to benefit the league in the long run. We also talked about Tom Brady’s move to Tampa Bay, the Cowboys’ signing of […]
Greg Cosell Talks Bears Football, NFL Draft, Sports Media Career and More!
Greg Cosell, Executive Producer/Analyst of NFL Matchup on ESPN and Senior Producer at NFL Films, joins the show! We discussed the Bears’ recent trade for Nick Foles, and whether he would end up starting more games than Mitchell Trubisky in 2020. We also talked about the team’s needs ahead of […]