INSANE: Espn 1000 - The Real Truth

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2024

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 · Jan 11, 2024

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

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 · Apr 27, 2023

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 · Apr 20, 2023

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 · Apr 4, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

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

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023