Channel1450.com Sports Director Derek Parris talked high school sports plus weekend sports wagering talk with Mike Palm from Circa Sports. 

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was WMAY broadcaster Steve Bridge recapping the Rochester football season plus IlliniGuys.com's Brad Sturdy on Illinois football and basketball.

Darin takes a look at last night's high school hoops action plus previews the Capital City Shootout. Plus a look at the weekend's sports action

Calvary Academy boys basketball coach Tirell Anderson was on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline to talk Saints hoops. Plus Darin spent time talking Bears/Packers. 

Darin goes through the night in high school basketball with focus on the Lanphier/MacArthur game.  Plus on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics was Glenwood girls basketball coach Alyssa Riley.

Darin recaps the days stories including high school hoops, the Bears prepare for the Packers and women's flag football coming to UIS.

The Chicago Bears are preparing for their NFC North first place battle with the Green Bay Packers plus a final look back at the Sangamo Conference football season.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was Pawnee boys basketball coach Blake Lucas and the voice of the Chicago Bears Jeff Joniak.

Darin admits he was wrong about the ceiling of the Illinois basketball team.  Plus it's going to be a long wait for Notre Dame this weekend with chaos unfolding before the College Football Playoff bracket is announced.

Darin on the stress Bears fans are going through but it's all worth it because they are 9-3 and leaders of the NFC North.  Plus a look at the possible chaos in the College Football Playoff selection process this weekend. 

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was Auburn Girls Basketball Coach Kevin O'Rourke and UIS Athletic Director Mike Hermann

Darin recaps the top headlines including the Bears right now being the #1 seed in the NFC and how to get Caleb Williams to hit the "easy" throws.  Plus a final look at the individual stat leaders from the Central State Eight football season.

Darin looks back at the Bears win at Philadelphia and how the Bears now sit atop the NFC.  Plus a look at tonight's high school boys basketball schedule including our game featuring Williamsville and Taylorville. 

Darin on if it is possible for Illinois basketball to become "grittier?"  Plus a recap of Rochester and Maroa Forsyth losing their state football championship games.

Darin takes a look back at the weekend events including a big Bears win, a disappointing Illini basketball loss and a couple of state title games that didn't end well for area teams.  Plus Illinois football is "relevant."

Channel 1450.com sports director Derek Parris talked high school sports on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline as well as Circa Sports' Mike Palm.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was WMAY broadcaster Steve Bridge to talk about Rochester's state football title game plus IlliniGuys.com's Brad Sturdy live from NYC to preview Illinois vs UConn.

Darin previews the Rochester and Maroa Forsyth state football title games plus looks back at Thursday's NFL action while the Bears prepare to face the Eagles.  

Darin on why the Cardinals FINALLY are heading in the right direction as an organization plus Illinois basketball is looking for a better "effort" against UConn.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was Rochester football coach Derek Leonard who previewed the state title game with Montini.  Plus Darin recaps last night in high school hoops.

How did Illinois practice goes Tuesday after a "lack of effort" Monday?  Plus the Eagles/Bears game could have future post-season implications.

Darin discusses Illinois "disappointing" win plus Phil Maton is now a Chicago Cub. 

Darin goes over night one of high school boys basketball plus why the Chicago Bears have responded to the messages delivered by new head coach Ben Johnson.

Darin takes a look at the latest headlines plus is college football in a "Playoff or bust" era a good thing?

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was UIS women's basketball coach Olivia Birt and new Springfield High School basketball coach Kevin Causley. 

Rochester and Maroa Forsyth advance to the state football finals, the Bears got DJ Moore and Montez Sweat going in their win over Pittsburgh while the Illini rolled to a win Saturday despite "rapid" lineup changes. 

Darin goes through the sports headlines including the Bears winning another tight game while Illinois football suffers a bad loss at Wisconsin.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was the sports director at Channel 1450 dot com Derek Parris and Circa Sports' Mike Palm.  Plus Bondy's Fantasy Football's Boom and Busts list for week 12.

Steve Bridge discussed Rochester football on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline followed by Illinois football and basketball talk with IlliniGuys.com's Brad Sturdy

Darin checks the headlines of the day including the Pleasant Plains girls basketball teams win over Edwardsville plus the St. Louis Cardinals are attempting to trade Brendan Donovan.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was WMAY broadcaster Chris McCloud discussing Rochester football and Chief Storyteller of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes with the latest on Robin Roberts Stadium and the Women's Pro Baseball League. 

Darin explains why Illinois lost to Alabama 90-86 plus conversations with SHG President Dr. Bill Moredock and broadcaster Danny Frey previews tonight's girls basketball game featuring Edwardsville and Pleasant Plains (923fm/1450am at 6:35pm)

Darin recaps the Illini's loss to Alabama plus the Bears preparing for the Steelers pass rush.  We also take a look at our early season high school basketball schedule.

Darin reviewed the latest College Football Playoff rankings plus a preview of the Illinois/Alabama basketball game.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline were SHG football coach John Allison and Rochester football coach Derek Leonard.

Darin offers 5 things you need to know about the Illinois/Alabama basketball game plus all the headlines of your favorite teams.

Beardstown boys basketball coach Wade Muller was a guest on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline plus Darin explains its important for Illinois to be ranked in tonight's College Football Playoff Rankings.

LLCC women's basketball coach Chad Jones was on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline to discuss his 6-0 team and being named to the IBCA Hall of Fame.  Plus Darin sets up our City Showcase at the BOS Center on December 6th.

Darin recaps the night's action including the first set of girls basketball games.  Plus today is an important game for the Cubs.

Darin goes over the Bears win over the Vikings and why many in the national media are doubting them.  Plus Illinois football handles business versus Maryland.

Darin goes over Rochester's dramatic overtime win over SHG plus why he would never play the Rockets in the playoffs at night.  And Illinois basketball gets a historic performance in their win over Colgate. 

Darin recaps another wild Bears win plus Illinois football and basketball with solid wins.  And a look a great NFL week 11 weekend.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline was WMAY/Rochester broadcaster Steve Bridge and IlliniGuys.com's Brad Sturdy.

Darin previews upcoming games featuring Illini football and basketball, the Bears and the high school football quartefinals.  Plus Darin recaps the first SHG/Rochester meeting won by the Rockets 31-28.

WMAY and Rochester Rocket broadcaster Chris McCloud previews the SHG/Rochester quarterfinal plus Maroa Forsyth head coach Josh Jostes on the Trojans squaring off with Flora.   Both guests were on the Springfield Clinic Orthopedic Hotline.  

Darin tries to figure out some Illinois fans are unhappy with their team's win over #11 Texas Tech.  Plus Dr. Bill Moredock from SHG and the top NFL matchups of week 11. 

Darin goes through headlines including the Bears preparing for a rematch with the Vikings, Illinois football takes on a struggling Maryland team while Illini hoops has a lot of team chemistry despite so many new players.  Plus Darin discusses what the Cubs off-season might look like. 

UIS men's basketball coach Matt Brock previewed the Prairie Stars upcoming season plus Darin gives credit to Illinois coaching defensive changes that helped the Illini to beat Texas Tech.

On the Springfield Clinic Orthopedics Hotline we talked football playoffs with SHG's John Allison and Rochester's Derek Leonard.

Illinois finishes strong and closes out a win over Texas Tech.  Plus Darin reviews the second College Football Playoff Rankings.