Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the AL Central race, where Cleveland has pulled within a game of Detroit heading into a showdown between the teams starting Tuesday. The Twins and Guardians were in almost exactly the same spot at the All Star Break. What changed? Plus the Lynx can take control of their WNBA semifinal series tonight.

11:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the film from Sunday's 48-10 win, while Kevin O'Connell had some interesting things to say about the QB spot.

34:00: Vikings poetry remains undefeated.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, and they start with the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals. Carson Wentz was efficient behind a dominant defense. What will happen if he keeps winning by the time J.J. McCarthy is healthy?

The Lynx stormed back from a halftime deficit to take Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series 82-69 over Phoenix. The Twins won a game but had their lowest season attendance (non-Covid) in a quarter-century. And Big Ten football got interesting over the weekend.

Introduction: After spending part of Thursday at the opening of Wild training camp, host Michael Rand has some thoughts on the complicated Kirill Kaprizov contract situation.

14:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. They disagree fundamentally on the question of whether Carson Wentz gives the Vikings a better chance to win Sunday than J.J. McCarthy would have if he was healthy. Plus questions about Kaprizov and the Lynx.

34:00: Tush push drama and the WNBA playoffs have been great.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who staged an epic comeback to win Game 2 and the series against Golden State on Wednesday. Theirs was the only WNBA quarterfinal series to end in a sweep, and they remain a source of hope of Minnesota fans.

10:00: Star Tribune Wild writer Sarah McLellan joins Rand to dissect the team ahead of the start of training camp today. Kirill Kaprizov still hasn't signed. What's the latest on him and the rest of the Wild?

30:00: The Vikings' injury report reads like a short novel, the Twins lost to the Yankees and the Loons experienced heartbreak.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings, who have seen injuries already pile up after a relatively healthy 2024 season. Can they overcome early adversity? Plus some good injury news for the Lynx and an update on the Wolves' pursuit of a new arena.

15:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football after Saturday's loss to Cal. What can they work on during their bye week to get ready for Rutgers?

27:00: The Twins scored nine runs and lost; the Loons are hoping for a big crowd tonight.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the news of J.J. McCarthy's sprained ankle from all angles. Yes there is obvious downside to him missing time in that he is the starting QB for a reason and he needs on-field development time. But there is upside to the timing in that he has struggled with game speed so far and the Vikings are banged up on their offensive line right now.

14:00: It's a Vikings-heavy show, with Andrew Krammer joining for the film review from Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.

33:00: Vikings poetry in its purest form.

48:00: An update from the Wild and a Twins win over the Yankees.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, an episode that naturally begins with the Vikings' 22-6 loss to the Falcons. Minnesota was dominated from start to finish, and an offense led by second-year QB J.J. McCarthy has a lot of work to do.

Plus the Lynx rolled in Game 1 of the playoffs, the Gophers football team had its own disappointing loss and the Twins get a token mention at the end.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who ended a dominant regular season in near-perfect fashion. The beat Golden State by 19 to set up a playoff rematch after going 4-0 vs. the Valkyries this year. Napheesa Collier hit a statistical milestone that should cement her MVP case.

9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the weekly debate segment, focusing on the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation and the QB pecking order among 2024 NFL draft picks.

27:00: Green Bay looks good; get ready to stay up late for football.