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: Franchise-altering decisions await the Twins ahead of trade deadline
Now that Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa have joined Byron Buxton in the hot hitter category, the team should keep the crew together and hope for good health.
July 25, 2025
Souhan: Napheesa Collier’s list of WNBA feats is long but unfinished
The Lynx star has more to accomplish as the second half of the season starts. To help her focus, here’s a list.
July 21, 2025
Souhan: Ahead of 3M Open, golf’s top star poses interesting questions about meaning of winning
British Open champion Scottie Scheffler won’t play in the PGA Tour’s 3M Open in Blaine, but he’s undoubtedly the talk of golf.
July 20, 2025
Souhan: Vikings quarterback is asked to ace an unreasonable test
J.J. McCarthy is supposed to lead at age 22 and, ultimately, win a Super Bowl. Unfair, but let’s adjust the standard. He compares well to a couple of NFL QBs (one of whom won a Super Bowl).
July 19, 2025
Souhan: Twins could use someone like Brent Rooker ... who they once traded away
Hitter-for-pitcher deals usually turned out fine, but Rooker’s revival with A’s still stings.
July 18, 2025
Souhan: Shut up and let ‘em play
The best All-Star game in professional sports was on full display Tuesday night, but Fox ruined the broadcast.
July 16, 2025
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Souhan: WNBA-leading Lynx can’t stop making news — on the court and off it
The Lynx, who have the WNBA’s best record, have been living at the top of the standings and the national news roundups.
July 14, 2025
Souhan: Twins’ Buxton has had a 13-year journey to stardom
Center fielder Byron Buxton's path from second overall pick in the 2012 draft and promise-filled minor leaguer to All-Star has brimmed with talent and heart.
July 14, 2025
Souhan: Aurora again experience a rare loss at a high cost, falling to Utah in USL W semifinals
The team has never lost a regular-season game yet has never won a championship. “God, it’s hard,” coach Jen Larrick said. “It’s really hard.”
July 13, 2025
Souhan: Home Run Derby to have added meaning for Twins
While Buxton will be the star for the Twins during Monday’s Home Run Derby, longtime Twins coach Tommy Watkins will be throwing to him in Atlanta.
July 11, 2025
Souhan: Wolves’ Ant has lessons to learn from OKC's SGA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taught a masterclass this season, as a teammate and a leader and an MVP. Anthony Edwards can learn from it.
June 29, 2025
Souhan: Some Minnesota advice for Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez
The new Timberwolves owners got a bargain, and now must navigate the waters of public relations.
June 23, 2025
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