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Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves offseason. There are several possibilities. The Reds have a young player that is one of the most exciting in baseball. The Lynx should handle their business tonight vs Vegas.

Jim wasn't a fan of how the USGA set up Oakmont for the US Open. The Twins are struggling, but so are other teams in the division other than the Tigers.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins getting hammered by the Rangers twice in three games. Jim has concerns about the starting rotation, a previous strength. Vikings mini-camp concludes, Jim talks JJ McCarthy arm strength, he has plenty and that's not all that's needed. The NHL Stanley Cup Finals have been terrific.

Jim and Todd talk about the Lynx first loss and make-up of the roster. The Pacers outplaying the Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The US Open golf tournament opens, does Jim like Scottie Scheffler or the field? The Twins shake-up their bullpen.

Jim catches Todd up on the Twins fortunes of late. With the starting pitching suffering injuries, it's time for the lineup to step up. Jim talks about his column regarding whether the Vikings might have interest in ex-Packer Jaire Alexander.

Jim and Todd talk about the injury to Twins ace Pablo Lopez. Will the injury have the team more active at the trade deadline. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was outstanding, who has the better team long term. Jim changes his mind about his NBA Finals prediction, but not the team he has winning it. Napheesa Collier reminds Jim of a former NBA great.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim Marshall's passing. Souhan has heard some stories about The Purple People Eaters that can't be told on the radio. Pablo Lopez injury appears to not be too serious, but does mean a trip to the IL. Jim isn't surprised the Lynx and 8-0. He's also not surprised the Knicks fired Thibs.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. The training of the modern athlete. Justin Jefferson is flashy, but not a diva.

Jim talks about his column this morning on the possibility of the Timberwolves trading for Kevin Durant. Is it time for the Twins to send Royce Lewis to St. Paul?

Jim and Todd talk about the end of the Timberwolves season and the Vikings signing their GM to a contract extension.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx starting 5-0. The Twins and the curious emergence of Kody Clemens as a lineup mainstay. Wolves vs Thunder Game 5 tonight.

Jim and Todd talk Wolves playoffs. The Twins roll starting to slow, the offense needs to pick it up.

Jim breaks down the Wolves game 4 win over the Warriors. Edwards found his shot and that's bad news for the league not just Golden State. The warrior vets are looking tired and old compared to the Wolves. What does Jim think of the conspiracy theory that the NBA rigged the draft lottery for the Mavericks after they traded Luka to the Lakers.

Jim thinks the Twins are a contender for at least the Central Division. The bats have started to come to life but could still be better. The PWHL Frost are trying to win another title. The Timberwolves are now in control of the series with the warriors.

Jim recaps the Timberwolves Game 2 win over the Warriors. He says don't be concerned about Ant's ankle, do be concerned about his jump shot. The Twins are playing themselves back into the division race, will fans notice?

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins playing better, led by a surging Byron Buxton. Jim believes they have enough talent to be a good team. Previews the Wolves-Warriors match-up tonight.

Jim breaks down the Wolves game 1 loss to the Warriors. What is going on with Anthony Edwards? He could have the yips, that would be bad. It's hard to win in today's NBA without shooting the 3 well. Twins are getting contributions from Buxton and Correa and even though he didn't have a big game, just the presence of Royce Lewis helps.

Jim breaks down the multitude of storylines regarding the Wolves/ warriors series. He wants fans to ignore Jimmy Butler rather than boo him. Can the Warriors age and treachery, in the case of Draymond Green, overcome the Wolves better roster? Who has the coaching advantage?

Jim breaks down how much better he believes the Wolves are than the Warriors and takes them to win the series. The Wild have to make signing Kaprizov their top priority. The Twins aren't built for long winning streaks, they just need to chip away and win series.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild series loss to Vegas and what's next in the offseason. Will Jon Hynes be back to coach the team? Is Fillip Gustavsson a goaltender that can take them past the first round? The Twins aren't hitting and thus, not winning.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves big win over the Lakers and dominating the series. Jim precited the Wolves would win the series, but even he was surprised at how easy they made it look. The Wolves actually played poorly and still won. Jim thinks it will be Golden State as the Wolves opponent the next round.

Jim explains the process the NHL has for reviewing and challenging goals, as the Wild had one taken away. The last two games could have been had by then Wild, now it gets tough to win another game. JJ McCarthy is ready to be the Vikings starting QB. Do the Wolves need to win tonight in LA?

