Five hot Vikings takeaways + Twins woes, Quinn Hughes, NBA expansion money

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Wednesday perhaps being the final game in Twins-Yankees history played under MLB's unfair economic system. Will a new CBA mean different results for the Twins, who are 49-130 against the Yankees in the last 25 seasons? Plus trying to answer a big question about when to expect Kyler Murray to return from his concussion. 7:00: St. Thomas head football coach Glenn Caruso joins Rand for a thoughtful discussion on the big picture of coaching. 34:00: An intriguing Dylan Larkin development.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the utter disappointment of the last six weeks for the Twins. Once 56-55 and armed with reinforcements after the trade deadline, Minnesota is now 70-81. Do they need to trade Joe Ryan in the offseason? Rand says yes. 6:00: Former Penn State assistant football coach Jay Paterno, son of Joe Paterno, joins Rand for a discussion of where college sports are headed. Paterno has been on the Penn State board of trustees for almost a decade. 30:00: Bill Guerin addressed Quinn Hughes negotiations as training camp is set to begin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the resurgence of the Kansas City Chiefs, a Quinn Hughes milestone and the continued slide of the Twins. 7:00: Andrew Krammer joins for five big Vikings takeaways from Sunday's win. 26:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry is back. 38:00: Wouldn't it be great to own an NBA franchise?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take you on a football journey. It was a tale of two halves of the weekend and a tale of two halves for the Vikings. Ultimately, a win over the Packers was a balm that helped sooth everything after a bad Gophers loss on Saturday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Rams getting crushed 27-7 by the 49ers in Australia. Did the teams' travel plans impact how they played, or are the Rams not who we thought they were? Plus Rand begs the Vikings to do one thing Sunday and examines an interesting subplot to the Wolves' youth movement. 10:00: SKOR North's Judd Zulgad joins Rand to break down what Quinn Hughes might be thinking as Wild training camp approaches. 30:00: Is the Twins' infield defense getting better?

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 Magary of Defector for a long look at everything that could go right this season for the Vikings. It's a great time of year for optimism. 40:00: Quinn Hughes 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 that keeps them at least on the fringes of the playoff race. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a spirited discussion of where things stand with Quinn Hughes. Plus they get into the Vikings and whether this Twins season feels different than last year. 30:00: Baker Mayfield broke the bank.

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 Michigan vs. Michigan college football game, the Twins' continued slide and Quinn Hughes' status.

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 matter going forward. Plus a big weekend for the Twins. 7:00: Mitch Helgerson, the Minnesota Wild's chief revenue officer, joins Rand for details about the team's new TV plan. 24:00: Rand has more TV thoughts.

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. Plus a rough loss for the Twins after a big comeback and a Clippers punishment that will feel very familiar for vintage Timberwolves fans. 10:00: Five captains from the Lakeville South football team join Rand at the Minnesota State Fair for a great conversation. 26:00: More details on the new Wild TV deal and a Gophers football season about to begin.