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Introduction: Host Michael Rand invites you to enjoy the Gophers football team's blowout win in Thursday's opener -- and then forget all about it because it doesn't matter going forward. Plus a big weekend for the Twins. 7:00: Mitch Helgerson, the Minnesota Wild's chief revenue officer, joins Rand for details about the team's new TV plan. 24:00: Rand has more TV thoughts.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury and long-term Vikings outlook provided on Wednesday by general manager Nolan Teasley. Plus a rough loss for the Twins after a big comeback and a Clippers punishment that will feel very familiar for vintage Timberwolves fans. 10:00: Five captains from the Lakeville South football team join Rand at the Minnesota State Fair for a great conversation. 26:00: More details on the new Wild TV deal and a Gophers football season about to begin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that Victory+, which had been carrying Lynx games locally this year, has abruptly stopped operating. Plus we'll get Wild TV news soon. Will we get Quinn Hughes news, too? 9:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Gophers football outlook heading into Thursday's opener. 28:00: Where does NBA luxury tax money go?

Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who won a second straight game to remain on the edge of the wild card race. Plus Rand has a thought on one thing Kevin O'Connell should do about Vikings quarterbacks. 9:00: Yossi Gozlan from The Third Apron joins Rand for a deep dive into the Wolves' current and future salary cap. How much will they need to spend to contend under new owner Marc Stad? 38:00: Young players could hold the key for the Wolves.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: The Twins' bright future, a mini-slump for the Lynx, the Vikings keeping four quarterbacks, a big payday ahead for Quinn Hughes and a more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings and whether they will be more exciting this year than they were a season ago. Plus are the Packers the most boring team in the NFC North? And is Kirk Cousins going to be a Week 1 starter for the Raiders? 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' recent struggles and their promotion (finally) of prospect Walker Jenkins. 32:00: Will Cale Makar's expected new contract Friday set the market for Quinn Hughes?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' signing of forward Jonathan Kuminga. He fits their timeline and risk-reward approach to roster building, but how will he fit on the court? Plus Reusse was right about the Twins. 11:00: Justin Giampietro from The Hockey Writers joins Rand to break down the Wild's window of contention, the Quinn Hughes question and more. 33:00: J.J. McCarthy missed a key practice Wednesday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest Quinn Hughes rumblings. It's hard to separate fact from fiction this time of year, but the fact that he hasn't signed an extension yet means the chatter about his future with the Wild will continue. Plus will Byron Buxton's latest injury lead to a Walker Jenkins call-up? 9:00: Gophers volleyball coach Keegan Cook joins Rand ahead of Minnesota's season opener on Friday. A year after going to the Sweet 16, the Gophers are aiming even higher. 24:00: Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy are splitting reps.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, a loss to Golden State and how both teams are part of a very healthy WNBA on and off the court. Plus the Twins found a soft landing with the A's. 8:00: Matt Brown from the Extra Points newsletter joins Rand to discuss several key aspects of the college sports landscape. Where do the Gophers and St. Thomas fit in, and to what level should both programs expect to compete? 33:00: An early NFC North thought.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Reusse starts by declaring the Twins unofficially cooked after being swept by the Padres. We'll see as the schedule lightens up. Plus the boredom of NFL preseason football, lingering Vikings questions, the sale of the Wolves and Lynx and St. Thomas football.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on the Wild. As we get into late August without resolution on their biggest pieces of business, it's natural to be worried. Plus another key leadership departure for Minnesota United and some Twins optimism. 11:00: Former Vikings linebacker Ben Leber joins Rand on a number of big topics, including what we want to see still from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, what makes Brian Flores' defenses so good and how a player knows when it's time to retire. 36:00: The only Vikings home preseason game is Saturday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with another impressive win for the Lynx over another top WNBA contender, 77-66 over Golden State on Wednesday. At 30-7, Minnesota is clearly ahead of the rest of the league. Will that translate into a championship? Plus a rough loss leaves Minnesota United's MLS playoff outlook looking bleak. 5:00: Baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for an extended look at the Twins, their playoff chances and what their resilience this year means in the big picture. 35:00: Vikings joint practices show some offensive struggles.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the AL Wild Card logjam, which the Twins are smack in the middle of right now. Six teams are within one game of each other for one spot. Will it be the Twins, who go for a sweep of Atlanta on Wednesday? Plus just how good are the excellent Lynx and can the Viking and Ravens keep joint practices under control? 9:00: Timberwolves podcaster Kyle Theige joins Rand for a look at looming questions at power forward and the Wolves' recent team bonding trip to Paris. 30:00: $12.5 billion for the Lakers?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports. The Twins are hanging in the wild card race and won Monday, but manager Derek Shelton was grumpy after a recent slide. The Vikings decided their QB competition, but now we're onto another QB question. The Lynx are still great, and the Wild are still unfinished.

