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?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wolves' signing of forward Jonathan Kuminga. He fits their timeline and risk-reward approach to roster building, but how will he fit on the court? Plus Reusse was right about the Twins.

11:00: Justin Giampietro from The Hockey Writers joins Rand to break down the Wild's window of contention, the Quinn Hughes question and more.

33:00: J.J. McCarthy missed a key practice Wednesday.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the latest Quinn Hughes rumblings. It's hard to separate fact from fiction this time of year, but the fact that he hasn't signed an extension yet means the chatter about his future with the Wild will continue. Plus will Byron Buxton's latest injury lead to a Walker Jenkins call-up?

9:00: Gophers volleyball coach Keegan Cook joins Rand ahead of Minnesota's season opener on Friday. A year after going to the Sweet 16, the Gophers are aiming even higher.

24:00: Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy are splitting reps.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, a loss to Golden State and how both teams are part of a very healthy WNBA on and off the court. Plus the Twins found a soft landing with the A's.

8:00: Matt Brown from the Extra Points newsletter joins Rand to discuss several key aspects of the college sports landscape. Where do the Gophers and St. Thomas fit in, and to what level should both programs expect to compete?

33:00: An early NFC North thought.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Reusse starts by declaring the Twins unofficially cooked after being swept by the Padres. We'll see as the schedule lightens up.

Plus the boredom of NFL preseason football, lingering Vikings questions, the sale of the Wolves and Lynx and St. Thomas football.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an update on the Wild. As we get into late August without resolution on their biggest pieces of business, it's natural to be worried. Plus another key leadership departure for Minnesota United and some Twins optimism.

11:00: Former Vikings linebacker Ben Leber joins Rand on a number of big topics, including what we want to see still from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, what makes Brian Flores' defenses so good and how a player knows when it's time to retire.

36:00: The only Vikings home preseason game is Saturday.