Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson

It is July, so that means NBA Summer League is here and Team USA are beginning their workouts - we chatted with Chris Hine of the Star Tribune who is battling the summer heat out in Las Vegas - asked him about how much playing time we could see from Anthony Edwards in this tournament, load management during the Olympics and more!  

Steve and Josh recap a Twins win over the Houston Astros 9-3. We recap a historic day for Jose Miranda and a solid outing from Joe Ryan. Also, more on the tragic death of three people including Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson!

It was a wild finish last night at Target Field that didn't quite go the Minnesota Twins way as they fell to the Astros - we recap the loss with some highlights, discuss Jose Miranda’s hot streak and more! Also, Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins at the top of the show to give us the latest on the tragic death of Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson

We jump into another hour breaking down a local talent competing in gymnastics at the U.S. Olympic trials. Also Steve shares an experience he had this week at Target Center. Then we chatted about Minnesota United and Gopher basketball with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.  

Loons have been on a skid lately but look to end it against Portland. Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press joined us to preview the match and we discussed the new addition for Golden Gopher basketball!

If you look outside the weather is perfect, so we go outside with Steve Carney talking fishing and the struggle to find them through rough weather. Then Steve Thomson recaps his experience witnessing the USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials at Target Center. We also chatted with Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune about the Twins tough loss at Seattle last night, Carlos Correa scare, Brooks Lee and mor...

Not a great defensive night for the Twins last night and it ultimately contributed to a loss to the Mariners on the road - we recapped the action with Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune. Also talked about Correa injury scare, Brooks Lee and the utilization of their farm system

The weather has been very random and has not helped the bite and have made fish tough to follow and find among the waters - Steve Carney takes us outdoors to tell us of his ventures on the water, we talk bait and lures as well. 

Leading you up to the Minnesota Twins in Oakland for a west coast stretch. Talked to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune recapping Friday’s loss, provides a bit of an update on the Sacramento-Las Vegas plans, Twins sluggers flourishing and Steve previews today’s matchup as we bring you the lineup and lead you into the Twins pregame!

A lot to unpack from the past week including the exciting finish at the US Open, we go outdoors with Steve Carney and also the Oilers have roared all the way back from down 3-0 in the series to force a huge Game 7 on Monday. Then we chatted with John Millea, a media specialist with the MSHSL covering the championship games taking place for high school baseball over at Target Field. 

In light of recent weather, the championship games for the MSHSL are taking place today over at Target Field so John Millea, who serves as the media specialist for the MSHSL took us inside the park and talked about the anticipation for these players to finally get their moment after weather and a Twins homestand, a chance to play ball on the big stage today before more rain arrives!  

Time to go outdoors with Steve Carney where we check in on how these rising levels have affected the bite on the lake for him. Also, he talks about a special guest he had on this past week and much more!  

There is a couple of high school games going on over at Target Field - we update on the one crowned champion so far today. We also talk for a bit with Mike Hanson, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety with the Department of Public Safety about a variety of topics regarding road safety including avoiding flooded roadways, construction zones and more!

Plenty to discuss with Mike Hanson, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety with the Department of Public Safety, regarding how to avoid flooded areas, construction areas, trailers and more!

Final stretch of the show on a Saturday and we dive into (literally) a swimming pool story out of Indianapolis where a crew is piecing together a fascinating Olympic trial facility on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium. Also David LaVaque of the Star Tribune joins to talk lacrosse and other topics in prep sports!   

Tournament season for spring sports is winding down and we talked to Star Tribune prep sports writer and author of “Tourney Time” - David LaVaque to break down the latest in high school lacrosse and much more with tournament venues and even discussed a little bit on his latest book! 

We kicked off this hour talking about the Stanley Cup Final as the Florida Panthers look for the sweep tonight in Edmonton and then list off some of the fun facts regarding one of the most coveted trophies in all of sports - Lord Stanley’s Cup! Also we chatted with Stephen Clark about a variety of spaceflight topics!

A lot to unpack in spaceflight so we talked to Stephen Clark of ArsTechnica about the latest on that launch, an update with SpaceX, a simulation scare and more!

Another hour of sports on Saturday, we replayed an interview Dan Gladden sitting down with former Twins closer Joe Nathan. Also discussed Caitlin Clark being left off of Team USA and chatted with Kevin Lynch of Bally Sports North about high school graduation, Celtics-Mavericks Game 4 recap and if Boston can close it out at home in Game 5.

We had the chance to chat with Kevin Lynch of Bally Sports North, reminiscing about high school, Mavericks dominating the Celtics in Game 4, why the Timberwolves struggled with Luka Doncic while Boston isnt and much more!

Took Saturday back as the Twins game was postponed. We chatted fishing with Steve Carney. Then we updated everyone on the US Open at Pinehurst #2. Also, big baseball title game coming up Monday for the MSHSL at Target Field so we previewed that with Tim Leighton of the MSHSL discussing the baseball season and deep dive into the officiating aspect of the high school league. 

There was no baseball on Saturday at Target Field but there is on Monday as the Minnesota State High School League hosts the state title game for baseball at Target Field with Mounds View facing off against East Ridge. We talked with Tim Leighton of the MSHSL also about lacrosse, officiating in high school and more !  

We checked in with Steve Carney on how the bite has been for him as of late and the lake to lake differential with his fishing so far.

Recapping Game 4 of the NBA Finals and previewing tonight's Game 4 in Edmonton of the Stanley Cup Final. We also recap the Twins walk off win over the A’s last night as we lead up to Twins pregame. 

The Twins couldn't shake the losing bug on Friday, dropping the series opener in Pittsburgh.   Star Tribune beat writer Bobby Nightengale tells us how the team can break through in Saturday's matinee.