Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with basketball. The Wolves are 35-15 after 50 games, and head coach Chris Finch will be the coach for the Western Conference in the All-Star game. That’s quite an accomplishment for all involved.
Big accomplishments: Chris Finch coaching All-Stars, Patrick Reusse embracing Taylor Swift
From the swirl of sports headlines this week, those are two things not even host Michael Rand could have predicted not so long ago. Also, an angry coach and a contract extension.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 5, 2024 at 2:49PM
15:00: The Twins are staying on Bally Sports North for the 2024 season. What does that mean for their future -- and what do we think of the on-field moves they have made so far?
29:00: Mark Coyle got an extension. The Gophers men’s basketball team won in overtime over Northwestern. Bob Motzko was mad on Saturday. And Reusse embraces Taylor Swift.
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