Tupper on Sports

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini Women basketball team in the Top 25, the start of the NBA season, and Jalen Hurts' injury controversy.

Mark Tupper talks about the World Series matchup, the Illini's #3 ranking in the AP preseason basketball poll, and early tests for them.

Mark Tupper talks about the Chicago Bears win in Caleb Williams' return and the Illini basketball team's win their first exhibition game.

Mark Tupper talks about the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to advance to the World Series, Chicago Bears injury updates ahead of their matchup in Atlanta, Fighting Illini football bye week, and Fighting Illini basketball's exhibition game in Cincinnati.

Mark Tupper talks MLB and Illini Basketball and Football during Tupper on Sports on Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now! 

Mark Tupper talks about a pair of intriguing Fighting Illini freshmen and the MLB ALCS and NLCS Playoffs.

Mark Tupper talks Major League Baseball playoffs and Illini Basketball during Tupper on Sports. Listen to the podcast now!

Mark Tupper talks about the wild Fighting Illini win at Michigan State and a bad loss for the Chicago Bears at Green Bay.

Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Playoffs and the Illini matchup at Michigan State.

Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Division Series Playoffs, the Illini matchup with Michigan State, and Sport Talk.

Mark Tupper talks about the MLB Playoffs, the White Sox' chance to clinch their playoff series, and the Chicago Bears as favorites in Green Bay with a backup quarterback.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini loss to Purdue, the Bears winning again, and the NFL.

Mark Tupper talks about the MLB playoffs including the completion of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox first round matchups, and the Fighting Illini homecoming football game.

Mark Tupper talks about the opening Wild Card games in the MLB Playoffs, a look back at the NFL's week 3 games, and look forward at Week 4.

Mark Tupper talks Chicago Bears and announces the upcoming Brad Underwood event in Decatur.

Mark Tupper talks about the Fighting Illini's defensive woes for their football team, the President's Cup golf tournament, the start of the MLB Playoffs, the Bears' Monday Night Football matchup, and a great Sunday Night Football game.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football matchup with Ohio State, the Packers big home loss to the Falcons, the Chicago baseball teams both clinching playoff spots, the Cardinals' future, and Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the 40-40 club.

Mark Tupper talks Illini Football and the Chicago Cubs.

Mark Tupper talks about Illini Orange Krush tickets selling out in minutes and quarterback injury issues for the Chicago Bears.

Mark Tupper talks about the final days of the MLB season, how weather may impact the Cubs, Alex Bregman's injury, the NFL, and quarterback injuries.

Mark Tupper joined Byers and Co for Tupper on Sports to talk about Illinois Football and the Chicago Bears.

Mark Tupper talks about his expectations for the Illini football team in their matchup with SIU and the Illini basketball team hosting 4 top 10 prospects on campus visits.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini basketball schedule release, the Illini football matchup with SIU, and thoughts on their defense so far.

Mark Tupper talks about the Protect College Sports Act passing in the Senate and the Milwaukee Brewers clinching the National League Central with the current best record.

Mark Tupper talks about the Kansas City Chiefs win, the media coverage of the Chicago Bears after their huge win, B1G10 basketball schedules announcement, and Ayo Dosunmu's recent visit to Champaign-Urbana.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini home football loss to Duke and the record setting Chicago Bears offense in their Week 1 win.

Mark Tupper talks about the NFL opening games and the recent rough stretch for the Chicago Cubs.

Mark Tupper talks about Illini news from the Kiwanis Club U of I Men's Basketball Tip-Off Classic and important upcoming college football matchups. 

Mark Tupper talks about. College Football and the start of the NFL on Tupper on Sports.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini win in their football home opener and the ongoing court cases impacting the NCAA and professional athletes looking to return to college sports.

September 3, 2026 - Mark Tupper joined Byers & Co with Tupper on Sports to give a preview of tonight's Illini opener and to talk about the massive fines recently impossed on the Clippers. Listen to the podcast now!

Mark Tupper talks about what to expect at the Illini's first football game of the season and the sale of the Los Angeles to Stan Kroenke.

Mark Tupper talks about the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP chances, NFL cutdown day, and Chicago Bears roster moves.

Mark Tupper talks about an unexpected Illini basketball player signing, football news, and the incoming heat.

Mark Tupper talks about Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, a new Fighting Illini football sponsorship from Caterpillar, and remembers an older Illini punter from Australia.

Mark Tupper talks about NCAA conferences taking action against rule changes granting professional contracted players college eligibility and the problems of the NFL preseason.

Mark Tupper talks about the Illini's David Mirkovic as well as controversy with LSU's Lane Kiffn and Kim Mulkey. Listen to the podcast now!

Mark Tupper talks about an NFL contracted player returning to NCAA football and a rough weekend for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals bullpens.

Mark Tupper talks about the NCAA rules that potentially allow players to return to college sports even after signing professional contracts and the kickoff to the high school football season.

Mark Tupper talks about the impressive Milwaukee Brewers and joint practices between NFL teams.

Mark Tupper talks about Mike Florio's thought that the NFL is not interested in letting the Chicago Bears leave Chicago and very high Bracketology rankings for the Men's and Women's Illini basketball teams.

Mark Tupper talks about game 1 of the Crosstown Classic between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs that featured an epic performance by Pete Crow-Armstrong, and early college football rankings including B1G10 teams in or near the top 25.

Mark Tupper talks about the historic Cardinals debut for Joshua Baez, the Dodgers-Brewers series, and the Chicago Bears' pre-season.

Mark Tupper talks about Illini basketball recruiting news and NFL preseason games news including Luke Altmyer's performance and Caleb Williams' status for game 1.

Mark Tupper talks about the NFL preseason, the Cleveland Browns' plan at quarterback, the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Russell Westbrook's retirement.

Mark Tupper talks about the Cubs and Cardinals with around 40 games remaining and injury updates at the Chicago Bears training camp.

Mark Tupper talks about the cancellation of the Eisenhower High School varsity football season, how Brayden Trimble is doing during Illini training camp, and expectations for Luke Altmyer to get some NFL preseason snaps.

Mark Tupper talks about the first week of NFL preseason games, notable NFL training camp injuries, and the debut of the Fighting Illini's new video board.

Mark Tupper talks about the red hot Red Sox and Chicago Bears training camp buzz.

Mark Tupper talks about Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP candidacy and opportunities for players while David Mirkovic heals.