Location:
United States
Description:
The Beat from WGN Radio 720
Language:
English
Episodes
How should NCAA football programs approach the upcoming season?
7/12/2020
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.
Duration:00:15:39
Get the latest from White Sox Summer Camp from James Fegan
7/12/2020
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.
Duration:00:16:14
Here is the reason why you will need to get the coronavirus vaccine when it is available
7/11/2020
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.
Duration:00:20:47
Chicago’s Very Own Kamau Murray describes his journey and career in tennis
6/27/2020
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.
Duration:00:18:42
Bears insider Adam Hoge weighs in on if any Chicago Bears games could be cancelled this year
6/27/2020
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman, Jordan Bernfield and Adam Hoge talk Bears as the NFL season draws closer to the start.
Duration:00:16:05
Troy Murray reflects on Marian Hossa’s career
6/27/2020
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.
Duration:00:19:48
The Chicago Dogs are allowing fans to watch their games this year; Here’s what they’re planning to keep things safe
6/27/2020
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.
Duration:00:12:36
How should NCAA athletes approach their sports seasons during the COVID-19 pandemic?
6/20/2020
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.
Duration:00:15:08
MLB reporter Russ Dorsey discusses the potential return for baseball
6/20/2020
MLB.com baseball reporter Russ Dorsey joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central and talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.
Duration:00:27:49
Now that pro-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, what’s next for pro sports?
6/20/2020
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.
Duration:00:17:02
Former Cubs broadcaster Chip Caray recalls the 1998 home run chase
6/13/2020
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.
Duration:00:18:01
Meet the White Sox 1st round draft pick Garrett Crochet!
6/13/2020
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to the White Sox’s first round draft pick Garrett Crochet.
Duration:00:12:36
Former Chicago Bear Sam Acho offers some hope for communities affected by police brutality
6/13/2020
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 […]
Duration:00:25:10
Blackhawks insider Chris Boden talks about the team’s chances against the Oilers in the playoffs
6/6/2020
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.
Duration:00:14:45
White Sox Scouting Director Mike Shirley shares the White Sox scouting strategy in a shortened MLB draft year
6/6/2020
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.
Duration:00:14:18
White Sox broadcaster Darrin Jackson on if MLB will suffer if they don’t play in 2020
6/6/2020
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.
Duration:00:18:01
New Bulls broadcaster Adam Amin talks about getting his dream job
6/6/2020
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.
Duration:00:15:21
Former Bull Craig Hodges shares his thoughts on where we go from here following the George Floyd death.
5/30/2020
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.
Duration:00:24:01
How soon will baseball return? MLB insider Scott Miller gives the latest details.
5/30/2020
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.
Duration:00:13:16
Joe Brand shares stories from the 2005 White Sox that you don’t want to miss!
5/23/2020
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.
Duration:00:18:42