GDG’s Tom Tuttle Talks Twins

Segment 6: The Twins eventually became sellers as the Trade Deadline came and went.  And the disappointment in the air couldn’t be summed up any better than by GDG’s Tom Tuttle.  He joins the program to look into whether the team took the right path for this season and beyond.

With everything going on in the world of sports, here comes the NFL.  Eric and Larry are ready for the added weight, as they bring us all of the headlines from the Downtown Minneapolis studio.  There’s a ton to cover this week, including the rumors of Kyrie Irving as a Wolves players, the Twins’ slide down the standings, the Dodgers’ NL dominance, the Vikings starting up Training Camp, and more.  We get more insight on the Purple’s last trip to Mankato when legendary Viking Chuck Foreman joins the program.

Are the Wolves Becoming a “Destination” Team?

Segment 1: So, why would All-Star and NBA champion Kyrie Irving have Minnesota on his short list on teams to be traded to?  Eric and Larry have their thoughts on whether the Cavs’ point guard might actually move to the Twin Cities.

Purple Pride Spends One More Year in Mankato

Segment 2: NFL football is getting back on the field, with Training Camps opening up all over the country.  The guys look in on the Vikings as they rev it up in Mankato.  Which Purple defender got a bigger paycheck going into camp?  And what are the keys that could help the team return to the postseason?

Twins Run Into a Freight Train in L.A.

Segment 3: The Twins have held up through the season, but the floor is sliding out from under them.  The fellas recap the Twins getting swept in Los Angeles.  How impressive are the MLB-best Dodgers?  We hear about every aspect of the organization (from the team to the atmosphere).

Several Stories From the Local Headlines

Segment 4: MN United’s new stadium won’t be ready for a while, but it’s name will be waiting.  We hear about the sponsor’s name that will be shown on the building.  Will the PGA Tour get an annual stop in the Twin Cities?  A legendary area coach and Basketball Hall of Fame member passes  away.  And the Lynx continue to run through their WNBA schedule.

Former Viking Chuck Foreman Talks Mankato Memories and Team Expectations

Segment 5: As we near the beginning of the NFL Preseason, the Vikings are about to close a chapter in their storied history.  A key member of that history, running back Chuck Foreman, joins the program to discuss the charm of Training Camp in Mankato and his thoughts on the 2017 product.

A Bizarre End for the Champion Golfer of the Year

Segment 6: Did anyone see what happened late on Sunday in the Open Championship?  Our hosts relive the incredible finish to the third PGA major of the year.  After that, is coaching diversity lacking across parts of the Big Ten (including here in Minnesota)?

We’re hitting the peak of Summer, meaning all kinds of sports discussion is out there to be had.  Eric and Larry grab hold of some of it and deliver it to us from the Downtown Minneapolis studio.  The Twins are remembering a glorious past, while trying to make something of the future.  GDG’s Tom Tuttle talks with the guys from the Thursday night event honoring the 1987 World Series Champs.  Everyone also has their take on the current version of the team.  The Vikings will close a chapter in their history over the next few weeks.  Plus, the guys dig into the Lynx, the Wolves, the red-hot L.A. Dodgers, and many other items around the world of sports.

A Winning Attitude…From Development to Execution

Segment 1: It’s the heat of Summer, but nothing seems to be hotter than the headlines in the NBA.  The guys look ahead to what the Wolves can expect from the new-look roster and digs this Fall.  Could there be a connection between hosting a Super Bowl and potentially hosting a World Series months later?  And the Lynx continue to pile up the wins.

A Legacy Showing Some Dominance

Segment 2: It’s the heat of Summer, but nothing appears to be hotter than the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Eric and Larry discuss the rolling train that is the best team in MLB.  And the rest of the NL West’s contenders aren’t too shabby.  After that, can the Twins continue to stay in the division race?

Vikings Gear Up For Last Go ‘Round in Mankato

Segment 3: It’s the heat of Summer, which means Training Camp talk couldn’t be hotter (OK, I’ll stop now.)  It’s almost here, and it’ll be a bittersweet one for the Vikings.  Our hosts discuss the impact of the team’s last camp in Mankato.  They also explain how things have changed over the years.