First impressions of LaMelo Ball + how he and the Wolves can help each other

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the brief recent history of the Vikings, which has seen them on an every-other-year cadence for being successful or falling short of expectations. It's a tiebreaker year for Kevin O'Connell in that regard. 14:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand after the Twins salvaged a split with the Guardians. Can they stay in the race and avoid another roster depletion? 33:00: 3M Open in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Napheesa Collier's return to the Lynx in their 86-76 victory over Seattle. In her first game of the season after offseason ankle surgeries, she scored 24 points to help Minnesota earn its seventh consecutive victory. Plus the Twins snapped their four-game skid. 9:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gophers football. 28:00: A listener question about the new Wild vs. the old.

0:00 -- Host Michael Rand starts with Lynx star Napheesa Collier perhaps making her season debut Wednesday. Plus the Twins lost again, and an offensive concern is becoming a reality. 8:00 -- La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the players who have the most to prove for the Vikings when training camp starts next week. 29:00 -- A new TV deal for the Wild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a question about the Wild's pursuit of a No. 1 center. Maybe they have one already? Plus thoughts on the Twins and LeBron James. 9:00: Jon Marthaler joins to talk about his independent soccer venture, the World Cup and Minnesota United. 31:00: The Lynx held on for a tense win in Seattle.

Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Twins started their post-break schedule with a series loss at Wrigley Field. The World Cup is done, with Spain taking the title. And remembering colleague David La Vaque, who passed away over the weekend.

Host Michael Rand starts with the latest on LeBron James as he pertains to the Wolves. If a decision is coming soon, do the Wolves have what he wants? 8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune joins to talk all things Lynx. 31:00: The post-break Twins schedule is about to start.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the lingering roster decisions for five major Minnesota teams that will dictate whether they are true contenders. 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a multi-subject discussion, including thoughts on La Melo Ball, the Twins and Lynx. 29:00: The World Cup final is set.

Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to break down LaMelo Ball's introductory news conference. He's a man of few words, at least in a group setting, but his play will dictate a lot of the Wolves' future. Plus Rand has thoughts at the end of the show about the MLB All-Star Game and the World Cup.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest victory by the Lynx, which was the fifth straight game they were led in scoring by Kayla McBride. She had 37 in a 104-100 win over Phoenix. 6:00: Former Vikings coach Brad Childress joins the show to talk about the Vikings' QB journey when he was in charge and to evaluate the current battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. 29:00: Still on LeBron watch.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the top stories in Minnesota sports. The Twins are 48-49 and tied for the last playoff spot in the American League at the break. Will the Twins add players? Might they trade Joe Ryan? Regardless of what happens, this Twins team is more enjoyable than we thought they would be. Plus thoughts on the Lynx, Wolves, Wild and more.