Sports on a Sunday Morning

Dan Reardon breaks down the Waste Management Phoenix Open leaderboard and looks ahead to major PGA Tour events. He also discusses Tiger Woods’ connection to St. Louis fans at Bellerive, the BMW Championship returning, and the growing spotlight on St. Louis as a key golf destination.

Hour 1 covers Lindsey Vonn’s crash and Olympic headlines, plus a full show preview. Matt Pauley breaks down Cardinals spring training battles and roster questions, while SLU guard Kellen Thames talks Billikens basketball, team chemistry, and their win over La Salle. The hour also includes a college hoops roundup, Arch Madness and NCAA Tournament talk.

SLU guard Kellen Thames talks about the Billikens’ win over La Salle, second-half adjustments, and the defensive standard set by Josh Schertz. He also discusses team chemistry, his return from injury, bringing energy off the bench, and how SLU is handling the hype while sitting near the top of the A-10.

Matt Pauley looks ahead to Cardinals spring training in Jupiter, breaking down the rotation competition, key lineup questions, and what to watch from young hitters like Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. He also previews KMOX’s on-site coverage and the storylines shaping camp.

Hour 2 opens with the latest news on STL City SC roster updates. Jerry Palm then joins with an updated NCAA Tournament bracket, breaking down SLU’s margin for error, Illinois’ seeding outlook, Missouri’s path, and the mid-major challenge in the current money and NIL landscape. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses spring training priorities, roster decisions, and player...

Bernie Miklasz breaks down why JJ Wetherholt checks every box and is likely to make the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster if healthy, while clarifying the team’s stance on Brendan Donovan and the search for a right-handed bat under Chaim Bloom. Bernie is bullish on SLU Billikens basketball, citing elite shooting and defensive metrics that make them dangerous in March, with turnovers as the key concern...

Bracketologist Jerry Palm breaks down where SLU Billikens basketball stands at 21–1, the impact of a weak strength of schedule, and why there is little margin for error without an A-10 title. He also looks at Illinois’ seeding outlook, Missouri’s uphill at-large case, projected NCAA Tournament matchups in St. Louis, and how mid-majors stack up against power conferences in the current NIL and money...

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom outlines the spring training timeline in Jupiter and the focus of early camp. He discusses Jon Jay’s role in player development, expectations for veteran leadership, the development path for JJ Wetherholt, and the club’s approach to Brendan Donovan and the search for a right handed bat. Bloom also touches on non roster depth pieces, injury ret...

Blues CEO Chris Zimmerman discusses a frustrating and inconsistent season, the organization’s focus on young player development, and his plans around the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. He also reflects on the success of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Enterprise Center, looks ahead to major upcoming events in St. Louis including the NCAA Tournament and ACHA Nationals, and shar...

SLU head coach Josh Schertz breaks down the Billikens’ comeback win over George Washington and a dominant night against Dayton, highlighting resilience, player development, and the standards driving the program. He also discusses Chaifetz Arena’s home-court edge, connecting with students and the community, and preparing for a tough road challenge at Davidson.

Ed Wheatley breaks down the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and the mission behind honoring the city’s rich sports history. He previews this week’s enshrinement dinner at the Missouri Athletic Club and highlights why preserving iconic St. Louis sports moments still matters.

Hour 1 opens with headlines, including Carlos Alcaraz winning the Australian Open and completing the career Grand Slam at age 22. Ed Wheatley then reveals the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and previews the induction dinner at the Missouri Athletic Club. SLU Billikens head coach Josh Schertz joins to break down the Billikens’ 15 game win streak, wins over George Washington and Dayton,...

The first two hours of Sports on a Sunday Morning with Tom Ackerman open with winter weather concerns before diving into a packed slate of sports and community conversation. Tom Hart breaks down Missouri’s overtime win over Oklahoma, highlighted by Mark Mitchell’s buzzer beater and Trent Pierce’s logo three, plus a look at Mizzou under Dennis Gates. Brian Barnhart recaps Illinois’ statement win at...

