Michael Rand

5 days ago | startribune.com | Michael Rand

By Michael Rand Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' 117-93 win over Golden State in Game 2 on Thursday. They could afford to cruise a little in that win because of Steph Curry's absence. They will need more gas in Games 3 and 4 in Golden State if they want to lock down a series in which they are the decided favorites. Plus the Twins won their fifth in a row, with Byron Buxton continuing to play at an elite level. 9:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to talk Minnesota United soccer.

6 days ago | big10central.com | Michael Rand

Big-time college recruiting in 2025 often involves negotiations over money and the desire for teams and players to find good roster fits in terms of style and playing time. Athletes move about freely, often capitalizing on good seasons to improve their pay, profile or both. The best teams seem to get better because they are proven winners with the pedigree and deep pockets to compete.

6 days ago | startribune.com | Michael Rand

By Michael Rand Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who have put together a 10-5 stretch after their awful 7-15 start. We've been focused on a lot of other things, but maybe the baseball team is starting to find its identity. 6:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate on three subjects: Panic time for the Wolves; offseason priorities for the Wild; and Lionel Messi's star power.

1 week ago | startribune.com | Michael Rand

Big-time college recruiting in 2025 often involves negotiations over money and the desire for teams and players to find good roster fits in terms of style and playing time. Athletes move about freely, often capitalizing on good seasons to improve their pay, profile or both. The best teams seem to get better because they are proven winners with the pedigree and deep pockets to compete. If that sounds a lot like professional sports to you, that's because ... it is a lot like professional sports.

1 week ago | startribune.com | Michael Rand

By Michael Rand Introduction: Host Michael Rand does the show in reverse, starting with his interview with Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved. You'll learn what Medved loves about coaching, how he views his current players and what it is like to recruit in the modern game. He's been on the job only six weeks and it's been a whirlwind of activity. 22:00: Rand breaks down Wolves vs. Warriors and finds three things Minnesota must overcome to win the series.