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Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

  1. 1H AGO

    Brian Flores' leverage is dwindling; Wolves and Wild headed in opposite directions

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes the Wolves loss to Chicago and the Wild's win over Detroit and frames them up. It comes down to this: The Wild have all the pieces they need to compete. They just need to stay healthy. The Wolves are largely healthy but need one more piece to compete. 10:00: Andrew Krammer on Brian Flores, the Vikings' offensive line and this weekend's conference title games. 31:00: Two interesting developments on the Flores watch.

    33 min

  2. 1D AGO

    La Velle E. Neal III on Vikings and Gophers football; Wolves raise season ticket prices

    Host Michael Rand starts with two pieces of good news that could just be temporary: Brian Flores signed a contract extension with the Vikings, but he can still leave for a head coaching job. The Lynx schedule was released, but there might not be a WNBA season. Plus a quality win for the Gophers women's basketball team. 7:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Does Indiana put pressure on the Gophers? When will we learn our lesson with the Wolves? And do we need to focus more on the Vikings in the trenches instead of QB? 33:00: The Wolves raised season ticket prices, and we all got a lesson in economics.

    39 min

  3. 2D AGO

    An 0-for-3 night in Minnesota sports; Does Indiana's success put pressure on Minnesota?

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a night in Minnesota sports that could have been 3-0 but instead turned into 0-3. Plus some good news for Jordan Addison. 10:00: Star Tribune college football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand for a breakdown of Indiana's amazing 16-0 season and to put into perspective what it might mean for the Gophers. Plus thoughts on Minnesota's coaching changes and transfer portal moves. 30:00: Baker Mayfield is not a Kevin Stefanski fan.

    34 min

  4. 3D AGO

    If Indiana can win, why not Minnesota? + Bobby Nightengale on the Twins

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Indiana's perfect 16-0 college football season, capped Monday by a 27-21 thriller over Miami in the championship game. One of the worst programs in college football history is now on top of the world. How did that happen, and how much hope does it give everyone else? Plus Vikings coaching news and a good Wild win. 13:00: Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune on the Twins and their offseason. 35:00: A devastating injury for Jimmy Butler.

    37 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Patrick Reusse on the NFL playoffs, Vikings conundrum and baseball's problem

    Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the NFL playoffs, which featured two overtime games and two relative duds. What did we learn about the NFC North and the Vikings' path in 2026? Plus thoughts on the Wild, Wolves, Twins and more.

    39 min

  6. JAN 16

    What if the Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy? + MLB is broken and needs to shut down

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand doesn't care how long it takes. Shut down MLB after this season until there's a salary cap. There's no other reasonable course of action after seeing what the Dodgers continue to do, including signing Kyle Tucker for $60 million a year. Plus a rough patch for the Wild and Ant out tonight for the Wolves. 9:00: Chip Scoggins joins the show on two big subjects: A Gophers men's basketball revival under Niko Medved and the notion that the Vikings could cut ties this offseason with J.J. McCarthy. 36:00: Sam Darnold on the injury report and the closing of the portal.

    41 min

  7. JAN 15

    La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings; Timberwolves are making their push

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a narrative shift around the Wolves and just how important (and emphatic) their win over the Bucks on Tuesday was. Two big games in Texas await them starting Friday. Plus a minor Twins move and a Gophers women's basketball loss. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a Vikings discussion. There was a lot to unpack from Tuesday's season-ending news conference, including QB questions, Brian Flores discussion and a Jordan Addison conundrum. 32:00: John Harbaugh to the Giants.

    35 min

  8. JAN 14

    Joan Beringer's arrival; Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Vikings QB comes into focus

    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a dissection of remarks made about 2026 QB plans by Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. 13:00: Sarah McLellan on the Wild's big-picture strength contrasted against their recent dip. 31:00: Joan Beringer arrived for the Wolves; the Gophers lost a heartbreaker.

    37 min
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Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

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  • Creator
    Michael Rand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ℗ & © 2020 Star Tribune 386829
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    StribSports Daily Delivery

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