Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson

The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Steve and Lindsey talk about social safety nets and Minnesota’s Paid Leave program.

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. Of course the NHL is going to have the Wild play their first round matchups at 8:30pm. The Wild have the Rangers in the building tonight, the struggle has been real for the Blueshirts this season. Steve and Jess chat about the nightmare of a 100th anniversary season its been for the Rangers, the mystique of playing for the Rangers and a longitudina...

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Carney confirms his belief in the impending snow storm slated to blanket much of the state and midwest. He’s in favor of it because its great for lakes and all the ecosystems we all love to frolick about (and RESPECT). He also recommends digging through your freezer for leftover fish filets for a snow storm soup. If not now, when?

The full second hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Heather Rule checks in from the bowels of Grand Casino Arena and Lindsey/Steve Read & React!

The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guests include Steve Carney and Jess Myers. Plus discussion on the state of Big Money College Sports and Jalen Suggs' new haircut

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. His hometown team (Warroad) won the Class A State Championship just a few hours ago and he missed seeing OT because he was on a plane to Denver. Jess feasts on the glory and the game that was. They talk about the Wild’s big win over the Vegas Golden Knights last night and Jess cites some bad blood from last playoffs that looms over their season ser...

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. Carney says that there may yet be a few whispers left in winter but expects the ice out early this season. Thomson emphasizes safe and DRY storage for all your winter fun gear. Check your batteries and pack jumper cables people!

Steve kicks off the second hour parsing through the robust Saturday slate of sports. He and Lindsey discuss the feeling around the Minnesota Timberwolves and the lack of discipline to perform on a night to night basis, not just in playoffs. Heather Rule makes her weekly appearance from the Minnesota State Swimming and Diving State Championship to talk about the Minnesota Frost resuming their seaso...

At 5:20pm we visit with Heather Rule who is covering the Minnesota State Swimming and Diving State Championship today. Steve used to spend many a day at swim meets so they chat a bit about the athletes competing today and how impressive of a feat it is to organize and execute a seamless swim meets. The Minnesota Frost are set to resume their schedule post Olympics tomorrow against the Montreal Vic...

The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Mark Manney.

Mark Manney is the head coach for the Andover Huskies boys HS hockey team. They have emerged out of section 5 and are heading the State Tourney. Steve and Mark talk a bit about Andover switching sections and how that’s impacted their team and fans’ ability to watch them in a postseason. They chat about the journey the Huskies have been on this season and what they anticipate in their first game vs...

Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild are fresh off a loss to the Utah Mammoth who seem to have their number, they face the St. Louis Blues next. Jess talks about the Wild’s inevitability of playing the Dallas Stars in the playoffs as long as the Avs don’t asteroid back to earth. Jess touches on Quinn Hughes travel schedule. They also touch on the intensity that is the post se...

Every Saturday at 4:07pm the meeting of the Steves commences. They begin their conversation with the wrapping ice fishing season. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE ICE. Carney voices his pleasure in watching guys grease up his trailer. Thomson notes the necessity of diligent maintenance this spring so nothing happens on the way to the lake when the time is right. Carney notes that he’s been eyeballing we...

There's a lot of news this week around Space and space travel. Arc Technica writer Stephen Clark covers the latest on struggles for the Artemis program and Boeing's Starliner craft.

Stephen Clark recaps a big week in the headlines for the Space industry. Then, Steve and producer Jonathan Lowe provide the probing questions in the Read & React segment.

Gopher men's hoops got a nice win early on Saturday. Pioneer Press reporter Andy Greder recaps the victory over Penn State. Plus, he previews MN United's season opener later in the night.

There's a lot happening on the ice this weekend. Journalist Heather Rule dives into the Girls' State hockey championship games, the Olympic hockey finals, and the Gopher women trying to get by until some of their players return from Milan.

Even though the colder weather keeps the ice thick on Minnesota lakes, there are some drawbacks for the ice fishing community. Steve Carney breaks down the details.

It's a busy hour of interviews, with Steve focusing on the Outdoors (Steve Carney), hockey (Heather Rule), along with Gopher hoops and Loons soccer (Andy Greder).

The Twins opened up their Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday. Steve pops on the mic after the game to review the 7-2 loss to Boston. Plus, scary thoughts continues to be produced from the starting rotation.

The U.S. Women's hockey team has looked unbeatable in Milan. Can they close with a golden finish? Local journalist Heather Rule looks into that. Plus, a note on the men's tournament and the upcoming State Girls' tourney.

Steve looks at recent boorish behavior at PGA and major golf events, as well as some concerns for the Timberwolves. Heather Rule updates us on hockey at the Olympics. Plus, week 3 of Read & React.

The Twins have reported to Fort Myers as preseason camp starts. Star Tribune writer Bobby Nightengale has joined the team and lets us know what to watch during Spring Training (along with the World Baseball Classic).

It's really warm for the middle of February, but that's not keeping Steve Carney from chatting about ice fishing and other outdoor activities.