MINNEAPOLIS — Roger Staubach’s Hail Mary pass to Drew Pearson in the 1975 divisional game at Met Stadium could have happened in a game between the Twins and Rangers. Hold on! Twins and Rangers? As the Sports Time Machine looked back at the first season of the Minnesota Twins — for clarity, today’s Major League… Continue reading What’s in a name? Vikings pondered several nicknames, including Twins and Wolves – InForum
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A bad loss for Wolves; an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves’ 103-101 loss to a Bucks team that was missing its two best players. Sure, Minnesota is also shorthanded. But this was a loss they couldn’t afford, and it came on a night where Anthony Edwards shot a dreadful 10 for 33. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins… Continue reading A bad loss for Wolves; an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
Colfax Vikings vs. Elmwood/Plum City Wolves
The Colfax Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Elmwood/Plum City Wolves at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard. Last Tuesday, Colfax beat Mondovi 62-52. The Vikings haven’t had… Continue reading Colfax Vikings vs. Elmwood/Plum City Wolves
Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Patrick Reusse on the Wolves’ rut, Wild’s grit and Vikings offense
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included another close but ultimately unsatisfying Timberwolves loss to Memphis. More questions about late-game personnel and offense turned a five-point lead into a two-point defeat. Will Minnesota even make the play-in? Reusse isn’t convinced they will.… Continue reading Patrick Reusse on the Wolves’ rut, Wild’s grit and Vikings offense
Wolves finally shake things up; Vikings questions and concerns
Introduction: On a jam-packed edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves. They won 108-106 on Monday after making a change to their starting lineup. Donte DiVincenzo replaced Mike Conley Jr., a move that seemed to help both players. Did Chris Finch simply listen to all of us? Plus the Gophers men’s… Continue reading Wolves finally shake things up; Vikings questions and concerns
A wish list for Vikings, Twins, Wolves, Lynx, Wild and Gophers fans
Of the 832 things Minnesota sports fans should be asking for this week, here’s my top 11: Wolves boss Tim Connelly is such a great wheeler-dealer? Let’s see him trade for someone who can improve the Wolves’ rebounding, defense and three-point shooting. I don’t believe anyone in sports “deserves” anything. You get what you earn.… Continue reading A wish list for Vikings, Twins, Wolves, Lynx, Wild and Gophers fans