Sports Central

Jul 11 2020 107
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Sports Central serves as WGN Radio’s hub for Chicago’s sports conversation. The show focuses on the day’s top stories and a “best of” the station’s sports content.

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How should NCAA football programs approach the upcoming season?

Jul 11 2020
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.

Get the latest from White Sox Summer Camp from James Fegan

Jul 11 2020
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.

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

Jul 11 2020
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.

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

Jun 27 2020
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.

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

Jun 27 2020
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman, Jordan Bernfield and Adam Hoge talk Bears as the NFL season draws closer to the start.

Troy Murray reflects on Marian Hossa’s career

Jun 27 2020
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.

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

Jun 27 2020
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.

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

Jun 20 2020
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 reporter Russ Dorsey discusses the potential return for baseball

Jun 20 2020
MLB.com baseball reporter Russ Dorsey joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central and talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.

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

Jun 20 2020
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.