Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson

Steve loves what the Savannah Bananas have done with the place

First, our weekly visit with Steve Carney who is brimming with optimism for the upcoming deer season. Steve and Lindsey sort through the sports headlines on this glorious Saturday. Then, Andy Greder stops by to update us on Gopher football and the Loons.

Andy Greder says a promising (knifes edge) Gopher football season is upon us

Andy Greder covers the Loons and Gopher football for the Pioneer Press. He joins Steve today to talk about the start of the Gopher football season. There's a lot of excitement surrounding QB Drake Lindsey back under center along with some new weapons in the WR corps. They discuss next steps in the progression of the program under PJ Fleck in the NIL era. They also touch on the Minnesota Loons and what their team is missing.

August fishing is about struggling through and getting to fall

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson as he does each week. Carney says that it’s been beautiful on the water but that August is a tough fishing month. The Steve’s talk about what they're seeing water level wise in our lakes and rivers. They also touch on some new hunting regulations, Carney voices his confusion with the DNR. He also gives his reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming deer hunting season.

Bobby Nightengale on Twins’ bat cool down vs the A’s, keeping pace in the division

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. He joins Steve Thomson ahead of a Saturday night Twins tilt against the A’s. In last night’s loss the Twins only managed two hits, Bobby gives his take on the performance and some of the struggles they’ve been managing lately. Andy and Steve discuss the factors surrounding the team and how the impending trade deadline amplifies things.

Do you hear the whispers of fall?

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson featuring Lindsey Brown. Guests include Steve Carney and Andy Greder.