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Jim previews the Vikings game with the Bengals on Sunday. He says it's a concern that Christian Darrisaw didn't practice Thursday after he was a full go on Wednesday. He thinks Carson Wentz will play well and the Vikings will win. Jim thinks the Lynx may not say it, but they want a rematch of last year's finals with New York in the next round.

Jim says there were positives and negatives from the Lynx one-point win over Golden State to clinch their first round playoff series. He has a preference about who he thinks they match-up better with the next round between Phoenix and New York. Jim believes the Vikings will stick with Carson Wentz if he plays well and they go three-and-oh over the next three weeks, and he believes that's what they should do.

Jim talks Vikings injuries. What does it mean the Vikings signed another QB to the roster? The Lynx should finish off Golden State tonight. The Twins Zebby Matthews had a rough outing and hasn't been the pitcher the Twins thought he could be.

Jim talks about the injury to JJ McCarthy and what he thinks Carson Wentz will be able to do. If Wentz plays well, could he be the QB for the season? Gophers football and college coaching.

Jim recaps the Vikings loss and his concerns about QB JJ McCarthy.

Jim gives a Vikings injury report, it's lengthy. Chip Scoggins talks about JJ McCarthy's "IT" factor, Jim talks about what he thinks that is. Why did the Falcons take Michael Penix ahead of JJ McCarthy in the '24 draft? Jim says he thinks only four Twins pitchers should feel safe about having a job next season.

Jim talks about if the Lynx recent games since they clinched the top seed really matter. They might be the best team for the season, but may not be the scariest in the playoffs. What Twins prospects are on the way. Gophers using sleep science to prepare to play in California. Vikings vs Falcons story lines.

Jim gives his prediction on tonight's Vikings game and their season. He is optimistic JJ McCarthy will be a good QB this year. Injury update on Harrison Smith. Are the Lions going to take a step back this season.

Jim and Todd preview the Vikings game on Monday night. What does Jim think the offensive gameplan for the Vikings will be, pass or run oriented? Jim doesn't think anything Rocco Baldelli says matters at this point. Two more former Lynx stars from their dynasty years go into the Hall of Fame this weekend.

Jim and Todd talk twins. Who among position players right now are the Twins counting on to lead the team next year. Vikings injury update. Lynx playing red hot Vegas tonight, do these games really matter?

Jim gives his take on the US Ryder Cup team. He thinks Keegan Bradley made the right call not being a playing captain. He is not a fan of Patrick Cantlay being on the team he would have preferred Brian Harman instead. The Twins are not a good franchise right now and he isn't sure when they will be better.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. New 1st Round draft pick Donovan Jackson could be really good. Jim liked Drake Lindsey's first start and he looked better than Arch Manning for Texas vs Ohio State.

The Voice of the Golden Gophers Mike Grimm sits in for Jim and talks about the Gophers football season opening win over Buffalo.

Jim and Todd talk about Adam Thielen's return to the Vikings. Does this say something bigger about how the Vikings view their potential for the season. Just like the Vikings, the Gophers season revolves around a young QB.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings changing back-up QB's, he thinks they got it wrong. Two columns by Jim over the weekend, he talks about those. The Lynx get Phee Collier back and she looks like she didn't miss a game.

Tonight's preseason game for the Vikings in Nashville does have meaning for some players, like the QB's vying for the back-up job to JJ McCarthy. The Lynx need Napheesa Collier back in the lineup.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings football.

Jim and Todd talk twins. Joe Ryan had a poor outing, could he be suffering from a trade deadline hangover? Jim doesn't think so. Jim also not convinced this group of infielders are very good defensively, but the Twins think bats first.

Jim talks about his column on Gophers star Koi Perich. He's the best Gopher Jim has seen in 35 years covering the team. His two-way potential. Jefferson practicing with the Vikings. Jim doesn't think there's any way JJ McCarthy plays on Friday, but there is some intrigue to the game. Joe Ryan will still finish in the Top 3-4 in Cy Young voting.

Jim updates Todd on the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports starting wit the Pohlads keeping the Twins. What does that mean going forward. The Vikings are ready but they may not have their backup QB on the roster right now. The Lynx have fire when playing New York for good reason.

Jim breaks down the Twins "fire sale." He says he understands some of the trades, but not all of them. He understands if Twins fans stay away from the park this season and possibly next. He had the biggest problem with trading away their entire bullpen for practical purposes.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. The trade of Jhoan Duran signals to Jim it is a fire sale. Carlos Correa not dealt just yet. The Lynx knock off New York.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. They are sellers at the trade deadline. It's not a "fire sale" unless one of these guys gets traded, Chris Paddack is not on Jim's list. The Lynx vs Liberty Wednesday night.

Jim makes some suggestions for the 3M Open and PGA Tour Golf. Does he think the ball should be rolled back. Are the Twins buyers, sellers or stand patters at the trade deadline Thursday.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. Don't give up on the season, but don't overspend at the trade deadline either. 3M open has an unknown player shoot a 60, is that good for the tournament?

