StribSports Daily Delivery

By Michael Rand

What's StribSports Daily Delivery about?

Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

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StribSports Daily Delivery episodes:

05.23.2024
Special Delivery! What went wrong in a 108-105 Timberwolves loss, and how do they adjust in Game 2?
Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand after the Timberwolves' 108-105 loss to the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Minnesota's stars were outplayed by Dallas' stars, especially in a critical fourth quarter when Luka Doncic...
05.22.2024
Here we go: Wolves vs. Mavericks; Rally Sausage returns and thrives; Sam Darnold on J.J. McCarthy
Introduction: Don't mess with a winning streak, and definitely don't tolerate a losing streak. After the Twins scored just 12 runs during a seven-game losing skid, they ordered the return of their smoked meat talisman. The Rally Sausage arrived at...
05.21.2024
How the Timberwolves are lifting up Minnesota; Frustration boils over as Twins lose seventh straight
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Twins, who were hammered again Monday. They've lost seven straight and have been outscored 45-12 in that span -- all of it coming immediately after they had won 17 of their previous 20...
05.20.2024
Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' stunning Game 7 victory and what comes next
Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a breakdown of the Wolves' historic Game 7 comeback win over Denver. Trailing by 15 at halftime and 20 in the third quarter, the Wolves stormed back for a...
05.18.2024
Special Delivery! Chris Hine checks in from Denver to set up massive Timberwolves Game 7
On a special bonus edition of Daily Delivery, Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine reports from Denver and checks in with host Michael Rand to set the stage for Sunday's huge Game 7 between the Wolves and Nuggets. A series that...
05.17.2024
Timberwolves end on 113-61 run, crush Nuggets to force Game 7; Kent Youngblood on Lynx, WNBA
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' Game 6 rout of the Nuggets, another twist in a strange series that now leads to a deciding Game 7 in Denver on Sunday. The final score was 115-70, with the Wolves...
05.16.2024
Chris Hine on what Timberwolves must do in Thursday's Game 6; PWHL Minnesota works 2OT
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a trio of games, beginning with PWHL Minnesota coming back from the brink of elimination to win its second straight playoff game against Toronto. After another shutout from Maddie Rooney, this one in a...
05.15.2024
Timberwolves on the brink; MLB says Comcast problem will doom Bally Sports; Lynx shine
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest in the dispute between Comcast and Diamond Sports, with MLB weighing in before a key bankruptcy hearing Wednesday with a motion that casts doubt on Diamond's ability to keep Bally Sports channels...
05.14.2024
Big plans at QB for Gophers; Timberwolves Game 5; Myth are no longer; Lynx, PWHL, Twins
In a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the NBA. If you wanted the playoffs to be easy, you came to the wrong place. The Wolves vs. Denver series was always destined to go at least six games, and...
05.13.2024
Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' tumble, Twins' surge and John Anderson
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They started, of course, with a massively disappointing set of home games for the Wolves, who came back from Denver up 2-0...
05.10.2024
Five things I got wrong about the Timberwolves; Marcus Fuller on NIL hollowing out Gophers roster
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at five things he got wrong about the Timberwolves over the last few years. It's a good lesson in patience that Minnesota didn't do some of the things he was advocating. Plus some...
05.09.2024
Thursday Part II: Chris Hine on what's driving the red-hot Timberwolves on their playoff quest
On Part II of Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine break down the run Minnesota has been on in the playoffs. After sweeping the Suns, the Wolves moved on to Denver and...
05.09.2024
Thursday Part I: Bally Sports North GM Randy Stephens on the dispute with Comcast
Introduction: In part one of Thursday's huge lineup, host Michael Rand looks at what has been powering the Twins, who have won 14 of their last 16 games -- including a 6-3 win on Wednesday -- to improve to 21-15...
05.08.2024
Inside the Vikings draft and J.J. McCarthy's timeline with Ben Goessling; Rudy Gobert's huge impact
Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the arc of Rudy Gobert's career. He won three Defensive Player of the Year awards in Utah, then didn't even get a vote for the all-defense team last year in his first season with Minnesota....
05.07.2024
Could you have any more fun watching the Timberwolves? + Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United
Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes deep on Monday's dominant 106-80 Timberwolves victory in Denver that gave Minnesota a commanding 2-0 lead coming back to Target Center for Friday's Game 3. The defense was suffocating even without Rudy Gobert, while the...
05.06.2024
Patrick Reusse on Timberwolves dominance, Twins TV and a trip down memory lane
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which of course starts with the Timberwolves' impressive Game 1 conference semifinal victory over the Nuggets. Anthony Edwards was tremendous, as was...
05.03.2024
Inside Comcast vs. Bally Sports, Twins winning streak and Byron Buxton; Wolves vs. Denver preview