Hour 2 features conversations with Jim Brennan and Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on affordable housing in St. Louis, highlighted by McKelvey Homes’ major donation through the 1898 Society program. The hour continues with Chaim Bloom discussing Cardinals prospects, Yadier Molina’s role, roster flexibility, and the search for a right handed bat. It wraps with Bernie Miklasz breaking down Champions...

Bernie Miklasz previews Championship Sunday, breaking down Broncos vs Patriots in the AFC and Rams vs Seahawks in the NFC. He explains why he expects close games, touches on line movement favoring Denver, and evaluates key factors including coaching history, defensive form, and quarterback play. Bernie also shifts to the Cardinals, explaining why a Brendan Donovan trade is less likely now, how his...

St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss takeaways from the Winter Warm Up, including strong impressions of top prospects and the organization’s growing catching depth. Bloom explains Yadier Molina’s expanded role as a special assistant, addresses Brendan Donovan trade speculation, and outlines the search for a right handed bat. The conversatio...

Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski and Jim Brennan join Tom Ackerman to discuss McKelvey Homes’ 1898 Society program and the donation to the Affordable Housing Fund. The conversation focuses on addressing the region’s shortage of affordable housing, supporting families experiencing housing insecurity, and strengthening neighborhoods across the St. Louis region. They also discuss winter weather concerns...

Saint Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz breaks down Ishan “Ish” Sharma’s breakout performance against St. Bonaventure, scoring 29 points with nine made threes in just 24 minutes. Schertz explains the work behind Sharma’s movement shooting and how the team responded mentally after the Duquesne loss. The discussion covers SLU’s most complete game of the season, accountability and film work, th...

Tom Hart joins Tom Ackerman to break down Missouri’s overtime win over Oklahoma, including Mark Mitchell’s buzzer beater, Trent Pierce’s logo three, and a look at Mizzou under Dennis Gates in a deep SEC. Brian Barnhart recaps Illinois’ statement win at Purdue, highlighted by Keaton Wagler’s historic scoring night and the Illini’s Big Ten outlook. Josh Schertz follows to discuss SLU’s blowout win o...

Tom Ackerman is joined by Brian Barnhart to break down Illinois’ upset win at Purdue, led by Keaton Wagler’s explosive scoring night. They discuss how Illinois landed Wagler, his confidence and fit in Brad Underwood’s system, and why the Illini look like a real Big Ten and Final Four contender. The segment also covers lessons from the Nebraska loss, defensive growth, rebounding, and a look ahead a...

om Ackerman talks SEC hoops with SEC Network play by play voice Tom Hart, breaking down Missouri’s overtime win over Oklahoma. They highlight Mark Mitchell’s game winning shot, Trent Pierce’s deep three to force OT, T.O. Barrett’s strong performance, and Jayden Stone’s contributions. The conversation also covers Oklahoma’s defensive miscues and evaluates Missouri under Dennis Gates.

Tom Ackerman is live from the 29th annual Cardinals Winter Warm Up and is joined by Brycen Mautz, Alec Burleson, JJ Wetherholt, Leonardo Bernal, Michael McGreevy, Thomas Saggese and Andre Pallante.

Hour 1 opens with NFL playoff reaction including the Chicago Bears’ comeback win over the Packers and a look ahead to the divisional round. Ackerman reacts to his Indiana Hoosiers reaching the national championship game against Miami, then is joined by Coach Josh Schertz to break down SLU’s win over La Salle, Kellen Thames’ SportsCenter Top 10 play, and the upcoming Fordham game. The hour closes w...

Hour 2 features NFL playoff picks before Tom Ackerman talks Indiana football with Don Fischer, the Voice of the Hoosiers, about IU’s historic run to the national championship game. Chaim Bloom joins to discuss the Cardinals’ bullpen, roster plans, and rebuilding trust with fans, and the hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz breaking down Indiana football, the Chicago Bears, and where the Cardinals still...

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to talk about Indiana’s historic football run, the rise of Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, and what the Cardinals still need to fix as they rebuild for the future.