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The NFL is still planning on a normal training camp this season with the exception of a reduction of 2 preseason games. Many players took to twitter over the weekend expression concern over the lack of safety precautions the NFL has made to this point in regards to Covid-19.

Major League Baseball and the NBA continue to plan for their respective restarts this month despite an increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in 35 states. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Major League Baseball proposed a 60-game schedule with full prorated salaries for players but the players association still wants more games. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says the chances of an agreement have increased with the two sides meeting face to face.

The Major League Baseball Players Association submitted a counter offer to the MLB owners on a plan to play. The plan reportedly isn't expected to be approved by the owners.

The NBA Board of Governors is expected to approve the Commissioner's proposal for return to play today. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the NBA plans to start play in late July in Orlando with 22 teams involved.

Major League Baseball hasn't officially proposed a 50-game schedule that will play players a prorated portion of their contracts but ESPN is reporting that an agreement could look like that as a last resort.

The Major League Baseball Players Association has put together a proposal that they expect to be rejected by the owners but they hope this can lead to talks this week that can lead to an agreement to start play in early July.

Major League Baseball is far apart on an agreement to return to play. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Major League Baseball has looked bad before and they could again if the two sides can't work something out.

The NHL outlined its plan to return to play yesterday when health requirements are met. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He feels the NHL is 99 percent likely to return and he expects their return to come in July.

NBA and Major League Baseball Officials each had meetings Tuesday to work on preparations to return to play. Both talked about health concerns, testing options and how a return to play would look. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.