Introduction: Host Michael Rand sets up the second-round playoff series between the Wolves and Nuggets through the eyes (and quotes) of Karl-Anthony Towns. It's been a nine-year journey for KAT to get to the second round, and it's a lesson...
05.02.2024
Nuggets insider breaks down Denver vs. Minnesota; Streaking Twins still have issues
Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Twins' 10-game winning streak, which has come from a balance of improved contributions up and down the lineup, timely pitching and -- let's be honest -- weak opponents. Can the Twins keep it...
05.01.2024
Comcast drops Bally Sports North; What it's like to be a Timberwolves fan right now
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some big news for local sports fans. Comcast announced Tuesday night that it was dropping Bally Sports channels, including Bally Sports North, after the sides were unable to reach a contract agreement. BSN disappeared...
04.30.2024
La Velle E. Neal III on the Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings draft and PWHL
Introduction: Host Michael Rand gets right into things with Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III on a number of subjects. Neal was at the Vikings draft party last week and reports on the enthusiasm of the fan base...
04.29.2024
Patrick Reusse finds all the optimism: Timberwolves, Vikings draft and Twins
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand after a stretch that could only be described as wildly optimistic. Even a curmudgeonly veteran columnist had to agree that times are good in Minnesota sports. They started with the Timberwolves, who...
04.26.2024
A great night for the Vikings in the draft; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand recaps the first round of the NFL draft, which saw the Vikings get Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy without having to give up any other first round picks aside from No. 11. That was a huge win...
04.25.2024
The most important draft pick in Vikings history + rename a street for Naz Reid?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand comes to a rather important conclusion as we prepare for the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. The Vikings, on the clock at No. 11 and very likely to move into the top 10, are on...
04.24.2024
Timberwolves dominant again; Andrew Krammer with last-minute Vikings draft thoughts
Introduction: Host Michael Rand talks through another dominant Timberwolves victory in the playoffs, putting Minnesota up 2-0 in its series over Phoenix. Jaden McDaniels (25 points) looked like the best player on the court during a 105-93 win at Target...
04.23.2024
Can the Timberwolves do it again? + Another Gophers transfer and answering a big email
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who had the pleasure of playing the White Sox on Monday. A 7-0 victory over hapless Chicago could be the start of an early season turnaround. One emailer, who didn't like all...
04.22.2024
Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' excellence, who to blame for Twins plus Vikings ... optimism?
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which started (of course) with the Timberwolves' dominant Game 1 victory over the Suns in Saturday's playoff opener. Great coaching and big-time...
04.19.2024
Chris Hine on Naz Reid and the Timberwolves vs. Suns; What is Justin Jefferson's trade value?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the end for the Wild. A disappointing season came to a fitting end Thursday with a 4-3 loss to Seattle. The Wild were neither good enough to make the playoffs nor bad enough to...
04.18.2024
Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Uncomfortable Caitlin Clark moment; Twins at a breaking point?
Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who lost again in Baltimore to fall to 6-11. They are missing three of their most important players, and it is showing. Can they take advantage of a more forgiving schedule in the...
04.17.2024
Patriots insider breaks down likelihood of Vikings-New England trade; Twins bad in all phases
Introduction: Host Michael Rand at least isn't the only one who has noticed the Twins just aren't very good right now. Manager Rocco Baldelli offered a frank assessment of the team's myriad woes after Tuesday's 11-3 loss at Baltimore dropped...
04.16.2024
Twins sophomore slumps, Lynx draft and a new book featuring Wolves coach Chris Finch
Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the two biggest stories from Monday night -- the Lynx drafting Alissa Pili of Utah No. 8 overall and the Twins losing at Baltimore 7-4. The Lynx gained a dominant offensive player who should...
04.15.2024
Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' nightmare scenario, Twins, Masters and WNBA draft
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the least-desirable scenario for the Timberwolves. They were routed by Phoenix for a third time this season, a loss that...
04.12.2024
Vikings looking for leverage; Emanuel Reynoso missing again; Jim Souhan from The Masters
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments two weeks before the NFL draft and finds someone who is looking to create leverage by trying to convince the league that Minnesota isn't locked in on one quarterback....
04.11.2024
Timberwolves playoff scenarios, Frozen Four and hockey transfer portal, key Twins win
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' loss at Denver on Wednesday, which likely will keep them from getting the No. 1 seed in the West. While playoff matchups are still up in the air, the Wolves' offense was...
04.10.2024
