Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The pads aren't on yet and the fans haven't arrived en masse, so any conclusions are premature. But Rand asks: What if it turns out neither of them are above-average? Plus a dramatic Twins win and a trade for bullpen help.

13:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand from Chicago to give listeners all the highlights from Big Ten Media Days.

25:00: A blowout Lynx win as the WNBA trade deadline approaches.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a new TV deal for the Wolves, who are following the path laid by the Twins, Lynx and Wild in opting for a streaming-heavy platform.

Plus a really bad day for the Twins on multiple fronts.

8:00: Wild TV analyst and former player Wes Walz joins the show to talk about the pursuit of a No. 1 center, what Quinn Hughes means to the organization and more.

27:00: A listener question about the Vikings QB competition.

Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who walked off the Royals and got a vote of confidence from their general manager.

7:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins to talk about the MLB trade deadline and the Vikings on the eve of training camp.

26:00: When will the Vikings name a starting QB? Kevin O'Connell has an idea.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' Monday signing of Jamal Adams. He had a great start to his career but hasn't been able to stay healthy for much of the last five years. Can the safety/linebacker fill a role in the Brian Flores defense? Plus the Twins are less than a week from the trade deadline. What will they do?

13:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer joins to talk post-break Lynx, including a tough schedule and fully getting Napheesa Collier up to speed.

32:00: How the Lynx were built.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with memories of former Gophers baseball coach John Anderson, who died over the weekend at age 71.

Plus thoughts on the 3M Open, the plucky Twins, the terrific Lynx and why LeBron chose the 76ers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the brief recent history of the Vikings, which has seen them on an every-other-year cadence for being successful or falling short of expectations. It's a tiebreaker year for Kevin O'Connell in that regard.

14:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand after the Twins salvaged a split with the Guardians. Can they stay in the race and avoid another roster depletion?

33:00: 3M Open in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Napheesa Collier's return to the Lynx in their 86-76 victory over Seattle. In her first game of the season after offseason ankle surgeries, she scored 24 points to help Minnesota earn its seventh consecutive victory. Plus the Twins snapped their four-game skid.

9:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gophers football.

28:00: A listener question about the new Wild vs. the old.

0:00 -- Host Michael Rand starts with Lynx star Napheesa Collier perhaps making her season debut Wednesday. Plus the Twins lost again, and an offensive concern is becoming a reality.

8:00 -- La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to break down the players who have the most to prove for the Vikings when training camp starts next week.

29:00 -- A new TV deal for the Wild.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a question about the Wild's pursuit of a No. 1 center. Maybe they have one already? Plus thoughts on the Twins and LeBron James.

9:00: Jon Marthaler joins to talk about his independent soccer venture, the World Cup and Minnesota United.

31:00: The Lynx held on for a tense win in Seattle.

Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Twins started their post-break schedule with a series loss at Wrigley Field. The World Cup is done, with Spain taking the title. And remembering colleague David La Vaque, who passed away over the weekend.