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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Dave Richard of CBS Sports to preview the Bears-Raiders game Sunday and share fantasy football tips and advice for Week 5 in the NFL. (10/3/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a conversation about Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, who declared that he'll play against the Raiders on Sunday after missing the team's win last Sunday due to personal reasons. How well should Smith be expected to play? Was his explanation for his absence acceptable? The guys then had a discussion about Radio.com Sports NFL insider Michael Lombardi's power rankings, which had the Bears at No. 3, behind only the Patriots and Chiefs. With the Blackhawks playing in Prague on Friday and the Bears set to play in London on Sunday, the guys shared their thoughts on sports leagues playing regular-season games in foreign cities and discussed which team will have a more difficult time. The morning crew also had a discussion about the White Sox firing parting ways with hitting coach Todd Steverson and assistant hitting coach Greg Sparks. Later, the guys shared their picks for which teams will advance to the World Series and who will win it all. (10/3/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Robert Mays of the Ringer to discuss the Bears' success in the first month of the season, how much patience they should have with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky as he recovers from a shoulder injury and more. (10/2/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the NFL's decision to suspend Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the remainder of the season following repeated violations against the league's unnecessary roughness policy, to weigh in on Bears linebacker Roquan Smith's mysterious inactive status Sunday and more. (10/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Aaron Murray of CBS Sports joined the show to discuss why he believes Bears backup quarterback Chase Daniel is "well-equipped" to fill in while starter Mitchell Trubisky is out with a left shoulder injury, why Ohio State is the "most complete team" in the nation right now and more college football storylines. (10/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.com Sports NFL insider Michael Lombardi to discuss the Bears defense's dominance, how long it will take for opposing defensive coordinators to adjust to backup quarterback Chase Daniel while starter Mitchell Trubisky is out with a left shoulder injury and more. (10/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the Bulls' starting point guard competition, how receptive the team will be to Jim Boylen's coaching style for a full season and more. (10/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the Brewers' 4-3 loss to the Nationals in the National League wild-card game Tuesday. Which team's fate was worse: the Cubs' 2-10 collapse to close the season or the Brewers' blown lead on an outfielder's error in the eighth inning of the wild-card game? The guys then had a discussion about the Cubs adding first-base coach Will Venable and bench coach Mark Loretta to their list of internal candidates to replace Joe Maddon as manager. Does either candidate have a realistic chance? The morning crew also discussed whether Bears linebacker Roquan Smith's mystery absence is a bigger distraction than starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky suffering a dislocated left shoulder and partial labrum tear and how embarrassing the Bears-Raiders matchup Sunday will be for Oakland coach Jon Gruden if Chicago linebacker Khalil Mack dominates his former team. Later, the guys had a discussion about the ankle injury suffered by Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. on the first day of training camp. (10/2/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Radio.Com Sports MLB insider Joe Girardi to discuss his interest in the Cubs' managerial opening, his desire to manage again, how the game has changed and more. (10/2/19)

Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins welcomed on MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to discuss the Cubs' managerial search. Is David Ross the favorite? Who could be an outside hire? Morosi also explained why he believes star third baseman Kris Bryant could be available in trade discussions and which team could be in the mix to acquire him. (10/1/19)