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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.
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.
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.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They had some fun with Rand's day-night Twins/Saints doubleheader on Saturday while also discussing the Knicks, Olivia Miles, the World Cup and more.
Introduction: Is it possible that we are running out of superlatives for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? That's how it feels after another huge game in a Minnesota victory. Plus host Michael Rand laments a missed opportunity for the Twins. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of a newsy week for the Vikings. What ultimately led the Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as their GM? And how will that ultimately shape their roster going forward? 34:00: NBA and NHL finals in focus.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the latest Daily Delivery podcast. They meandered through the NBA and NHL playoffs, including how the Wolves and Wild should feel while watching the conference finals. Plus thoughts on the Twins, Lynx and Minnesota United.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a big-picture look at the Wild and Wolves (plus the Vikings and Twins, to a lesser extent). It's a big summer as all those teams try to plan for the future. Plus an epic Reusse golf rant at the end.
Michael Rand and La Velle E. Neal III discuss the Wolves' third blowout loss to the Spurs, this time a season-ender in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. What major offseason moves could be coming?
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which was eventful to say the least. The Wolves earned a dramatic Game 4 win Sunday night with Anthony Edwards playing a starring role. The Wild will try to even their series with Colorado on Monday after a dominant win Saturday. Reusse thinks the Wild are better than the Avalanche. Plus two good Twins wins, an impressive Lynx debut even in a loss and a deciding game for the Frost.
Wednesday 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the influence of Ted Turner on culture, and how we don't have as much 24/7 access as we used to. Then he welcomes Michael Rand from the Star Tribune to the show - did the Wild make the right call in Game 2? Can the Wolves go up 2-0 on San Antonio?
On Wednesday's Drivetime.... 3pm Hour: Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks about the influence of Ted Turner on culture, and how we don't have as much 24/7 access as we used to. Then he welcomes Michael Rand from the Star Tribune to the show - did the Wild make the right call in Game 2? Can the Wolves go up 2-0 on San Antonio? 4pm Hour: Henry Lake talks about the latest rhetoric from the White House over the war in Iran - has there been ANYTHING positive for America to come out of this? Then - is the Chipotle CEO out of his mind when it comes to shrinkflation? And finally listeners vent their spleens on ENOUGH!!!
Henry Lake is in for Jason. He talks with Michael Rand from the Star Tribune about the fate of the Wild and Timberwolves as each team competes in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild and Avalanche combined for 15 goals in the first game of their series Sunday, but nine went to Colorado. What adjustments can the Wild make in Tuesday's Game 2? The Wolves might get Anthony Edwards back for Game 1 of their series against San Antonio on Monday. That would be a big boost in a series in which Minnesota is a heavy underdog. Plus the Twins lost another top starting pitcher to elbow problems, with Joe Ryan leaving Sunday's game in the first inning.
Hour 1 features Michael Rand from the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaking down Terrence Shannon Jr.'s huge performance for the Timberwolves in their win over the Denver Nuggets. The guys discussed what Shannon's breakout night means moving forward for the T-Wolves in the NBA Playoffs and why Illini fans should be excited about his NBA future. Later, horse racing expert Chris Block stopped by with everything listeners need to know ahead of the Kentucky Derby, including top storylines, contenders, and betting insight for one of racing's biggest weekends. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 125-113 loss to Denver.
Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to break down a huge weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wild and Wolves both won pivotal Game 4s in their playoff series, but Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured for the Wolves in the process. The Vikings made some bold moves in the NFL draft. And the Twins were just glad other teams were making so much news.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Wild dominated Game 1 in Dallas, the Wolves fell in Game in Denver and the Twins were swept in large part because their bullpen couldn't hold leads against the Reds. Plus thoughts on the transfer portal, Lynx and Minnesota United.
Michael Rand and Chip Scoggins break down the Wild's dominant 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It was eventful, to say the least. The Twins won 2 of 3 in Toronto and are now 9-7. In a very balanced American League so far, that's good enough to be tied for the best record in the AL. Plus the Wolves will face the Nuggets in the playoffs, the Wild have a goalie question, the Lynx are remaking their roster and Rory had quite a weekend at The Masters.
Introduction: It was a great night for Minnesota teams. The Wolves win and clinched a top-six spot in the West. The Wild won and kept the pressure on Dallas. The Twins won again with a dominant Taj Bradley on the mound. 11:00: Chip Scoggins joined host Michael Rand for a breakdown of how the Gophers men's and women's basketball teams will approach the transfer portal. 33:00: The Lynx took a step toward retaining star Napheesa Collier.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a lackluster home opening series for the Twins, concerns about the Wolves and an opportunity for the Wild to grab home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Plus the Gophers gymnastics team had the best weekend of all.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The started with the deaths of three prominent Minnesota sports figures: Ex-Vikings greats Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner as well as former Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson. They also got into the Twins' opening series in Baltimore, which included encouraging signs from Royce Lewis but two losses nonetheless. Plus Duke's loss to UConn and a slow finish to the season for the Wolves and Wild.
