Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson Audacy

The Governor's Walleye Fishing Opener is less than seven days away.  Outdoorsman Steve Carney gives us an idea of what to know going into the 2024 event.

So what's the Timberwolves' reward for winning their first playoff series in 20 years?  How about the defending champions?  Bally Sports North basketball analyst Kevin Lynch dives into the Wolves-Nuggets series that begins on Saturday night.

Steve brings us a ton of sports headlines on this first Saturday of May.  He talks MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA, and the Kentucky Derby.  BSN basketball analyst Kevin Lynch digs into the Wolves-Nuggets series.  Steve Carney previews the upcoming Walleye Fishing Opener.

In this area, the name John Faison means a lot around the sports sphere.  Last Fall, the local high school and collegiate game official suffered a terrible accident at his home.  A fundraiser is taking place Sunday to help in Mr. Faison's recovery.  High school friend Tom Stephens is one of the folks that put the event together, and he lets us know what to expect.

Steve recaps another Twins win.  The team has now won a dozen in a row after Saturday's victory over Boston.  Plus, learn about a fundraiser set to help out a local game official.

The Twins try to build on their 11-game win streak Saturday.  Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller takes us into the dugout to talk about the streak and the injury list prior to Saturday's tilt with Boston.