Knicks comeback; craving a Minnesota sports moment; Chip Scoggins on college sports

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with contract extensions for two key Gophers athletic figures. Plus a rough one for the Twins and early World Cup thoughts. 7:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to break down the end of minicamp. Where do quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy stand, and what are the other key storylines? 30:00: A victory guarantee?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' stunning Game 4 win over the Spurs. Imagine what it was like to be there. Imagine a Minnesota team and moment delivering like that one. Plus a promising Royce Lewis game in a Twins win. 13:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about numerous issues in college sports and the state of the Gophers athletics department. 36:00: A Buzz Lagos appreciation.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand found Tuesday's comments from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy to be noteworthy. Plus the Wild retained Michael McCarron on a long-term contract and the Lynx continued to roll. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joined the show for a World Cup preview. How will the U.S. men fare this year as the host team? 30:00: The Twins are in a tailspin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the unpredictability of the NBA Finals and a revisiting of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. 11:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk about the 9-2 Lynx, who carry the WNBA's best record into Tuesday's showdown against Dallas. 33:00: Finally, a Gophers vs. St. Thomas rivalry can be born.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They had some fun with Rand's day-night Twins/Saints doubleheader on Saturday while also discussing the Knicks, Olivia Miles, the World Cup and more.

Introduction: Is it possible that we are running out of superlatives for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? That's how it feels after another huge game in a Minnesota victory. Plus host Michael Rand laments a missed opportunity for the Twins. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of a newsy week for the Vikings. What ultimately led the Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as their GM? And how will that ultimately shape their roster going forward? 34:00: NBA and NHL finals in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that look like? And how are the Lynx so good again? 27:00: The Frost are trying to keep their team together.

Host Michael Rand starts by asking how many NBA titles Victor Wembanyama will end up winning. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a bunch of big Twins topics. 32:00: Byron Buxton returns to center field.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playoff. 27:00: Rand remembers Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Rick Adelman, Minnesota sports figures who died Monday.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.