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Jim talks about his column on the Timberwolves possibly trading for Giannis from the Bucks. It's a very tine chance he says, but wouldn't put anything past Wolves President Tim Connelly. Vikings QB situation. If it's Wentz this week, it's likely Wentz next week as well.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher football. Jim actually thinks slightly less of the Gophers after a win. Penn State fires their coach, is North Carolina far behind in parting ways with Bill Belichek? What is the main storyline for the week leading up to Vikings vs Eagles.

Jim talks about his column in the Minnesota Star-Tribune today saying who he thinks would be a good manager hire for the Twins. Injury updates for the Vikings. Jim talks about who he thinks will be the QB next week vs the Eagles. There are rumors the Timberwolves may try and acquire Bucks superstar Giannis. Could it happen?

The Wild open the regular season tonight, Jim previews their chances for the year. The Timberwolves biggest question is at point guard with one old guy and one young. The Blue Jays are rolling but the HR Aaron Judge hit off Louis Varland was spectacular.

Jim has been in London all week with the Vikings. he talks about his column on JJ McCarthy. the headlined rankled the Head Coach, but the column he actually backed O'Connell. Is it to the Vikings advantage to have been in London all week as opposed to the Browns, who arrived on Thursday. Jim has changed his prediction from the beginning of the week, injuries are the reason.

Jim joins Todd from London all week as he is covering the Vikings. He gives an injury update, it's long. Who is responsible for the O-Line calls with the Vikings down to a third string center, who hasn't played that position in a long time. Can the Wolves return to the NBA's final four again this year, should they expect that.

Jim joins Todd from London all week and gives an injury update. The Browns change QB's and not to Shadeur Sanders. What if anything will come from the Lynx complaining about the WNBA Commissioner.

Jim joins Todd from London all week as he covers the Vikings overseas trip. Jim starts with the Wild signing Karill Kaprizov to an 8 year $136M contract extension. He thinks the blame for the Twins collapse is not all on Rocco Baldelli, Derek Falvey is just as much to blame. He gives us the latest Vikings injury report, it's extensive.

Jim joins Todd from London all week as he covers the Vikings overseas trip. Jim not impressed with Carson Wentz play from Sunday. They will struggle to overcome all the injuries on the O-Line. Even though the Lynx had a great season it was a bitterly disappointing end of the season. Also it was not a good look for Cheryl Reeve on Friday, getting ejected and suspended.

Jim joins Todd from Dublin, Ireland this week as he covers the Vikings game vs the Steelers. He also hopes this ois the Byron Buxton the Twins get in the years to come. He predicted a Europe win in the Ryder Cup and the morning session on Friday didn't change his mind.

Jim joins Todd from Dublin and talks about what it's like there for NFL as opposed to London. He previews the Ryder Cup

Jim joins Todd from Dublin, Ireland as he covers the Vikings game vs the Steelers. He also says the Luynx have had some issues recently and that manifest in a blown lead and a loss in game 2 vs the Mercury.

Jim talks about whether he thinks JJ McCarthy will still be the Vikings starting QB when he gets healthy. Jim is going to Europe with the team and will do the podcast from there. Cheryl reeve may love this year's team more than any other team she's had, even with 4 championship teams of the past.

Jim runs down the Vikings romp over the Bengals. Says the Harrison Smith deflection to Isaiah Rodgers for a pick-6 was the play of the game. Wentz looked "ok." Jim says it's a bit concerning the Lynx continue to start slow in the playoffs, but keep rallying for the win. He makes the case that Napheesa Collier should have won the MVPhee.

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.