Jim Souhan
Columnist
SportsSouhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.
Latest from Jim Souhan
Souhan: Wild simply didn't play well enough to beat Vegas in playoff series
Individual Wild players deserved praise for their play, but collectively it still resulted in another first-round exit.
May 2, 2025
Souhan: Make no mistake, the Vikings are O’Connell’s team
Built via the past few NFL drafts and free agency, Kevin O’Connell has his most offensive talent ever. The only question remaining is if J.J. McCarthy can lead it.
April 28, 2025
Souhan: Timberwolves star works in a shove while pushing Lakers to a precipice
Adding clutch play to his résumé, Anthony Edwards stood out in a victory over his “big brother,” LeBron James.
April 28, 2025
Souhan: Wild lose an admirable one, and it might become a costly one
Minnesota failed to push a playoff series to 3-1 for the fifth time in five tries. This time, Vegas is ahead because it keeps shooting and getting the key shot to go in.
April 27, 2025
Souhan: Vikings picked a good year to not need to pick a quarterback
The plan that began with drafting J.J. McCarthy in 2024 left them room to draft offensive lineman Donovan Jackson in 2025.
April 25, 2025
Souhan: What should the Vikings do with the No. 24 pick - keep it or trade it?
When you pick as low as the Vikings are in the first round of the NFL draft, predicting players is worthless. Let’s break down scenarios instead.
April 22, 2025
Souhan: Wild scorers look slick but lack grease in Game 1
Minnesota’s points all came from top-line skaters, and none had the gritty feel known to work in the postseason.
April 21, 2025
Souhan: Timberwolves embarrassed the Lakers? Don’t be surprised. You were warned.
The better team, one whose giant offseason change is paying off, won Game 1 and should win the series.
April 20, 2025
Souhan: Ant as the new Moss? Nope. The Lakers have that player
Dallas saw in Luka Doncic what the Vikings saw in Randy Moss: A destructive force best sent away. Nothing from Anthony Edwards can touch that.
April 18, 2025
Souhan: It’s time to stop complaining about Wolves' Randle
When Julius Randle returned from injury in March, the Wolves were 33-29. They finished the season on a 17-4 run with Randle playing a larger role.
April 14, 2025
Souhan: Why this season’s Wolves might be a better playoff team than last season’s
Strong reasons run six deep: Depth, Julius Randle’s adaptations, Anthony Edwards’ shooting, experience, Luka Doncic’s changes and LeBron James’ age.
April 14, 2025
Souhan: McIlroy sets up his own Masters stress test, with DeChambeau serving as stressor
It’s reminiscent of the 2016 Ryder Cup, when Rory McIlroy took on another emotional American at Hazeltine. It’s familiar, too, because McIlroy has been in this spot before and flopped.
April 13, 2025
