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College Football Picks & Predictions plus Week 17 of NFL Picks and Previews!

December 27, 2018 By AM 1530 WCKG

Donnie solo hosts today's episode of The Closing Line. Join Donnie as he goes over the upcoming Bears game, gives his picks for upcoming Bowl games, and a preview of the upcoming playoff games for the NFL! College #Football Picks & Predictions plus Week 17 of #NFL Picks and Previews! https://t.co/kC5XEw2EGa— WCKG (@WCKGChicago) December 27, 2018 The … [Read more...] about College Football Picks & Predictions plus Week 17 of NFL Picks and Previews!

VIDEO: Mic’d up Jon Gruden tells Broncos receiver to ‘shut the —- up’ for jawing after sideline catch

December 27, 2018 By AM 1530

Jon Gruden has had his ups and downs in his first year back with the Raiders, but got a huge win against AFC West rival Denver last Monday Night. Gruden was mic’d up for the game and provided more entertaining commentary in a 2 minute clip than his replacement in the booth has given all year. From getting on the refs to telling a Denver receiver to ‘shut the f#$% up” after … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Mic’d up Jon Gruden tells Broncos receiver to ‘shut the —- up’ for jawing after sideline catch

Shake off that Holiday Spirit it’s time to talk College Bowls & NFL! Make sure YOUR picks count!

December 26, 2018 By AM 1530 WCKG

With Christmas behind them Donnie and The Big Man on Campus go over their festivities from yesterday, but they don't dwell on it too long as the NFL and College Bowls are still going strong. Who should you be wagering for at the end of the year? Listen in to The Closing Line to find out! Shake off that Holiday Spirit it's time to talk College Bowls! Make sure YOUR … [Read more...] about Shake off that Holiday Spirit it’s time to talk College Bowls & NFL! Make sure YOUR picks count!

VIDEO: Kirk Cousins bizarre falsetto hard count leads to false start flag

December 24, 2018 By AM 1530

Kirk Cousins got a big win yesterday against the Lions, but got whistled for one of the more bizarre false start calls of the year when his voice cracked like a 13-year-old kid before a school dance during a hard count in the third quarter. Not quite sure what happened to Captain Kirk’s voice here, but he needs to take it down a couple octaves. Who knew a grown man was even … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Kirk Cousins bizarre falsetto hard count leads to false start flag

Colin’s NFL Week 16 Blazin’ 5 picks

December 21, 2018 By AM 1530

Colin continued cashing with a 3-2 Week 15 Blazin’ 5 to move him to 42-31-2 on the season, and he’s ready to closeout his NFL gambling year on a high note with his final Blazin’ 5 of 2018. Here are his Week 16 Blazin’ 5 plays: Ravens at Chargers (-4.5) – Give Colin Philip Rivers and the Chargers as 4.5 point “home” favorites against the Ravens. L.A. is 10-1 since Week 4 … [Read more...] about Colin’s NFL Week 16 Blazin’ 5 picks

College Bowl Friday: Get your Betting Tips and make the right Wager!

December 21, 2018 By AM 1530 WCKG

A big weekend for College Football as more Bowl games are set to be played. Donnie and The Big Man on Campus give their picks on who YOU should be betting on, plus the guys have a brief debate over Christmas movies! The Closing Line Sports Gambling Radio Show on WCKG Chicago Powered by https://www.sportsbookreview.com/ on AM 1530 Fox Sports Radio Chicago. The … [Read more...] about College Bowl Friday: Get your Betting Tips and make the right Wager!

Gasparilla Bowl who should YOU Bet on? Plus College Hoops Picks and Predictions

December 20, 2018 By AM 1530 WCKG

No Thursday Night games in the NFL but that doesn't mean the guys are going to avoid football. Donnie and The Big Man go over tonight's Gasparilla Bowl game and give YOU the insight you need to make the right picks. Plus some NCAA Basketball predictions to round off the show. The Closing Line Sports Gambling Radio Show on WCKG Chicago Powered by … [Read more...] about Gasparilla Bowl who should YOU Bet on? Plus College Hoops Picks and Predictions

VIDEO: Saints DE Cam Jordan disputes Big Ben is a lock HOF’er, ranks Eli ahead of him all-time

December 20, 2018 By AM 1530

Ben Roethlisberger has won two Super Bowls and currently ranks just behind Dan Marino with the 6th most passing yards in NFL history. Conventional wisdom is Big Ben is a lock Hall of Famer, but Saints All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan wasn’t so sure when the topic came up during a press availability before New Orleans faces Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh in Week 16. Jordan … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Saints DE Cam Jordan disputes Big Ben is a lock HOF’er, ranks Eli ahead of him all-time

Colin: No Super Bowl for New England

December 20, 2018 By AM 1530

Earlier this morning Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon announced via social media that he is taking a leave of absence from the team to address his mental health. Some media outlets have reported that Gordon is facing another suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy and facing yet another suspension. pic.twitter.com/omiQgO8IjE — Flash Gordon (@JOSH_GORDONXII) … [Read more...] about Colin: No Super Bowl for New England

Colin’s 2018 NFL Playoff Predictions

December 20, 2018 By AM 1530

We’re heading into the final two weeks of the NFL season, and the playoff picture is still cloudy at best with plenty of chaos yet to come. Colin broke down the playoff picture, predicted who’ll be in and how he thinks things will play out in the AFC and NFC in the postseason, up to the Super Bowl. See how he thinks things will unfold here: … [Read more...] about Colin’s 2018 NFL Playoff Predictions

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