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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Kyler Murray is struggling in some areas, but he's clearly better in the shotgun or pistol instead of under center. What is the marriage between what Kyler does well and what Kevin O'Connell wants his QBs to do? @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and I break it down here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCys...

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Kyler Murray is making progress with the Vikings. Does coach Kevin O’Connell need to help him more?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Had a great time catching up with Minnesota's own Jenny Taft from Fox Sports on #gophers vs. Michigan game coming up on Saturday and so much more for today's Daily Delivery podcast. You can watch the full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv9P...

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Breaking down Minnesota Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines and much more with Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tons of fun having @tompelissero.bsky.social on today's Daily Delivery pod. Didn't expect to be talking about a J.J. McCarthy trade when we set this up a while ago, but here we are. Full segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGYv...

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Inside the beginning and the end of J.J. McCarthy’s time with the Minnesota Vikings

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Doing a postgame Lynx pod in a little while. I welcome your hot takes as we untangle a disappointing (to put it mildly) playoff sweep after such a charmed regular season.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New Daily Delivery segment with @andrewkrammer.bsky.social: In the aftermath of the J.J. McCarthy trade, there's the reality that Kyler Murray looked bad in Sunday's win. How much room for growth is there with Kyler, and can he be a long-term answer? www.youtube.com/watch?v=mloj...

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The Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy. Is Kyler Murray really the answer at quarterback?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great insights into LaMelo Ball, what didn't work in Charlotte and what might work with the Timberwolves on today's Daily Delivery pod featuring James Plowright from the Buzz Beat Hornets pod. www.youtube.com/watch?v=70rf...

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What is LaMelo Ball really like? And will he thrive with the Minnesota Timberwolves?

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Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is a thought exercise and NOT a prediction for the record

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This could be the year the Vikings win the Super Bowl. @drewmagary.bsky.social and I give you all the optimism you could want right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_xF...

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Super Bowl champion Minnesota Vikings? Here's how it can happen this season.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Daily Delivery pod today with @yossigozlan.bsky.social took a deep dive into the Timberwolves cap. Tons of great insights here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSyj...

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Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA salary cap: analysis and projecting their future

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New today! - @nightengalejr.bsky.social on the pod talking Walker Jenkins and all sorts of other Twins things: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZwo... -- Wrote about Jonathan Kuminga, his fit with the Wolves and how this might (or might not) work. www.startribune.com/minnesota-ti...

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Walker Jenkins was finally called up by the Minnesota Twins. What impact will he make?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The loose weave of the saddlecock

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What is your single biggest question about the Timberwolves/Lynx sale news today?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I wrote our starter story on the stunning Wolves/Lynx sale news. Marc Lore reportedly is selling a big chunk of his stake to Marc Stad, will now have the controlling No. 1 share. We're launching a live blog to answer your questions and add context www.startribune.com/minnesota-ti...

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Timberwolves, Lynx ownership changes again as Marc Lore reportedly sells majority stake

Minnesota’s NBA and WNBA franchises sold for $1.5 billion last year. Lore is now reportedly selling his majority stake at a $4.5 billion valuation.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are the Twins going to be the team that emerges to claim a Wild Card spot? @aarongleeman.bsky.social and I talked about that, roster (mis)management, the bullpen and a ton of other things on Daily Delivery. Clip below. Full pod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSVx...

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Great Wolves content on Daily Delivery today with @kyletheige.bsky.social, including: -Power. Forward? -Wolves in Paris. -Ant-Ball. -Run it back on a gondola? Watch/listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=diU5...

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The Minnesota Timberwolves haven't answered their biggest offseason question

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Eric Shurson @ericshurson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Always.Read.Rand

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Over at my Substack, I wrote about life, death, a long-ago car crash and finally arriving in Michigan. It's always free to read, and I'd love it if you would consider subscribing: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/you-cant-k...

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You can't keep me out of Houghton, Michigan forever

Almost 30 years later, I arrived.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thanks! We were going to go to that museum but just didn't make it. Next time for sure

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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You can't keep me out of Houghton, Michigan forever

Almost 30 years later, I arrived.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Daily Delivery pod is back! Two weeks off felt great, but it also feels right to be back in the groove. I'll have Reusse on tomorrow's show; today is heavy on #Vikings with @bengoessling.bsky.social. Listen/watch that segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiFm...

