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Report: Parkins to Leave “The Score” for FS1

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, WSCR, Chicago sports talk host Danny Parkins will leaveim the Audacy station to become part of a new show on FS1. Parkins has worked alongside Matt Spiegel on the afternoon drive program for the past seven years. This summer, Parkins filled in for Colin Cowherd on the cable TV show The Herd and reportedly acquitted himself well. The FS1 show is scheduled to launch this fall. Parkins and Audacy have not commented publicly about the story.

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Audacy Sports Presenting Radio Row from NFL Draft in Detroit

Audacy Sports is hosting its own Radio Row at Buffalo Wild Wings in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft starting today (4/24) with shows from five of its leading sports brands. Taking part this week will beim WEEI, Boston’s midday show “Gresh & Fauria” with Andy Gresh and Christian Fauria, and night host Rich Keefe; WSCR, Chicago’s “Parkins & Spiegel” with Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel; WXYT-FM, Detroit’s “Karsh & Anderson” with Doug Karsch and Scott “Gator” Anderson, and “The Mike Valenti Show with Rico”; WJFK-FM, Washington’s midday host Brian Mitchell and evening host Craig Hoffman.

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WSCR, Chicago to Present “QB1 Town Hall”

Audacy sports talk WSCR-AM, Chicago “670 The Score” is addressing what’s on every Chicago sports fan’s mind as it presents a live broadcast of the “Parkins & Spiegel Show” (Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel) called, “QB1 Town Hall.” The Wednesday (2/21) broadcast looks at whether the Chicago Bearsim should keep quarterback Justin Fields or trade him in the upcoming draft for the #1 pick. Parkins and Spiegel will kick off the discussion from Audacy Chicago’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Performance Stage from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Football experts and a live audience will join Parkins and Spiegel to weigh in on the looming decision. “The Score” ran a contest this week for a chance to attend the “QB1 Town Hall.” These winners will make up the crowd that will have the opportunity take part in the debate. WSCR VP of programming Mitch Rosen says, “This decision will determine the entire season’s trajectory and the fans are passionate about their views on it. We’re looking forward to opening up this conversation to our listeners and Bears faithful.” The show is being made available via the Audacy app & website, the station’s Twitch, and YouTube channels.