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The Beat — 98 episodes

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How should NCAA football programs approach the upcoming season?

2

Get the latest from White Sox Summer Camp from James Fegan

3

Here is the reason why you will need to get the coronavirus vaccine when it is available

4

Chicago’s Very Own Kamau Murray describes his journey and career in tennis

5

Bears insider Adam Hoge weighs in on if any Chicago Bears games could be cancelled this year

6

Troy Murray reflects on Marian Hossa’s career

7

The Chicago Dogs are allowing fans to watch their games this year; Here’s what they’re planning to keep things safe

8

How should NCAA athletes approach their sports seasons during the COVID-19 pandemic?

9

MLB reporter Russ Dorsey discusses the potential return for baseball

10

Now that pro-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, what’s next for pro sports?

11

Former Cubs broadcaster Chip Caray recalls the 1998 home run chase

12

Meet the White Sox 1st round draft pick Garrett Crochet!

13

Former Chicago Bear Sam Acho offers some hope for communities affected by police brutality

14

Blackhawks insider Chris Boden talks about the team’s chances against the Oilers in the playoffs

15

White Sox Scouting Director Mike Shirley shares the White Sox scouting strategy in a shortened MLB draft year

16

White Sox broadcaster Darrin Jackson on if MLB will suffer if they don’t play in 2020

17

New Bulls broadcaster Adam Amin talks about getting his dream job

18

Former Bull Craig Hodges shares his thoughts on where we go from here following the George Floyd death.

19

How soon will baseball return? MLB insider Scott Miller gives the latest details.

20

Joe Brand shares stories from the 2005 White Sox that you don’t want to miss!

21

How did Tom Smithburg sneak Dennis Rodman out of the United Center?

22

Meet the Pacers fan who went viral from “The Last Dance”

23

Former Bull Ennis Whatley describes when Michael Jordan became “M.J”

24

Will parents and kids be able to participate in Little League games this year? Phil Rizzo from Little League Illinois breaks down the options

25

Ira Kaufman’s connection to the Chicago Bulls is one to be heard.

26

Jake Rogal, producer of ‘The Last Dance’ shares what it took to make the series with Michael Jordan

27

Meet Brian Costello: The Elmhurst bagpiper who plays every night for his neighbors during the pandemic.

28

John “Moon” Mullin and Glen Kozlowski remember Michael McCaskey

29

Tales From The 2005 White Sox Dugout

30

Meet the Chicago sports fan who started the “Midway Minute”

31

Meet the Bulls fan who is collecting tickets from every game Michael Jordan played in

32

WGN listeners share how their moms helped them grow up with sports

33

How are businesses around Wrigley Field doing during the pandemic?

34

Here’s how Bill Melton helped Michael Jordan play baseball with the White Sox

35

Will sports fans be able to attend games in 2020?

36

Which Chicago baseball team is being hurt more from the COVID-19 pandemic? The Cubs or White Sox?

37

What are the chances the Bears keep Mitch Trubisky next year?

38

Bulls writer Sam Smith explains why Michael Jordan is to blame for the breakup of the Bulls dynasty

39

Here are the measures Illinois golf courses are taking now that they’re open during the pandemic

40

Who could replace John McDonough? Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the possibilities the Blackhawks can explore

41

Chicago Sports Historian Jack Silverstein previews “The Last Dance”

42

Mark Cuban on the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Economists are going to write about this for centuries”

43

What are your favorite Michael Jordan memories?

44

Nick Bollettieri reflects on his coaching career and the legacy of Venus and Serena Williams

45

Former Bull B.J Armstrong shares his insight on the Karnišovas hiring

46

Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and Bill Melton reflect on the career and legacy of Ed Farmer

47

Jack Silverstein wants your Chicago Bulls dynasty stories!

48

Will there be baseball this season? Taylor McGregor from Marquee Sports Network shares her thoughts

49

From Harvard to the NFL: Ben Braunecker shares how his degree from Harvard has helped him to the NFL.

