Synopsis
Steve Thomson and Eric Nelson have sports news and more every weekend afternoon on WCCO Radio!
Episodes
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John Millea live from wrestling state championships
01/03/2025 Duration: 10minJohn Millea, (MSHSL media specialist) joins Steve Thomson live from Championship Saturday at State Wrestling. They talk about its amazing atmosphere and the potential future of a separate girls division as participation continues to climb. They also preview the Boys State tournament taking place next week.
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Integrity is everything
01/03/2025 Duration: 41minThe full first hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Guest packed featuring conversations with Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Coach Jon Ammerman!
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Coach Jon Ammerman on his upcoming business trip with the Moorehead Spuds
01/03/2025 Duration: 12minJon Ammerman joins Steve Thomson. Jon talks about his season leading the Moorhead Spuds this year. They’re the top seed in the tournament taking place in St. Paul this week.
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Jess Myers on home cookin’ in March
01/03/2025 Duration: 14minJess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson for a wide ranging hockey conversation. The Wild lost last night but have been banking points but Jess says they expect a big push in March from teams chasing their playoff spot. Plus, his thoughts on both Gopher hockey programs.
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Steve Carney says the ice is still THICK
01/03/2025 Duration: 09minSteve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve Thomson. The ice surface is getting contentious as the seasons start to blend together. Expect lots of ruts and standing water… Each lake is different and so is each public access!
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Anxiety is a goalie's best friend
23/02/2025 Duration: 37minFirst, Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to break down today’s big Wild comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings. Then, Lindsey shares a familiar method that’s helping her break through her paralysis by analysis pattern. Finally, John Millea from the Minnesota High School League stops by to talk about all the great championships going on and his Diet Mountain Dew addiction.
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John Millea is HYPED UP on Diet Mountain Dew
22/02/2025 Duration: 11minJohn Millea joins Steve Thomson to talk about the golden time of year where so many Minnesota High School championships are being competed for. Hockey, wrestling, gymnastics… the results matter a little but the athletes’ stories getting to this point is truly what it’s all about.
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Patchwork hockey is winning hockey
22/02/2025 Duration: 10minJess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press and he joins Steve Thomson to break down today’s big Wild comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings. They have been beasts on the road and have managed to stay afloat despite so many big names being left off the game day roster. It’s time to stock and stash those points on the road says Jess, especially with a huge home slate for the month of March.
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Searching for answers for Gopher Men's Hoops
22/02/2025 Duration: 30minSteve Thomson and Lindsey Brown are back to guide you through another packed Sports Weekend. First, a conversation with Chris Hine about the Timberwolves and finding consistency in the Western Conference. Steve and Lindsey then get into the Girls High School Hockey tournament and why Lindsey didn't become a gymnastics star. All that and disappointment in Gopher Men's hoops.
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Chris Hine is the face of our league
22/02/2025 Duration: 11minChris Hine covers the Timberwolves for the StarTribune. Wolves gave up 48 points in the first quarter back from the All Star break in their loss to the Rockets. The Wolves are still searching for their identity and have some still lingering injuries across their roster. Plus, Chris’ thoughts on Victor Wembanyama missing the remainder of the season and Anthony Edwards’ reluctance in being “face of the league”.
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Sports are about the money, right?
16/02/2025 Duration: 36minThe full second hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Featuring a conversation with Kevin Lynch about his tennis dominance and NBA trade reactions, frustration with lack of viewing access for BIG10 products and the Minnesota Girls High School Hockey Tournament.
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Kevin Lynch talks Howlin Hoops from Key West
15/02/2025 Duration: 15minKevin Lynch is playing tennis twice a day down in the Keys so he’s living his best life. He joins Steve to talk NBA All-Star Weekend, the evolution of Anthony Edwards and what Kevin thinks is his final step to being a great, their unexpected win over OKC before the break and the Wolves breaking out of inconsistent patterns.
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How long is winter gonna stay?
15/02/2025 Duration: 37minThe full first hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Featuring conversations with Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Phil Miller!
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Phil Miller is not wearing his flip flops… YET
15/02/2025 Duration: 12minPhil Miller covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and currently his office is the great outdoors which happens to be in the 80’s plus he has no shovel responsibilities! Phil and Steve get into the growing city of Fort Myers, demonstrating call challenges for the first time in the Majors, the level of competitiveness within the Twins organization and how position battles are shaking out.
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Jess Myers fresh from Mexico on hockey madness
15/02/2025 Duration: 12minJess Myers did some soul searching in Mexico… he’s not a fan of the humidity. He may have some time off from covering the Wild but the hockey world is ablaze… the Four Nations tournament in Montreal, Minnesota Girls High School Hockey tournament slated for next week and Golden Gopher hockey. Jess and Steve get into all of it!
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Steve Carney only needs one pair of socks to stay warm
15/02/2025 Duration: 09minSteve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve Thomson and brings the EXACT good neighbor energy we expect from our fellow Minnesotans. Carney likes how March seems to be shaping up and recommends that you stick to snowmobiles only when navigating on the ice. Plus, he’s already rigging his boat for the walleye opener but warns there still may be ice by then given the thickness this season.
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Championships are upon us!
09/02/2025 Duration: 38minSteve Thomson is tingling with sports excitement. First, Bobby Nightengale previews Spring Training and expected moves from the Minnesota Twins to fill out the roster. Then, John Millea drops in to talk High School Winter Championships and which events you need to add to your sports bucket list. Finally, picks for the Big Game.
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It’s almost (State) Championship SZN
08/02/2025 Duration: 14minJust two dudes who dedicate themselves to high school sports conversing on the upcoming Winter championships. Each sport has their own traditions and rivalries but the significance of their impact is immeasurable. 10 tournaments in 8 weeks is a WILD pace and John Millea is committed.
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Bobby Nightengale is a pack before you leave for Spring Training type of guy
08/02/2025 Duration: 16minBobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. Pitchers and catchers report this week. Bobby gets into some of the additions the Twins made to their bullpen and outfield to bolster their depth. They still need a first baseman, Bobby expects them to add someone there. Steve is enthused by the Major League talent on the 40-man roster. Plus, forecasting availability for Buxton and Lewis
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The hottest lap around sports you've ever heard
08/02/2025 Duration: 35minThere's a little bit for every sports fan in the show today. Steve Thomson is back and PACKED with guests: Steve Carney on the frozen fishies. Chris Hine on Anthony Edwards. Jordan Bianchi on NASCAR drivers turning left!