Steve Thomson And Eric Nelson

Jonathan Lowe in for Steve Thomson this week. First, Jonathan Lowe is joined by Kevin Lynch to preview WCF Game 3 between the Wolves and Thunder. Then, what films are attracting Jonathan and Lindsey to theaters this summer. Finally, a conversation with Andy Greder about the Loons and their defensive identity. All of that and updated scores on a PACKED Sports Weekend.

Andy Greder (MN United Beat Writer, Pioneer Press) joins Jonathan Lowe on this gorgeous Saturday to talk some Loons soccer. They note how stingy the Loons defense has been so far this season as the team forms their identity. They also talk about Head Coach Eric Ramsey’s personnel deployment and the reasoning (and success) behind the adjustments.

Jonathan Lowe is in for Steve Thomson on this Sports Weekend. He is joined by Kevin Lynch (NBA Analyst, Fanduel Sports North) to break down the biggest game of the Minnesota Timberwolves season… game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jonathan says that it feels eerily similar to last year’s series vs the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin notes OKC’s consistency and how their steadiness has impacted the Wolves game flow.

Heather Rule (Minnesota Hockey Magazine) joins Jonathan Lowe to preview Game 3 of the PWHL Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. Jonathan and Heather get into how long the road has been for the Frost who had to fight their way into the playoffs, who will be in net today and getting a few more pucks behind Ottawa.

Usually when we hear from Jess Myers (Pioneer Press) we get to talk hockey but he’s officially on the Twins beat in Milwaukee. Both Correa and Buxton are on the concussion list but the Twins have a chance to make it 13 wins in a row tonight. They also reminisce about Milwaukee’s Old County Stadium.

The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. There's sport coming out of our ears. Steve Thomson gets his update on the outdoors with Steve Carney followed by a chat with Chris Hine about the Wolves returning to the WCF. Lindsey and Steve also get into some golf talk withe the PGA Championship underway.

Despite a wildly inconsistent regular season your Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference Finals. Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to talk about the swift end to the Wolves/Warriors series. They get into the stylistic battle that's about to go down in the Eastern Conference. Chris also gets into the secondary benefits of Julius Randle’s stellar play in the postseason.

Steve Carney and Steve Thomson get together to talk about the great outdoors to kick off every show. Carney is still flying high from a great opener weekend. The wind has been prohibitive ever since and he’s itching to get back on the water. He also touches on how the fish are affected by weather inconsistencies.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and he joins Steve Thomson ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants. They talk about the suddenly red hot AL Central, the health of the Twins pitching staff and what to expect tonight at Target Field.

Steve Thomson is here to educate the masses on all things sports on Saturdays. First, he checks in on Steve Carney on the fishing opener. Then, Jace Frederick joins to preview the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors. Finally, Kristin Rortvedt fills us in on the Twins organzation's work in their "Week of Service"

Kristin Rortvedt (Executive Director of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Twins Senior Director, Community Engagement) joins Steve Thomson to talk about the Twins organization's Week of Service

Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson live ahead of the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors in San Francisco. They get into the roller coaster ride that has been this series so far, Anthony Edwards’ availability, and Chris Finch’s management of the season and Julius Randle.

Elbow Lake is where Steve Carney went for the opener to escape the crowds but found some anyways. A fantastic morning filled with walleye and crappies he reports. Carney gets into some of the bait he used so successfully today as well as some misplaced techniques he noticed from his fellow fisher peoples.

Bobby Nightengale joins Steve Thomson ahead of Twins v. Red Sox at Fenway Park. Bobby gets into one of the bright spots of a challenging Twins season so far: the pitching staff. Steve also inquires about players making their return from injury and the facing the potent batting lineup of the Boston Red Sox.

Steve Carney takes time out of a gorgeous day for a meeting of the Steves. This amazing weather bodes well for the approaching fishing opener, Carney says that target temperature of 60 degrees in close and expects crappies in the pencil reeds by the end of the week!

Just an hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve is joined by Chris Hine and Steve Carney. Plus, discussions about the NFL draft and Minnesota's sports dominance

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson to talk the great Minnesota outdoors. Crappie behavior is a little suspect according to Steve C and he gives his recs for the upcoming opener.

Steve Thomson is joined by Chris Hine of the Star Tribune to talk about the Timberwolves outlasting the Lakers last night to take a 2-1 series lead. Chris gets into the Lakers depth issues and all the levers that are leading the Wolves to early postseason success.

It's a shortened but stacked hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Jess Myers, Chris Hine and Steve Carney stop by.

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for a meeting of the Steves about the state of the great Minnesota outdoors. Temps are on the rise and most of the ice is out. Crappies are good eating and already hanging in the shallows according to Carney. Things are on track for the walleye opener he reports.