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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 J...

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...

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...

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 Tr...

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...

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...

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,...

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 cent...

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...

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 the...

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. 36:0...

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.

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 u...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that l...

Host Michael Rand starts by asking how many NBA titles Victor Wembanyama will end up winning. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a bunch of big Twins topics. 32:00: Byron Buxton returns to center field.