Randball
April 11
A goal is fixed in place during practice Wednesday in anticipation of the start of the Frozen Four.

Frozen Four and Gophers hockey transfer portal; Wolves playoff scenarios

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, Randy Johnson joined host Michael Rand to talk about the Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center and the changing college hockey landscape. Plus Rand broke down the Wolves' loss to the Nuggets.
Randball
April 10
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have a busy night in two weeks.

What are the three worst-case scenarios for Vikings in the NFL draft?

What could possibly go wrong? A day after presenting the best-case scenarios for the quarterback-needy Vikings, let's take a look at the other side of that equation.
Randball
April 10
Patrons walk past the main scoreboard during a practice round Tuesday.

Jim Souhan from The Masters -- and on the Twins' struggles

Columnist Jim Souhan joins host Michael Rand from The Masters for a preview. They also talk about the struggling Twins and what their 3-6 start means.
Randball
April 9
J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, left, and Drake Maye of North Carolina are the NFL quarterback prospects most often linked to the Vikings.

What are the three best-case scenarios for Vikings in NFL draft?

The Vikings have more options by already adding the No. 23 overall pick in a trade to go with their own No. 11 pick. But they are dependent on the moves of other teams.
Randball
April 9
Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot hit a two run homer in the third inning Monday, but it was the only offense Minnesota mustered in a 4-2 lo

Why has the Twins offense sputtered this season?

Host Michael Rand goes into a list of reasons the Twins are averaging fewer than three runs per game. He also talked about Vikings draft options with football writer Andrew Krammer.
Randball
April 8
Iowa's Gabbie Marshall reacts after UConn's Aaliyah Edwards was called for an offensive foul during the final seconds of the second half Friday.

Ending of Iowa vs. UConn game was the perfect basketball controversy

The fact that nobody wants the game decided by a foul doesn't trump the fact that the play was called correctly, even it may not have appeared that way at first.
Randball
April 8
Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates as UConn's Aaliyah Edwards (3) reacts after she was called for an illegal screen in the final seconds of the Iowa

Patrick Reusse on Twins struggles, that foul call and the Wolves

Host Michael Rand and Reusse hit the highs and lows of an interesting sports weekend, including a look at the controversial foul at the end of the Iowa-UConn game.
Randball
April 5
LSU forward Angel Reese, center.

Angel Reese is in the WNBA draft. Could she end up with the Lynx?

The consensus among WNBA experts is that controversial LSU star Angel Reese is a mid-first round pick in this month's draft. Minnesota has the seventh pick in the 12-team league. Is this a good match?
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?'

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