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

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.

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 TV news soon. Will we get Quinn Hughes news, too? 9:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down the Gophers football outlook heading into Thursday's opener. 28:00: Where does NBA luxury tax money go?

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 should do about Vikings quarterbacks. 9:00: Yossi Gozlan from The Third Apron joins Rand for a deep dive into the Wolves' current and future salary cap. How much will they need to spend to contend under new owner Marc Stad? 38:00: Young players could hold the key for the Wolves.

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 Vikings keeping four quarterbacks, a big payday ahead for Quinn Hughes and a more.

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 team in the NFC North? And is Kirk Cousins going to be a Week 1 starter for the Raiders? 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' recent struggles and their promotion (finally) of prospect Walker Jenkins. 32:00: Will Cale Makar's expected new contract Friday set the market for Quinn Hughes?