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The Masters Golf Tournament begins tomorrow with round one in Augusta, Georgia. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan is covering the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. He joined me today on WJON. He says Tiger Woods continues to be popular in large part because of what he's accomplished and how he dominated golf for such a period of time.

The Gopher basketball team got some good news Monday when the NCAA granted immediate eligibility to transfer Both Gach from Utah. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says Gach will likely start right away and give the Gopher more depth than they've had in recent years.

Former Viking defensive end Everson Griffin is now playing with the Detroit Lions. He played 10 seasons in Minnesota with the Vikings where he was coached by Mike Zimmer. Zimmer was quoted as calling Griffin a "good" player. Griffin took exception to that preferring to be called "great".

The Vikings host Detroit Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11:00 a.m. The Lions starting quarterback Mathew Stafford was placed on the reserve/Covid-19 list by the Lions Wednesday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was overlooked for the American League gold glove award. Rookie Luis Robert from the Chicago White Sox edged out Buxton for the award. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says because of injuries and less games played Buxton did not win the award.

The NFL trade deadline is today at 3pm (CT). Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings are unlikely to make a trade before the deadline. The players they could deal if their asking price is met are tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Anthony Harris.

The Vikings were led by running back Dalvin Cook in their 28-22 road win at Green Bay Sunday. Cook scored 3 touchdowns on the ground and 1 more in the air on a screen pass. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON this morning.

The Vikings play at Green Bay Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11 a.m. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Vikings will likely play without 3 of their top 4 corner backs. Cam Dantzler was placed on the Covid-19 reserve list, and both Holton Hill and Mike Hughes are unlikely to play due to injury.

The Vikings have a shortage of healthy cornerbacks heading into Sunday's game at Green Bay. Rookie Cameron Dantzler was placed on the Covid-19/reserve list, and both Mike Hughes and Holton Hill are battling injuries and may not play Sunday. Jim Souhan says starter Jeff Gladney may be the only healthy regular in the rotation.

The Gopher football team plays at Maryland Friday night at 6:30, pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Maryland isn't good despite having some good athletes. This is a good opportunity for the Gophers to get their first win of the year.