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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Hall of Fame football writer Dan Pompei to discuss the challenges the Bears face in the NFC North, the source of the team's offensive woes to and more. (9/11/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about where the Cubs' 9-8 setback to the Padres in 10 innings on Tuesday ranks among their toughest losses of the season. The guys then discussed how big of a priority right fielder Nicholas Castellanos should be for the Cubs when he hits free agency at the end of the season before discussing whether rookie Nico Hoerner should start ahead of Addison Russell at shortstop when Russell returns from the concussion protocol. The morning crew also discussed whether the Brewers' postseason push is over after star outfielder Christian Yelich's season-ending knee injury. Later, the guys discussed whether Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack had a bad game in a season-opening loss to the Packers, as he had no sacks. (9/11/19)

Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight were joined by Kevin Fishbain of the Athletic to discuss what Bears coach Matt Nagy needs to improve the most ahead of a matchup against the Broncos and new coach Vic Fangio in Week 2, where Chicago's self-esteem is after a rough season-opening loss and more. (9/10/19)

Laurence Holmes was joined by Cubs manager Joe Maddon for his weekly visit in which he discussed top prospect Nico Hoerner's impressive MLB debut Monday, whom Hoerner compares to, third baseman Kris Bryant's knee injury, why outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been hot and much more. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss his thoughts on how receiver Antonio Brown will fit in with the Patriots, the admission by NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron that there was an officiating error during the Saints' 30-28 win over the Texans on Monday night and more of the latest storylines from around the league. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss why he expects the Bears' offense to bounce back from their rough season opener against the Packers, why he believes quarterback Joe Flacco is the "scariest" aspect of the Broncos and more. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs television play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss his takeaways from the MLB debut of top prospect Nico Hoerner, third baseman Kris Bryant's recent comment regarding his health in which he said he wants to play at "100 percent" and that anything less is a "complete disservice" to fans and more. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune to discuss his takeaways from Vic Fangio's debut as Denver's coach Monday, the need for the Bears' offense to improve against the Broncos in Week 2 and more. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss his takeaways from Cubs top prospect Nico Hoerner's debut, a rumor linking president of baseball operations Theo Epstein to the Red Sox's president of baseball operations opening and more. (9/10/19)

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the daily 5 at 5 segment, which began with a discussion about the Cubs' injury situation. With shortstop Javy Baez likely shelved for the rest of the regular season, which of the team's injured players is most likely to have an impact on the stretch run: third baseman Kris Bryant with his sore knee, infielder Addison Russell with a concussion or closer Craig Kimbrel with his elbow inflammation? The guys next had a discussion about the MLB debut of shortstop Nico Hoerner, the Cubs' top prospects. Should he have been called up earlier in the season? The morning crew also had a discussion about Bryant's comment regarding his health, saying now he wants to play at "100 percent" and anything less is a "complete disservice" to Cubs fans. Should Bryant be applauded for trying to play through his knee injury or criticized for not being more forthcoming about his health? The guys then discussed the rumor mentioned by Radio.com Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman on his Big Time Baseball podcast that Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein could be linked to the Red Sox's president of baseball operations opening after the firing of Dave Dombrowski. Later, the crew shared its thoughts on the coaching debut of the Broncos' Vic Fangio. How will the Bears match up against their former defensive coordinator Sunday? (9/10/19)