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08/13/2024

08/08/2024

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol after end of 21-game losing streak that tied AL record

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol on Thursday, two days after the team ended a 21-game losing streak that tied the American League record. Chicago began the day 28-89,…

07/23/2024

07/18/2024

Dodgers and Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo March 19, rest of league starts March 27

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and the Athletics will start the home portion of their first season…

07/08/2024

Bowman wraps up a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with a win on a rainy Chicago street course

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bowman secured a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs Sunday when he held on for the victory on a rainy street course in downtown Chicago. It was Bowman’s first victory …

05/31/2024

Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women's hockey title

Mom and champion. In 11 short months, Kendall Coyne Schofield delivered a child and a championship to Minnesota while at the same time realizing her vision of establishing a women’s professional ho…

05/26/2024

After the rain delay, green flag for the Indianapolis 500 expected at 3:44pm CT. Listen live on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams.

Listen to WGN radio online right now(will open in a new browser window) Click here for help with our live audio player Listen on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android device. Search for WGN Radi…

05/23/2024

Angel Reese excelling on and off the court in her WNBA rookie season with the Chicago Sky

NEW YORK (AP) — Angel Reese is proud to be part of the stellar rookie class that is uplifting the WNBA. She is just somewhat disappointed that people don’t pay attention to all the members of that …

05/16/2024

NFL releases 2024 schedule: Bears games in London, on Thanksgiving, 3 in prime time

Draft day excitement has subsided and Fantasy Football is months away, but Wednesday marks a big day for fans who found out what schedule their respective teams will face in the 2024 season.

04/11/2024

O.J. Simpson has died, family says

“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his family wrote in a post to X.

04/11/2024

John Wiedeman and Troy Murray have the call: Chicago Blackhawks play-by-play continues on WGN Radio through the 2026-27 National Hockey League season!

At the the start of tonight’s Chicago Blackhawks broadcast from St. Louis, Troy Murray and John Wiedeman announced that the Chicago Blackhawks and WGN Radio have agreed to a three-year broadc…

03/16/2024

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, a person informed of the deal told The Associated Press. Chicago will receive a condi…

03/11/2024

Bears would contribute $2 billion for domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field, team president confirms

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are prepared to make a massive commitment to building a domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field that would be a top location to host the Super Bowl, the NCAA Fi…

03/03/2024

Congratulations to Billy McKinney on becoming the first player in Northwestern University history to have their jersey retired!

Northwestern University honored Billy McKinney by making him the first player in school history to have their jersey retired. Jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the March 2, 2024 game: Video…

02/23/2024

Hear Dave Eanet's call of the record-setting moment plus postgame celebrations as Boo Buie became Northwestern Men's Basketball's all-time scoring leader!

Dave Eanet’s call of Boo Buie setting Northwestern’s all-time leading scoring record: Postgame ceremony and Boo Buie interview with Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney: Northwestern Wildcats …

02/06/2024

Ric Flair reflects on friendship with Hall of Fame hopeful Steve 'Mongo' McMichael

Anyone who has watched Ric Flair in the ring, knows the Nature Boy lets his emotions run raw.

01/08/2024

Hamp and OB is on next to recap the Chicago Bears season finale!

01/06/2024

Chicago Blackhawks place rookie center Connor Bedard on IR with a broken jaw

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw. Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith…

01/06/2024

Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departs after big hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard…

12/30/2023

Tonight we're remembering former DePaul basketball player and coach and WGN Radio broadcaster Joey Meyer, who died this afternoon at age 74.

Joey Meyer, who spent 30 years with the men’s basketball program at Chicago’s DePaul University as a player, assistant coach and head coach and later worked for WGN Radio as an analyst …

12/29/2023

Top Chicago sports headlines of 2023 with Andy Masur

WGN Radio’s Andy Masur shares his top national and local sports headlines of the year.

12/24/2023

Listen to highlights of Dave Eanet's call of Northwestern's 14-7 victory over Utah in the 2023 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl!

Northwestern Wildcats vs Utah Utes – SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl – Las Vegas, NV – December 23, 2023 Box score | Recap Video highlights

12/02/2023

For the second consecutive season, the Northwestern Wildcats have defeated top-seeded Purdue, this time 92-88 in overtime. Listen to the final moments of overtime and the start of the celebration, plus more in our game recap.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – December 1, 2023 Listen as Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney describe the final moments of overtime and the beginning of the celebration as the cro…

11/26/2023

Highlights: Northwestern 45 - Illinois 43 - 11/25/23

Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini – November 25, 2023 Box score | Recap Video highlights

11/25/2023

Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs: Big win in OT at home

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ OT win against the Maple Leafs. Joe and Troy Murray talk about how the Hawks created a come-from-behind win. Later on, hear from head coach Luke Richardson. The Bla…

11/25/2023

Highlights: Chicago Blackhawks 4 - Toronto Maple Leafs 3 - OT - 11/24/23

Chicago Blackhawks Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – November 24th, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights

11/23/2023

Blackhawks' Taylor Hall is expected to miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will have right knee surgery, likely sidelining the 2018 NHL MVP for the rest of the season. The team placed Hall and forward Andreas Athanasiou on inj…

11/20/2023

Hamp & O’B: 60 minutes too long for the Bears

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Kevin Powell react to the Bears draining defeat of NFC North divisional leading Detriot Lions 31-26. Quarterback Justin Fields returned under center after missing t…

11/18/2023

Highlights: Northwestern 23 - Purdue 15 - 11/18/23

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – November 18, 2023 Box score | Recap Video highlights

11/17/2023

Northwestern president says Braun's support for players prompted school to lift 'interim' label

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The way coach David Braun supports his players prompted Northwestern to remove the “interim” label from his job title, school President Michael Schill said Thursday. “I have b…