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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning all participated in a charity event this weekend to raise money for Covid-19 causes. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the event was much better than he thought.

The NHL is expected to reveal the results of a vote on return-to-play tonight. The proposal would put 24 teams in a playoff that would have the Wild open the playoffs against Vancouver.

Major League Baseball, the NBA, the WNBA and NHL continue to push forward with hopes of playing at some point this summer. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The NFL is for year's encouraged teams to hire minority coaches and making it mandatory to at least interview top candidates. The NFL has looked at giving teams draft pick benefits if they hire minority coaches but has tabled the issue for now.

The NFL is working on a face mask that could include material that is similar to that in the N95 medical masks that would be a part of their uniform. Baseball continues to talk about ways that they can return and the NHL is examining a return using 8 to 9 locations. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Vikings' safety Anthony Harris signed a 1-year franchise tender and will make $11.441 Million in 2020. The Vikings have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract with Harris. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Minnesota has seen many great athletes perform in this state. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He puts Alan Page, Kirby Puckett, Kevin Garnett and Lindsay Whalen on his Mt. Rushmore. Listen to find out why he picked those people and the other athletes he considered.

Major League Baseball is discussing a possible return to play this summer. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says because of the close proximity to the plate umpire and numerous batters catchers would be at greater risk to get Covid-19.

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.

Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are meeting today with hopes of bringing baseball back in early July. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the MLBPA isn't likely to accept the proposal from the MLB because of how the money would be distributed.