Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Wild posted a 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday afternoon. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the improved young talent on this year's roster can be traced by to former General Managers Chuck Fletcher for identifying Kirill Kaprizo…

The Vikings hold the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft to be held at the end of this month. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says the Vikings may consider taking a quarterback like Justin Fields in the first round at #14 or move up a bit to grab him if he were to drop.

The Twins continue with spring training in Fort Myers, Florida this week. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says results of spring training games aren't a strong indication of how the season will go. He says players are going up against competition and situa…

The Twins optioned left field prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training minor league site. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kirilloff didn't have a great spring but has limited at-bats. He says the plan was likely to start him in the minors…

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 …

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The Vikings agreed to sign 31-year old veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson to a 1-year $10 Million contract. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says Peterson is a 6-time Pro Bowler but was doesn't possess the same speed he once did and was beaten off by receivers while playing with the C…

The St. Cloud boys hockey team fell in the section playoffs, St. John's University baseball earned a sweep at US Bank Stadium and there's a packed schedule on Thursday.

The Vikings cut veteran defensive lineman Shamar Stephen saving $3.75 Million in salary cap relief. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings will likely save themselves even more by releasing Defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo.

The University of Minnesota fired head men's basketball coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons at the University yesterday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says he understands the lack of patience from fans but says the Gophers won't be in a hurry to re…