StribSports Daily Delivery

StribSports Daily Delivery

Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

Episodes

October 30, 2025 37 mins
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has concerns about all of the biggest men's pro sports teams in Minnesota, and he gets into it by dissecting the Twins' hiring of Derek Shelton as their new manager. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. 34:00: A crossroads for the Vikings.
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Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings roster move and then a question about the Vikings, Wild and Wolves: Are their ages at key positions driving their struggles so far this year? 14:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. It has been a roller-coaster for Minnesota. Plus a check-in on the struggling Gophers men's hockey team. 28:00: The Blue Jays keep defying the odds.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with four big games Monday, including a poor showing by the Wolves' defense and a playoff win for Minnesota United. Plus an epic World Series game. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film. It won't matter who plays QB if the defense doesn't come around. 33:00: Vikings poetry gets deep on Carson Wentz, who is now out for the season.
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Where do we start? The Vikings were embarrassed. The Gophers football team was worse. The Wild are in a funk. The Wolves are 2-1 but Anthony Edwards is hobbled. The Gophers men's hockey team can't win. Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand break it all down.
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Host Michael Rand doesn't sugarcoat the state of the 3-4 Vikings after a blowout loss to the Chargers. He goes deep on all of their woes from top to bottom. At the end, Rand saves time for a few big other things in Minnesota sports.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' season opener, a 118-114 victory over Portland. It wasn't pretty, but Anthony Edwards (41 points) played like a superstar while the Wolves' point guard rotation was put to the test with an interesting wrinkle. Plus the Wild ended a disappointing road trip. 11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about his recent Rocco Baldelli interview as well as the Twins' ongoing ma...
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Host Michael Rand starts with Tuesday's news that Carson Wentz will start a fifth straight game for the Vikings on Thursday against the Chargers. It's not really what anyone wants, but it probably is the right thing. 11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand for a Gophers football breakdown. They dismantled Nebraska. Can they do the same at Iowa? 28:00: Minnesota United has a big opportunity.
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Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand to preview Minnesota's season. Which players are candidates for regression and progression? Where do the Wolves stack up in the loaded West? We'll answer those questions and more.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's win at the New York Rangers on Monday, which helped them get closer to their identity than many previous games. Plus the World Series is set and the Twins have identified more managerial candidates. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a review of the Vikings' film from Sunday's loss to the Eagles. 30:00: Vikings poetry reveals how fans are getting antsy to see J.J. McCarthy a...
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, with most of their focus on two very different football games. The Vikings lost 28-22 to the Eagles. They again lost the turnover battle (2-0) and again never led. There were a lot of issues, and now Minnesota has just three more days to prepare before playing the Chargers. Meanwhile, P.J. Fleck's Gophers were about as dominant...
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Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an extended Daily Delivery debate.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the question of J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz, which will intensify this week. McCarthy is back at practice. Wentz has started the last three games. Both are talking to the media on Wednesday, but a starter hasn't been named for Sunday's game against the Eagles. It's a lot like old times. Plus the Wild has suddenly figured out its power play, but now they can't score 5-on-5? 11:00: Star...
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an important win for the Wild fueled by their power play and young goalie. Plus a dissection of how Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell watches football. 16:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to break down what's at stake for Minnesota United in this weekend's final regular season game. 33:00: Nebraska is a big favorite against the Gophers.
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Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's a football-heavy show starting with the Gophers, who made clutch plays but also struggled in many moments in a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue. P.J. Fleck's team is still searching for an identity, as are the Vikings. Plus Chip gives an update on an ex-Gophers QB with a son who is a rising star.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's 5-0 win over St. Louis in Thursday's opener. The best sign from the game was Ryan Hartman scoring twice because he is a good indicator of Minnesota's success. 6:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins the show to talk about the Twins' managerial search, the Vikings' QB dilemma and big-picture Wild optimism. 28:00: Listener questions about J.J. McCarthy, MLB replay, pro vs. college coa...
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a spin through some national news, including reports that Bill Belichick and North Carolina could be severing ties soon. Plus a bounceback game for a former Twin and Las Vegas on the cusp of winning the WNBA title. 9:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a film review from London and a larger discussion of the Vikings' quarterback conundrum. 37:00: Wild at Blues kicks off the season tonight.
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Host Michael Rand starts with a Wild season preview and talks to Star Tribune writer Sarah McLellan for a big-picture look at the franchise after a busy offseason. 25:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football. Minnesota lost 42-3 last week to Ohio State, but the Gophers' fate will be determined by what happens in these next four weeks.
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand spins through Kevin O'Connell's Monday news conference to interpret KOC's thoughts on the Will Reichard kick, Vikings' QB situation, the offensive line and his team's fumbling problem. 18:00: Vikings poetry overseas, part two. 30:00: The Love Boat turns 20, and Andrew Van Ginkel's wife saves the day?
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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including a narrow Vikings win, a blowout Gophers loss and big-time games in the baseball playoffs.
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