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Jim and Todd talk about a big win for the Wild. Kaprizov has his best game of the series. Matt Boldy has gone from a nice player to compliment Kaprizov, to a star. Jim wasn't sure it should be Wallstedt as the #1 in the playoffs, but it has worked beautifully. Texas Tech starting QB has been suspended for gambling, he was a potential 1st round draft pick. The guys are worried about the corrosive e...

Timberwolves loss in Denver was easy to see coming. Jaden McDaniels doesn't care about being the villain, but his words and actions have painted a target on his back. It's much more difficult to win without your starting backcourt and star player when the Nuggets can prepare. Two evenly matched teams in Wild vs Stars, wouldn't be surprised by another overtime game. Derek Falvey didn't leave the cu...

It's a shame the Timberwolves lost their starting back court to injury, but how about Ayo! How does Jim feel about Jaden McDaniels scoring at the end of the game? Mike Conley summed it up perfectly. It wasn't luck that Matt Boldy's deflection was perfectly angled, it's skill and a lot of work. The Wild came through in a big game, can they keep it up. Jim is a little higher on the Vikings draft tha...

Jim breaks down how the Wolves came together and showed everyone that Jaden McDaniels correctly called out the Nuggets poor defense. The Wolves just flat look like the better team, and with Aaron Gordon out for the Nuggets, the talent disparity appears wide. Jim was surprised by the Vikings draft pick, not by the fact that everyone guessed wrong who they would take. Where has Kaprizov been the las...

Jim previews tonight's NFL Draft. The Vikings seem locked in on an Oregon safety in the first round. Where will 'Bama QB Ty Simpson go. The Wild have been playing some undisciplined hockey, that hurt them in last night's 2OT loss. Will the Nuggets make Jaden McDaniels eat his words, or does his talking not really matter? Two young lefthanders looked great for the Twins last night.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins win over the Mets, who are terrible despite a $350M payroll. The Spurs Wemby crashed hard to the floor and was concussed. If he misses significant time in concussion protocol, the West opens up a bit for the Timberwolves. NFL teams draft boards have been set for weeks, despite what "mock drafters" would have you believe.

Jim and Todd recap the Timberwolves win in Denver. Jim names his X-Factor player. Minnesota sports fans are being treated to the two best playoff series in their respective sports with the Wild vs Dallas and Wolves vs Nuggets. The Twins bullpen is struggling right now, that was foreseeable.

Jim points to the Wolves starting forwards as the main reason they lost on Saturday. Julius Randle has an up and down playoff past, even with the Wolves. Jim not surprised the Wild won, but was at the domination. He was also surprised they went to Wallstedt in the nets. Who's really running the Vikings draft this Thursday night.

Napheesa Collier signs a $1.4M dollar one year extension with the Lynx. That it's just one year is concerning. Do the Wolves need to win one of the first two games in Denver? Jim makes his prediction on the series. Judge vs Trout in New York was great theatre, that not many people care about this time of year unfortunately.

Jim and Todd preview the Wolves-Nuggets series. How do they deal with Jokic? The Lynx take a PG with the #2 pick in the WNBA Draft. How long a leash does SWR have in the Twins rotation?

JP Cola in today for Todd Bergeth for Live @ 5 Sports.  Today Jim Souhan joins JP Cola and talk about all things Minnesota Sports.  The Twins remain hot and are now the top team in the AL Central.  The Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for NBA Playoffs.  And the Wild are gearing up for the start of the NHL playoffs vs. the Stars.

JP Cola in for Todd Bergeth on today's episode of Live @ 5 Sports.  Today JP and Jim Souhan talked all things Minnesota Sports.

Jim and Todd talk about the Masters and where Rory might be considered among the greats of the game. Timberwolves get some great play at the end of the season from their young players. Where was this earlier in the season.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins sweeping the Tigers. Mick Abel pitched well and a big hit for Brooks Lee. Rory started fast at The Masters, usually he doesn't. Does that mean he could make it back-to-back Masters titles. Kirk Cousins to the raiders is smart by both sides.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins win on Wednesday night over the Tigers with Bailey Ober beating Framber Valdes. There is concern about Ober's velocity being down, but he was effective vs Detroit. Wolves are locked into the #6 seed and almost certain to match-up with Denver. Is Nikola Jokic playing for his legacy?

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins and Taj Bradley. If Bradley pitches this well all year, the Twins may have won last year's trade deadline. Tanking in the NBA in the spotlight again. A Masters preview, Jim doesn't think it's Scottie or the field, he names his players to watch. 

Jim and Todd talk about Michigan's national championship win. The Timberwolves are banged up, and Edwards knee issues are a real thing. He will play again this year, but could be diminished. The Twins are getting some production from the middle of the lineup, but some trying to hold onto their spot are struggling. It's Masters Week, who does Jim want to see in the Final pairing on Sunday.

Jim talks about how writers do column's in advance, and some times the timing isn't great when it gets released. The Timberwolves are heading for the #6 seed and will likely play Denver. High level basketball on display this weekend between the Spurs and Nuggets. The women's champion in UCLA is deserving, and perhaps the Lynx select their star player with the #2 pick in this month's draft. Jim and...

It's the home opener for the Twins, Jim and Todd try and seperate the team from the owners, which is hard to do for many. Todd says he is a former sufferrer of "Pohlad Derangement Syndrome." Jim said Edwards was ill for the Detroit loss and we have no reason to doubt that. He also doesn't care he will no longer be able to play in 65 games, which is a threshold for the All-NBA Team. Edwards might c...

The WNBA has labor peace and the expansion and college drafts in the next two weeks. The Lynx have the #2 pick in a draft with only one sure fire star player. What's going on with Ant and missing the start of the game? It's more complicated for him before games than it is for any other player. Jim talks about the passing of Joey Browner.

Jim recaps the first four Twins games and what he saw. Ober didn't look great, neither did Abel. The ABS system continues to be the talk of baseball. Todd wonders what effect it may have on the umpires themsleves. The NFL may go with replacement officials with enhanced video review from league officials. That sounds like a really bad idea.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth today on Live at 5 Sports.  Today JP and Jim Souhan updated us on the latest Minnesota Sports news.

JP Cola filling in for Todd Bergeth today on Live at 5 Sports.  Today JP and Jim Souhan updated us on the latest Minnesota Sports news.

Jim and Todd talk about a last second win for the Wild. Great goal for Joel Eriksson-Ek. Who does Jim think is the best player in the American League? Ohtani is an obvious choice in the National League. Who would Jim prefer the Wolves play in the opening round of the playoffs, the match-up today would be the Nuggets.

Jim joins Todd minutes after the Twins season opening loss in Baltimore. If Joe Ryan pitches that way all season he will have a big year. Both guys like the ABS. Kept the game moving. Quite a comeback by the Timberwolves to beat Houston, with Mike Conley having a big role.