50

Sports Central 03/14/20: Coronavirus sports cancellations and reactions

51

Sports Central 12-28-19: Could Pat Fitzgerald coach the Bears?

52

Sports Central, Live From Radio Row Day 5: “Peanut” Tillman, Jerry Rice, Akiem Hicks, and more!

53

Sports Central, Live From Radio Row Day 4: Brian Urlacher, Robbie Gould, and more!

54

Sports Central, Live From Radio Row Day 3: Prince Amukamara, Tim Jennings, and more!

55

Sports Central, Live From Radio Row Day 2: Ryan Leaf, John Clayton and Ian O’Connor

56

Sports Central, Live From Radio Row Day 1: Ross Tucker and Andy Benoit

57

Sports Central, 09.25.18: The Trubisky-Mahomes Comparisons Need To Stop

58

Sports Central, 08.21.18: Happy Kopech Day!

59

Sports Central, 08.14.18: Roquan Smith’s Holdout Is Over, Tiger Is Back, And Palka or Bote?

60

Sports Central, 08.07.18: Bears Expectations, Umpire Accountability, And Goldberg The Goalie

61

Sports Central, 08.03.18: Bears Played A Football Game; Urban Meyer Is In Trouble

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Sports Central, 05.10.18: Rick Hahn Talks Eloy Jimenez; Mark Carman Talks NBA Playoffs

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Sports Central, 04.24.18: A Conversation with Terry Boers

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Sports Central, 04.13.18: Glen Kozlowski & Jason Benetti

65

Sports Central, 04.06.18: White Sox Opening Day, The Masters Tournament, Steve Stone & Coach Q

66

Sports Central, 04.04.18: The Masters Tournament; Darrin Jackson; Patrick Sharp and Mashed Potatoes

67

Sports Central, 04.03.18: NCAA ‘Nova-Nation, Horns, Whistles & Bears Mock Draft 3.0

68

Sports Central, 04.02.18: NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament & The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma

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Sports Central, 03.30.18: Chicago MLB Opening Day Recap; Blackhawks’ Scott Foster and NCAA Final Four Preview

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Sports Central, 03.29.18: MLB Opening Day

71

Sports Central, 03.28.18: Vacation Stories; Kevin Fishbain talks NFL Owners’ Meetings and Lou Canellis

72

Sports Central, 03.27.18: High School Coach Ed Fritz; Cubs; White Sox & Ballpark Food

73

Sports Central, 03.26.18: Chris Boden talks Dylan Sikura; Porter Moser Press Conference; and Joey Meyer

74

Sports Central, 03.23.18: Ramble On! Kevin Powell & John Williams talk to Loyola Asst. A.D., Bill Behrns; Kevin Fishbain talks NFL and GasMoneyBob

75

Sports Central, 03.22.18: Loyola Preview with Chicago Sun-Times’ Steve Greenberg; ISU Football’s Devontae Harris and Patrick Mooney from The Athletic

76

Sports Central, 03.21.18: White Sox GM Rick Hahn; Blackhawks Insider Scott King and Mark Carman

77

Sports Central, 03.20.18: Loyola Talk; Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville and White Sox & Cubs News

78

Sports Central, 03.19.18: Loyola Continues to Upset with Sister Jean’s Support; Tiger Woods and More Bears Free Agency

79

Sports Central, 03.16.18: Loyola Basketball NCAA Tournament Win and Ryan Pace Talks Bears Free Agency

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Sports Central, 03.15.18: Bears Free Agency; NCAA Tournament Talk and How Far Can Loyola Go in the Big Dance

81

Sports Central, 03.14.18: Inside on Bears Free Agents

82

Sports Central, 03.13.18: Hoge & Jahns Free Agency Takeover

83

Sports Central, 03.12.18: NCAA Tournament Selection and Tiger Woods

84

Sports Central, 03.09.18: Timberbulls, NCAA Selection Tips and White Sox

85

Sports Central, 03.08.18: Aaron Rowand and Matt Davidson

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Sports Central, 03.07.18: Cubs, Hawks and White Sox