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Back to SearchLa Velle E. Neal on big changes the Twins need to make and golf's stunning merger
Episode 601
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Timberwolves and Vikings. The Wolves' GM job was recently called one of the worst in the NBA, while a detailed piece about the Vikin…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Artificial intelligence knows Vikings pain better than facts + High school softball dominance
Episode 600
Introduction: Host Michael Rand was intrigued and maybe a little alarmed recently when he was playing around with artificial intelligence and the 1998 NFC title game. Basic facts were completely wron…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Patrick Reusse: Twins need to ditch Max Kepler + Reusse's bullpen villains
Episode 599
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at Minnesota sports, including the continued fall of Twins outfielder Max Kepler.
Reusse is out of patience and thinks the Twin…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Midseason breakup between Twins, Bally Sports North? Judge's ruling paves the way
Episode 598
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the latest Lynx loss, which dropped them to 0-6, and the mounting frustration expressed afterward by head coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Why do Minnesota sports franchise values keep soaring? + Twins TV future to be decided today
Episode 597
Introduction: Host Michael Rand brings you the latest on the ongoing legal battle between the Twins and Bally Sports North, with fresh reporting from colleague Phil Miller at Wednesday's bankruptcy c…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
MLB takes over Padres broadcasts; will the Twins be next?
Episode 596
Introduction: Host Michael Rand digs into Tuesday's news that Bally Sports intentionally missed a payment to the San Diego Padres, allowing broadcast rights to revert to Major League Baseball. Starti…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Royce Lewis' dramatic return and navigating the TV sports landscape
Episode 595
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in sports and a look ahead to the future of sports on TV.
Royce Lewis helped rescue the sagging Twin…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Inside Minnesota's huge -- and still growing -- club volleyball scene
Episode 594
Introduction: Host Michael Rand had an inkling the Celtics could still make it a series against the Heat even after falling behind 3-0. Now the series is 3-2 after another Boston win, and Game 6 will…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
The task ahead for Vikings D coordinator Brian Flores + Celebrating the Joe Ryan trade
Episode 593
Introduction: Host Michael Rand recognizes that we can all be critical of trades that don't work out, so he decided to start Thursday's show by acknowledging a big deal that did work: the 2021 Twins …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Chip Scoggins on Chris Finch's important year, Rocco Baldelli second-guessing and more
Episode 592
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the struggles of the Twins, Lynx and Loons on what was a rough Tuesday in Twin Cities sports. The Twins in particular have lost six of eight and are now just …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago