Chicago Sports Rush

Dan McNeil digs into the mess that is the Chicago White Sox. Don't kid yourselves, Sox fans -- it's not going to get better anytime soon. Plus, comments on the Cubs and more.

Dan McNeil and Mike North examine the Bears options with the 9th overall pick in the NFL Draft. And they offer a plethora of reasons why the White Sox will never win.

Dan McNeil says the injuries and bullpen issues that have plagued the White Sox look eerily like 2022. And are the Cubs due for a total rebuild?

Dan McNeil ponders the Bears' offseason possibilities. He also dives into the arguments comparing Patrick Mahomes and Burrow. And he points out reasons why everyone should have loved the 2023 Masters.

Dan McNeil recaps recent action with the White Sox and Cubs. And he offers early thoughts on the Bears' NFL Draft options.

On this episode, Danny Mac welcomes Clark Kellogg, lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports. You'll hear their thoughts on tonight's NCAA title clash between UConn and San Diego St. Plus, discussions about women's college basketball, Iowa's Caitlin Clark, and sportscaster Jim Nantz, who is bidding farewell to March Madness.

It's Opening Day of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, and Dan McNeil interviews former Cubs shortstop Don Kessinger about his experiences playing pro ball.

Dan McNeil recaps the NCAA tournament and breaks down the Final Four. He also discusses the movie "Champions," which is about a basketball team of young adults with learning disabilities, coached by Woody Harrelson's character, who is doing community service.

Dan McNeil looks back at working on the Mac, Jurko & Harry show. 

Danny Mac welcomes former Houston Cougars coach Ray McCallum to the show to break down the last 16 teams in the tourney. Danny also looks at the most recent moves in the NFL and the abuse running backs take physically.

On this episode of the Danny Mac podcast, Dan is joined by former NFL coach Dave McGinnis to talk NFL and other topics.

In this episode, Dan McNeil shares his thoughts on Bud Grant’s legacy, the future of the Chicago Bears, the 2023 Oscars & more!

Dan McNeil give his thoughts on the NFL draft hype and why Lamar Jackson is making the wrong move by representing himself as a top NFL QB.

Dan McNeil reacts to the NFL combine results and sees a path forward for the Bears to turn their fortunes around quickly. Danny Mac also looks at some franchise tag targets and the impact of QB extensions for Daniel Jones and Lamar Jackson.

Dan McNeil recaps the recent trade of Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers and the conversations regarding Kane's career. He also reveals his all-time Blackhawks lineup and dives into Jalen Carter's problems at Georgia. He also touches on Ryan Leaf, a former NFL quarterback, and his struggles with substance abuse and legal issues. Leaf has since become an ambassador for the Transcend Recovery Comm...

On the Danny Mac Podcast, Jeremy Roenick joins Dan McNeil to talk about the trade of Patrick Kane to the Rangers.

In this episode, Dan McNeil talks to sports broadcaster Dan Dakich about Indy football, potential draft picks, and the lack of excitement surrounding the Colts' new head coach, Shane Steichen. They also note the importance of finding a good quarterback. They also touch on Indiana and Purdue's recent success in the NCAA tournament and offer thoughts on the lack of buzz around college basketball.

Dany McNeil revisits the potential trade of Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks. And he breaks down the uncertain futures of NFL quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa, and previews the upcoming NCAA college basketball tournament.

Dan McNeil dives into post-Super Bowl mode, talking Blackhawks news, including updates on Patrick Kane trade rumors. He also ponders NFL wide receiver play and how the Bears could address the WR position. Finally, he answers listener emails.

Dan McNeil touches on NFL storylines, including the Bears taking a $197 million first step toward building a new stadium. Justin Fields would love for the new venue to include a dome. He also touches on the social media flap with JuJu Smith-Schuster.  

Dan McNeil recaps the Super Bowl featuring Chiefs v Eagles. There wasn't much defense to be found on the slippery field, but the offenses were on fire. A late penalty changed the shape of the last KC drive, allowing them to run out the clock.

Dan McNeil dives into NFL storylines, including his hopes that Geno Smith will win the award for Comeback Player of the Year, given his impressive performance in Seattle.  And what's the shelf life for running quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson, Justin Fields, and Jalen Hurts? Finally, he digs into the upcoming Super Bowl and asks if Carl Cheffers' officiating crew will negatively affect the game.

Dan McNeil reviews NFL storylines and offers his experiences in navigating Super Bowl hype week. Every year, the Super Bowl destination city becomes a wild circus for media types, players, and regular folks who want to take in the party -- and Phoenix will be no different.

Dan McNeil offers insights on Super Bowl betting, including angles on MVP and player props. He also recommends "Everybody's All-American" on a weekend that features no real football. As for the Pro Bowl? Dan says to skip it.

Dan McNeil comments on the passing of Blackhawks great Bobby Hull. Hull is undoubtedly one of the best players ever to have skated for Chicago, but he leaves behind a complicated legacy.