On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews Super Bowl LV, and predicts whether the Chiefs of Buccaneers end up on top. Jon also catches up with Troy Machir, Senior Content Manager for Rush Street Interactive and the BetRivers Sportsbook (18:30)! They discuss the Super Bowl betting lines for this weekend, plus […]
NCAA Basketball
The Bears Could Be Playoff Bound, Mike Harmon Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-29-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ win over Jacksonville, and explains why they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, national host on FOX Sports Radio, and host of the I Want Your Flex Podcast (18:47)! They further discuss the […]
Greg Gumbel Returns to Talk March Madness Cancellation, NFL News, Astros’ Scandal, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We discussed the cancellation of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the reasoning behind not having a traditional selection show. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, along with the […]
Mike “Doc” Emrick Talks NHL’s Suspended Season, Blackhawks News, and Legendary Broadcasting Career!
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted […]
Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
Doug Gottlieb Talks NFL Week 1, Bears News, and Sports Media Career!
Doug Gottlieb, national host on Fox Sports Radio and basketball analyst for FS1, joins the show! We discussed his viral tweet regarding Andrew Luck’s early retirement, and whether he regrets making the decision to send it out. We also talked about the Colts’ losing effort with Jacoby Brissett at the […]
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 […]