The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

(0.00 - 1:09.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 South Dakota amateur baseball state tournament, the August struggles of the Minnesota Twins, the AL Wild Card race continues to be tight, the Vikings preseason opener, and the NBA issues a statement on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.

(1:09.40 - 2:07.58) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the ACC, AAC and Conference USA football seasons.

(0:00 - 1:14.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the smoky, summer skies, the HR Derby ratings on Netflix, the MLB trade deadline, Ryan Fox captures the Open Championship and people still waiting on LeBron.

(1:14.00 - 1:51.07) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina and the future TV rights for the tournament.

(0:00 - 1:10.25) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss MLB's All-Star break, the HR Derby, the Minnesota Twins in playoff position and surprises of the first half. An Open Championship preview, plus "Where They Last Played" trivia.

(1:10.25 - 1:43.06) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Plus, looking back to the semis and quarterfinals along with possible World Cup expansion.

(0:00 - 1:16.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the July 4th holiday, the disgrace that is FIFA, the Twins win in New York, the NBA off season continues with the trade of Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, plus ranking the best holidays and seasons. 
(1:16.20 - 1:52.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the United States loss to Belgium, 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. Where things stand heading into the quarterfinals.

(0:00 - 1:18.18) Travis Kriens and Nathan Stacken talk Minnesota Twins and how they compare to one year ago. NBA free agency preview and blockbuster trades. LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Giannis to Miami, Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard on the move. The rest of the week in baseball. 
(1:18.18 - 1:58.27) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to look at the knockout stage of the World Cup and what is in front of the U.S. after a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. England and Mexico also move on to the Round of 16.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby heading to the NFL. The New York Knicks wins the NBA Finals 4-1 over the San Antonio Spurs. Carolina defeats Vegas in six games in the Stanley Cup Finals. Jacob Misiorowski dominates for the Brewers.

(0:00 - 1:02.50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, plus an NBA Finals preview. The NCAA College Baseball Tournament and the College Softball World Series. A tough week for the Minnesota Twins and the rest of the week in MLB.

(1:02.50 - 1:41.44) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the Stanley Cup Finals between Vegas and Carolina.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the NBA Conference Finals as the New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Thunder and Spurs battle in the West. The unexpected death of 41-year-old Kyle Busch. South Dakota State upsets Oral Roberts to win the Summit League baseball tournament and the surging Minnesota Twins.

(0:00 - 1:10.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with major injury news to Tarik Skubal and an injury scare for Joe Ryan. The Timberwolves advance to the second round over Denver and a pair of 3-1 series comebacks.
(1:10.40 - 2:09.03) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Minnesota Wild moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs over Dallas and the Timberwolves moving on to face San Antonio.

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 Masters as Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back. Transfer portal season, the hot start for the Minnesota Twins and an NBA Playoff preview.