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Why the Vikings can win the Super Bowl: A conversation with Drew Magary

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NFL opener, Sam Darnold's hip injury and the idea that it's hard to make a plan in sports. 6:00: Rand is joined by Drew M

NCAA eligibility + La Velle E. Neal III on Quinn Hughes, Kyler Murray and the Twins

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a common sense guideline that the NCAA should follow when determining which athletes are eligible. Plus a Twins comeback win t

Patrick Reusse on the horrors of instant replay, Twins, Quinn Hughes and more

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the topics in focus: The controversial end of the Western Mi

Details on the Wild's new TV plan; Gophers romp, but what does it mean?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand invites you to enjoy the Gophers football team's blowout win in Thursday's opener -- and then forget all about it because it doesn't matte

A J.J. McCarthy update + Lakeville South football from the State Fair

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury and long-term Vikings outlook provided on Wednesday by general manager Nolan Teasley

Can Gophers football break through this year? + Lynx TV turmoil and Quinn Hughes

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with news that Victory+, which had been carrying Lynx games locally this year, has abruptly stopped operating. Plus we'll get Wild

How much will the Wolves need to spend to contend? + One thing the Vikings should do

Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who won a second straight game to remain on the edge of the wild card race. Plus Rand has a thought on one thing Kevin O'Connell

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' 53-man roster, Quinn Hughes, Twins and Lynx

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: The Twins' bright future, a mini-slump for the Lynx, the

Bobby Nightengale on the Walker Jenkins call-up; Will the Vikings be exciting?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings and whether they will be more exciting this year than they were a season ago. Plus are the Packers the most boring

How Jonathan Kuminga impacts the Wolves + What is Quinn Hughes worth to the Wild?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' signing of forward Jonathan Kuminga. He fits their timeline and risk-reward approach to roster building, but how w

Quinn Hughes chatter; Byron Buxton injured; Keegan Cook on Gophers volleyball

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest Quinn Hughes rumblings. It's hard to separate fact from fiction this time of year, but the fact that he hasn't sign

Where do the Gophers and St. Thomas fit into the big-money college sports world?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, a loss to Golden State and how both teams are part of a very healthy WNBA on and off the court. Plus the Twins found

Patrick Reusse on the end of the line for the Twins + Vikings preseason problems

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Reusse starts by declaring the Twins unofficially cooked after bei

Ex-Viking Ben Leber on quarterbacks, emerging players and when it's time to retire

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on the Wild. As we get into late August without resolution on their biggest pieces of business, it's natural to be w

Aaron Gleeman on the Twins; All that's left for Lynx to prove: a championship

Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with another impressive win for the Lynx over another top WNBA contender, 77-66 over Golden State on Wednesday. At 30-7, Minnesota i

A Wild Card logjam; Wolves and power forwards; $12.5 billion for a team!

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the AL Wild Card logjam, which the Twins are smack in the middle of right now. Six teams are within one game of each other for

Patrick Reusse on bitter Twins fans, Vikings QB competition and more

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports. The Twins are hanging in the wild card race

Ben Goessling on the Vikings and quarterbacks; Catching up after two weeks

Introduction: Daily Delivery makes its return after a two-week summer vacation. Host Michael Rand, in planning for the opening segment, finds that he actually didn't miss

A dramatic Twins win; Gophers football outlook; What if neither QB is good?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The pads aren't on yet and the fans haven't arrived en masse, so any con

Wes Walz on Dylan Larkin, Wild centers; A new TV home for Wolves; Twins disaster

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a new TV deal for the Wolves, who are following the path laid by the Twins, Lynx and Wild in opting for a streaming-heavy plat