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The Timberwolves have taken a 2 games to none series lead on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's Western Conference Semifinals best of 7 series. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He believes last night's 106-80 win at Denver was the best Timberwolves win in 20 years.

The Vikings are off to an 0-3 start and the New York Jets are playing with a backup quarterback after Aaron Rodgers suffered a season ending injury. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.

Kirk Cousins agreed to a 2-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings in 2020 and signed a 1-year contract ahead of the 2023 season, which is a fully guaranteed $35 Million deal. Cousins turns 35 on August 19 and is in a "prove it" contract.

The Vikings selected 6 players in this past weekend's NFL draft including 5th round quarterback Jaren Hall from BYU. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He described Hall has not being real big, he doesn't have a real strong arm but will have the ability to run around and make plays.

The Minnesota Wild lost 3-2 in Game 4 of their first round playoff series at home against Dallas Sunday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He says he doesn't think those were good calls against Marcus Foligno that led to a pair of Dallas power play goals.

The Minnesota lost Game 2 of their best of 7 first round playoff series 7-3 at Dallas Wednesday night. The Wild chose to go with veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury instead of Filip Gustavsson despite Gustavsson's 51 saves in Game 1 of the series Monday.

The Twins are 6-4 but played without some key offensive contributors Monday due to injury. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. The Twins played without regulars Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, Alex Kirilloff and Jorge Polanco Monday and managed just 4 hits and 3 runs.

The Twins are off to a 4-0 start after posting an 11-1 win at Miami against the Marlins Monday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He says the Twins worked on correcting some of the flaws in Joey Gallo's swing in spring training and that could be a reason why he has hit a hot streak.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson requested a trade this month because they appear far apart on working on a long term contract that Jackson is comfortable with. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.

The Vikings lost linebacker Eric Kendricks, Dalvin Tomlinson, Cam Danzler and Patrick Peterson so far in free agency. They added defensive end Marcus Davenport and backup tight end Josh Oliver.