Jeff Agrest
@jeffagrest.bsky.social
Chicago Sun-Times deputy sports editor/night editor/media columnist
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chicago.suntimes.com/sports
YouTube: https://trib.al/TNpHnRr
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Matas Buzelis, whose goal is to graduate from the Rising Stars game to the All-Star Game. trib.al/ToUouZs
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring Matas Buzelis, whose goal is to graduate from the Rising Stars game to the All-Star Game. trib.al/ToUouZs
Prime Video's 4-part doc on the ABA is out. Hyde Park native Common narrates, and it includes the story of how Artis Gilmore ended up with the Bulls. The late John Brisker, whose grandson Jaquan plays for the Bears, was a legendary enforcer in the league.
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Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association - Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Sports On Prime
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February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Prime Video's 4-part doc on the ABA is out. Hyde Park native Common narrates, and it includes the story of how Artis Gilmore ended up with the Bulls. The late John Brisker, whose grandson Jaquan plays for the Bears, was a legendary enforcer in the league.
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How ABS challenge system will affect MLB TV broadcasts.
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How ABS challenge system will affect MLB TV broadcasts
ABS was the biggest topic of discussion at the annual MLB production meetings last month in New York.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
How ABS challenge system will affect MLB TV broadcasts.
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WHITE SOX spring-training broadcast schedule:
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHITE SOX spring-training broadcast schedule:
WHITE SOX spring-training broadcast breakdown:
9 games on CHSN and 10 on ESPN 1000.
ESPN 1000 will air the opener Feb. 20 at Cubs. Both will air the game Feb. 21 vs. Athletics.
9 games on CHSN and 10 on ESPN 1000.
ESPN 1000 will air the opener Feb. 20 at Cubs. Both will air the game Feb. 21 vs. Athletics.
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHITE SOX spring-training broadcast breakdown:
9 games on CHSN and 10 on ESPN 1000.
ESPN 1000 will air the opener Feb. 20 at Cubs. Both will air the game Feb. 21 vs. Athletics.
9 games on CHSN and 10 on ESPN 1000.
ESPN 1000 will air the opener Feb. 20 at Cubs. Both will air the game Feb. 21 vs. Athletics.
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
UIC at DRAKE, 6:30 pm CT
ESPN+: Larry Morgan, Adam Emmenecker
UIC at DRAKE, 6:30 pm CT
ESPN+: Larry Morgan, Adam Emmenecker
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
UIC at DRAKE, 6:30 pm CT
ESPN+: Larry Morgan, Adam Emmenecker
UIC at DRAKE, 6:30 pm CT
ESPN+: Larry Morgan, Adam Emmenecker
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Cubs, who are being fueled by "unfinished business" as they begin spring training. trib.al/oRkJk00
February 12, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Cubs, who are being fueled by "unfinished business" as they begin spring training. trib.al/oRkJk00
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
#2 MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN, 7 pm CT
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Jordan Taylor, reporter Andy Katz
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
CREIGHTON at DEPAUL, 8
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Matt McCall
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#2 MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN, 7 pm CT
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Jordan Taylor, reporter Andy Katz
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
CREIGHTON at DEPAUL, 8
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Matt McCall
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
#2 MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN, 7 pm CT
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Jordan Taylor, reporter Andy Katz
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
CREIGHTON at DEPAUL, 8
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Matt McCall
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#2 MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN, 7 pm CT
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Jordan Taylor, reporter Andy Katz
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
CREIGHTON at DEPAUL, 8
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Matt McCall
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
CUBS spring-training schedule with TV/radio broadcasts:
February 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
CUBS spring-training schedule with TV/radio broadcasts:
CUBS spring-training broadcast breakdown:
11 games on Marquee and 10 on The Score.
Both will carry the spring opener Feb. 20 vs. White Sox.
11 games on Marquee and 10 on The Score.
Both will carry the spring opener Feb. 20 vs. White Sox.
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
CUBS spring-training broadcast breakdown:
11 games on Marquee and 10 on The Score.
Both will carry the spring opener Feb. 20 vs. White Sox.
11 games on Marquee and 10 on The Score.
Both will carry the spring opener Feb. 20 vs. White Sox.
