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Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playof...

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.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts by looking at Thursday's labor proposal from MLB owners, which asks for a salary cap and salary floor. It makes a ton of sense, and the owners need to stick to their resolve to get a cap during negotiations. 8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer of the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down just how the Lynx have maintained their excellence early this season. Plus a look...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Twins' starting pitching and the strong start from the Lynx. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins the show for a look at the Vikings QB battle and some interesting comments from J.J. McCarthy after Wednesday's offseason practice. 23:00: Rand has some extended McCarthy thoughts and a look ahead to Game 6 between the Spur...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Colorado Avalanche getting swept and the Spurs being on the verge of bowing out of the NBA playoffs. What does that tell us about the Wild and Wolves? 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Should the Wolves pursue Kyrie Irving? Are the Twins better than we thought? And how will the Loons manage a two-month br...

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.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale for an in-depth look at several key issues facing the team. First and foremost: Can demoted former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis turn his career around? 28:00: More Twins thoughts, including a listener question about the bullpen. 33:00: The perfect Lynx win.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins. Derek Falvey had a reputation for building a strong pitching pipeline when he arrived nearly a decade ago. He's been gone from the organization for a few months, but that pipeline might finally be here. Plus some thoughts on the Lynx and bench support from coach Cheryl Reeve. 9:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a breakdo...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the demotion to Class AAA of former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis, a move that seems both desperate and intended to help with confidence more than anything. Plus a key takeaway from Wolves boss Tim Connelly's end-of-year media session. 10:00: Sarah McLellan from the Star Tribune joins Rand to talk about the busy offseason ahead for the Wild. 35:00: The...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Wild GM Bill Guerin on Monday and the offseason plan for a team on the rise. Plus a good but costly Twins win. 10:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand on a number of subjects, including the 2028 NFL Draft coming to Minnesota, the GM search and the impending start of OTAs. 32:00: A Spurs vs. OKC Game 1 for the ages.

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?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with candidates to help Anthony Edwards tonight in a critical Game 6 for the Wolves. Who is their best bet to score 25-plus? And the Lynx had another good win. 11:00: Local baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for a long discussion of the Twins and his recent decision to leave The Athletic. 46:00: The Twins won and the Vikings' schedule was...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with what we know about the Vikings schedule so far as well as a big roster move from the Twins on Thursday. 6:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a breakdown of the Wild's stunning season-ending Game 5 loss. Up 3-0 on Colorado after one period, Minnesota's defensive shell couldn't hold. They lost 4-3 in overtime and now face an offseason with questions about ta...

Host Michael Rand starts with a postgame Wolves breakdown alongside Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan. Their 126-97 loss not only left them in a 3-2 series hole against San Antonio, but also exposed the gap between Minnesota and the top two teams in the West. Still, there is a chance to rally in Game 6 at Target Center and force a Game 7. 21:00: The Frost season ended, the Lynx season is showing s...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' supporting cast, which has not done nearly enough to help Anthony Edwards in the last two games. Will someone (or more than one player) step up to help Ant in a critical Game 5 tonight in San Antonio? 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a breakdown of the Wild's disappointing 5-2 loss to Colorado in Game 4 of their series. Minnesota wa...

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 goo...

Anthony Edwards was spectacular and his teammates joined the party just in time in a 114-109 Game 4 Wolves win in which the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in the second quarter.

From Kirill Kaprizov to Jesper Wallstedt to a sudden goalie question for Colorado, Game 3 was a big one for the Wild and could signal a shift in their series with the Avs.

Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the conference semifinals.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that the Vikings signed receiver Jauan Jennings. It gives them a formidable pass-catching group as well as a passing game overall that features a lot of players with something to prove. Plus the very good Frost power play fell silent at the wrong time and the Twins lost again. 12:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins Rand to set up the Lynx season. They op...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the contrast between the euphoria of last Thursday when the Wolves and Wild clinched playoff series at home and the despair of the last 48 hours with so many big losses. What will a busy next four days bring? 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down one of those losses, a 133-95 Wolves defeat in Game 2 Wednesday. They got a split...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves sending a message about Victor Wembanyama. Even in a 104-102 Wolves win in which Wemby had 12 blocks, the Wolves thought at least four should have been goaltending calls. They are trying to get in his head. Plus a 3 overtime loss for the Frost against Montreal in the PWHL playoffs. 10:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Wild's 5-2 l...

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild as they prepare for Game 2 tonight against Colorado. What adjustments, including lineup changes, might they make? 6:00: Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan joins Rand to break down the Wolves' huge 104-102 victory over the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Anthony Edwards came back early from injury. Key players stepped up. And...

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...