WGN - Sports Central

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to WGN Radio’s Sports Director and the voice of the Northwestern Wildcats, Dave Eanet. Dave shares his thoughts on the upcoming college football season, how schools and conferences are approaching a return to play amongst a pandemic, and more.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to James Fegan of The Athletic about Luis Robert falling after hitting a home run, Ricky Renteria managing the team during a shortened season, and Michael Kopech choosing to sit out the 2020 season.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to Dr Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, about sports returning and the latest updates about the coronavirus. This includes a message from the doctor explaining why getting the vaccine, when it’s available, is important.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Kamau Murray, the President of XS Tennis and Education Foundation, about growing up in Chicago, coaching athletes such as Sloane Stephens, and more.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman, Jordan Bernfield and Adam Hoge talk Bears as the NFL season draws closer to the start.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Blackhawks color analyst Troy Murray about the career of Marian Hossa, the NHL returning, and the Hawks’ chances against the Oilers in a playoff situation.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to The Chicago Dogs co-owner Shawn Hunter about the team’s plan to re-open and allow fans in during the pandemic and what precautions the team is taking before they begin playing games.

Chicago Tribune sportswriter Teddy Greenstein joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about how schools such as Ohio State, Michigan, UCLA and others approach handling their student athletes when the fall semester begins.

MLB.com baseball reporter Russ Dorsey joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central and talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Doctor Jeffrey Kopin, MD, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, about what the next step for sports are going to be now with athletes getting tested positive for the coronavirus.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray about the home run race bewteen Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire during the 1998 season.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to the White Sox’s first round draft pick Garrett Crochet.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to former Chicago Bear Sam Acho about the event he hosted with athletes from the Cubs, Bulls, Bears and Blackhawks where they listened to members of the community about their struggles, how he hopes for change in the NFL down the road, and how he explains learning […]

WGN Radio’s Blackhawks insider Chris Boden talks to Mark Carman and Andy Masur about the latest update in the NHL’s plan in return to play and how the Blackhawks can fare against the Oilers in a five game playoff series.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman talks to White Sox Amateur Scouting Director Mike Shirley about what the team looks at ahead of a 5 round draft due to the coronavirus.

WGN Radio’s Andy Masur and Mark Carman talk to White Sox radio broadcaster Darrin Jackson about the state of baseball as well as the climate of the protests across the country.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to new Bulls play by play broadcaster Adam Amin about getting his dream job of calling Bulls games, his inspirations growing up, and if he’s talked to Neil Funk since getting the job.

Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to former Bull Craig Hodges. Craig shares how he got involved in speaking out growing up and where the country can go from here as protests continue following the death of George Floyd.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to baseball insider from Bleacher Report Scott Miller about the latest between the negotiations between the players and owners and more.

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand joins Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield to talk about his audio piece about Mike Strubin and his tales from the 2005 clubhouse with the Chicago White Sox. You can listen to Joe’s great piece here.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to former Bulls Media Relations staff Tom Smithburg shares the story of sneaking Dennis Rodman out of the United Center, Phil Jackson’s roll in “The Last Dance”, and what made him allow Mark Carman to cover the team in 1998.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Kathy Harrison, the Indiana Pacers fan who went viral over her appearance on ESPN’s The Last Dance. You can read about Kathy’s fandom in The Athletic here, and you can follow the writer, Scott Agness, here.

Former Bulls guard Ennis Whatley joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield about playing with Michael Jordan, the “cocaine circus”, the ESPN documentary “The Last Dane” and more.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Phil Rizzo from Little League Illinois about the new rules and regulations the state could face and what it means for parents and the players.

Ira Kaufman from 95.9/106.9 FM in West Palm Beach shares how his connection to the Chicago Bulls led to him becoming a huge sports fan for the rest of his life. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3758552/3758552_2020-05-17-053552.64kmono.mp3

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Jake Rogal, producer of ‘The Last Dance’ documentary on ESPN and Netflix. Jake shares his insight into putting the documentary together and how it all came to be.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Elmhurst Native Brian Costello. Brian has been playing his bagpipes for his neighbors as a source of entertainment during the Coronavirus pandemic.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Bears writer John Mullin from NBC Sports Chicago and former player Glen Kozlowski as they talk about the legacy Michael McCaskey.