Introduction: Daily Delivery makes its return after a two-week summer vacation. Host Michael Rand, in planning for the opening segment, finds that he actually didn't miss all that much. 6:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of the QB competition that settled in his absence plus several insights from Saturday's preseason win over the Giants. 36:00: Do the Vikings have a future problem?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The pads aren't on yet and the fans haven't arrived en masse, so any conclusions are premature. But Rand asks: What if it turns out neither of them are above-average? Plus a dramatic Twins win and a trade for bullpen help. 13:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand from Chicago to give listeners all the highlights from Big Ten Media Days. 25:00: A blowout Lynx win as the WNBA trade deadline approaches.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a new TV deal for the Wolves, who are following the path laid by the Twins, Lynx and Wild in opting for a streaming-heavy platform. Plus a really bad day for the Twins on multiple fronts. 8:00: Wild TV analyst and former player Wes Walz joins the show to talk about the pursuit of a No. 1 center, what Quinn Hughes means to the organization and more. 27:00: A listener question about the Vikings QB competition.

Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who walked off the Royals and got a vote of confidence from their general manager. 7:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk about the MLB trade deadline and the Vikings on the eve of training camp. 26:00: When will the Vikings name a starting QB? Kevin O'Connell has an idea.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' Monday signing of Jamal Adams. He had a great start to his career but hasn't been able to stay healthy for much of the last five years. Can the safety/linebacker fill a role in the Brian Flores defense? Plus the Twins are less than a week from the trade deadline. What will they do? 13:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins to talk post-break Lynx, including a tough schedule and fully getting Napheesa Collier up to speed. 32:00: How the Lynx were built.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with memories of former Gophers baseball coach John Anderson, who died over the weekend at age 71. Plus thoughts on the 3M Open, the plucky Twins, the terrific Lynx and why LeBron chose the 76ers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the brief recent history of the Vikings, which has seen them on an every-other-year cadence for being successful or falling short of expectations. It's a tiebreaker year for Kevin O'Connell in that regard. 14:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand after the Twins salvaged a split with the Guardians. Can they stay in the race and avoid another roster depletion? 33:00: 3M Open in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Napheesa Collier's return to the Lynx in their 86-76 victory over Seattle. In her first game of the season after offseason ankle surgeries, she scored 24 points to help Minnesota earn its seventh consecutive victory. Plus the Twins snapped their four-game skid. 9:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gophers football. 28:00: A listener question about the new Wild vs. the old.

0:00 -- Host Michael Rand starts with Lynx star Napheesa Collier perhaps making her season debut Wednesday. Plus the Twins lost again, and an offensive concern is becoming a reality. 8:00 -- La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the players who have the most to prove for the Vikings when training camp starts next week. 29:00 -- A new TV deal for the Wild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a question about the Wild's pursuit of a No. 1 center. Maybe they have one already? Plus thoughts on the Twins and LeBron James. 9:00: Jon Marthaler joins to talk about his independent soccer venture, the World Cup and Minnesota United. 31:00: The Lynx held on for a tense win in Seattle.

Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Twins started their post-break schedule with a series loss at Wrigley Field. The World Cup is done, with Spain taking the title. And remembering colleague David La Vaque, who passed away over the weekend.

Host Michael Rand starts with the latest on LeBron James as he pertains to the Wolves. If a decision is coming soon, do the Wolves have what he wants? 8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk all things Lynx. 31:00: The post-break Twins schedule is about to start.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the lingering roster decisions for five major Minnesota teams that will dictate whether they are true contenders. 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a multi-subject discussion, including thoughts on La Melo Ball, the Twins and Lynx. 29:00: The World Cup final is set.

Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to break down LaMelo Ball's introductory news conference. He's a man of few words, at least in a group setting, but his play will dictate a lot of the Wolves' future. Plus Rand has thoughts at the end of the show about the MLB All-Star Game and the World Cup.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest victory by the Lynx, which was the fifth straight game they were led in scoring by Kayla McBride. She had 37 in a 104-100 win over Phoenix. 6:00: Former Vikings coach Brad Childress joins the show to talk about the Vikings' QB journey when he was in charge and to evaluate the current battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. 29:00: Still on LeBron watch.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the top stories in Minnesota sports. The Twins are 48-49 and tied for the last playoff spot in the American League at the break. Will the Twins add players? Might they trade Joe Ryan? Regardless of what happens, this Twins team is more enjoyable than we thought they would be. Plus thoughts on the Lynx, Wolves, Wild and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes stock of the Twins and makes the case for them to be buyers at the deadline even with a sub-.500 record. 12:00: The Star Tribune's Bob Timmons joins Rand to break down the announcement earlier this week that the Twin Cities Marathon is changing its date in 2027 and beyond. 26:00: Voice memos for LeBron?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the surging Twins, who have won four straight games and can move into a playoff spot if they finish a sweep of Cleveland on Thursday. Plus the Lynx won, giving Cheryl Reeve the all-time regular-season coaching victories record. 7:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a breakdown of the offseason, a look at the pursuit of LeBron James and a preview of Summer League. 34:00: A make-or-break year for the Vikings.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a comparison between Brett Favre coming to the Vikings and the dream of LeBron James picking the Timberwolves in free agency. Plus a good Twins win but some Byron Buxton disappointment. 11:00: Sarah McLellan joins the show to talk about the Wild's offseason. They've pulled off some mid-level moves so far, but a trade for Dylan Larkin and an extension for Quinn Hughes are still on the to-do list. Is the NHL market complicating both things? 34:00: The Twin Cities Marathon made a big change.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Lynx loss without injured rookie point guard Olivia Miles. Her calf strain is something to watch going forward. Plus the NBA's new math might make the LaMelo Ball trade look even better going forward. 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk about the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. 27:00: The Twins have a big series against the Guardians.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time in 12 years, with their offense continuing to lead the way. Is there a chance LeBron James will come to Minnesota? And the U.S. got star Flo Balogun back for Monday's match against Belgium after his red card suspension was lifted.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the biggest piece of the Wild's offseason puzzle. Filip Gustavsson's offseason hip surgery is making it tough to make a move in free agency or a trade. Maybe GM Bill Guerin will have to be patient like he was last year. Plus veteran security blankets are out for the Wild and Wolves, plus Team USA delivers a stirring win in the round of 32. 13:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins to talk about an important month of July. Can the Twins stay on the fringes of the playoff race and add at the deadline? 33:00: Some good injury news for the Lynx.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings head coach appearing in headlines this week with former NFL insider Dianna Russini, plus the audacity of the extremely unlikely (but practical!) LeBron to Minnesota idea. 11:00: Star Tribune women's sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer joins to talk about the Lynx, how they are great at scoring at the rim and how Napheesa Collier will fit with the offense once she returns. 28:00: The Twins took a disappointing loss.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Zebby Matthews for the Twins. They've stayed on the fringes of the playoff race thanks to their young starters. Plus the Wild and Wolves are in in similar positions as free agency opens in the NHL and NBA. 7:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand to break down last week's blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball and to examine just how Minnesota will fill out the rest of its roster. 35:00: The Lynx are red hot.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports. They start with the Twins, who took two of three from Colorado but made it an adventure. Plus Reusse's thoughts on the LaMelo Ball trade, the Wild as they approach free agency and more.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through the national reaction to the Timberwolves' blockbuster trade Thursday. He also concludes that the Wolves need to develop their own draft picks better if they are going to succeed in the future. 13:00: Dustin Baker from Vikings Territory joins Rand for a breakdown of where things stand one month out from training camp. They tackle big questions, including the likelihood of a J.J. McCarthy trade. 39:00: The U.S. lost it's final World Cup group match. Does it matter?

Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins start today's show by breaking down Thursday's blockbuster Timberwolves trade. Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins later on for some U.S. soccer and Twins talk.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with how Twins vs. Dodgers isn't a fair fight and how we shouldn't rest easy about a Byron Buxton trade just yet. 6:00: Chris Hine and Chip Scoggins help break down the Wolves' big moves so far and what might be coming next. 26:00: Sarah McLellan joins to set up what could be a busy stretch for the Wild. Will they have the assets to make a deal for a top center like Dylan Larkin? 43:00: NCAA eligibility comes into focus.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. They start with the Julius Randle trade and the future direction of the Wolves. They also get into the Twins, women's golf and the World Cup.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another monster game from Lynx rookie Olivia Miles and a big night in the PWHL. 6:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down all the latest on the Twins. Is Royce Lewis starting to figure things out? What's the latest on key injuries? 28:00: Two listener questions on the Wolves.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a mini-surge by the Twins lately, a lament about their bullpen and the absurdity of getting your first MLB run batted in off a 38 mph pitch. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to break down the latest on football recruiting, an NCAA rule that will help college hockey and the naming rights deal for the former Williams Arena. 28:00: A Wolves draft idea and keeping an eye on Dylan Larkin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and three notable things from Monday's win over the Rangers. Plus the Lynx got back to their winning ways with a blowout victory over Portland. 7:00: Chris Hine joins the show to look at the Wolves' offseason. We're one week from the NBA Draft. What will the Wolves do with the 28th pick, and more importantly what direction will they go with their overall roster? 36:00: Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. Could he be a factor in the Vikings' QB plans?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals win over the Spurs and what it does (or doesn't) tell us about the Wolves. Plus Olivia Miles, a new assistant Vikings GM from Reusse's hometown, the World Cup and several baseball notes.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with contract extensions for two key Gophers athletic figures. Plus a rough one for the Twins and early World Cup thoughts. 7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to break down the end of minicamp. Where do quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy stand, and what are the other key storylines? 30:00: A victory guarantee?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' stunning Game 4 win over the Spurs. Imagine what it was like to be there. Imagine a Minnesota team and moment delivering like that one. Plus a promising Royce Lewis game in a Twins win. 13:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about numerous issues in college sports and the state of the Gophers athletics department. 36:00: A Buzz Lagos appreciation.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand found Tuesday's comments from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy to be noteworthy. Plus the Wild retained Michael McCarron on a long-term contract and the Lynx continued to roll. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joined the show for a World Cup preview. How will the U.S. men fare this year as the host team? 30:00: The Twins are in a tailspin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the unpredictability of the NBA Finals and a revisiting of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk about the 9-2 Lynx, who carry the WNBA's best record into Tuesday's showdown against Dallas. 33:00: Finally, a Gophers vs. St. Thomas rivalry can be born.