Introduction: The Gophers men's basketball team earned a huge win Thursday at Michigan, further validating the improvements they've made in Year 3 under Ben Johnson. Balanced scoring was again the key, as was a big defensive stop to preserve a 73-71 victory. Just how good can this team be? Plus the Wild lost again, sending their losing streak to four games.
Huge Gophers win over Michigan; Inside the new pro women's hockey league
The Gophers men's basketball team scored a huge victory over Michigan on the road Thursday. Meanwhile, Rachel Blount joined the Daily Delivery podcast to talk about the debut of the PWHL.
January 5, 2024 at 4:18PM
9:00: Rachel Blount joins host Michael Rand for a look at the new PWHL. Minnesota's franchise won its debut 3-2 on Wednesday, and the home opener is Saturday. Blount describes a new era in pro women's hockey that could take the sport to new heights.
26:00: Ricky Rubio is retiring, and Rand has some thoughts. Plus what are Vikings fans hoping for this weekend in the finale vs. Detroit?
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with three converging hypotheticals. What would have happened if Sam Darnold was on the Vikings last season? What might have happened if the Falcons had signed Darnold instead of Kirk Cousins this season? And how might all of this be different if Bill Belichick had become Falcons head coach instead of now taking the North Carolina job?
