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Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves. He also lays out some of his wish list for Minnesota sports fans.

Jim thinks Sam Darnold made the biggest throw of his career to win the game late for the Vikings. Jim is now on the Keep Darnold side of the discussion potentially. The Wolves offense just looks like Randle and Edwards deciding who's turn it is to shoot, not any plays being run.

Jim and Todd talk about Kat's return to target Center being triumphant. The Wolves looked awful and should consider a major lineup change. Towns and Kirk Cousins returns could not have gone differently, similar to their departures.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings injury news. Geno Smith and Sam Darnold have traveled similar paths. The Wild are hamstrung with injuries and may have been playing over their heads this season anyway. Jim likes the Wolves to beat the Knicks tonight.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns return, will he be cheered or booed? Are the Vikings the most dangerous team in the NFC? Randy Moss battling cancer now, but he used to battle everyone else.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. Coach Kevin O'Connell is having a great year and should be Coach of the Year. Sam Darnold's grade for the game. Jonathan Greenard has made Vikings fans forget Danielle Hunter.

Jim talks Timberwolves getting on a roll. Wild will see some turbulence if Gustavsson misses much time. Preview of the Vikings game and who will play the best the rest of the way: Darnold, Goff or Love?

Jim and Todd talk Bill Belichik going to North Carolina, Jim thinks it's a homerun hire. Jim thinks the Wolves should stand pat at the trade deadline.

Marco Rossi is quietly having a breakout season for the surprisingly good Minnesota Wild. Royce Lewis "chose" to work out at 2B this offseason, was it really his choice?

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's basketball. Will Ben Johnson survive the season? Baseball Winter Meetings ongoing, will the Twins make any moves. Are the Vikings the best team in the NFL? Maybe.

Jim joins Todd and gives a lot of credit for the Vikings being 11-2 to KOC. Anthony Edwards played terribly in crunch time vs the Warriors on Sunday night.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. Jim makes his prediction. The guys lay out possible scenarios for Sam Darnold's future. Wolves playing better than the Warriors right now and should beat them at least once this weekend. Kirill Kaprizov is the all-time best player in franchise history.

Jim talks about the ascent of Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild. He said he still hadn't accomplished two things to put him among the elite in the game. He's doing those two things this year. "Something is wrong there," Jim says when talking about Kirk Cousins and his "lack of" chances against the Vikings on Sunday.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column in the Star-Tribune about the Wolves and who needs to step up their leadership. MLB Free Agents are being signed, will the Twins do anything?

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. Jim previews his upcoming column on the struggling Timberwolves.

Todd Bergeth and Jim Souhan are off today so JP Cola and Mike Grimm catch up for Live @ 5 Sports

Todd Bergeth and Jim Souhan are off today so JP Cola and Mike Grimm catch up for Live @ 5 Sports

Jim and Todd talk Wild hockey, they've been very impressive. Fleury gave up a fluky goal, but bounced back vs the Oilers. The Wolves are struggling compared to expectations and DiVincenzo has not been the shooter the Wolves hoped. Jim likes the Vikings in a close low scoring game.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild.

Jim and Todd talk Wild hockey. They are the latest pleasant surprise for a Minnesota pro team this year. Gopher men's basketball and football teams are in a difficult position.

Jim and Todd talk Gopher football. Will they ever qualify for the CFB Playoffs now that it's 12 teams. Gable Steveson returning to the Gopher wrestling squad. Can the Gopher men's hoops team win this year.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings and Timberwolves.

JP Cola is in for Todd this week. JP and Jim Souhan talked about Minnesota sports.

JP Cola talked to Jim Souhan about Minnesota Sports from this past weekend.

Todd and Jim talk about Jim column on Gopher football. Timberwolves handled a lesser team. Does Jim agree with JP that the Vikings will score more than 30 pts, or lower scoring like Todd said.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings: injury news, Jags QB Trevor Lawrence is struggling. What is going on with the Bears?

In for Todd Bergeth today was JP Cola. JP and Jim talk Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings and the NFL.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings and the erratic play of Sam Darnold. Yes Flacco looked old and ineffective, but he had been playing well, the Vikings D deserves some credit.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings football: What effect will Hockenson's return have on the pass offense and Sam Darnold. The Gophers being favored at Illinois seems a bit strange. Even if the Timberwolves lose tonight, there shouldn't be any panic this early. Kaprizov is trying to enter the NHL's elite.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins OF Alex Kirilloff retiring at just 26. The litany of injuries to twins 1st Round picks over the years. Yankees choke up game 5 of the World Series and lose. Timberwolves vs Nuggets Friday night.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings trade for a left tackle and the benching of Anthony Richardson by the Colts. Wolves lose to Dallas, The Flower is loved in Pittsburgh.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on the Timberwolves. All the big games at Target Center this week. The guys appraise the talent and moves of upcoming foes. The World Series might be over in a sweep.

The Gophers looked good throwing the ball and have put some steam into their season. What should the Vikings do about the Darrisaw injury as far as a replacement.

Jim recaps the Vikings game. Defense gets much of the blame for the loss. Not having Blake Cashman is seriously hurting their run defense. Will they make a trade? Kwesi's recent draft(s) appears to be less than stellar. It didn't take Julius Randle long to have a big game. The Wild's start is remarkable.

Jim and Todd preview the Vikings-Rams game tonight. Is it a crossroads game for the Rams. Mike McCarthy catching strays from Jerry Jones.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves opener, they looked awful. The Wild are off to an unexpectedly good start. Would the Vikings make a trade before the deadline on Nov 5.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves season opener and expectations for the team. Will Julius Randle fit. Vikings injury report and how is Jim feeling about Sam Darnold's play of late.

Jim was in New York for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals and gives his perspective on Coach Reeve's rant after the game that has everyone talking. Jared Goff looks scary for the Lions.

Jim previews Lynx and Libert game 4 and updates Vikings injuries.

Jim talks about his column on the Vikings and the strength of the North Division. Injury updates on Risner, Hockenson and Jones. Does he see a contract extension for Kwesi and KOC soon. He gives the inside story on how the Herschel Walker trade went down, it was not what Todd thought.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx dropping game 2. Timberwolves vs Knicks got a little spicy afterward. NFC North is the best division in football, but the Lions took a major blow. Good win for the Gophers and Max Brosmer.

Jim breaks down the Lynx Game 1 victory over the New York Liberty. If the Gophers lose to UCLA, that does not diminish their win over USC. It's been 24 hours since the Pohlad's announced they're selling the Twins, any early candidates to buy?

Jim joined Todd after learning of the news about the Pohlad's putting the twins up for sale.

Jim and Todd preview the Wild season with opening night at The X tonight. Lynx open the WNBA Finals tonight in New York.

Jim breaks down the Lynx series win over the Sun and previews the series with New York for the WNBA Title. Vikings news.

Jim and Todd talk about the Jets firing their head coach two days after losing to the Vikings. Did Aaron Rodgers have something to do with it directly? The Packers suspended Romeo Doubs last Sunday. The Lynx take on a tough Connecticut team in a decisive game 5 tonight.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. Jim says everything changed for them when Aaron Jones left the game. The defense continues to shine, but there are concerns, despite being 5-and-oh. Big win for the Gophers over USC. Game 5 for the Lynx on Tues.

Jim previews Game 3 for the Lynx vs Sun. Will the three new players for the Timberwolves play in tonight's preseason opener in LA vs the Lakers. Jim makes his Vikings prediction for their game in London. Can the Gophers beat USC on Saturday night.