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Back to SearchPatrick Reusse on Kevin Durant and trades the Twins need to make
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which did not include any wins for the Twins. They sit at 37-40 after being swept by the Brewer…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside Minnesota boys' basketball recruiting rankings; Twins and Pacers win big
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Pacers' blowout win over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. We've seen enough in this series to make some declarations about what t…
Published on 6 months ago
Are the Vikings mediocre? + La Velle E. Neal III on Twins, Chris Finch, State of Hockey
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a curiosity about why analytics projections have the Vikings as a middle-of-the-pack team in the NFL this season. Plus another Twins loss has them below .5…
Published on 6 months ago
Twins can't win; Chris Finch isn't watching finals; Minnesota United midseason report
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another close loss for the Twins, this time 6-5 at the Reds. They have lost their last seven one-run games in falling to .500, and many culprits have surfa…
Published on 6 months ago
A critical offseason for Timberwolves and a big stretch for Twins
Host Michael Rand starts with a big stretch of games for the Twins, who have fallen to 36-35 after a recent 2-8 stretch. Can they turn their luck (and play) against several teams similar to them?
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Published on 6 months ago
Patrick Reusse on sports and real life intersecting, the Twins and Kevin Durant
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, one that took on a somber tone as athletes and teams around town grappled with the shooting of …
Published on 6 months ago
Byron Buxton changes everything; La Velle E. Neal on Chris Finch, Twins, Vikings
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Byron Buxton's amazing third inning, during which he robbed Texas of a run-scoring extra-base hit in the top half and then clobbered a three-run, 479-foot …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Knicks tried to poach Chris Finch; What do new college rules mean for Gophers?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the comical, nonsensical and now personal Knicks coaching search, which reportedly included an attempt by New York to talk to current Wolves coach Chris Fi…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Jaire Alexander, Darius Garland and the allure of a quick fix; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two players who have been on his mind lately. Darius Garland of the Cavaliers and Jaire Alexander recently of the Packers are names to consider as upgrades…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Patrick Reusse on Twins injury concerns, the 9-0 Lynx and more
Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Twins, who are dealing with not one but two injuries now to t…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago