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The Voice of the Golden Gophers Mike Grimm sits in for Jim and talks about the Gophers football season opening win over Buffalo.

Jim and Todd talk about Adam Thielen's return to the Vikings. Does this say something bigger about how the Vikings view their potential for the season. Just like the Vikings, the Gophers season revolves around a young QB.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings changing back-up QB's, he thinks they got it wrong. Two columns by Jim over the weekend, he talks about those. The Lynx get Phee Collier back and she looks like she didn't miss a game.

Tonight's preseason game for the Vikings in Nashville does have meaning for some players, like the QB's vying for the back-up job to JJ McCarthy. The Lynx need Napheesa Collier back in the lineup.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings football.

Jim and Todd talk twins. Joe Ryan had a poor outing, could he be suffering from a trade deadline hangover? Jim doesn't think so. Jim also not convinced this group of infielders are very good defensively, but the Twins think bats first.

Jim talks about his column on Gophers star Koi Perich. He's the best Gopher Jim has seen in 35 years covering the team. His two-way potential. Jefferson practicing with the Vikings. Jim doesn't think there's any way JJ McCarthy plays on Friday, but there is some intrigue to the game. Joe Ryan will still finish in the Top 3-4 in Cy Young voting.

Jim updates Todd on the last couple of weeks in Minnesota sports starting wit the Pohlads keeping the Twins. What does that mean going forward. The Vikings are ready but they may not have their backup QB on the roster right now. The Lynx have fire when playing New York for good reason.

Jim breaks down the Twins "fire sale." He says he understands some of the trades, but not all of them. He understands if Twins fans stay away from the park this season and possibly next. He had the biggest problem with trading away their entire bullpen for practical purposes.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. The trade of Jhoan Duran signals to Jim it is a fire sale. Carlos Correa not dealt just yet. The Lynx knock off New York.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. They are sellers at the trade deadline. It's not a "fire sale" unless one of these guys gets traded, Chris Paddack is not on Jim's list. The Lynx vs Liberty Wednesday night.

Jim makes some suggestions for the 3M Open and PGA Tour Golf. Does he think the ball should be rolled back. Are the Twins buyers, sellers or stand patters at the trade deadline Thursday.

Jim and Todd talk Twins baseball. Don't give up on the season, but don't overspend at the trade deadline either. 3M open has an unknown player shoot a 60, is that good for the tournament?

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jim endorses Rocco's decision to intentionally walk Ohtani, putting the winning run on base, in the 9th inning and explains why. JJ McCarthy says all the right things, Jim is duly impressed so far.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings and QB JJ McCarthy. What are the team's expectations for him and what are Jim's? The Lynx roll and adjust to Chicago play style. Twins need a win in Game 3 in LA.

Can Scottie Scheffler catch Tiger Woods in major championships? Jim says the math works against him. Scottie has a unique style, one he isn't going to change, unlike Tiger who changed swings all the time.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins. Brent Rooker, former Twin, would be interesting to bring back to the ballclub. What has happened to Jose Miranda. Niko Medved putting his team through the paces. Brian Harman leads the British Open, zzzzz.

Jim and Todd talk Twins start the second half tomorrow. Jim believes they are more likely to be buyers than sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. The British Open is underway, Jim ranks the majors in order of his enjoyment of the event. Scottie Scheffler is so much ahead of the rest of the field.

Jim and Todd talk about the All-Star game. Jim loved all of it and says baseball has reinvigorated their all-star game. What will the starting rotation look like coming out of the break after Joe Ryan.

Jim talks about Byron Buxton's HR Derby appearance. What makes baseball unique for athletes like Cal Raleigh. The Lynx are good on the floor and somewhat controversial off of it.

Jim recaps the Twins season to date. He talks about the 13 year journey of Byron Buxton to get to the all-star HR Derby. Does Cheryl Reeve regret passing up Angel Reese in the draft.

Jim talks about his column this morning on the upcoming HR Derby and not just Byron Buxton's involvement, but Tommy Watkins. Jim talks about his thoughts on Trevor Plouffe in the booth for telecasts, it seemed "strange" to have him saying certain things he didn't do as a player.

J8im and Todd talk Twins media availability. Byron Buxton doesn't have a break in his hand, but how healthy is he. the Lynx struggle, Phoenix is a tough match-up for them. Kirk Cousins on NetFlix.

Jim was fine with Twins Mgr. Rocco Baldelli pulling his starter after five innings without allowing a run and only 61 pitches thrown, he explains why. WNBA All-Star game coaches trade teams. The Timberwolves Summer League, entertaining but don't get too excited.

Jim and Todd talk twins as the all-star break nears. How does Jim feel about Byron Buxton being in the Home Run Derby? If the Twins were to make a trade to try and "go for it," what would they go after.