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Phil Miller who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson ahead of the second game of the Twins/Rockies series out in Denver. They talk about last night's loss, the joy of Byron Buxton and the return to the mound for Zebby Matthews tonight after only one rehab start.

It’s the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. In the second hour of the program we are first joined by Andy Greder who’s covering the Loons out in Portland and touch on some Gopher football. Then, Lindsey Brown talks about what she's seeing on WNBA social media channels during All Star Weekend in Indianapolis. Finally, an update from Jimmy Lonetti who’s in Denver watching the Twins/Rockies series.

Jimmy Lonetti from D&J Glove Repair joins Steve Thomson to talk about his adventuring in Denver as he’s watching the Twins play the Rockies. They also talk about his business with his son which includes emergency services.

Andy Greder covers the Gophers and Loons for the Pioneer Press. The Loons are out in Portland to face the Timbers. Andy gets into the tough loss the Loons suffered the other night at home at the hands of LAFC. They also get into the University of Minnesota charging students a fee to help supplement paying the school’s athletes. Andy gives his thoughts on the new era of college athletics. They also discuss how Gopher football is trying to balance out their offense for the upcoming season.

First, we go outdoors with Steve Carney who’s testing out some new fishing techniques. Then, a preview of the upcoming 3M Open with tournament director Mike Welch. Steve gets going on the University of Minnesota charging students a fee to help supplement paying the school’s athletes.

Mike Welch (tournament director of the 3M Open) joins Steve Thomson to preview the tournament which runs July 24th-27th at TPC Twin Cities . He and Steve lead things off with Scottie Scheffler’s transcendent level of play so far in The Open. Mike talks about some sponsor exempt players they’ve invited to play at the 3M Open this year. Mike details the preparation the site goes through each year to get the grounds ready to host the event. Steve also gets into the risk/reward dynamic present at hole 18.

Steve Carney is trying some new techniques in coaxing fishes into his boat and its tiring him out. Bait elevation is key. Carney notes that he’s jumping lakes a lot right now given the slow time of year. He mentions water temperature and natural food abundance as reasons why the bites are harder to find during these days.

It was Byron Buxton bobblehead day at Target Field today and you know what he did? HE HIT FOR THE CYCLE. Steve and Lindsey bask in the baseball history made today by Buck who will be on his way to Atlanta for the All Star Game in the next few days. Steve and Lindsey get into some tennis discussion as Wimbledon wraps up this weekend. Lindsey thinks tennis players are the best athletes in the world. Then, a discussion about Kirk Cousins appearing on the second season of Quarterback and how his honesty could be taken the wrong way. Finally, Steve Carney stops in to give an update on the great Minnesota outdoors!

The weekly meeting of the Steve(s) is a special time. Carney talks about maximizing the effectiveness of bait selection… start with a leech if you’re looking to catch panfish! He also talks about when to switch, especially when fishing for walleyes. They also get into current water temps, insect hatching patterns and how those affect fishing in July and August.

Matthew Leach covers the Twins with MLB.com. He joins Steve Thomson to discuss last night's big win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul Skenes. Despite being hit and twisting his right ankle last night, Leach says Carlos Correa was in good spirits and moving fine. He and Steve get into the "controversy" of the play and what Matthew saw in the clubhouse last night. Steve asks about the statuses of Zebby Matthews and Bailey Ober as they work to return to the lineup with the big club.

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson to talk about the great Minnesota outdoors! It’s not the best fishing weekend with all the holiday weekend activities but the rain has helped raise water levels which helps! Carney talks about the competition with available food sources in pursuit of snagging a fish… tis the season for minnow spawns and plenty of insects!

Steve Thomson and Lindsey Brown here to guide a packed hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve gets into his appreciation for the Major League All Star Game and the choice to have team representatives play in their home uniforms. They also get into the growth of the WNBA and the recent expansion announcements.\ Plus, Lindsey learns a lesson in homeownership and Steve Carney stops in to talk about the great Minnesota outdoors!

Steve Thomson is joined by Dan Hayes (The Athletic) to talk about yesterday’s 4th of July Twins’ victory over the Rays. June was a struggle for the club and they need to seize the early momentum they’ve created in this series. Steve and Dan talk about the recent contributions of Harrison Bader, the Rays’ quirky schedule and where the Twins are injury wise. Steve also gives a weather report and runs down the starting lineup.

The full episode of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson for June 28, 2025. Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for an update on the great Minnesota outdoors. Steve and Lindsey chat about the Minnesota Lynx’s latest win in Atlanta. Jess Myers stops by to talk about all the latest Minnesota Wild transactions coinciding with the NHL Draft. Finally, Chris Hine joins to talk about the Timberwolves extending Naz Reid, running it back next year with a familiar roster and extending Julius Randle.

The next half decade of Wolves basketball is coming into focus. Steve Thomson is joined by Chris Hine to talk about the Wolves extending Naz Reid and their player development surge. Steve asks about how hard the Wolves roster will be to crack for the young players they selected at this year’s NBA Draft. They also discuss Julius Randle’s contract situation with a year remaining with the team looking to extend him with the second apron looming.

No first round picks in this year’s draft for the Wild so it was a quiet night one for the club. Jess speculates there were some unintended consequences in the NHL’s choice to decentralize the draft and go with a more hybrid presentation. Steve points out the amount of pressure on executives to not just make deals but to avoid the wrong ones.

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for an update on the great Minnesota outdoors. Carney says he’s been getting bites early and often in the shallows. He also gives an update on his bait choices, recent weather’s impact on the fishies and water vegetation.

What is the next step with Bailey Ober? Remembering Dave Parker.

John Millea joins Steve Thomson to talk about ending his long career covering Minnesota high school sports. John is a long time friend and is due for a congratulations after dedicating so many years to the Minnesota sports scene. Lindsey then recounts her recent adventure in the Boundary Waters. Finally, the show wraps with a meeting of the Steves as Steve Carney drops by to talk the great (HOT) Minnesota outdoors. Carney talks about the heat wave and what it means for water and fishing conditions.

Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson wraps with a meeting of the Steves as Steve Carney drops by to talk the great (HOT) Minnesota outdoors. Carney talks about the heat wave and what it means for water and fishing conditions. Thomson asks about the kind of bait he starts with especially when he's fishing for walleye.