Standout senior Dothan Ijadimbola and head coach Nick Carroll from Totino-Grace boys basketball join Michael Rand on this special edition ahead of Wednesday's Class 3A boys basketball tournament.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand started Monday's show on a very somber note. Local NHL writer and podcaster Jessi Pierce died in a house fire along with her three children over the weekend. Her personality and love of hockey will long be remembered, and the grief in the hockey community is palpable. The action on the court and ice was a secondary thought all weekend, but it was a good one for Minnesota teams. The Gophers women's basketball team reached the Sweet 16 with a dramatic win over Ole Miss. The Wolves won a gritty game at Boston. And the Wild beat the Stars.
Henry kicks off the show by saying actions have consequences, he chats up Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune and more.
Henry talks with Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the Vikings signing Kyler Murray and if that changes his expectations, what does this mean for JJ McCarthy, Bruce Pearl's latest outrageous comments,the Gopher Women's Basketball's resurgence, Wolves woes and more.
Star Tribune columnist joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included more struggles for the Wild and Timberwolves. Both teams have visions of a playoff run. Both are playing so poorly right now that such a thing seems far-fetched. Plus the Gophers women's basketball team is hosting in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 21 years and Reusse weighs in on Kyler Murray.
On a special edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand welcomes in standout guard Audrey Shindelar and head coach Tanner Teige from the Class 3A No. 1 seeded Stewartville girls basketball team.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports. They start with NFL free agency and the Vikings, with a lot of news expected Monday. Plus thoughts on the state high school hockey tournament, the Wild, Wolves, Gophers, St. Thomas and more.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in Minnesota sports. On tap: Gophers basketball, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins and Loons. Noticeably absent: Any Vikings talk.
The Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament brackets are out, and Daily Delivery host Michael Rand is joined by Moorhead senior Tyden Bergeson for his reaction to the field. Moorhead is the defending Class 2A champion and is seeded No. 2 this year. The Spuds will face Lakeville South in the quarterfinals Thursday.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They started with the U.S. men's hockey team and its surprising (but not miraculous) victory over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday. Wild players dominated throughout the tournament. Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves, Gophers and more.
On a special edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand checks in with Bemidji girls' hockey star Bailey Rupp. She helped Bemidji to the girls' hockey state tournament for the first time since 2007, where they will face Edina in Thursdays' Class 2A quarterfinals.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: Byron Buxton's comments from spring training, an Olympic curling controversy, the excellent Gophers women's basketball team and the fate of the Wolves.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Super Bowl was dull just like the NFL season, but Sam Darnold has a ring. Lindsey Vonn made one more try down the hill. And the Wolves are a mess. Will it cost Chris Finch? Plus all sorts of Gophers sports.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. At the top of the list is the fallout from Friday's big news, with Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah both out of jobs. Plus the Wolves, Gophers and a Reusse pickleball rant.
Michael Rand ties together Friday's stunning news at the jump and then welcomes in Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including New England and Seattle prevailing in conference title games to set up a Super Bowl matchup. Rand frames it as the battle between the QB the Vikings used to have (Sam Darnold) and the QB they wish they could have drafted (Drake Maye). Plus a look at at the slumping Wolves and the Twins' leadership transformation.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the NFL playoffs, which featured two overtime games and two relative duds. What did we learn about the NFC North and the Vikings' path in 2026? Plus thoughts on the Wild, Wolves, Twins and more.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Another playoff clunker for the Chargers had Reusse fired up about whether Justin Herbert could be available to the Vikings this offseason. Plus an impressive Wolves comeback, a Gophers women's hoops win and more.
Introduction: Off of big wins on Tuesday for both teams, host Michael Rand asks questions about the Timberwolves and Gophers men's hoops squads. 10:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk Vikings quarterbacks and college football. 33:00: A surprise coaching move means one more opening for Brian Flores.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.
Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III and host Michael Rand go back and forth in the final episode of 2025. They'll combine to pick the top 10 players currently on Minnesota pro sports teams.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Their focus started with the Vikings, who haven't played since Thursday but have won four straight games after a dreadful 4-8 start. The big question: What have we learned in a very strange season? Plus thoughts on the Wolves, Wild, Gophers and more.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.
Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins and host Michael Rand chat with St. Thomas AD and 2025 Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year Phil Esten.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the big topics: A turnaround for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy in a 31-0 victory over Washington; a terrible closing sequence in a one-point Gophers women's basketball loss to Maryland; and the Gophers football team heading to the Rate Bowl.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the big topics: A turnaround for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy in a 31-0 victory over Washington; a terrible closing sequence in a one-point Gophers women's basketball loss to Maryland; and the Gophers football team heading to the Rate Bowl.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another inept performance by the Vikings. They were shut out in Seattle with Max Brosmer making his first start. Justin Jefferson didn't speak to the media afterwards. Plus the Gophers beat Wisconsin for the fourth time in five years, the Wolves beat a couple quality teams and more.