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: 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
Souhan: Kirill Kaprizov’s return gives hope to the Wild future
With Kaprizov leading the way, the Wild are a threat to anyone in the Western Conference playoffs — which is why the team can’t let him leave in free agency.
April 11, 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
Souhan: Kirill Kaprizov’s return gives hope to the Wild future
With Kaprizov leading the way, the Wild are a threat to anyone in the Western Conference playoffs — which is why the team can’t let him leave in free agency.
April 11, 2025