Coppock On Sports: The Chet Coppock Podcast

Sports Court time! ESPN Legal expert Lester Munson and Chicago radio legend Chet Coppock discuss the NFL's impending labor dispute and ponder it's ramifications, such as the league's lucrative TV contracts which will pay them regardless if games are played and why the NFL owners are playing a dangerous game if they think they can "break" the players union.

ESPN Legal expert Lester Munson joins Chet Coppock for another episode of "Sports Court" sponsored by American Taxi, your top-of-the line transportation people in Chicago. Given that Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin was almost impaled by one, isn't it time for MLB and the players union to give up the maple bats? Also, get rid of the aluminum in college too!

ESPN Legal expert Lester Munson and host Chet Coppock -- back with a new cut of "Sports Court" sponsored by American Taxi -- ponder why Donald Fehr would want to dust off his cleats and head up the NHL players union. Perhaps he wants to correct his epic PR fail when he fought for the wrong side in MLB's steroids debacle?

Chicago radio godfather Chet Coppock and his WIND co-host Geoff Pinkus -- back from a month hiatus -- return in mid-season form with another episode of "Unscripted and In Your Face" brought to you by American Taxi. On the top of today's lineup card, you'll hear about Coppock's hot date, Pinkus' new gig as an ordained minister and Coppock's advice for broadcasters of tomorrow.

Is Brett Favre going to regret coming back to play another season with the Vikes? Based on the health of the WR corps in Minnesota, "Coppock on Sports" is ready to declares Green Bay the NFC North Champions. Host Chet Coppock also suggests that Chicago start shopping a body cast for QB Jay Cutler.

Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett is out of the joint and headed to Omaha to try out for the UFL. Your host Chet Coppock explains why he isn't buying this latest rehabilitation project on this episode of "Coppock on Sports" brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi.

It's a Sammy Sosa flashback on "Coppock on Sports!" That's right, host Chet Coppock -- with the help of the fine folks at American Taxi -- would like to remind Mr. Sosa that the Cubs don't own him much more than the $47 million they already paid him for his last three years of TMHRs (totally meaningless home runs).

Bobby Thomson, the man who hit the most dynamic home run in MLB history, passed away last week. And while Chet Coppock remembers Thomson's "Shot Heard Round the World," don't forget Ralph Branca, the pitcher on the mound. Maybe there is something more special about a guy who can joke about giving up the shot.

The Cubs deal Derrek Lee and Chet Coppock says the Northsiders are better off without him! Lee is a good player, but his low-key attitude was never going to be a winning formula in the Friendly Confines. As always, this "Coppock on Sports" analysis is brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi.

He might be a football diva, but the NFL is a better place with Brett Favre in uniform. Chet Coppock shares his thoughts on Favre's return in this episode of "Coppock on Sports" sponsored by American Taxi. For starters, Vikings fans, Roger Goodell and Fox executives are thrilled by the news.

Give Chet Coppock whatever Jeff Van Gundy is drinking, because it must be the good stuff! In this episode of "Coppock on Sports" sponsored by American Taxi, Coppock explains why Mr. Van Gundy's latest prediction of amazing success for the Miami Heat is nothing more than misguided jealousy toward Phil Jackson.

What is wrong with Tiger Woods?!? Your host Chet Coppock tackles this question on this edition of "Coppock on Sports" brought to you by American Taxi. Whether it's a physical issue (too much muscle bulk) or off-course distractions, Coppock maintains you'd be a fool to bet against Tiger winning a major in 2011.

A fresh edition of "Coppock on Sports" brought to you by the marvelous folks at American Taxi. Host Chet Coppock says 26-year NHL veteran and future Hall of Famer Chris Chelios is going to have the hangover of the century this winter as he moves from the rink to a front office position with the Red Wings.

Listen up Cubs fans! Chet Coppock has a couple announcements. First, make it a point to check out American Taxi -- Chicago's premier suburban taxi service -- for your next trip to Wrigley Field. Second, buckle up this winter because it's time to find out if Tom Ricketts has the stones to save the Cubs franchise and make them sexy again in 2011!

Golf is a great game, but golf on TV without Tiger Woods on the leader board is like watching paint dry. No, wait... It's like NOT watching paint dry because you are busy doing other things. Chet Coppock ponders golf's latest TV ratings in the latest edition of "Coppock on Sports" sponsored by American Taxi.

In this edition of "Coppock on Sports," Chet Coppock offers up thoughts on news of Brett Favre's potential retirement. If Favre goes, Coppock says he'll miss the man who defined the Bears-Packers rivalry for the last decade-plus. Furthermore, broadcast networks should start banging on Favre's door asap.

ESPN Legal expert Lester Munson joins Chet Coppock for another episode of "Sports Court" brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi. Munson and Coppock discuss Maurice Clarett's academic return to Ohio State after three and a half years in prison. Munson also says the NHL players union could prevail on the Ilya Kovalchuk 17-year contract after it was struck down by the league.

Tip your head back for another shot of Coppock on Sports! This time, Chet Coppock tells Dan Gilbert and the City of Cleveland to get over themselves. Hey Cubs, you want to turn things around? Clean house and hire Blackhawks senior VP Jay Blunk. Plus... Don't bother with the latest Cameron Diaz flick and thank god the World Cup is over.

ESPN Legal expert Lester Munson tells Chicago sports radio guru Chet Coppock that the LeBron James saga is exactly why owners of professional sports teams hate the "free" part of free agency. Furthermore, Munson and Coppock agree there is no way in hell the Cubs can afford to raise ticket prices in 2011.

Host Chet Coppock dials up ESPN legal eagle Lester Munson to banter about the Cubs miserable post-game press conferences -- not to mention their miserable 2010 season. Plus, Coppock and Munson ponder exactly why Tiger Woods demanded such great secrecy as part of his divorce agreement. Could there be some "medical" reasons?