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Bears and RB Josh Jacobs reportedly have ‘mutual interest’

ESPN 1000's Jason McKie says Raiders RB Josh Jacobs and the Bears have mutual interest as free agency draws closer.

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ESPN 1000 espouses its mantra, despite ratings dip: ‘Ratings isn’t our scorecard’

According to Nielsen Audio, a key portion of the station’s audience dropped in the fall, despite the addition of Bears games. But ESPN 1000’s market manager says it has a different way of measuring success.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears GM Ryan Poles: Matt Eberflus ‘got better with the pressure’

Poles praised Eberflus’ handling of a rough two seasons but gave little detail about his future on the team’s official ESPN 1000 pregame show.

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Bears local TV/radio programming primer for game days

The biggest changes are ESPN 1000 becoming the new flagship radio station and Marquee Sports Network airing the Bears’ official TV postgame show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marquee adding Bears’ official TV postgame show, weeknight show with Tom Waddle

Waddle, who co-hosts the afternoon show on ESPN 1000, will join host Taylor McGregor on “Bears Den,” a 30-minute show that will air on Thursdays during the season.

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Marc Silverman returns to his roots as host of ESPN 1000’s Bears pregame show

Silverman also will host the halftime show, which the station is giving a new format. ESPN 1000’s first day of Bears game-day programming is Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears showing interest in former All-Pro EDGE Justin Houston

According to ESPN 1000's Peggy Kusinski, the Bears are showing interest in veteran edge rusher Justin Houston.

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Report: Bears unhappy with Chase Claypool this offseason

It doesn't sound like Bears WR Chase Claypool is currently living up to expectations this offseason, per ESPN 1000's Waddle & Silvy.

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How ESPN 1000, The Score will maneuver NFL Draft coverage around White Sox, Cubs games

The sports-talkers faced a conundrum planning their draft coverage with baseball games each day of the event. So program directors Danny Zederman and Mitch Rosen got creative.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Score pulls away from ESPN 1000 in winter ratings book

In prime listening hours, The Score tied for fourth in the market with a 4.4 share, and ESPN 1000 tied for 16th at 2.5. In the fall book, The Score ranked third at 5.0 and ESPN 1000 fifth at 4.2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears could play game in Germany this season

When the NFL’s schedule is released next month, the Bears could end up playing a road game in Germany. ESPN 1000 host David Kaplan reported this week that the Bears are expected to be the Chiefs’ opponent overseas.

Chicago Sun-Times

ESPN 1000 takes Bears’ radio rights Wednesday; full day of programming planned

Bears games have aired on WBBM-AM (780) since 2000. The move gives ESPN 1000 a big opportunity to increase listenership after getting back into local rights with the White Sox in 2021.

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Charania: Bulls have ‘full intention’ to ‘compete and contend’

Despite trade speculation, the Bulls may stand pat to fight for a playoff spot.

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UP & ADAM: Bulls voice Amin tops 3rd annual Chicago sports-media power rankings

More than 100 radio and TV broadcasters were considered. The top 20 follow, with last year’s rank in parentheses. And, new this year, I included the bottom five. Hey, it’s a tough business.

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As ESPN showed, sports reporters can deliver when thrust into major news event

NBC Sports Chicago’s Pat Boyle took great interest in how ESPN covered Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest. “I do put myself [in their place]: ‘How would I have done this?’ ” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Turnover in Blackhawks’ TV booth tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2022

Pat Foley’s departure signified the end of an era in Chicago sports broadcasting. He began with the Hawks in 1980 and was the last link to a golden age.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Kaplan announces he’s leaving NBC Sports Chicago on Dec. 30

Kaplan was among the NBCU employees who qualified to receive a buyout based on tenure. NBCSCH did not want him to leave, but he said the opportunity was too good to pass up.

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ESPN 1000 woos, wows Bears into multiyear radio partnership

The big question on fans’ minds is whether longtime voices Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer will remain on the broadcast. The answer: That’s everyone’s intention.

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Bears radio broadcasts moving to ESPN 1000 next season

The Sun-Times reported in August that the Bears would leave WBBM-AM (780) after this season and that ESPN 1000 was in the running to acquire the team’s rights. The team’s local TV rights might be on the move, as well.

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Bears radio broadcasts will leave WBBM after season; ESPN 1000, WCHI vying to land them

The decision came down to cost. Audacy-owned WBBM, which simulcasts on WCFS-FM (105.9), has been losing money with the Bears, who have aired on the station since 2000.

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LaVar Ball says son Lonzo will be ready for Bulls next season

LaVar Ball is known to “speak it into existence,” and did so with ESPN 1000’s David Kaplan. Not only did the father of point guard Lonzo Ball feel his son would be ready by fall camp in rehabbing his knee injury, but will do so under his watchful eye the…

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