May 18, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Libby Riddles, professional dogsledder, discusses racing and answers listener questions. Riddles was the first woman to win Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
June 8, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Bob Kurtz, broadcasting voice of Minnesota Twins; and Tom Ryther, sportscaster at channel 11, discuss sports and answer listener questions. Program is hosted by Howard Sinker.
June 22, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Jim Bouton, former MLB pitcher and author of “Ball Four,” discusses baseball and answer listener questions. Program is hosted by Howard Sinker.
July 5, 1986 - On this Weekend program, Cynthia McArthur, of the Minnesota Community Bike Safety Project, talks about where to ride bikes, new all-terrain bicycles, bike repair, and bike safety. McArthur also answers listener questions.
July 12, 1986 - Bill James, baseball writer, discusses all things baseball, including the 1986 season. James also answers listener questions.
October 7, 1986 - MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten talks with sports commentator J.G. Preston about his thoughts on what Minnesota Twins should do in preparing for 1987 MLB season.
December 20, 1986 - On this Sportfolio program, Libby Riddles, professional dogsledder, discusses mushing, racing weather, and dog sledding. Riddles also answers listener questions.
January 2, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Tom Copeland, Twin Cities physical therapist, discusses health and fitness. Copeland also answers listener questions. Opening segment of program is brief report on Jerry Burn’s animated comments at Minnesota Vikings press conference.
January 23, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports on Alan Page’s possible induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bickal interviews both Page and his former Vikings coach, Bud Grant. Page discusses his priorities beyond football.
April 4, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Bowie Kuhn, former MLB commissioner, discusses baseball and memoir, “Hardball: The Education of a Baseball Commissioner.” Kuhn also answers listener questions.