The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

Nathan and Travis discuss the latest with the Minnesota Twins, the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as Western Illinois leaving the Summit League for the OVC.

(0:00 - 1:30.20) Nathan and Travis discuss the problems with the first place Minnesota Twins. The NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. Was the NHL Draft Lottery rigged, plus Nathan anticipates the NFL schedule release. (1:30.20 - 2:31.41) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks getting the #1 overall pick and some NFL schedule ideas.

(0:00 - 1:37.55) Nathan and Travis recap the 2023 NFL Draft. NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs continue with first round upsets. The first MLB Hitter of the Week. (1:37.55 - 2:38.45) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Minnesota Wild series vs. Dallas. Marcus gives his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings draft from last week.

Nathan and Travis give their 2023 NFL Mock Drafts in what looks like an unpredictable year.

(0:00 - 1:33.30) Nathan and Travis are back to talk about one of the biggest times in the sports calendar. NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs., the first month of the baseball season and just one week away from the NFL Draft. ( 1:33.30 - 2:36.50 ) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to look at the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Minnesota Wild series vs. Dallas. Marcus gives his thoughts on the...

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the good start to the Minnesota Twins season, including Travis' trip to the home opening series vs. Houston. Jon Rahm wins the Masters. The NBA Playoffs and the Play-In Tournament. 

(0:00 -57.00) Nathan and Travis recap the NCAA Tournament. UConn wins on the men's side and LSU for the woman. Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Resse.  (57 .00  - 1:41.14) The first weekend of the MLB season. Faster games, quicker pace of play, more stolen bases. 

(0:00 -1:15.45) Nathan and Travis look back at a surprising Sweet 16 and Elite 8 that sets up a unique Final Four with UConn, Miami, San Diego State and Florida Atlantic ( 1:15.45  - 2:26.08) MLB preview for 2023. World Series, playoffs and award picks.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first two rounds of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament as a pair of one seeds go down. South Dakota State woman's basketball falls to #1 Virginia Tech. Travis recap Mitchell Kernel boys basketball's run to the state championship game in Rapid City this past weekend.

Nathan and Travis break down the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket and make picks for all 63 games.

(0:00 - 1:21.:10) Nathan and Travis discuss some NFL news and notes, the 2023 Summit League tournament and college basketball conference tournament with Selection Sunday just days away. ( 1:21.:10  - 1:56.44) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft and prospects.

(0:00 - 57:20) Nathan and Travis discuss the latest blizzard of 2023. Plus a preview of the Summit League Tournaments and the first weekend of MLB Spring Training with the new rules.  (57:20 -  1:52.00 ) Coming up on the final weekend of the regular season, a wild college basketball weekend and conference tournament picks. (1:52.00 -  2:33.00 ) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL...

Nathan and Travis discuss the next big winter storm as blizzard conditions are expected this week in the upper Midwest. The NBA has it's All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. Two weeks to go in the College Basketball regular season. The latest bracket projections. Spring Training starts for MLB with plenty of new rules changes for the 2023 season.

Nathan and Travis recap Super Bowl 57 as the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. All the big plays, controversial calls and slippery field. Also, more upsets in College Basketball as #1 Purdue goes down and the latest bracketology projections.. A busy NBA trade deadline as the Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix.

(0:00 - 1:14.30) Nathan and Travis talk Shingles and illness. Tom Brady retires, Vikings choose Brian Flores as the new defensive coordination and the potential QB changes this offseason (53.00 - 1:32.20) The NBA nearing the All-Star break. Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas. More mediocre College Basketball. (1:32.20 - 2:06.15) Preview and picks for Super Bowl 57 (2:06.15 - 2:22.54) Jeff Lloyd II join...

(0:00 - 1:14.30) Nathan and Travis talk the AFC and NFC Championship Games as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles make the Super Bowl. (1:14.30  -  1:57.00 ) The latest in College Basketball and the Summit League   (1:57.00  - 2 :29.40 ) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk Senior Bowl and the NFL Draft.

(0:00 - 17.50) Nathan and Travis talk the retirement of John Stiegelmeier after 26 years as head football coach at South Dakota State. ( 17.50  -  1:15.00 ) A dull NFL Divisional Playoff weekend. A preview of the conference title games. ( 1:15.00 - 1:49.00) The Twins trade Luis Arraez for Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez. A wild season of College Basketball continues. ( 1:49.00  - 2...

(0:00 - 1:13.40) Nathan and Travis talk the end of the 2022 Vikings season with a home playoff loss to the Giants. The rest of the NFL Wild Card weekend and a preview of the Divisional round. ( 1:13.40  - 1:37.20 ) College Basketball and the 13th anniversary of the Sports Block (1:37.20 -  1:55.25 ) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about his trip to Frisco, Texas, and the South Dakota...

(0:00 - 52 .40 ) Nathan and Travis talk the South Dakota State FCS National Championship win over North Dakota State, Georgia blows out TCU to win its second consecutive  National Title. (52:40 - 1:55.00) Carlos Correa ends up with the Twins for 6-years and $200 million. HOT STOVE!!! NFL Wild Card weekend preview. The latest College Basketball news. (1:55.00 -  3:21.30 )  Charl...

(0:00 -  1:34.45 ) Nathan and Travis talk about the big winter storm in South Dakota after two feet of snow. The condition of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. The rest of Week 17 of the NFL. College Football Bowl Games and SDSU vs. NDSU. (1:34.45 - 2:28.50)  Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk bowl games the College Football Playoff and the National Title Game between TCU and Georg...

(0:00 - 37.15) Nathan and Travis talk another close Vikings win as the playoff picture starts to take shape in the NFL. ( 37.15  - 1:01.30) A boring bowl season. More Hot Stove with Carlos Correa. A quite time in College Basketball. ( 1:01.30 -  1:44.00)  Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and makes some bowl picks (1:44.00 - 2:13.10) Marcus Traxler joins Natha...

(0:00 - 1:12.30) Nathan and Travis discuss the largest comeback in NFL history with the Vikings coming from 33 points behind to beat the Colts. The awful officiating across the NFL. An unbelievable finish between the Raiders and Patriots. ( 1:12.30  -  1:40.00 ) The first weekend of bowl games. All the top MLB free agents have signed. A big Saturday of College Basketball before conferenc...

(0:00 - 23:40) Nathan and Travis talk the sudden death of Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach. (23:40 -  1:06.15 ) Vikings lose at Detroit. NFL Playoff positioning with four games left.  (1:06.15 -  1:42.55)  Bowl Mania preview. A big Saturday of College Basketball. Hot Stove with more big signings. How long do the Twins wait on Carlos Correa? (1:42.55 -  2:40...

(0:00 -  42:05 ) Nathan and Travis talk another close Vikings win, this time over the Jets.  (42:05 -  1:35.15 ) Conference title game weekend across College Football. Utah ends USC's playoff hopes. Not much drama on Saturday with Georgia, Michigan and TCU advancing. Hot Stove with Trea Turner going to Philadelphia, Jacob deGrom to Texas and Justin Verlander to the Mets. (1:35.15 -&...

(0:00 -  1:39:10   ) Nathan and Travis look at an exciting Thanksgiving Day of football. Is Justin Jefferson better than Randy Moss? Lots of top 10 upsets in College Football to wrap up the regular season. A big Feast Week of College Basketball and the Hot Stove keeps burning. (1:39:10 - 2:35.10) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about the final week of the regular season in Colleg...