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jim endorses Rocco's decision to intentionally walk Ohtani, putting the winning run on base, in the 9th inning and explains why. JJ McCarthy says all the right things, Jim is duly impressed so far.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings and QB JJ McCarthy. What are the team's expectations for him and what are Jim's? The Lynx roll and adjust to Chicago play style. Twins need a win in Game 3 in LA.

Can Scottie Scheffler catch Tiger Woods in major championships? Jim says the math works against him. Scottie has a unique style, one he isn't going to change, unlike Tiger who changed swings all the time.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins. Brent Rooker, former Twin, would be interesting to bring back to the ballclub. What has happened to Jose Miranda. Niko Medved putting his team through the paces. Brian Harman leads the British Open, zzzzz.

Jim and Todd talk Twins start the second half tomorrow. Jim believes they are more likely to be buyers than sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. The British Open is underway, Jim ranks the majors in order of his enjoyment of the event. Scottie Scheffler is so much ahead of the rest of the field.

Jim and Todd talk about the All-Star game. Jim loved all of it and says baseball has reinvigorated their all-star game. What will the starting rotation look like coming out of the break after Joe Ryan.

Jim talks about Byron Buxton's HR Derby appearance. What makes baseball unique for athletes like Cal Raleigh. The Lynx are good on the floor and somewhat controversial off of it.

Jim recaps the Twins season to date. He talks about the 13 year journey of Byron Buxton to get to the all-star HR Derby. Does Cheryl Reeve regret passing up Angel Reese in the draft.

Jim talks about his column this morning on the upcoming HR Derby and not just Byron Buxton's involvement, but Tommy Watkins. Jim talks about his thoughts on Trevor Plouffe in the booth for telecasts, it seemed "strange" to have him saying certain things he didn't do as a player.

J8im and Todd talk Twins media availability. Byron Buxton doesn't have a break in his hand, but how healthy is he. the Lynx struggle, Phoenix is a tough match-up for them. Kirk Cousins on NetFlix.

Jim was fine with Twins Mgr. Rocco Baldelli pulling his starter after five innings without allowing a run and only 61 pitches thrown, he explains why. WNBA All-Star game coaches trade teams. The Timberwolves Summer League, entertaining but don't get too excited.

Jim and Todd talk twins as the all-star break nears. How does Jim feel about Byron Buxton being in the Home Run Derby? If the Twins were to make a trade to try and "go for it," what would they go after.

Jim is back from vacation and gives us a travel review of places to go in New York City and cruising to the Caribbean. The Twins may have a sale in place, what does that mean for this season. Injuries and Jim didn't think the all-star selections snub the Twins.

Mike Grimm, Voice of the Golden Gophers, is in for Jim all week. He and Todd talk Twins. Injury to Ober means the bullpen could be in danger of over use. Dawson Garcia will play for a former Gopher, JB Bickerstaff, on the Pistons summer league team.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim all week. He and Todd talk over the Lynx loss to the Fever, without Caitlin Clark. The Twins lineup is struggling. The guys have different views on Carlos Correa.

Mike Grimm sits in for the vacationing Jim Souhan all week. He and Todd talk about Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA.

Mike Grimm is in for the vacationing Jim Souhan and joins Todd from TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. He's playing in Media Day for the 3M Open there later this month. He's still frustrated with the quick hook Rocco Baldelli has for starting pitchers.

Twins have played better the last co7uple days. Woods-Richardson could really be a key the second half the year. How will the Gophers AD Mark Coyle handle the $20M dispersal to athletes. Wild trade Freddy Gaudreau, what will their off season look like. Jim believes they will sign Kaprizov to a contract extension shortly after the new league year starts on Tuesday.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves draft pick. NBA Draft and Cooper Flagg.

Jim joins Todd and they talk NBA draft. Twins struggling, but Jim points out, "there's still time to recover." Lynx are just being cautious with Napheesa Collier.

Jim and Todd talk twins extending Rocco Baldelli's contract. Twins ownership is happening, nobody knows when. Is Bailey Ober tipping his pitches. Wolves new ownership and how Jim would like to see them handle their roles. Is Tim Connelly now ranked among the best GM is Minnesota Sports History.

Jim and Todd talk NBA Finals. The Rockets were always the front runner to land Kevin Durant, so where do the Wolves go. Jim gives his thoughts on Keegan Bradley as a playing Captain for the Ryder Cup team. The Twins getting bombed, Jim says those he knows inside the organization are concerned.

Jim talks about his column on Byron Buxton making a run at MVP consideration. Adrian Peterson's foibles. NBA Finals goes to game 7.

Jim and Todd talk Twins, they miss Pablo and need Correa to start hitting. Jim believes there is fire where there is smoke with the Timberwolves interest in trading for Kevin Durant.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx basketball, their 11-1, but how bad is Napheesa Collier's injury. The reds beat the Twins, with former Twin Emelio Pagan getting the save.