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Kyler Murray is QB1 for the Vikings. Bring on the QB2 debate.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Nothing yet. He just had his last day a few days ago, so it will be a process.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

From car repairs to car condos. My latest at The Friscalating Dusklight: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/maybe-next...

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Maybe next time we'll get it right?

Impatience is a virtue?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

From car repairs to car condos. My latest at The Friscalating Dusklight: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/maybe-next...

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Maybe next time we'll get it right?

Impatience is a virtue?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Talked about Joe Ryan, Ryan Jeffers and the trade deadline with La Velle E. Neal III on Daily Delivery. Plus some inevitable Vikings talk at the end! www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2H7...

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What the Minnesota Twins should do with Ryan Jeffers and Joe Ryan before the MLB trade deadline

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Wrote and talked on Daily Delivery today about the Parise/Suter contracts and how they relate to Kaprizov/Hughes. www.startribune.com/minnesota-wi... Plus Chip Scoggins on Gophers football and my take on Napheesa Collier's big return: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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RandBall: Are the Wild in danger of reliving the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contracts?

A Daily Delivery podcast listener asks about the downside of lucrative long-term deals for Kirill Kaprizov and potentially Quinn Hughes.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thanks, I knew I was messing something up!

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On Daily Delivery today, Patrick Reusse and I talked a lot about the Twins. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... And then I wrote about an offensive regression that could be coming: startribune.com/minnesota-twins-american-league-trade-deadline-ryan-jeffers-bailey-ober/601870025?mrfhud=true

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Video: Trying to capture the swirl of the latest LeBron rumblings and how it fits into the Timberwolves' pursuit of him www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omhe...

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As LeBron James nears a decision, did he just drop a big clue about the Timberwolves?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

New on Daily Delivery: @christopherhine.bsky.social joined me after the introductory news conference for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Key insights + footage of LaMelo, Tim Connelly and Chris Finch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6iB...

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FIRST LOOK: LaMelo Ball's introductory Timberwolves news conference and key takeaways

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Former #vikings head coach Brad Childress was my guest on the Daily Delivery podcast today talking QBs past and present. You can read/listen to what he had to say here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXK... www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Former Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress has thoughts on J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Sorry, I don't know for sure. I *think* I would know if he was not.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

New with @christopherhine.bsky.social talking about LeBron, the Wolves offseason and what they hope to accomplish during Summer League. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z2M...

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What will we learn from the Timberwolves during NBA Summer League?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's July 9 and I've already figured out the games that will define the Vikings' season and future. startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-schedule-kevin-oconnell-jj-mccarthy-kyler-murray-2026-nfl-season-nfc-north/601865522?mrfhud=true

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RandBall: These five games will make or break the Vikings' 2026 season

Projections say the Minnesota Vikings will win about 8.5 games in the 2026 NFL season, a familiar number in the Kevin O'Connell era.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

USMNT postgame video breakdown with La Velle E. Neal: The buildup was all about the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. Monday's 4-1 loss in which they were outclassed by Belgium showed the availability of their star striker didn't matter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxKt...

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Folarin Balogun red card controversy was not USMNT's issue in humbling loss to Belgium

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The process that led to Flo Balogun's red card was flawed. The process that overturned it was flawed. Two wrongs didn't make this right, and now the U.S. is in a bad situation that overshadows the good things from this World Cup. www.startribune.com/folarin-balo...

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RandBall: With U.S. World Cup red card controversy, two wrongs didn’t make it right

Folarin Balogun is back for today's USMNT World Cup match, but the red card reversal leaves FIFA facing questions entering USA vs. Belgium tonight.

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wrote and talked today about Kevin O'Connell showing up in a Dianna Russini story this week and how it was a headline the #vikings didn't need. www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Recording a Wolves pod shortly with @christopherhine.bsky.social ... Any questions for us?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Wrote today about the possible end of the Kaprizov and Zuccarello duo. Are the Wild moving on, or does Zuccy just want them to pay attention? www.startribune.com/mn-wild-nhl-... Reusse and I touched on this and other things on Daily Delivery, too podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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RandBall: Is the Kirill Kaprizov-Mats Zuccarello tandem for the Wild about to break up?

Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov have had chemistry almost from the start for the Wild. But is the duo about to go their separate ways?

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RandBall @randball.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

New at The Friscalating Dusklight: I wrote about my 6-year-old son, Pokemon cards and a new era of collecting. thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/i-regret-t...

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I regret to inform you that we now have a Pokemon card collector in our house

It happens fast.

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