Worst-case scenarios for Vikings; Jim Souhan from The Masters and on the Twins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand start with a game-heavy rundown. The Wolves got 51 points from Anthony Edwards in a win over Washington on the same day they announced they will soon get Karl-Anthony Towns back from injury. And they have...
04.09.2024
Best-case scenario for Vikings draft? + What ails the Twins offense and a big transfer for U hockey
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Twins offense through eight games, finding a team that is second to last in runs per game at 2.88 and struggling to sustain rallies. There are multiple reasons for the poor start at...
04.08.2024
Patrick Reusse on freezing cold Twins bats, college basketball, Timberwolves and more
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Women's basketball again took center stage, with South Carolina capping an undefeated season by outlasting Iowa and Caitlin Clark in Sunday's NCAA...
04.05.2024
Phil Miller on Twins; Huge night for women's basketball; Where do Wild go now?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, whose playoff hopes were almost completely dashed with a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday. It's been a middling year for the franchise. Can it get any better next season, the final...
04.04.2024
Big Ten deer hunting power rankings; Anthony Edwards and Twins break out of their slumps
Host Michael Rand starts with some key games from Wednesday. Anthony Edwards broke out of his shooting slump by making five three-pointers as the Wolves moved back into first place in the Western Conference. The Twins hit a home run...
04.03.2024
Chip Scoggins on NIL and Caitlin vs. Paige; Troubling numbers for the Twins, Timberwolves and Wild
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the good and the bad from three Minnesota games Tuesday. The Wolves won and kept pace in the West, but Anthony Edwards is now 0-for-19 on threes in his last few games. They can't...
04.02.2024
Patrick Reusse on Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Timberwolves ownership and more
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the biggest stories in sports. They started with Monday's thrilling NCAA women's basketball games, as Iowa's Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers dazzled fans and set up...
03.29.2024
Timberwolves ownership drama; High school transfer conversation; Gophers hockey + Twins win
On a jam-packed episode of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand starts with the brewing ownership drama with the Timberwolves. Glen Taylor announced Thursday that the Wolves and Lynx are no longer for sale after investors Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez...
03.28.2024
Inside the Vikings' quarterback draft evaluation process; Timberwolves reach new heights
Host Michael Rand pauses to note the Timberwolves' 50th victory of the season Wednesday and what that means in the context of their franchise history. It's just the fifth time they've reached that mark. This is already going to be...
03.27.2024
Special Delivery! Twins season preview: Can they sustain last year's success? (Wednesday, Part II)
On the second half of Wednesday's podcast extravaganza, host Michael Rand welcomes in Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale for an advance of the Twins season that begins Thursday in Kansas City. There is earned optimism that the offense will...
03.27.2024
A big change for the Vikings + How the Timberwolves have adapted without Karl-Anthony Towns
Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the Vikings' decision to let go of kicker Greg Joseph, who signed Tuesday with the rival Packers. Rand thinks it was a good move by the Vikings and that he had lost...
03.26.2024
Can the Gophers reach the Frozen Four? + Justin Jefferson's role in the Vikings picking a QB
Introduction: Host Michael Rand is intrigued by the Vikings' process as they spend the next month getting to know several candidates to be their QB of the future -- particularly the role that star receiver Justin Jefferson will play. 7:00: Star...
03.25.2024
Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Shohei Ohtani and all levels of basketball
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's one of the busiest times of the year, with basketball dominating the landscape, so they started with another good Timberwolves win...
03.22.2024
Phil Miller on Twins injury woes + What will it take for Vikings to move into top 5?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a couple of interesting Day 1 story lines from the NCAA men's basketball tournament as he tries to get himself into college hoops again. Don't show anything other than the Gonzaga game is one...
03.21.2024
A conversation about problem gambling; a damaging Wild loss and a wild Wolves tale
Introduction: Host Michael Rand walks listeners through the Star Tribune's story on how a Timberwolves executive allegedly had his hard drive stolen by a disgruntled subordinate. Rand also gets into the Wild's damaging 6-0 loss to the Kings, which put...
03.20.2024
An interesting Vikings mock draft; Timberwolves moral victory; real wins for Wild, Gophers
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, which has the Vikings taking Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy at No. 11. Kiper also suggests the Patriots might be willing to trade down from No. 3, which...
03.19.2024
Anthony Edwards' transcendent dunk; Twins injury woes; Marcus Fuller helps fill out your bracket
Introduction: Anthony Edwards had another transcendent moment Monday with a massive poster dunk that sparked the Wolves to a key win over Utah. With several key Minnesota players injured, Edwards is finding another gear down the stretch this season. Plus...

