The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

(0:00 - 1:16.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the July 4th holiday, the disgrace that is FIFA, the Twins win in New York, the NBA off season continues with the trade of Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, plus ranking the best holidays and seasons.  (1:16.20 - 1:52.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the United States loss to Belgium, 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. Where things sta...

(0:00 - 1:18.18) Travis Kriens and Nathan Stacken talk Minnesota Twins and how they compare to one year ago. NBA free agency preview and blockbuster trades. LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Giannis to Miami, Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard on the move. The rest of the week in baseball.  (1:18.18 - 1:58.27) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to look at the knockout stage of the World Cup and what is in front...

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby heading to the NFL. The New York Knicks wins the NBA Finals 4-1 over the San Antonio Spurs. Carolina defeats Vegas in six games in the Stanley Cup Finals. Jacob Misiorowski dominates for the Brewers.

(0:00 - 1:02.50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, plus an NBA Finals preview. The NCAA College Baseball Tournament and the College Softball World Series. A tough week for the Minnesota Twins and the rest of the week in MLB. (1:02.50 - 1:41.44) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the Stanley Cup Finals between V...

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the NBA Conference Finals as the New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Thunder and Spurs battle in the West. The unexpected death of 41-year-old Kyle Busch. South Dakota State upsets Oral Roberts to win the Summit League baseball tournament and the surging Minnesota Twins.

(0:00 - 1:10.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with major injury news to Tarik Skubal and an injury scare for Joe Ryan. The Timberwolves advance to the second round over Denver and a pair of 3-1 series comebacks. (1:10.40 - 2:09.03) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Minnesota Wild moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs over Dallas and the Timberwolves moving on...

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 Masters as Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back. Transfer portal season, the hot start for the Minnesota Twins and an NBA Playoff preview.

Nathan Stacken reactions to the 2026 Elite Eight and previews the Final Four. UConn's comeback vs. Duke. Arizona, Illinois and Michigan all advance.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the first weekend of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. South Dakota State women's basketball has its season come to an end. Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks, all 67 games of the 2026 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. Upset, Final Four and National Championship picks. The Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray and the World Baseball Classic final.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the conference tournaments across College Basketball, at look at the Summit League in Sioux Falls and the final week of the regular season. Minnesota Twins spring training notes and the dysfunctional Minnesota Vikings.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens take a look at the latest NCAA College Basketball Tournament projections, the final week of the regular season in the Summit League, and the first week of Spring Training for the Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the 2026 Winer Olympics and the U.S. men's hockey team winning goal vs. Canada.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk North Dakota State football moving to the Mountain West conference. USD with a new head football coach. One of the most boring Super Bowls ever. Multiple top 10 teams lose in a crazy week of College Basketball. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the NFL conference championship games. A snooze fest in Denver and excitement in Seattle. Nebraska basketball stays undefeated. A down year for the SEC. MLB Hot Stove.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap NFL Wild Card weekend, the College Football Playoff semifinals and week of College Basketball.  Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the semifinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the National Championship Game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami.  Nathan makes his NFL Divisional Round picks.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, the Vikings finish the season on a five game winning streak and a look at the NFL Playoffs. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the semifinals between Miami/Ole Miss and Indiana/Oregon. Nathan makes his NFL picks for Wild Card Weekend.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first round of the FCS playoffs with SDSU and USD winning easily at home. The final week of the College Football regular season. The Vikings get shutout at Seattle. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at rivalry week, the coaching carousel and preview the College Football conference title games. Nathan makes his picks for week 14 of the NFL.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap state volleyball, the Vikings problems and Feast Week not so great in College Basketball. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at a quiet week of College Football, in preparation for the final week of the regular season. What's at stake, who could be upset and Bowl Bound or Not. Nathan makes his picks for week 13 of the NFL.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. J.J. McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a win vs. the Lions. Four weeks to go in the college football season.  Nathan makes his Week 10 NFL picks.

(0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14...

(0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14...

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings come from behind victory on Monday night at Chicago, defeating the Bears 27-24. A great Week 2 of College Football, South Dakota State with a two overtime win at Montana State, and the latest MLB playoff races. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and Stacken makes his NFL picks for Week 2.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 1 of the College Football season with three top 10 matchups. Trouble for Alabama and South Dakota State rolls past Sacramento State. Plus, the 2025 NFL season preview with playoff picks and Super Bowl predictions.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks fort he 2025 College Football season. Conference champions, playoff teams and national title picks. The NBA television schedule, MLB and the Twins new pitching strategy. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look at Week 0 with an Iowa State win over Kansas State. Conference, playoff and national title predictions. 

Nathan Stacken and Charlie Hildebrand continue their College Football preview looking at the Big 12 and the ACC.