Joe Brand helps tell the story of Mike Strubin, the White Sox bat boy for arguably the golden age of Chicago baseball on the south side.

Former Yahoo contributor Kevin Kaduk talks sports and other topics with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Topics include a story he wrote on former Blackhawks President John McDonough.

Andrew Goldberg joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur to discuss his ongoing collection of ticket stubs from games Michael Jordan played in.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur open the phone lines and talk to moms, sons, daughters and husbands about what their moms did for them when it came to sports. Whether it be taking them to games, teaching them a sport, or washing their uniforms, sports moms are the best!

Brad Rosen, Managing Partner at Sports World, joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central with Mark Carman and Andy Masur. How are they staying in business during the pandemic? Brad shares that info and how you can get your sports memorabilia during this difficult time.

Former Chicago White Sox slugger Bill Melton talks with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Melton shares some stories about Michael Jordan playing baseball with the White Sox and thoughts on if baseball will return this year.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to Doctor Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. When can Chicago sports fans see their teams on the field? Or when can they attend games? Dr Kopin explains.

With no baseball until the foreseeable future, Chicago Tribune writer Paul Sullivan joins Sports Central with Mark Carman and Kevin Powell to discuss the possibility of baseball returning and the new documentary about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

With the Bears declining the 5th year option to Mitch Trubisky, what are the decisions the Bears are facing going forward? Our Bears insider Adam Hoge joins Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.

Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about “The Last Dance” documentary and who shared his insider information during the Bulls championship runs.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Ron Cassidy, the Director of Golf for the Glenview Park District about what measures they’re taking to protect golfers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Blackhawks announced the release of John McDonough earlier this week, who could replace him in the Blackhawks front office? Charlie Roumeliotis from NBC Sports Chicago breaks down the possibilities the Blackhawks have could the NHL return this season.

Sports Historian Jack Silverstein joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman as the two preview the upcoming Bulls documentary “The Last Dance”. What are they looking forward to seeing on the documentary the most? Should Dennis Rodman’s number be retired? The guys discuss those questions and more.

Mark Cuban talks to WGN Radio’s Mark Carman about the COVID-19 Pandemic, sports, and more.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman takes callers and shares some classic MJ stories ahead of the debut of “The Last Dance” documentary airing on ESPN. Also in this podcast is a conversation with former Bears Offensive Lineman Kyle Long, is Trubisky the starting QB this year?

Nick Bollettieri talks to Mark Carman about how his coaching made an impact on peoples life and how he saw the rise of both Venus and Serena Williams impacted the tennis world.

Mark Carman talks to former Bull and NBA player B.J Armstrong. Including Armstrong’s thoughts on the hiring of the newest member of the Bulls front office and shares some great memories from his playing days.

Mark Carman hosts a special of hour of Sports Central continuing the discussion on former White Sox broadcaster, Ed Farmer. Guests on the show include Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Bill Melton, and Tom Marro.

Mark Carman talks to Jack Silverstein, who is writing a book on the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s.

With baseball season on hold due to COVID-19, many fans wonder if there will be a season at all in 2020. Taylor McGregor was in Arizona when the news broke and shares her thoughts on the announcement from MLB to suspend the season and if there will be baseball played come this summer.

Bears Tight End Ben Braunecker talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about how his degree from Harvard comes into play during the Coronavirus Pandemic and how the Jimmy Graham signing impacts the team.

Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield are in for a jam-packed Sports Central. Northwestern women’s basketball head coach, Joe McKeown, shares his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament cancellation. WGN Radio’s Dave Eanet gives his reaction to being at the Big 10 tournament during the coronavirus scare. Dr. Bob Wright coaches through the isolation people will face […]

Mark Carman is in for a shortened Sports Central. How do you want the White Sox to handle the Astros this season? Would you want them to hit the Astros hitters when they come up to bat? Or would you rather them just try and beat them? Later Mark shares some audio from Michael Jordan […]