Category Archives: Sports
LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews Illini-UConn, Bears-Eagles and Maroa-Forsyth's state championship game
November 26, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about a big day of sports for Central-Illinois fans including the Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles, Maroa-Forsyth in the IHSA State Championship game, and the...
Nov 26, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper talks Illini basketball and NFL games over Thanksgiving weekend
November 25, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini basketball team's uninspiring play in their win, their upcoming tough schedule, and the Thanksgiving weekend slate of NFL games. Listen to the po...
Nov 25, 2025
Decatur Baseball Club Launches "Name Decatur's Team" Community Campaign
November 24, 2025 - The Decatur Baseball Club is inviting the community to help shape the identity of the community's newest sports franchise. Beginning today, fans can visit www.decaturbaseball.com t...
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LISTEN: Brian Barnhart talks about the Illini's split weekend in basketball and football
November 24, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's split weekend with a football loss and basketball win, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the pod...
Nov 24, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the Illini's big basketball win and big football loss
November 24, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini football loss, Illini basketball win, and the Chicago Bears continuing to find ways to win in close games. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 24, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on the new Illini basketball recruiting commitment
November 21, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini landing another basketball recruit, the Bears-Steelers game, and Maroa-Forsyth's playoff game. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 21, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper recaps the Illini basketball loss to Alabama
November 20, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini loss to Alabama, MLB news and notes, and Sport Talk. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 20, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper previews #8 Illini vs #11 Alabama basketball matchup in Chicago
November 19, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the Illini-Alabama basketball game in Chicago, Aaron Rodgers' injury status, and the College Football Playoffs rankings. Listen to the podcast now!
Nov 19, 2025
LISTEN: Mark Tupper on encouraging Illini injury updates
November 18, 2025 - Mark Tupper talks about the field trip day game for the Illini women, potential good injury updates for the Illini men, Virginia Tech's new football coach, the Illini football team...
Nov 18, 2025
LISTEN: Aric Lee on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday
November 17, 2025- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts Matt Bennett & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to recap Highschool football playoffs, the Chicago Bears, and Illini sp...
Nov 17, 2025