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RandBall: Will Reichard's kick looked good, and then it wasn't. Did it really hit an NFL camera wire?

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 2d

Won't someone think of the manosphere influencers?

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 2d

Can't believe I have to ask this, but it sure seemed like Will Reichard's potential game-tying field goal Sunday hit a wire and caromed off to the right.

More here:

www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

One of the game's most accurate kickers, Will Reichard missed a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Cleveland. Upon replay, it looked as if the ball hit a camera wi...

I've gone 99% digital in most cases. Books are a different story.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote today at The Friscalating Dusklight about the one analog holdout I have in a digital world: physical copies of books.

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You cannot take my books

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote today at The Friscalating Dusklight about the one analog holdout I have in a digital world: physical copies of books.

open.substack.com/pub/thefrisc...

You cannot take my books

I've gone 99% digital in most cases. Books are a different story.

open.substack.com

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 3d

Got asked on the postgame pod about the kick Reichard missed potentially hitting a wire. I was like: "What?" But there seems to be video evidence.

Anyway, here's the postgame pod

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVa...

VIKINGS BREAKDOWN: Against all odds, Minnesota comes back for 21-17 win over Browns.

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 3d

Wow. Got asked about this in the postgame pod and hadn't see the replay yet. Seems like there's no doubt?

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 3d

Does it hit the wire? You be the judge.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 3d

Recording a podcast before the noon games. Get your Vikings questions and comments lined up!

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 4d

The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 5d

A development: left guard Donovan Jackson, who underwent left wrist surgery 11 days ago, is back at practice. Joe Huber still at left guard in OL drills at open portion.

Dallas Turner is back. No J.J. McCarthy in the rain.

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 6d

Was 2015 the best year for Minnesota sports drafts?

www.startribune.com/minnesota-wi...

RandBall: Was 2015 the best year for Minnesota sports drafts?

Three Minnesota franchises had their trajectories altered for the better with their draft selections a decade ago.

Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA: "We have the worst leadership in the world"

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 8d

Breaking down a tumultuous last few days for the Lynx with @cassidyhett.bsky.social, including Napheesa Collier's strong comments about WNBA leadership:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Is...

Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA: "We have the worst leadership in the world"

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 8d

Breaking down a tumultuous last few days for the Lynx with @cassidyhett.bsky.social, including Napheesa Collier's strong comments about WNBA leadership:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Is...

Kirill Kaprizov signs 8-year deal; fallout from Rocco Baldelli firing; Vikings injuries

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 8d

New Daily Delivery pod is up! (A little late because of breaking Wild news):

-- Kaprizov's 8-year, $136M extension
-- More thoughts on Rocco Baldelli being fired
-- Cheryl Reeve fined $15K?
-- Some good news for the Vikings?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...

open.spotify.com/episode/1Dfi...

Podcast Episode · StribSports Daily Delivery · 09/30/2025 · 33m

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 9d

BONUS DAILY DELIVERY: With @nightengalejr.bsky.social on Rocco Baldelli being fired as Twins manager.

YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFF...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2N6f...

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Rocco Baldelli is out as Twins manager

Podcast Episode · StribSports Daily Delivery · 09/29/2025 · 17m

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 9d

I wrote about the Vikings' loss to the Steelers and how the worst part was how badly Pittsburgh tried to give the game away and just couldn't.

www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

RandBall: Vikings weren’t even good enough to accept a gift win Sunday

The Vikings were given every opportunity to steal a game they didn’t deserve to win. But in the end, they couldn’t overcome themselves.

POSTGAME BREAKDOWN: Offensive line in shambles as Vikings lose to Steelers

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 10d

Vikings postgame podcast is up. Tons to digest after a furious rally falls short in a 24-21 loss to the Steelers. This team has a lot of issues, to put it mildly.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-4C...

a brown dog wearing a pink collar is laying on a couch

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 10d

amen. I was thinking that as they were getting gashed

randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 10d

Postgame Vikings podcast recording very soon. Your thoughts on the Debacle in Dublin?

ALT: a brown dog wearing a pink collar is laying on a couch

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 11d

Lynx postgame pod is up, went live from A Bar of Their Own. So much drama, and now the Lynx season is on the line Sunday.

youtu.be/ZRiBl2bM6sg

Napheesa Collier injured, Cheryl Reeve ejected, Lynx on the brink after 84-76 loss

STUNNER: Minnesota Lynx blow 20-point lead in overtime loss to Phoenix Mercury

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 14d

Postgame Lynx pod is up. Let's talk through Minnesota's stunning loss and where it leaves them heading into Game 3:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wdR...

STUNNER: Minnesota Lynx blow 20-point lead in overtime loss to Phoenix Mercury

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 14d

Postgame Lynx pod is up. Let's talk through Minnesota's stunning loss and where it leaves them heading into Game 3:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wdR...

MN Vikings lean on Jordan Mason in win over the Bengals

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randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social · 16d

Is the secret spot where we watched that bonkers Vikings vs Ravens game in 2013 still open?

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 16d

The Vikings’ run game seemed to work as they envisioned in Sunday’s win.

A big part of that? The team’s “bruiser,” Jordan Mason, who teammates also call a fierce competitor and a jokester, and who rushed for 116 yards and a pair of TDs.

Read: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

With Aaron Jones out, Jordan Mason rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns for the Vikings in their 48-10 win over the Bengals.