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StribSports Daily Delivery episodes:

Special Delivery! What went wrong in a 108-105 Timberwolves loss, and how do they adjust in Game 2?

Here we go: Wolves vs. Mavericks; Rally Sausage returns and thrives; Sam Darnold on J.J. McCarthy

How the Timberwolves are lifting up Minnesota; Frustration boils over as Twins lose seventh straight

Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' stunning Game 7 victory and what comes next

Special Delivery! Chris Hine checks in from Denver to set up massive Timberwolves Game 7

Timberwolves end on 113-61 run, crush Nuggets to force Game 7; Kent Youngblood on Lynx, WNBA

Chris Hine on what Timberwolves must do in Thursday's Game 6; PWHL Minnesota works 2OT

Timberwolves on the brink; MLB says Comcast problem will doom Bally Sports; Lynx shine

Big plans at QB for Gophers; Timberwolves Game 5; Myth are no longer; Lynx, PWHL, Twins

Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' tumble, Twins' surge and John Anderson

Five things I got wrong about the Timberwolves; Marcus Fuller on NIL hollowing out Gophers roster

Thursday Part II: Chris Hine on what's driving the red-hot Timberwolves on their playoff quest

Thursday Part I: Bally Sports North GM Randy Stephens on the dispute with Comcast

Inside the Vikings draft and J.J. McCarthy's timeline with Ben Goessling; Rudy Gobert's huge impact

Could you have any more fun watching the Timberwolves? + Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United

Patrick Reusse on Timberwolves dominance, Twins TV and a trip down memory lane

Inside Comcast vs. Bally Sports, Twins winning streak and Byron Buxton; Wolves vs. Denver preview

Nuggets insider breaks down Denver vs. Minnesota; Streaking Twins still have issues

Comcast drops Bally Sports North; What it's like to be a Timberwolves fan right now

La Velle E. Neal III on the Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings draft and PWHL

Patrick Reusse finds all the optimism: Timberwolves, Vikings draft and Twins

A great night for the Vikings in the draft; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins

The most important draft pick in Vikings history + rename a street for Naz Reid?

Timberwolves dominant again; Andrew Krammer with last-minute Vikings draft thoughts

Can the Timberwolves do it again? + Another Gophers transfer and answering a big email

Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' excellence, who to blame for Twins plus Vikings ... optimism?

Chris Hine on Naz Reid and the Timberwolves vs. Suns; What is Justin Jefferson's trade value?

Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Uncomfortable Caitlin Clark moment; Twins at a breaking point?

Patriots insider breaks down likelihood of Vikings-New England trade; Twins bad in all phases

Twins sophomore slumps, Lynx draft and a new book featuring Wolves coach Chris Finch

Patrick Reusse on the Timberwolves' nightmare scenario, Twins, Masters and WNBA draft

Vikings looking for leverage; Emanuel Reynoso missing again; Jim Souhan from The Masters

Timberwolves playoff scenarios, Frozen Four and hockey transfer portal, key Twins win

Worst-case scenarios for Vikings; Jim Souhan from The Masters and on the Twins

Best-case scenario for Vikings draft? + What ails the Twins offense and a big transfer for U hockey

Patrick Reusse on freezing cold Twins bats, college basketball, Timberwolves and more

Phil Miller on Twins; Huge night for women's basketball; Where do Wild go now?

Big Ten deer hunting power rankings; Anthony Edwards and Twins break out of their slumps

Chip Scoggins on NIL and Caitlin vs. Paige; Troubling numbers for the Twins, Timberwolves and Wild

Patrick Reusse on Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Timberwolves ownership and more

Timberwolves ownership drama; High school transfer conversation; Gophers hockey + Twins win

Inside the Vikings' quarterback draft evaluation process; Timberwolves reach new heights

Special Delivery! Twins season preview: Can they sustain last year's success? (Wednesday, Part II)

A big change for the Vikings + How the Timberwolves have adapted without Karl-Anthony Towns

Can the Gophers reach the Frozen Four? + Justin Jefferson's role in the Vikings picking a QB

Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Shohei Ohtani and all levels of basketball

Phil Miller on Twins injury woes + What will it take for Vikings to move into top 5?

A conversation about problem gambling; a damaging Wild loss and a wild Wolves tale

An interesting Vikings mock draft; Timberwolves moral victory; real wins for Wild, Gophers

Anthony Edwards' transcendent dunk; Twins injury woes; Marcus Fuller helps fill out your bracket

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