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StribSports Daily Delivery

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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33:36

Jaire Alexander, Darius Garland and the allure of a...

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2025/06/10

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 for Minnesota teams. How will they be viewed by local decisionmakers who seem to have much more patience than their predecessors?12:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the state of the Twins. How will they survive without Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews? And what's new with the sale of the

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39:08

Patrick Reusse on Twins injury concerns, the 9-0 Lynx...

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2025/06/09

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 their starting rotation with Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews. Can they remain competitive? Plus a look at the 9-0 Lynx, the NBA Finals, a tennis match for the ages and ... World War I?

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43:14

Pacers teach Thunder (and Wolves) a lesson; Aaron...

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2025/06/06

Host Michael Rand starts with Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to sign with the Steelers, a development that came mere hours after Rand became convinced during a lunchtime run that Rodgers coming to Minnesota was a coin flip proposition. Plus the Pacers pulled off another improbable rally in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, stunning the Thunder in a way the Wolves could not.10:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a look at the Wolves' ideal offseason in addition to what expectations

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30:50

Pablo Lopez's injury, La Velle E. Neal III on the...

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2025/06/05

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with questions about Sam Darnold's job status already surfacing in Seattle. Are they fair, and would we be hearing them if he had a different name? Plus a wild Wolves rumor from Paul Pierce.10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their Daily Delivery Debate segment, talking about Chris Finch, Pablo Lopez and the Lynx. 26:00: Roger Maris for the Hall of Fame?

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38:50

A tribute to Vikings great Jim Marshall; Chris Hine...

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2025/06/04

Introduction: On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the life of Vikings great Jim Marshall, who died Tuesday at age 87. So many signs point to him being a Hall of Famer. He never made it, but that doesn't diminish his career. Plus a very newsy Twins game and the Lynx are 8-0 for the fourth time in their history.10:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a discussion of his new "Ant" book and to break down key facets of the team's offseason. Is Darius Garland a

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35:57

Andrew Krammer on J.J. McCarthy; the perfect Twins...

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2025/06/03

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' best inning on Monday, when they escaped a bases loaded jam and followed with a big two-out hit in a win over the A's. Plus the key comment from Wolves boss Tim Connelly and a minor Wild move. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for an update from early Vikings practices, including how J.J. McCarthy is looking. 31:00: Justin Jefferson's presence and the Lynx putting their undefeated record on the line.

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43:50

Patrick Reusse on Twins drama, Royce Lewis struggles...

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2025/06/02

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included three dramatic Twins games (but only one win) in Seattle. Along the way, Royce Lewis continued to struggle. Does he need to be sent back to the minors? Plus they get into the Wolves offseason and Chris Finch's curious quote about needing to expand the playing rotation. And the Lynx are undefeated while the Loons finally won in Seattle.

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34:41

Young Wolves players need to step up; Phil Miller on...

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2025/05/30

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves exit interviews and some interesting comments from Mike Conley Jr. about the future. Plus the Knicks showed up in Game 5 but the Stars did not.10:00: Phil Miller joins Rand for a Twins sale update. 30:00: Royce Lewis is beyond slumping. He's despondent.

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33:11

What's next for Wolves after Game 5 blowout? + La...

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2025/05/29

Host Michael Rand starts with extra thoughts on the Timberwolves. They were blown out in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals for the second straight season. That disappointing finish comes in contrast to their best two-year run in franchise history. What will the offseason bring?13:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about an update on the Twins sale, J.J. McCarthy mania and giving the Frost their frozen flowers. 30:00: Twins and Loons scoreless, but one happier

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23:55

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Sad beers, season's over,...

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2025/05/29

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42:39

Twins sale news, Vikings QB intrigue and Wolves...

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2025/05/28

Host Michael Rand starts with intrigue about NFL quarterbacks. We should get our first look in a while at J.J. McCarthy this week. Kirk Cousins was a no-show at OTAs in Atlanta. And Terry Bradshaw ripped the still available Aaron Rodgers. Plus another good Twins win and a dominant 5-0 start for the Lynx.10:00: Star Tribune writer and Wolves fan Jeff Day joins Rand to set up Game 5 in Oklahoma City. Day has far more optimism than most that there will be a Game 6 at Target Center. 39:00: Can Ant

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32:56

Patrick Reusse on never thinking the Wolves would win...

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2025/05/27

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the long weekend in sports.Monday's Game 4 Wolves loss to Oklahoma City was of course fresh and front-brain, with Reusse saying even though Minnesota lost just 128-126 he never thought the Wolves were going to win. The Thunder can end the series Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Plus thoughts on the Twins and a championship for the Frost.

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21:28

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Ant and Randle are...

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2025/05/27

Michael Rand and Ryan Kostecka break down Minnesota's 128-126 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

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21:51

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Wolves clobber Thunder,...

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2025/05/25

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30:38

Wolves being outclassed, outcoached; Frost drama;...

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2025/05/23

Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' 118-103 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 Thursday, one which confirmed the Thunder are the better team but also showed Minnesota is not playing its best basketball. Several players are struggling, the intensity has been too sporadic and coach Chris Finch pushed the wrong buttons Thursday. Plus a dramatic overtime win by the Minnesota Frost to even their PWHL championship series.9:00: Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to break down the news from the

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20:16

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Urgency comes to late in...

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2025/05/23

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32:44

Timberwolves can learn from Pacers in Game 2; Three...

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2025/05/22

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Indiana's shocking comeback against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Down 14 with less than three minutes to play, the Pacers rallied to force overtime and win. The Wolves had a similar comeback in the regular season against Oklahoma City and must carry that same resilience into Thursday's Game 2.Plus the Twins and Lynx managed to avoid bad losses and pull out important wins on Wednesday. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for

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31:16

Can the Wolves regroup (again)? + Chip Scoggins on...

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2025/05/21

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some lingering thoughts from the Wolves' blowout 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. In some ways it was a make-or-miss game, with the Wolves missing a lot of open shots. In other ways, it came down to composure. Minnesota will need to be better in both capacities on Thursday.9:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins standout who will return to Minnesota for

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21:40

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Wolves? Woof. Game 1...

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2025/05/21

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33:05

Chris Hine on Wolves vs. Thunder; Frost, Lynx, tush...

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2025/05/20

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' pitching staff, which has been tremendous this season but could be stretched thin over the next couple of days as rain wreaks havoc on the team's schedule. Plus a look at the tush push, which could be on the way out of the NFL. 9:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand to break down the Wolves vs. Thunder. Game 1 is tonight in Oklahoma City. 25:00: Athlete rankings, Paige Bueckers comes home and the Minnesota Frost go for

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