Patrick Reusse on the NBA Finals, Timberwolves, Lynx and a fellow Fulda native

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with how Twins vs. Dodgers isn't a fair fight and how we shouldn't rest easy about a Byron Buxton trade just yet. 6:00: Chris Hine and Chip Scoggins help break down the Wolves' big moves so far and what might be coming next. 26:00: Sarah McLellan joins to set up what could be a busy stretch for the Wild. Will they have the assets to make a deal for a top center like Dylan Larkin? 43:00: NCAA eligibility comes into focus.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. They start with the Julius Randle trade and the future direction of the Wolves. They also get into the Twins, women's golf and the World Cup.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another monster game from Lynx rookie Olivia Miles and a big night in the PWHL. 6:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down all the latest on the Twins. Is Royce Lewis starting to figure things out? What's the latest on key injuries? 28:00: Two listener questions on the Wolves.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a mini-surge by the Twins lately, a lament about their bullpen and the absurdity of getting your first MLB run batted in off a 38 mph pitch. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins Rand to break down the latest on football recruiting, an NCAA rule that will help college hockey and the naming rights deal for the former Williams Arena. 28:00: A Wolves draft idea and keeping an eye on Dylan Larkin.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and three notable things from Monday's win over the Rangers. Plus the Lynx got back to their winning ways with a blowout victory over Portland. 7:00: Chris Hine joins the show to look at the Wolves' offseason. We're one week from the NBA Draft. What will the Wolves do with the 28th pick, and more importantly what direction will they go with their overall roster? 36:00: Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. Could he be a factor in the Vikings' QB plans?

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Knicks' five-game NBA Finals win over the Spurs and what it does (or doesn't) tell us about the Wolves. Plus Olivia Miles, a new assistant Vikings GM from Reusse's hometown, the World Cup and several baseball notes.

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.