On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the false narrative surrounding Baker Mayfield, and explains why he is the opposite of an NFL Draft bust. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion, and 1988 AL MVP (18:33)! They discuss his current feud with Logan Paul, […]
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College Football’s Decision, Rick Barry Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-12-20)
On today’s show, I address the controversy surrounding college football, and determine whether they should cancel the upcoming 2020 season. I also catch up with Rick Barry, Basketball Hall of Fame player, and host of the “Warriors 24” Podcast. We discuss the NBA bubble, and whether it stands to last […]
Jared Diamond Talks World Series, MLB News, and Sports Journalism Career!
Jared Diamond, national MLB writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of Swing Kings, joins the show! We recapped the Nationals’ stunning World Series win, and examined the underdog mentality that led to their success. We also took a look at the beginning of MLB free agency, while also, […]
WAR, What Is It Good For?
Jackie Bradley Jr., starting outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, put up a monstrous season in 2016 when compared to his personal standards. In the two seasons before last, Bradley struggled to make his presence known on a Major League roster, prompting multiple demotions to the Minor Leagues, ten to […]
Chances for Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
Following the fervor of last season, in which the BBWAA overwhelmingly selected three former baseball legends to join the likes of Ruth and Mays, this incoming 2017 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot does not include any “sure-fire” candidates. Out of the thirty-four players eligible for induction, seven are tied […]
Resilient Cubs Nix World Series Drought
When recalling the 2015 NLCS, in which the Cubs fell to the New York Mets by a dismal three game deficit, I can still feel that repugnant sting. In my eyes, 2015 was the year for the Cubs to bring the championship home. They survived the cutthroat Wild Card playoff, […]
Successful 2015 Season for Cubs Despite NLCS Loss
As I witnessed the Cubs squander their final out in Game Four of the 2015 NLCS, I realized that although the series as a whole was played in such a horrible manner, the players behind the 2015 Cubs completed one of the most memorable seasons in recent Chicago sports history. […]
Banks’s Legacy Lives On
I was visiting with family when it happened. My phone vibrated and a red dot appeared, indicating that I received an update from ESPN. When the notification directed me back to the application, I could not believe or even fathom what I was reading. Ernie Banks, the beloved Mr. Cub, […]
Melo Could Come to Chicago
He led the NBA in points scored per game in the 2012-13 season, made nine All-Star teams (seven consecutive), and has a net worth of $80 million and he soon may find a new team to settle with in the Chicago Bulls. Carmelo Anthony is currently on the free agent […]