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
Sports
Souhan: There’s no place like Minnesota for Terry Ryan and Derek Falvey
Even with the Twins in flux amid the selling of the franchise, GMs Ryan and Falvey remain committed to the team due to loyalty and a desire to win.
February 27, 2025
Twins
Souhan: Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax to lead talented Twins bullpen
With Duran and Jax battling for the Twins closing role, the rest of the bullpen is shaping up to be among the MLB’s best.
February 26, 2025
Twins
Souhan: Last season’s struggles proved valuable for Twins' Lewis
His worst month as a big-leaguer coincided with, or helped cause, the Twins’ epic September collapse — but now he’s better for it.
February 25, 2025
Sports
Souhan: What other pro leagues can learn from NHL’s successful All-Star break
Here’s how each major American sports league can improve its own All-Star presentation and why such improvements might never occur.
February 24, 2025
Sports
Souhan: Leaving ESPN is a bad idea for Major League Baseball
The greatness of the network’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and “Baseball Tonight” and its use of the nation’s best writers invited fans to the game.
February 23, 2025
Wolves
Souhan: What Finch must do for the Wolves to win
After four games against teams ahead of them in the Western Conference standings, the Wolves will face a remarkably easy schedule.
February 21, 2025
Olympics
Souhan: Jessie Diggins and the author telling her story
The skiing star from Afton hit it off with Minnesota writer, Todd Smith, whom she shares a commonality with a willingness to work overtime to achieve a dream.
February 18, 2025
Colleges
Souhan: Bueckers assists big UConn blowout that ends South Carolina’s home winning streak
The Huskies on Sunday ended the Gamecocks’ 71-game home winning streak in a game filled with milestones.
February 16, 2025
Sports
Souhan: Leaving ESPN is a bad idea for Major League Baseball
The greatness of the network’s “Sunday Night Baseball” and “Baseball Tonight” and its use of the nation’s best writers invited fans to the game.
February 23, 2025
Wolves
Souhan: What Finch must do for the Wolves to win
After four games against teams ahead of them in the Western Conference standings, the Wolves will face a remarkably easy schedule.
February 21, 2025
Olympics
Souhan: Jessie Diggins and the author telling her story
The skiing star from Afton hit it off with Minnesota writer, Todd Smith, whom she shares a commonality with a willingness to work overtime to achieve a dream.
February 18, 2025
Colleges
Souhan: Bueckers assists big UConn blowout that ends South Carolina’s home winning streak
The Huskies on Sunday ended the Gamecocks’ 71-game home winning streak in a game filled with milestones.
February 16, 2025