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring White Sox manager Will Venable, who should have more to work with in his second season, by @mitchtrout.bsky.social. trib.al/VJHBOrO
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring White Sox manager Will Venable, who should have more to work with in his second season, by @mitchtrout.bsky.social. trib.al/VJHBOrO
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
WISCONSIN at #8 ILLINOIS, 7 pm CT
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Robbie Hummel
WISCONSIN at #8 ILLINOIS, 7 pm CT
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Robbie Hummel
February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 ON TV TONIGHT
WISCONSIN at #8 ILLINOIS, 7 pm CT
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Robbie Hummel
WISCONSIN at #8 ILLINOIS, 7 pm CT
NBCSN/Peacock: John Fanta, Robbie Hummel
Barrett Media announced the voting results for its top 20 major- and mid-market sports-radio stations. Among major markets, THE SCORE ranked #7, and ESPN 1000 ranked #13.
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Barrett Media announced the voting results for its top 20 major- and mid-market sports-radio stations. Among major markets, THE SCORE ranked #7, and ESPN 1000 ranked #13.
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Seahawks, whose defense rocked the Patriots to win Super Bowl LX. trib.al/NgLU8me
February 9, 2026 at 4:33 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Seahawks, whose defense rocked the Patriots to win Super Bowl LX. trib.al/NgLU8me
NBC announces Cubs great Anthony Rizzo will be part of its MLB coverage. trib.al/FBLzZct
NBC announces Cubs great Anthony Rizzo will be part of its MLB coverage
During its Super Bowl pregame show Sunday, NBC announced that Rizzo, Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto will be part of its MLB coverage, which begins this season.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
NBC announces Cubs great Anthony Rizzo will be part of its MLB coverage. trib.al/FBLzZct
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TODAY
NORTHWESTERN at IOWA, 2 pm CT
FS1: Noah Reed, Steve Prohm
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
NORTHWESTERN at IOWA, 2 pm CT
FS1: Noah Reed, Steve Prohm
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
February 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TODAY
NORTHWESTERN at IOWA, 2 pm CT
FS1: Noah Reed, Steve Prohm
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
NORTHWESTERN at IOWA, 2 pm CT
FS1: Noah Reed, Steve Prohm
WGN 720: Dave Eanet, Billy McKinney
The Sun-Times Sports Sunday cover, featuring the Cubs (trib.al/QkLHjyX) and White Sox (trib.al/BiI8N39), who open spring training this week.
February 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The Sun-Times Sports Sunday cover, featuring the Cubs (trib.al/QkLHjyX) and White Sox (trib.al/BiI8N39), who open spring training this week.
.@Barrett_Media released its annual Top 20 series this week. Here’s where The Score & ESPN 1000 ranked among major-market sports shows.
MORNING
Mully-Haugh, #6
Kap-J.Hood, #14
MIDDAY
Carmen-Jurko, #12
Rahimi-Harris-Grote, #15
AFTERNOON
Waddle-Silvy, #3
Spiegel-Holmes, #8
MORNING
Mully-Haugh, #6
Kap-J.Hood, #14
MIDDAY
Carmen-Jurko, #12
Rahimi-Harris-Grote, #15
AFTERNOON
Waddle-Silvy, #3
Spiegel-Holmes, #8
February 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
.@Barrett_Media released its annual Top 20 series this week. Here’s where The Score & ESPN 1000 ranked among major-market sports shows.