Jim talks about his column from Tuesday morning about the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell. He said after the season if you listened that Sam Darnold wouldn't be the Vikings QB in 2025. Do the Wild need to win tonight to win the series vs Vegas.

Jim predicted the Wolves would beat the Lakers in the series and many reasons why have shown up. He thinks the Wild blew a chance to upset Vegas may be gone. Why did Shedeur Sanders slide to the 5th round.

Jim says the Vikings got exactly who they wanted. Why was Shadeur Sanders passed over, was it all on the field, or did some teams not want to deal with the Sanders family? Jim picked Vegas in six, but the Wild are changing his mind.

Todd and Jim talk Twins. Jim remains optimistic they will get their season going in the right direction. He believes Pablo Lopez will start on Friday night and Royce Lewis is heading out on a rehab assignment soon. What is the Vikings philosophy for the draft.

Jim and Todd break down the Wild and Timberwolves playoff series.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings and QB JJ McCarthy. Who will they bring in to back him up? Could it be Kirk Cousins, maybe says Jim. What are the big story lines surrounding the draft.

The Wild don't have enough firepower to get past Vegas in a series. Jim predicted the Wolves would beat the Lakers in the playoffs, but he was impressed with their Saturday win. Jim thinks the Twins will turn things around sooner rather than later.

Jim breaks down the Timberwolves series vs the Lakers and why Anthony Edwards is really nothing like Randy Moss.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jax is struggling but the team is playing better. Vikings draft, what's their strategy. Wolves v. Lakers, who is Jim taking.

Jim and Todd recap the Wild win to clinch a playoff spot. Jim says the Wild changing goalies was a class move. There is concern regarding Carlos Correa's wrist and Matt Wallner's hamstring injuries.

Jim and Todd talk about the WNBA Draft and Hopkins own Paige Bueckers going first overall. What impact could she have on the women's game. Timberwolves vs Lakers and the Twins struggle.

Jim and Todd talk about The Masters. Where does the career grand slam put Rory McIlroy in golf's pantheon. Wolves vs Lakers in the playoffs.

Jim and Todd talk about the successful return to health of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson-Ek to the Wild lineup. Big game vs Calgary Friday night. Wolves vs Memphis preview. Joe Ryan was lights out for the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about two bad losses on the same night by the Twins and Timberwolves.

Jim and Todd talk men's and women's college basketball championships. Rocco Baldelli ejected from Twins loss to Kansas City.

The Wild look like they are headed for the playoffs. Alex Ovechkin is well respected around the league. twins getting short starts from their pitchers.

JP Cola in for Todd Bergeth today on Live @ 5 Sports. JP talks Minnesota Sports with Jim Souhan.

Jim and Todd talk about the sale of the Timberwolves and what it might mean for the franchise. The Wild drop two in a row but should be safe to make the playoffs.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves 2OT Thriller in Denver. They have the 5 seed in their sights. Anthony Edwards is not at all like Randy Moss according to Jim except for their talent. Torpedo bats, a good thing or bad?

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins miserable start to the season. Is it something to worry about, Jim thinks so. Wolves vs Nuggets.

Timberwolves brawl with the Pistons. Twins pitching off to a slow start.

Jim and Todd talk Twins season opener. Is Jim concerned about Pablo Lopez maybe not being an ace caliber pitcher. What did the Vikings GM mean when he didn't rule out Aaron Rodgers being their QB.

Jim and Todd preview the Twins season.

The Wild have lost three straight and yet Coach Hynes is pleased with their play, is Jim? College basketball coaching hires including Richard Pitino. Would Jim under any circumstances bring Jimmy Butler to his team if he ran one?

Gophers hire Niko Medved, a great hire according to Jim. Jim tells some stories from 30 years covering the Twins at Spring Training. Todd related his own Kirby Puckett story.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's basketball coaching search leading to Colorado State. The tournament this year saw almost all favorites advancing, will this continue with NIL now involved. The Twins starting rotation isn't final, but Jim makes a good guess.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves. Are they watching the standings closely? The Twins starting rotation seems to be rounding into form. Brooks Lee having some back issues. Gable Steveson is an absolute unit.

Jim and Todd talk about the latest Timberwolves loss. What is going on with Anthony Edwards. No surprise that Aaron Rodgers won't be joining the Vikings, but there may have been a little something to it.