Podcast: Lynx dominant on way to WNBA finals; Finally, good Twins TV news

On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand started with the huge Lynx win over Connecticut. Rand also chats with Gophers football writer Randy Johnson and has thoughts on the Twins’ TV deal with MLB as well as Aaron Jones’ injury situation.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
October 9, 2024 at 2:47PM
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, center, celebrates with teammates after the 88-77 win against the Connecticut Sun of Game 5 of a WNBA basketball semifinals Tuesday. (Abbie Parr/The Associated Press)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx and their dominant 88-77 victory over Connecticut in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. A team that has been underestimated all season is now in the finals. You’ll hear from head coach Cheryl Reeve and superstar Napheesa Collier.

10:00: Rand digs into the Twins’ new TV deal with Major League Baseball.

17:00: Star Tribune Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins the show to look back at a huge win over USC and to preview Saturday’s game at UCLA.

27:00: How much time will Aaron Jones miss?

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about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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