MORNING
Mully-Haugh, #6
Kap-J.Hood, #14
MIDDAY
Carmen-Jurko, #12
Rahimi-Harris-Grote, #15
AFTERNOON
Waddle-Silvy, #3
Spiegel-Holmes, #8
MORNING
Mully-Haugh, #6
Kap-J.Hood, #14
MIDDAY
Carmen-Jurko, #12
Rahimi-Harris-Grote, #15
AFTERNOON
Waddle-Silvy, #3
Spiegel-Holmes, #8
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TODAY
DEPAUL at PROVIDENCE, 3 pm CT
FS1: Dave Sims, Vin Parise
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#5 ILLINOIS at #10 MICHIGAN STATE, 7
Fox 32: Jason Benetti, Steve Smith
WLS 890: Brian Barnhart, Doug Altenberger
DEPAUL at PROVIDENCE, 3 pm CT
FS1: Dave Sims, Vin Parise
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#5 ILLINOIS at #10 MICHIGAN STATE, 7
Fox 32: Jason Benetti, Steve Smith
WLS 890: Brian Barnhart, Doug Altenberger
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TODAY
DEPAUL at PROVIDENCE, 3 pm CT
FS1: Dave Sims, Vin Parise
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#5 ILLINOIS at #10 MICHIGAN STATE, 7
Fox 32: Jason Benetti, Steve Smith
WLS 890: Brian Barnhart, Doug Altenberger
DEPAUL at PROVIDENCE, 3 pm CT
FS1: Dave Sims, Vin Parise
Blue Demons app: Zach Zaidman, Dave Corzine
#5 ILLINOIS at #10 MICHIGAN STATE, 7
Fox 32: Jason Benetti, Steve Smith
WLS 890: Brian Barnhart, Doug Altenberger
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Milan Cortina Olympics, which began with a multi-site opening ceremony. trib.al/JYZ4pGu
February 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring the Milan Cortina Olympics, which began with a multi-site opening ceremony. trib.al/JYZ4pGu
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
LOYOLA at DAVIDSON, 5 pm CT
CBSSN: Chris Lewis, John Henson
Rambler Sports Network: Scott Sudikoff, Christian Thomas
BELMONT at UIC, 8
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Kevin Lehmanadding
Flames Network: Jonathan Hood, Kenny Williams
LOYOLA at DAVIDSON, 5 pm CT
CBSSN: Chris Lewis, John Henson
Rambler Sports Network: Scott Sudikoff, Christian Thomas
BELMONT at UIC, 8
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Kevin Lehmanadding
Flames Network: Jonathan Hood, Kenny Williams
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
AREA COLLEGE 🏀 TONIGHT
LOYOLA at DAVIDSON, 5 pm CT
CBSSN: Chris Lewis, John Henson
Rambler Sports Network: Scott Sudikoff, Christian Thomas
BELMONT at UIC, 8
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Kevin Lehmanadding
Flames Network: Jonathan Hood, Kenny Williams
LOYOLA at DAVIDSON, 5 pm CT
CBSSN: Chris Lewis, John Henson
Rambler Sports Network: Scott Sudikoff, Christian Thomas
BELMONT at UIC, 8
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Kevin Lehmanadding
Flames Network: Jonathan Hood, Kenny Williams
UIC’s game tonight on ESPNU is its first appearance on an ESPN linear network since March 10, 2020, when the Flames played Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League final on ESPN.
It's UIC’s first home game on an ESPN linear network since Jan. 10, 2020, also against NKU.
It's UIC’s first home game on an ESPN linear network since Jan. 10, 2020, also against NKU.
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
UIC’s game tonight on ESPNU is its first appearance on an ESPN linear network since March 10, 2020, when the Flames played Northern Kentucky in the Horizon League final on ESPN.
It's UIC’s first home game on an ESPN linear network since Jan. 10, 2020, also against NKU.
It's UIC’s first home game on an ESPN linear network since Jan. 10, 2020, also against NKU.
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring MIKE TIRICO, who relived with me his call of the Bears’ miracle TD vs. the Rams.
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Sun-Times Sports cover, featuring MIKE TIRICO, who relived with me his call of the Bears’ miracle TD vs. the Rams.
On his call of Caleb Williams' miraculous TD pass to Cole Kmet, TIRICO doesn't know why he said one thing and wishes he hadn't said another ...
MIKE TIRICO, set to call his first Super Bowl, is still in awe of Rams-Bears playoff game, miracle TD.
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Mike Tirico, set to call his first Super Bowl, is still in awe of Rams-Bears playoff game, miracle TD
“The whole moment just felt really, really vibrant to me,” Tirico said. “That was an all-time great moment. That was a play I will forever cherish being a part of.”
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February 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
On his call of Caleb Williams' miraculous TD pass to Cole Kmet, TIRICO doesn't know why he said one thing and wishes he hadn't said another ...