Best of 104.3 The Score

Laurence Holmes and Joe Ostrowski were joined by Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood to discuss his team's strong season, why he signed a poster of "triggered" Iowa coach Fran McCaffery after a win Sunday evening, the Illini's outlook in the NCAA Tournament and more.

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs to discuss White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada signing a five-year, $70-million contract extension, whether regression could be in store for shortstop Tim Anderson and more. (3/9/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the precautions that MLB is taking amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech's impending Cactus League debut Tuesday and more. (3/9/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Tim Brando of Fox Sports to discuss which Big Ten team has been the most surprising, Illinois' outlook for the conference tournament and NCAA Tournament and more. (3/9/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score host Joe Ostrowski to discuss the opening of the first legal sportsbook in Illinois: BetRivers Sportsbook in Des Plaines, which will start taking wagers Monday. (3/9/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman to discuss the precautions that MLB is taking amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Heyman also discussed whether the Cubs will reach contract extensions with shortstop Javier Baez and third baseman Kris Bryant and more of the latest storylines from spring training. (3/9/20)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a debate about which team has been the biggest underachiever in Chicago. The guys then shared their thoughts on Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson speaking out in support of coach Jim Boylen in an interview with NBC Sports Chicago. How significant is Paxson's support of Boylen? The morning crew also debated whether White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito or Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is more likely to sign a contract extension by Opening Day before sharing its thoughts on which position on the Cubs is most in need of improvement. Finally, the guys reacted to Lakers star LeBron James proclaiming he wouldn't play in a game if the NBA bans fans because of coronavirus outbreak concerns. Would banning fans be a wise move? Would James ultimately play if that happens? (3/9/20)

In the final hour, Kevin Dziepak and Rick Camp were joined by Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine to discuss the latest White Sox storylines and their outlook for the 2020 season. The guys then reacted to an interesting evening for the XFL before discussing the Illinois gambling scene as Rivers Casino's sportsbook is set to open Monday.

In the second hour, Kevin Dziepak and Rick Camp turned their attention to the Cubs, discussing their expectations in 2020 and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Later, the guys reacted to the Nets firing coach Kenny Atkinson and how that impacts the Bulls.

Kevin Dziepak and Rick Camp opened their show by discussing the latest White Sox storylines, including who has been a standout in spring training and who has disappointed so far.