Randball
April 5
Iowa's Caitlin Clark ties her shoe during a practice for an NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal basketball game Thursday.

A huge night for women's basketball; Phil Miller on the Twins

The NCAA women's basketball semifinals are Friday night, and a TV record could be set for Iowa's game against UConn. Also on Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, Phil Miller talks about the Twins' home opener and 3-3 start.
Randball
April 4
Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers hits a three-run home run during the seventh inning Wednesday.

Daily Delivery podcast: Twins, Wolves ease concerns — and a very unique 'Big Ten power ranking'

Victories by the Twins and Timberwolves on Wednesday eased some concerns about those teams. Also, Michael Rand and outdoors writer Tony Kennedy some novel outdoors coverage.
Randball
April 4
Stefon Diggs made the most memorable touchdown reception in Vikings history, but, eventually, his relationship soured with the franchise. That appears

Diggs trade: Vikings fans have been there, watched that once before

Stefon Diggs has been traded from a successful team for the second time in his career. The ending in Buffalo is very similar to how it ended in Minnesota.
Randball
April 3
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell during a news conference in March.

What should Vikings do if price to move up in the draft is too steep?

A recent mock draft suggested the Vikings would trade No. 11, No. 23 and next year's first round pick to move up to No. 5 and select Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. Is that too much to get 'the quarterback of the future?'
Randball
April 3
The Gophers men's basketball team is in a state of flux again.



The Gophers open practice at Athletes Village practice court.

Chip Scoggins on the U and its transfer portal predicament

The columnist joins Michael Rand to look at what's going on with the impact of the portal and NIL on the Gophers men's basketball team. Plus a look at Friday's Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark women's Final Four semifinal.
Randball
April 2
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, center, celebrates with teammates after Iowa defeated LSU for a trip to the Final Four.

Women's basketball shining while men's game has never been worse

One could easily make the argument that by this stage of both NCAA tournaments, the women's version qualifies as appointment viewing over the men's.
Randball
April 2
UConn guard Paige Bueckers signs autographs after Monday's win.

Reusse on Bueckers, Clark and the Timberwolves nasty ownership fight

Columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand went all-in on the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament — but left time for the Timberwolves big story, too.
Randball
March 29
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez along with Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor during a news conference Monday.

As Wolves sale collapses, a reminder that Vegas move was possible

Among the many twists and turns in a day of Timberwolves ownership drama was a quote revealed from Glen Taylor to Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse.
Randball
March 29
Timberwolves minority owners Marc Lore, left, and Alex Rodriguez are now at the center of a swirling ownership drama with Glen Taylor.

Unpacking the Wolves ownership drama + Gophers rally, costly Twins win

On Friday's Daily Delivery, Michael Rand take stock of a wild day in Minnesota sports from the Timberwolves sale falling through to a NCAA win for the Gophers and a newsy Opening Day for the Twins.
Randball
March 28
It's been a wild day in Minnesota sports.

Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports

The Timberwolves sale fell through. The Gophers are being hit by the transfer portal. It's Opening Day for the Twins, the Gophers men's hockey team plays in the NCAA tournament and Drake Maye has his Pro Day. Is that enough for you?
Randball
March 28
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks during a press conference earlier this month.

Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
Randball
March 27
Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) reacts after a strikeout in Game 1 of the 2023 ALDS, a Twins victory that snapped an 18-game postseason losin

Podcast: Can the Twins build on their 2023 success this season?

Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. as they preview the 2024 Twins season

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