Jim Souhan

The University of Minnesota has hired Ben Johnson to be its next men's basketball head coach. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says with Johnson's background as a Minneapolis native, former Gopher player and assistant coach and his connection with the local AAU scene he's well equipped to recruit and land top Minnesota talent.

The Timberwolves ended their 7-game losing streak with a 96-88 win over San Antonio at Target Center Sunday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Wolves know they need to play better defense if they are going to win games and a step toward that was made last night.

The Vikings will play Sunday without running back Dalvin Cook. Cook's father, James passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. Cook is with family in Miami, Florida. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings will play to win at Detroit despite not having any real incentive to win.

The Gopher football team will host Iowa tonight at 6pm, pregame on WJON at 4pm. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me from Augusta, Georgia where he's covering the Masters Golf Tournament. Jim says the Gophers need to play good defense if they're going to have a chance to beat Iowa.

Twins' pitcher Kenta Maeda finished 2nd in the American League Cy Young award voting behind winner Shane Bieber from Cleveland. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today from Augusta, Georgia where he's covering the Masters Golf Tournament.

The Vikings were led by running back Dalvin Cook in their 28-22 road win at Green Bay Sunday. Cook scored 3 touchdowns on the ground and 1 more in the air on a screen pass. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON this morning.

The Vikings have a shortage of healthy cornerbacks heading into Sunday's game at Green Bay. Rookie Cameron Dantzler was placed on the Covid-19/reserve list, and both Mike Hughes and Holton Hill are battling injuries and may not play Sunday. Jim Souhan says starter Jeff Gladney may be the only healthy regular in the rotation.

The Vikings traded Defensive End Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for a 3rd round pick in 2021 and a conditional 5th round in 2022. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings acquired Ngakoue back in August from Jacksonville for the 2nd rounder and conditional 5th rounder.

The Gopher football team opens the 2020 season Saturday when they host Michigan at 6:30 p.m., pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Gophers have some known top performers on offense with quarterback Tanner Morgan, receiver Rashod Bateman and running back Mohammed Ibrahim.

The Vikings dropped to 1-5 after losing 40-23 Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Vikings may have the least effective most established starting quarterback in the league in Kirk Cousins.