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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. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

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.

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. He says Harris has become one of the best safeties in the NFL.

A number of Minnesota professional athletes will record a greeting to be sent to you, a friend or a loved one... for a price. Over 40 current and former Minnesota Vikings, Twins and Timberwolves players are on Cameo, a website that offers fans the opportunity to purchase a video message from athletes and celebrities for varying prices.

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The NFL released their 2020 schedule last night in a 3-hour special on ESPN and NFL network. The Vikings open the season at home against Green Bay September 13. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Gopher football team had 5 players drafted in the NFL draft last month and could have more in the 2021 draft. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

This week on the Ovie and Franchise podcast Dave and I discuss how the Vikings did in the NFL draft and how some of the other picks will impact the League including the Packers taking a quarterback in the first round. Dave and I also discuss the latest MLB proposal to start play in late June.

Former Viking and Packer quarterback Brett Favre talked with Rich Eisen on NBC Sports Radio and said he thinks Aaron Rodgers could end up finishing his career somewhere other than Green Bay. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He thinks Favre might be right.

Eric Thompson of the Daily Norseman joined WJON Tuesday to recap the Vikings' draft. "Hang Up and Listen" airs Monday through Friday from 1-2 p.m.